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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!

My Brat Bhride Workshop

Dunamaise Arts Centre is delighted to offer a 3-week My Brat Bhride Workshop. At each session, Rita O'Loughlin will guide you to work on your own healing Brigid's Cloak, ready to be hung out for […]

Free

Swimming Women Portlaoise

Swimmin Women is a 6-week programme delivered in partnership by Laois LSP and Swim Ireland. Join a community of Women for a fun Aqua Aerobics & Swimming programme. Participants must be aged 18 years or […]

€30

The Artist’s Way

A transformative, 14-week programme inspired by The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, which encourages participants to explore and reclaim their creativity. Building on established principles of creative expression, this programme is designed to engage participants […]

Free

Laois Chamber Alliance Open Invite

Join us for a lunch and learn networking event in Portlaoise Enterprise Centre. You will leave this event knowing how to get the most from your Chamber membership, we will share valuable tips on Chamber […]

Free

Swimming Women Portarlington

Swimmin Women is a 6-week programme delivered in partnership by Laois LSP and Swim Ireland. Join a community of Women for a fun Aqua Aerobics & Swimming programme at Portarlington Leisure Centre. Places are limited […]

€30

Foster & Allen 50 Years Of Hits Tour

International Recording artists Foster & Allen look forward to Celebrating an Amazing Milestone of 50 years in the Music Business with a concert at The Midlands Park Hotel as part of the  Concert Tour of Ireland. They aren’t […]

€38.65

Portlaoise Panto Group present Jack and The Beanstalk

Portlaoise Pantomime Group will present Jack and the Beanstalk from January 18th to January 25th. And as in previous years, with their reputation for hugely entertaining productions of song dance comedy and laughter for all […]

€16 – €20

Vicarstown Winter SUP Race 2025

The event is open to Male and Female, paddlers alike and is suitable for first time racers and those wishing to give themselves a challenge. Juniors must be accompanied by a guardian for sign in […]

€20

Cullohill Mountain Walk

This loop follows field paths, woodland tracks, lanes and minor roadways in a cluster of low hills above the village of Cullahill with fine views of rural County Laois as well as some of the […]

€5

Tantrum at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Tantrum are back in Kavanaghs Portlaoise for the first time this year. They are a four piece covers band playing pop and rock music from 80’S 90’s and naughtiest. Anytime they play here it is […]

Free

The Great Heath Run 2025

The countdown is on for the much-anticipated race. For over a decade, the race has attracted runners from all over the country, and this year will be no different as it remains one of the […]

€15 – €20

Clothes Swap Event at Solas

Kick off the New Year with sustainability in style at our Clothes Swap Event at Solas. It’s a fantastic way to refresh your wardrobe while being Eco-friendly. Bring your pre-loved clothes and swap them for […]

Free

Painting Workshop Abbeyleix

Dive into the world of abstract expressionism for 2 hours in the lovely setting of the Daily Dose Cafe in Abbeyleix. All material provided, no experience necessary, places are limited so booking early is advised. […]

€60

Sharon Mannion ‘Sharondipity

Fresh from supporting the likes of Emma Doran, Neil Delamere and Deirdre O’Kane, Sharon Mannion presents her solo show Sharondipity. From mourning Funghi the Dolphin and refusing to bounce back after having kids, to gawping […]

€19.80

Showdown The E.L.O. Experience

Presented by "The Group" the Show features all the classic hits such as Evil Woman, Showdown, Last Train to London & Mr. Blue Sky, performed fully live by the band inclusive of 5 part vocal […]

€19.80
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

Make A Manga Comic Workshop

Join us in Stradbally Library for a "make a manga comic" workshop by Amy Louise. The workshop will be suitable for boys and girls between the ages 0f thirteen & eighteen. Places are limited so […]

Swiftiez Family Day Extra Show Added

Due to demand an extra show has been added for the Swiftiez Family day show at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue Portlaoise. Whether you missed tickets to the real thing or want to relive the gig […]

€22

Swiftiez Family Day

A great new show for taylor swift's younger fans – Swiftiez family day shows. A live performance by one of our tributes followed by meet and greet. Whether you missed tickets to the real thing […]

€22