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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!

James Mac MUA Exhibition

Celebrate the fusion of makeup and art at the James Mac Mua Exhibition in Dunamaise Arts Centre Portlaoise! James Mac MUA Exhibition Renowned makeup artist and Glow Up Finalist James MacInerney is set to captivate […]

Free

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

Mountrath GAA Club Family Fun Day

We're excited to announce a Family Fun Event that promises to be a day filled with laughter, games, and wonderful memories. This event is not just for fun—it's an opportunity for our community to come […]

Free

70th Annual Clonaslee Agricultural and Livestock Show

Celebrating agriculture, livestock, produce and a little bit of culture and tradition, the Clonaslee Livestock and Produce Show is one of the season’s premier agricultural shows of its kind. Families are in for a treat […]

€10

Clothes Swap Event at Solas

In the face of throwaway fashion, clothes swapping is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to reduce waste, contribute less to the increasing accumulation of toxic chemicals in the environment and upgrade your wardrobe […]

Free

Sewing Workshop Upcycled Denim

As part of Sustainable September we are running an upcycling denim sewing workshop for kids. Children are encouraged to bring old clothes/denim to transform into something new. This workshop will be suitable for boys and […]

€10

Knock Treshing Festival 2024

The annual Knock Vintage Club treshing festival will take place in Josies Farm. This will include Steam Engines, Vintage Parade & Displays as well as Family Fun Activities, Music, Dancing, Wheel of Fortune, Catering and […]

€5

Classic Car Picnic at Ballintubbert Gardens

Explore a world of beauty and tranquility! Stroll through vibrant floral displays, elegant water features, and lush greenery. Whether you’re a garden or a car enthusiast, or simply seeking a peaceful escape. Talks with the […]

€10

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

Dinner Theatre Evening at Roundwood House

The Company of Trees celebrates our long and complex relationship with the forest world through literature and music. Using some of the great poetry, prose, music and song that trees have inspired over the centuries, the […]

€70.69

Chair Pilates For Seniors

Chair Pilates can help you build a strong core and combat the natural decrease in muscle mass that comes with aging while helping you get more mobile, more balanced, and maintain a great quality of […]

€30

Mountrath Beginners Jive Course

The classes, run over three weeks, offer people a great opportunity to improve their dancing skills. Grow in confidence as you learn to Jive with others, all who are at the beginner stage. After this […]

€40

Laois Chamber Alliance Golf Classic

Laois Chamber Golf Classic 2024 is only around the corner, taking place at The Heritage Golf Resort, Killenard. Which team will be taking home the top prize and the Gerry Browne Jewellers Perpetual Cup this […]

€500

Smoke Sauna Sisterhood

Estonia’s smoke sauna tradition is on UNESCO’s list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”. Anna Hint’s award-winning documentary observes a group of women from the Võro community as they share not just the sauna-based rituals, […]

€8

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

Free Play and Risk By Dr. Mary O Kane

Join Dr. Mary O’Kane at Portlaoise Library for an insightful discussion on the importance of free play in children's development. In this engaging talk, Dr. O’Kane will explore the critical role of free play in […]

Free

Paint & Pints at Ramsbottom & Son

Come along and enjoy a fun evening of painting and pints in Ramsbottoms Pub, Portlaoise. Claire will show you how to create your own masterpiece. She provides all the materials needed to create your painting, […]

€45

Fitz of Inch Open Day

Join us for our Open Day at Fitz of Inch. Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and tasty finger foods while you tour our beautiful space, including our events barn, hot tub, and more. Plus, take advantage […]

Free

Red Velvet, The Ultimate Heart Tribute

Come join us for a night of unforgettable music at The Anvil Inn Portarlington. Get ready to rock out to all the classic hits from the legendary band, Heart. This event will transport you back […]

€22.42