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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

Leaves Festival Of Writing & Music 2024

The Leaves Festival 2024 brings the best of Irish writing and music to County Laois in November. The  Festival is a great opportunity to celebrate a diverse and rich synthesis of contributors within a multi-media […]

Ruaile Buaile at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Ruaile Buaile are a young Irish based four piece modern day Trad / Pop / Folk group from Offaly in the heart of Ireland. From a small start to the world stage in only a […]

€19.80

Kids Comedy Magic Show Tour 2024 Portlaoise

Party Time Entertainment presents Kids Comedy Magic Show Tour 2024. This show is not to be missed.With only one show in your area, advanced booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Perfect for audiences young […]

€13.85

Celebrity Chef, Paul Flynn, Christmas Cookery Demonstration

Welcome to the Celebrity Chef, Paul Flynn, Christmas Cookery Demonstration at Bloom HQ. Join us for an exciting in-person event where the renowned chef Paul Flynn will showcase his culinary skills and share his favorite Christmas recipes. Get […]

€27.50

Ham Sandwich at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

One of the most enthralling live acts in recent times, Ham sandwicH are well known for their incendiary live performances which has put them right at the top of the live acts to see today. […]

€26.40

A Wee Psychic Night in Portlaoise

Join us for an incredible evening of connecting with the other side at the Midland Park Hotel Portlaoise . Get ready to be amazed as Fiona bridge the gap between this world and the next. […]

€22.51

Pat McManus at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Patrick Frances McManus was one of 6 children born into an incredibly talented musical family in Derrylin, Co.Fermangh, N.Ireland. Pat’s father, John, and his mother Valerie were highly accomplished Traditional Irish music players, so it […]

€13.20

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Join us for a morning of festive crafting, where you will learn to create your very own Christmas Wreath at The Tree World Garden Centre. We will use beautiful scented foliages like Fir, pine, eucalyptus […]

€90

Manchán Magan Rewilding the Mind

Join Manchán for a fascinating exploration of the rising connection people are feeling with the spirit and the lore of the land of Ireland. This talk is a celebration of the extraordinary heritage our ancestors […]

€16

65 Kitchen Choir

The ever popular 65 Kitchen Choir is back for its annual show in November. As ever the show is guaranteed to have you singing and clapping along as the choir and musicians belt out some […]

€20
Event Series Farmers Market at Solas

Farmers Market at Solas

Get ready to indulge in the best of local flavour at Farmers Market at Solas Portarlington. Brimming with over 15 stalls of Laois' finest produce, handcrafted delights, and organic goodness, all set to tempt your […]

Free

The Beautiful Couch at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Kavanaghs Portlaoise are delighted to welcome The Beautiful Couch to Portlaoise. Performing all of the hits from The Beautiful South and The Housemartins including the ones that you thought that you'd forgotten. The Couch Have […]

€24.20

Michael English & Band

Join us at The Castle Arms Hotel Durrow  for what promises to be a great night’s entertainment with  Michael English & his superband. They will be performing his hit singles along with some old classics […]

€20

Magic of the Movies

Join the students of The Richard Mansworth Stage School as they take you on a musical movie journey with loads of your favourite hits for you to enjoy. Featuring classics and everything in between, by […]

€22

The Crime is Mine

In 1930s Paris, Madeleine, a pretty, young, penniless and talentless actress, is accused of murdering a famous producer. Helped by her best friend Pauline, a young unemployed lawyer, she is acquitted on the grounds of […]

€5 – €8

Throwback Thursday Themed Christmas Party Nights

Step back in time and celebrate the holiday season with a Throwback Thursdays Themed Christmas Party Night. Our beautifully decorated venue will transport you to the 80’s and 90’s using music and dress up, offering […]

€57

Cua at Dunamaise Arts Centre

Fresh off their UK tour; with début Germany tour upcoming - cua are busy recording, writing and gaining rave reviews for their live shows. Don't miss a rare chance to catch cua live in Laois. […]

€18 – €20