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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

Creepy sip and face paint class

Halloween class and chat with My Paintmania let's meet in JBR Art Haus Studio and share our experience with creepy designs. Let's sip some drinks, let's paint some ghosts and pumpkins, because Halloween is creeping […]

€60

Make Your Own Fairy or Elf Village

Join us for a magical, eco-friendly Make Your Own Fairy or Elf Village workshop led by Aoife Munn, where kids will craft their own using recycled materials! Make Your Own Fairy or Elf Village Europe […]

Free

Seamus Morton Art Exhibition

The next art exhibition on display at the Gallery of Divine Inspiration will be from artist Seamus Morton. He has developed a substantial body of work, including portraiture, landscape, and still life. He has exhibited […]

Free

Paul Brady at Dunamaise Arts Centre

Continuing our series of very special 25th Anniversary Celebration concerts, Dunamaise is proud and delighted to host an evening with Paul Brady. Don’t miss this captivating experience, as Paul invites you into his world of […]

€45

John Spillane at The Anvil Inn

John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer. Rooted in people, place and story, his music transports the listener and his live performances captivate audiences around the world. Spillane is […]

€20

The Chop Suey’s & Ailsha

Get ready for a night of headbanging, moshing, and singing along to your favorite classics, including Chop Suey, Toxicity, Aerials and many more! The Chop Suey's recreate the raw intensity, emotions and sound of S.O.A.D. […]

€15

Laois Climate Action Festival

This October the Laois Climate Action Festival celebrates climate-positive organisations and their activities across County Laois. Showcasing a diverse range of events, including the Climate Cocktail Club, comedy gig “Climate Worrier”, Laois premier of Mrs. […]

Free

Craft & Vintage Market at Solas

Get ready to step into a world of Vintage treasures and handmade wonders at our upcoming Vintage and Craft Market. Showcasing a vibrant array of locally handmade crafts and creations, the market boasts over 25 […]

Free

Autumn Colours Poetry Workshops with Dr Arthur Broomfield

Join Dr Broomfield for three poetry workshops and a poetry reading event for family and friends. Dr Arthur Broomfield is a poet, essayist, and short story writer. He has published nine books including six poetry […]

€10 – €35

Sing For Joy Inclusive Choir Performance

The Sing for Joy Choir have a performance in St Mary's Hall, Portlaoise for Laois Connects. Sing for Joy Choir, now in it's ninth year, is an inclusive group, catering musically for persons with a […]

Free

Laois Connects Sound Meditation

Join us for a relaxing Sound Meditation session with Ollie Plunkett in Portlaoise Library. Using Tibetan bowls, gongs, and other instruments, you’ll experience the soothing vibrations of sound, helping to reduce tension, anxiety, and fatigue […]

Free

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

Positive Ageing Week Chair Yoga

Join us for a gentle and supportive Chair Yoga session in Portlaoise Library. This is designed to help you find mobility in a soft and beneficial way. Chair yoga is also ideal for beginners who […]

Free

Ceramic Workshop with artist Monica O’Meara

A Ceramic Workshop will be delivered by artist Monica O'Meara in Mountmellick Library. All materials will be supplied on the day, places are limited so booking your place early is advised.

Free