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What’s On Guide

With over 60 events happening each month, you are sure to have fun in county Laois! From internationally recognised festivals such as Electric Picnic, to ancient celebrations in the Slieve Bloom Mountains there is something for everyone.

Laois hosts a multitude of events and festivals from  hilarious comedy shows to reconnecting with nature it’s all waiting to be discovered in our What’s On Guide!

Upcoming Music at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Over the coming months if you are looking for some live entertainment around Laois. Kavanaghs Bar & Venue Portlaoise has a fantastic lineup of entertainment that will cover everybody's taste in Music. We can't wait […]

Zumbinis At Solas

Zumbini Class in Solas Portarlington is a program for toddlers/kids and caregivers is a great opportunity to spend time together with your child, development, activity, lots of fun and learning. This involves dancing/ singing/ playing […]

€70

Vision Impaired Swimming Programme Portlaoise

Our ever popular Portlaoise Swimming Hub is back. Restarting on Sunday September 8th the term will run for 12 weeks with a two week break for Halloween and then finishing up for Christmas. This will […]

€72

Autumn Term Craft Club

Enroll your child in our Autumn and Irish animals art and craft club today and give them the opportunity to explore and learn in a fun and nurturing nature themed environment. Ages are recommendations only […]

€65

Art Class For Beginners

Get creative in the lead-up to Positive Ageing Week with our upcoming art classes, specially designed for beginners and facilitated by the LOETB. Whether you're a complete novice or just looking to rekindle your artistic […]

Free

Abbeyleix Applefest 2024

Apple fans can look forward to a big celebration of the awesome fruit in Laois when Abbeyleix hosts Applefest 2024 in October. As always, the favourite family event will be held  in the beautiful Community […]

Free

Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin Where is My Mind?

Having led a colourful life thus far and being no stranger to a slap from the dark side, Bressie has made it his vocation to excavate and discover what it is that makes us humans […]

€32.50

The Sparrow

Following the death of his mother, 17 year old Kevin Coyle becomes increasingly isolated from his overbearing father and favoured older brother Robbie.  Kevin rides around the small coastal town of Baltimore on his bike, […]

€5 – €8

The Dead Letter Office

Elizabeth is a Dead Letter Detective and knows everything there is to know about lost post. She loves her job  but people don’t send letters anymore. The Dead Letter Office is a play for young […]

€5

Sustainable Living with Aoife Munn

Find easy and enjoyable ways to move towards more sustainable living. This 2 hour workshop outlines some easy switches to make, key areas that have to be done like avoiding chemicals, reduce their waste, avoid […]

Free

Alternative Arts Night

Come and join us at Dunamaise Arts Centre for a Gothic, surreal and alternative artists showcase their work in this unique night of entertainment. With an artist showcase, mini market, pumpkin painting, tarot reading and […]

€5

Robert Mizzell Nashville Songbook

Louisiana born Robert Mizzell has called Ireland home for over 25 years and was voted ‘Ireland’s Favourite Country Music Singer’ in an RSVP Magazine poll. This concert celebrates over 50 years of American country music, […]

€27

Pokemon Hour at Portlaoise Library

Join us in Portlaoise library for a celebration of all things Pokemon. Bring your cards, collectables or all other Pokemon memorabilia. This will be suitable for boys and girls from the age of six upwards. […]

Free

Adventures On Old MacDonald’s Farm, Kids Show Mountmellick

You are all invited to come along to Mountmellick Community Arts Centre for adventures on Old MacDonalds Farm. Friendly Sammy Scarecrow is enjoying his first day on Old MacDonald’s Farm and loves meeting all of […]

€13.85

80s Icons Show

Back due to phenomenal demand, the 80’s Icons Show returns to the Dunamaise stage, taking you back to the decade when shoulders were big, clothes were colourful and music was a smorgasbord of many delights. […]

€28.50

Meadhbh Walsh Live at Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow

Come join us for a night of amazing music with the talented Meadhbh Walsh! She will be performing live at the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow. Get ready to be blown away by her incredible […]

€17.18

Roisin O at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Róisín O is one of Ireland's most accomplished female vocalists, celebrated for her unrivalled stage performances and songwriting prowess. With roots in folk and alternative pop, and influences from Joni Mitchell to Haim, Róisín O […]

€24.20

John Colleary Head Like A Shed

Apart from being one of the most in demand comics around, John Colleary has also co-written and starred in IFTA nominated shows. A talented actor and mimic, John recently featured as one third of The […]

€19.80

The Jury at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Kavanaghs Bar & Venue Portlaoise are delighted to announce the return of the fantastic band The Jury. They will deliver an energetic set that kept the crowd hopping and tapping their feet. Their dynamic presence […]

Free

Michael Henry Psychic Show

Michael Henry is the Seventh Son, an amazing Psychic Medium who demonstrates his powers to connect with those who have crossed over. His gift has taken him all over the world, with a string of […]

€32.65 – €58.86