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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!

The Artist’s Way

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

Free

Michael Comer Solo Art Exhibition

The Art Gallery at Mountmellick Library will host for the month of March the solo exhibition by Michael Comer. Entitled "Further Fragments" this exhibition consists of 26 pieces in acrylic. This body of work reflects […]

Free

Art Exhibition At Abbeyleix Library

The gallery is delighted to host a combined exhibition by Tina Kilkenny Roddy and Kathleen Gilligan for the month of March. Both artists are local to the area and their artwork consists of a variety […]

Free

Ó Mhná Celebrating Women who Make a Difference

The Laois Arthouse, Stradbally, Co. Laois, is delighted to present the exhibition, Ó Mhná – Celebrating Women who Make a Difference an exhibition of poems and images by poet Denise Curtin. She has created a series […]

Free

Spin City Funfair At Solas

Spin City will be back at SOLAS from the 14th-24th March. Join us for a fantastic experience filled with thrilling rides, delicious treats, and endless laughter. Bring your family and friends for a day of […]

The Greatest Show By Mountrath Community School

Mountrath Community School are delighted and excited to announce that our annual musical extravaganza returns to the stage this March 2025. This show will sell out fast so make sure you get those tickets early.

€12 – €17

Mick Hanly Live at Bob’s Hideout

Welcome to Mick Hanly Live at Bob's Hideout. Get ready for a night of fantastic live music at everyone's favourite spot in town. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with soulful tunes and good […]

€27.79

Ballykilcavan Brewery Tour

During this intriguing experience, you can join brewery owner and 13th generation farmer, David Walsh-Kemmis, on a guided walk through the historic farmyard and hear the stories of his family’s 380-year farming history at Ballykilcavan. […]

€16

Regenerative Tourism & Placemaking Scheme

Are you a tourism business in Laois? Meet Regina Dunne, Laois Tourism Activator, in Mountmellick Library to discuss your options. The aim behind the clinics is to foster collaboration in communities and offer community members […]

Free

Spring Equinox Evening Celebration

This evening will be shared in celebration of how far we have come since the last Equinox and fully welcoming back the Spring. We will have a fire ceremony in the Yoga Grove, some energetic […]

€60

Chamber Philharmonic Europa

Enjoy a night of classical concertos and melodies performed by instrumentalists exuding energy, excitement, colour and virtuosic flair in their playing. The programme includes works by Vivaldi, Grieg, Ponchielli, Bach, Faure and Mozart.

€20 – €22

Paddy, The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong

A moving, tender and often hilarious insight into the life and times of Paddy Armstrong. Fifty years after his wrongful conviction, aged 74, Paddy Armstrong is wrestling with a thousand turbulent memories. Don Wycherley brings […]

€23 – €25

Garth Brooks Tribute At The Brewery Rathdowney

The Brewery Rathdowney are delighted to announce we have back by popular demand Garth Brooks tribute. This will be a night filled with all of his hit songs, make sure you don't miss out on […]

Free

Kelan Browne At Corcoran’s Bar Rathdowney

Corcoran's Bar Rathdowney are delighted to announce the return of the very talented Kelan Browne. He is a new up and coming talent from Ballybofey in Co. Donegal. Growing up in a musical household, Kelan […]

Free

Soul Connection Women’s Circle

Join us for a morning of meditation, cleansing our energy fields, spiritual guidance & oracle cards. This month we'll be focusing on Inner Child healing through guided meditation & reflection. Women's circles provide a sacred […]

€20

Emotional Regulation Parents OT Seminar

We are delighted to welcome you to come to Portlaoise to meet with Dr. Áine O’Dea, PhD, one of Ireland’s most renowned Occupational Therapists who will host an in-person seminar for parents offering understanding and […]

€40

Graham Hopkins Drum Hang At The Pantry

Come join us for an intimate Drum Hang with the legendary drummer Graham Hopkins (Glen Hansard, The Frames, Therapy? Dolores O'Riordan) at The Pantry Café & Walled Garden in Portlaoise.  Get up close and personal […]

€17.07

Stephen Pride presents A Tribute to My Brother Charley Pride

An unforgettable evening with Stephen Pride, brother of the iconic Charlie Pride, accompanied by a dynamic six-piece country band. Relive the magic of Charlie Pride’s greatest hits in one spectacular concert. Don’t let this opportunity […]

€27.50