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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 […]

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

Creative Writing Retreat October

The details for the next Creative Writing Retreat at Preston House Abbeyleix have being announced. This retreat will include some private writing time and some workshops with the Irish Times bestselling author Shelia Forsey. Morning […]

€400 – €510

Deirdre O’Kane – O’Kaning It

Comedic fireball Deirdre O'Kane is mad for road, mercilessly mining hilarity from the human condition. Will she conquer the chaos or revel in it? Tame the mayhem or "O'Kane it"? Either way you're in for […]

€28

Smash Hits at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Smash Hits are returning to Kavanaghs Portlaoise and this will be a night you don't want to miss out on. This Dublin six-piece is comprised of experienced musicians performing the best of classic 90s tracks […]

€22

Enya Martin Is it Just Me?

Enya Martin started her career in comedy when she created the Facebook page Giz A Laugh making two-minute comedy videos. Her sharp eye for observing the madness of life around her in her native Clondalkin […]

€25

Vendetta Love at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Formed in 2015, Vendetta Love are a hard hitting, solid force of hard rock & grunge from Ireland. They combine the anthemic brooding darkness of Seattle grunge, with the danger and excitement of LA’s Sunset […]

Free

Whiplash Tribute to Metallica

Whiplash are Ireland's No.1 Metallica Tribute band. They perform professional Metallica shows with the live vibe, energy and sound that Metallica are famous for. Experience the next best thing to a real Metallica show and […]

€17

Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch For Halloween 2024

Pick your perfect pumpkin from our Halloween pumpkin patch at Solas. An ideal family day out in the lead up to Halloween with colouring competitions & lots of photo opportunities. This will be suitable for […]

€3 – €12

Halloween Events At Solas

This Halloween Solas Portarlington is the place to be if you are looking for some events for the young and old to enjoy. From picking your own pumpkin in our scary pumpkin patch to our […]

Fully Booked & Profitable with Miriam Reilly 2024

Join us for an exciting event where Miriam Reilly will share her secrets to being fully booked and profitable in your business. This in-person event will be held at The Killeshin Hotel, a perfect setting to […]

€250

Senior Leaders Safety Forum

Ideal for those working in food, hospitality and facilities. Experience a dramatised case-study 'The Third Degree'. This interactive theatre-based approach, explores safety culture in the fast-paced hospitality sector. Inspired by a real incident, this story […]

Free

Mrs. Robinson The Documentary

Aoife Kelleher's new documentary Mrs. Robinson which tells Mary’s story. The life and career of Mary Robinson, a pioneering constitutional lawyer, first female President of Ireland, UN High commissioner for Human Rights and Chair if […]

€5 – €8

Ronan Collins Showband Hits and Stories

Ronan Collins, Broadcaster and Singer looks forward to bringing his new show to Dunamaise Arts Centre. With his knowledge of the Showbands, Stars and Songs of that golden era, Ronan will sing the hits and […]

€32.50

Chime’s Grandparents Extended Family Information Day

As grandparents you have a role in supporting the parents and at times caring for the child therefore, you may have questions about hearing loss, audiology and managing the technology, communication strategies and how you […]

€27.79

Pimp your Pumpkin & Cocktails

Come paint a pumpkin, have a laugh and enjoy two fabulous Halloween themed cocktails. This is an over eighteen only event and places are limited so booking early is advised. You are all welcome to […]

€40

The Danny Byrne Band

The Danny Byrne Band are the fastest growing band on the Irish music scene. Their unique style of high energy modern folk has crowds going mental everywhere they perform. From a few miles outside of […]

€24.75

Pumpkin Carving Halloween Event 2024

Our farm will be transformed into an autumnal spectacle. Be prepared, we expect many a scare to be had. Come visit our farm and pick out your very own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch. Carve […]

€9.50