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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Classic Film Screening Marty
Classic Film Screening Marty
Portlaoise Library will be screening the 1955 romantic drama Marty. This stunning directorial debut by Delbert Mann won the Academy Award for best picture and was also the first film to win the Palme d’Or […]
Kneecap The Film
Kneecap The Film
Kneecap The Film; screening in the Dunamaise Arts Centre on October 2nd! Don't miss this incredible Irish film, following three Belfast rappers as they navigate fame, friendship and identity. Kneecap The Film Kneecap is set […]
Sustainable Fashion Workshop
Sustainable Fashion Workshop
Join the Sustainable Life School for an eye-opening workshop on sustainable fashion. This session will delve into the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry, offering practical advice on how to make more conscious […]
Toddler Talk Talking Buddies Workshop
Toddler Talk Talking Buddies Workshop
Talking Buddies is designed for parents of toddlers aged 15months to 3.5years. It is developed by Laura Lalor, senior speech and language therapist with 11+years experience. Toddler Talk includes evidence-based strategies that are easy to […]
Creepy sip and face paint class
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 […]
Make Your Own Fairy or Elf Village
Make Your Own Fairy or Elf Village
Europe Direct Portlaoise and Portlaoise Library are delighted to invite you to join sustainability expert Aoife Munn for a magical workshop. Using all recycled materials, kids will create their own fairy (or elf) village. This […]
Paul Brady at Dunamaise Arts Centre
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 […]
John Spillane at The Anvil Inn
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 […]
Creative Recovery Workshop with David Delaney
Creative Recovery Workshop with David Delaney
Join us at Dunamaise Arts Centre for a workshop filled with creativity and inspiration. This event is all about tapping into your artistic side and letting your imagination run wild. Whether you're a seasoned artist […]
Relaxation Hour at Portlaoise Library
Relaxation Hour at Portlaoise Library
Join us for 1 Hour of Relaxation in Portlaoise Library. Take a break and release tension with calming relaxation and breath awareness exercises. Treat yourself to a moment of peace and nourishment. This will take […]
Composting Essentials with Anna Browne
Composting Essentials with Anna Browne
Join Anna from Big Sky Flowers for an engaging 2-hour workshop on the essentials of compost making. Whether you're new to composting or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will cover a variety of composting […]
Performance for children “The Little Witch”
Performance for children “The Little Witch”
The Latvian theater in Ireland "Slides" invites young viewers to a play for children. Little Witch is a very young witch, she is only 127 years old. Will she make it to the witches summit […]
Latvian Theater in Ireland Slides Performance Dublin Petersons
Latvian Theater in Ireland Slides Performance Dublin Petersons
In the 1990s, the Latvians fought for independence from the Russian Empire, and the Irish fought for independence from the British Empire. These events do not happen to the family of the Latvian, entrepreneur and […]
Abbeyleix Applefest 2024
Abbeyleix Applefest 2024
Apple fans can look forward to a big celebration of the awesome fruit in Laois when Abbeyleix hosts Applefest 2024 in October. As always, the favourite family event will be held in the beautiful Community […]