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!
Week of Events
James Mac MUA Exhibition
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 […]
Upcoming Music at Kavanaghs Bar & Venue
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
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 […]
Vision Impaired Swimming Programme Portlaoise
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 […]
Mountrath Beginners Jive Course
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 […]
Autumn Term Craft Club
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 […]
National Ploughing Championships 2024
National Ploughing Championships 2024
Join us in Ratheniska for the National Ploughing Championships 2024, the largest outdoor agricultural show in Ireland! Don't miss out on this annual event, guaranteed to be a great day for the whole family. National […]
Art Class For Beginners
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 […]
Culture Night In Laois 2024
Culture Night In Laois 2024
Culture Night /Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity, and the arts, and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, […]
End Of Summer Latino Party
End Of Summer Latino Party
We are going to see off the summer with an awesome Latino Night in the Forge Venue this Saturday with DJ Filip Starting at 9pm until late. This will be the last chance to enjoy […]
Parent & Child Yoga
Parent & Child Yoga
As part of Offaly and Laois Libraries' Parenting Support Programme, we are delighted to host a one off Parent/Child Yoga session at Mountmellick Library. This will be a fun filled event and no previous yoga […]
Visual Art Making & Samba Drumming
Visual Art Making & Samba Drumming
In the build up to Culture night 2024 in Rathdowney two separate workshops will take place involving artists and musicians. These workshops are open for everybody to come and take part in, so we look […]
Freud’s Last Session
Freud’s Last Session
On the eve of the Second World War, two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud converge for their own personal battle over the existence of God. It interweaves […]
Vanishing Industrial Heritage of Laois
Vanishing Industrial Heritage of Laois
A very interesting illustrated lecture with Sean Cain on the Vanishing Industrial Heritage of Laois and the Midlands. Sean will explore this fast vanishing rich heritage of rural Ireland and highlight those working to preserve […]
The 360 LeadHERship Summit and Spa
The 360 LeadHERship Summit and Spa
Join us at The Heritage for a day of empowerment, networking, and relaxation. Connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights from top female leaders in various industries. Take part in engaging workshops, panel discussions, and wellness […]
Screening 1995 Mountmellick Famine Commemorative Film
Screening 1995 Mountmellick Famine Commemorative Film
Come see a screening of the 1995 Mountmellick Famine Commemoration Film. Learn how the famine affeced Mountmellick in this glimpse into local history. Venue: Mountmellick Library and Art Gallery, O’Moore St, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, R32 […]
Painting with Artist Mary Slevin
Painting with Artist Mary Slevin
Mary is delighted to welcome adults and children, to her studio at Mount Henry, to explore painting and collage techniques. Children will create a bird house and adults will create a personal collage. Venue: Mount […]
Portlaoise Musical Society 25th Anniversary Show
Portlaoise Musical Society 25th Anniversary Show
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Portlaoise Musical Society with a performance from their upcoming show Guys and Dolls! The performance will include a musical performance, a photo op followed by refreshments. Venue: Dunamise Arts […]
Makeup X ART Workshop with James Mac
Makeup X ART Workshop with James Mac
Makeup and Artistry workshop from JMAC, renowned makeup artist and Netflix/ BBC finalist from GLOW UP series 2. James returns to Laois to host a creative workshop demoing the unconventional methods to connect to art […]
Showcase of Textile Art
Showcase of Textile Art
Grab a coffee in the Dunamase Café and be treated to an assortment of beautiful, handmade crochet flowers. The exhibit will also feature crochet demos from LOETB tutor Courtney Murray, and will offer insight into […]
Screening of Tiny Plays
Screening of Tiny Plays
See these short films created by members of the Mountemellick Community. Directed by Ellen Buckley, these films were performed as part of the Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival. Experience their first public screening as part […]
Anseo – Here
Anseo – Here
Group exhibition by the Laois Arthouse Studio Artists, Stephanie Deady, Lia Laimbock, Greg Hallahan and Bernadette Keating. The Laois Arthouse Studio Artists have come together for this group show, giving us a glimpse into their […]
Port Art Crawl
Port Art Crawl
Join the Port Art Collective for the Port Art Crawl. Building on previous Art Crawls, over the last two years, this event will be a fun mix of art, craft, music and history, including several […]
Abbeyleix Heritage House Culture Night
Abbeyleix Heritage House Culture Night
