What’s On Guide
From ancient festivals in the Slieve Bloom Mountains to modern day merry-making, Laois has enjoyed a party more than most for thousands of years. With over 60 events happening each month , you are most definitely invited to celebrate with us.
And from major international music weekends to local fiestas covering everything from scarecrows and storytelling, to drama and literature, you’re sure to find your tribe. For the outdoor enthusiast there’s weekly guided walks, runs and cycles. Come join us as we celebrate the length and breadth of the county – morning, noon, and night…
Monroe Live At Sally’s
- Monroe Live At Sally’s
Starting of your weekend entertainment is the brilliant Monroe, come and join us for what will be a great nights entertainment
Radio Nowhere Live
- Jeremiah Grant Bar & Eatery
With years of combined playing experience and a wide repertoire of songs both classic and modern, they guarantee to get the crowd dancing and singing along. Come along and don't miss out on this unique […]
Million Days Band Live At The Square Bar
- Million Days Band Live At The Square Bar
A 4 piece band with both female and male vocals, Million Days can cover a huge range of styles and genres guaranteed to cater for all ages and musical tastes. We pay particular attention to […]
Strength In Numbers
What a way to start December off with a bang, on Friday night the amazing Strength In Numbers will be playing so make sure you dont miss out on what will be a great night.
Stradbally Christmas Market
- Stradbally Christmas Market
Stradbally Christmas market with lots of music and entertainment including Jeca the Clown and a Children's Fancy Dress Disco on Saturday 3rd December.
Christmas Family Time At Mountmellick Library
At Mountmellick Library we have a lot of family events from Crafting to Storytime's and even some Cookie Decorating. This would be an ideal way of spending quality time with all members of the family, […]
Laois, Santa Slam Freestyle Wrestling Tournament 2022
- Laois, Santa Slam Freestyle Wrestling Tournament 2022
This competition is designed to encourage new wrestlers, improving wrestlers and MMA wrestlers to compete in a Freestyle Wrestling Competition.
Farmers Market
Our weekly Farmers’ Market includes a range of over 20 stalls selling Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, Bread and confectionary, Fish and Meat, Artisan Foods & Ethnic treats from local suppliers
Christmas Mini Market
- O’ Gorman’s Bar and Restaurant
We look forward to having you join us for our Mini Christmas Market. This Market will get you in the mood for Christmas so see you all there.
Welcome to Abbeyleix House and Farm.
- Abbeyleix House
Enter our magical courtyard here at Abbeyleix House and Farm where we have gathered a variety of local craft and food vendors for you and your family to come together in festive cheer. Whether it’s […]
Record, Cassette & CD Fair – Portlaoise
- Portlaoise Macra
We are delighted to bring the Record & CD Fair back to Portlaoise. Come along and browse tons of classic and vintage vinyl, crates of cassettes and heaps of CDs. Have some unwanted music? Bring […]
Lets Go Lego
- Lets Go Lego
This class is a fun and interactive Lego class, where children have the opportunity to develop their skills through play and the building of Lego. This Class would be suitable for children from Junior infants […]
Abbeyleix House and Farm Christmas Market
- Abbeyleix House
Abbeyleix House and Farm are happy to announce, their first Christmas Market @ Abbeyleix House & Farm.
Family History Drop In Workshop
Come along and work with a small group and with the guidance and support of genealogist, historian and author Regina Dunne to build on your family tree. Materials such as a family tree template will […]
Timahoe Christmas Fair
Timahoe Heritage Centre are pleased to announce the Christmas Fair, the fair will include something for everyone, young and old. Put us on your list of places to visit this December.
Corcoran’s Christmas Party Night
- Corcoran’s Christmas Party Night
A great nights entertainment will be provided so make sure you don't miss out on what will be a special occasion.
Ballyfin Vintage and Veteran Club Annual Christmas Party
- Deadmans Inn, Ballyfin
Ballyfin Vintage and Veteran Club wish to invite everyone to come and enjoy our annual Christmas Party this Saturday night. We look forward to seeing you all there for what will be a great night.
Mountmellick Macra Christmas Party
- Mountmellick Macra Christmas Party
Mountmellick Macra are holding their Christmas party this Saturday night, we look forward to seeing you all there. This will be a fun filled night with prizes being handed out on the night.
The Culprits Live At Hogans
- Hogan’s Pub, Coolrain
The Culprits are live here on Saturday night. Make sure you come along as you don't want to miss out on what will be a great nights entertainment.
Half The Truth At Sally’s
- Half The Truth At Sally’s
Local musicians Paul Tynan and James Moore combine their talents to form the band Half The Truth, come and join us for a memorable night this Saturday night.
Abbeyfolk At Jeremiah Grants
- Jeremiah Grant Bar & Eatery
Abbeyfolk play here for the first time on Saturday night. They are a great Live band, full of energy. We hope you all come along and enjoy a fine example of real Irish musicians from […]
The Harleys And The Crooked Jacks
Double the entertainment this Saturday night, this will most definitely be a night not to be missed. We will see you all there for a great night.
Toxic Twins At Lennons
- Lennons Bar and Venue
The brilliant duo TOXIC TWINS return this Saturday Night, playing all the favourites including American country, reggae , soul, blues, rock, pop, indie. This will be a night not to be missed.
Shane Dooley Live At The Castletown Inn
- Shane Dooley Live At The Castletown Inn
Shane Dooley plays here Saturday night, make sure you don't miss out on this fun filled night. See you all there
Radio Nowhere
Tadhg & Barry are back in Kavanagh's! The Snoopy & Charlie Brown of Live Music don't miss this one or the FOMO will get ya!
Christmas Fun Shoot
- Christmas Fun Shoot
We are hosting a fun shoot in aid of Evin Joyce, and the Chisi Island Sustainability Project, to work towards their goal of helping to build a low-cost, sustainable community solution to help children read […]
Ballyfin Christmas Fair
- Ballyfin Christmas Fair
This Christmas fair will have something to suit everyone, a fun filled day for all the family is guaranteed so come along and join the fun.
Craft Market at Solas Eco Garden Shop
There will be a Craft Market every 1st Sunday of the Month at Solas
Shanahoe Community Hall Christmas Market
- Shanahoe Community Hall Christmas Market
Come and join us in what promises to be a fun filled day for all the family. Browse all the fabulous hand make gifts which would make an ideal Christmas present.