To celebrate Culture Night 2024 Abbeyleix Heritage House will be having free entry to the museum. All are welcome to attend on the night and enjoy everything they have to offer. We look forward to […]
Nocturnal Soundscapes with David Vesey & Alina Obreja
Nocturnal Soundscapes with David Vesey & Alina Obreja
Join internationally acclaimed classical musicians David Vesey and Alina Obreja for a concert duet on Piano and Cello. The performance will feature music inspired by the night, and promises an engaging experience for music lovers […]
Culture Night Pats Art Class
Culture Night Pats Art Class
Abbeyleix Heritage House are delighted to announce that to celebrate Culture Night 2024 they will be having a free event with artist Pat Byrne. The event will consist of attendees sketching the Timahoe Round Tower, […]
Nocturnal Soundscapes with with David Vesey & Alina Obreja
Nocturnal Soundscapes with with David Vesey & Alina Obreja
Join internationally acclaimed classical musicians David Vesey and Alina Obreja for a concert duet on Piano and Cello. The performance will feature music inspired by the night, and promises an engaging experience for music lovers […]
Story Sharing: One Night for All
Story Sharing: One Night for All
The Mountmellick Community Arts Collective have engaged with a diverse range of community groups to share their unique stories with the public. Stories featuring members of the Travelling Community, LGBTQ groups and community members from […]
An Enchanting Evening of Italian Opera and Songs
An Enchanting Evening of Italian Opera and Songs
Join us in Portlaoise Library for Culture Night and prepare to be swept away by a magical night of music and entertainment as the Drawing Room Opera Company presents an enchanting performance that will captivate […]
Ballykilcavan Brewery Presents Folk at Heart
Ballykilcavan Brewery Presents Folk at Heart
Ballykilcavan Brewery are delighted to announce there will be a free concert in the visitor centre with Emer Dunne and special guests Eamonn Moran & John Davidson. Tickets will sell out fast for this special […]
Spink Comhaltas
Spink Comhaltas
Spink Comhaltas will host a traditional Irish music session in Aylwards Heritage Museum in Durrow, Co Laois. The night will consist of traditional Irish music group medley, solo and duet performances. In addition there will […]
Rathdowney Revel
Rathdowney Revel
This special evening is curated by artist Caroline Conway, sculptor Evgeny Chubatyy, circus Performer Maria Corcoran and percussionist Lilia Iontcheva. Experience a unique blend of performance art from a varied set of performers! The event […]
Music by Liarnan and Storytelling by Michelle Quirke
Music by Liarnan and Storytelling by Michelle Quirke
A half hour performance on Uilleann Pipes, Harp and Fiddle. The acclaimed performers will play a mix of traditional Irish music, and newly composed tunes in the trad style. The music will then be followed […]
Tibetan Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
Tibetan Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
Celebrate Culture Night as eight Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery bring "From the Roof of the World," a mesmerizing blend of chant, mantras, music, and dance that has enchanted audiences for a century. Tibetan […]
Vet Space Hike at Glenbarrow
Vet Space Hike at Glenbarrow
Join us for a pleasant day of networking while walking. The Vet Space Hike is an event for all veterinary professionals. Simply walk, chat and enjoy the day. This years walk boasts waterfalls and no […]
Agroforestry Farm Walk with Brendan Guinan at Fiorbhia
Agroforestry Farm Walk with Brendan Guinan at Fiorbhia
Join us for an Agroforestry Farm Walk with Brendan Guinan at FiorBhia Farm. The award-winning founder showcases his groundbreaking regenerative farming and agroforestry model! Agroforestry Farm Walk with Brendan Guinan at Fiorbhia Brendan is caretaker […]
Mary Coughlan & Ultan Conlon A Close Encounter
Mary Coughlan & Ultan Conlon A Close Encounter
This combination of stories, songs and audience interaction is a show which has to be experienced to be indelibly imprinted in your memory. With sold out performances around the country and high demand for return […]
Car Boot Sale at Solas
Car Boot Sale at Solas
Join us this August for the return of our Car Boot Sale at Solas, where you can browse a wide range of treasures, from clothes and antiques to vintage ornaments, jewellery, and more—there’s something for […]
Autumn Equinox Day Retreat
Autumn Equinox Day Retreat
Would you like just one day off to yourself? Time to clear your head, spend time in nature, do some balanced yoga, eat some healthy delicious food and then relax a bit more. This Day […]
Laois Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
Laois Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
The fifth annual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk takes place in a number of weeks. Set to be the largest Memory Walk to date, Grainne Roche Duff from The Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Laois is urging […]
Be Our Guest Wedding Show
Be Our Guest Wedding Show
Welcome to the Be Our Guest Wedding Show.Join us at the Midlands Park Hotel for a unique opportunity to explore our stunning venue. Meet our experienced wedding team, join us for an afternoon filled with […]