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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Halloween Events At Solas
Halloween Events At Solas
This Halloween Solas Portarlington is the place to be if you are looking for some events for the young and old to enjoy. From picking your own pumpkin in our scary pumpkin patch to our […]
Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch For Halloween 2024
Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch For Halloween 2024
Pick your perfect pumpkin from our Halloween pumpkin patch at Solas. An ideal family day out in the lead up to Halloween with colouring competitions & lots of photo opportunities. This will be suitable for […]
The Danny Byrne Band
The Danny Byrne Band
The Danny Byrne Band are the fastest growing band on the Irish music scene. Their unique style of high energy modern folk has crowds going mental everywhere they perform. From a few miles outside of […]
Pumpkin Carving Halloween Event 2024
Pumpkin Carving Halloween Event 2024
Our farm will be transformed into an autumnal spectacle. Be prepared, we expect many a scare to be had. Come visit our farm and pick out your very own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch. Carve […]
Laois Forest School Samhain Camp
Laois Forest School Samhain Camp
Join us at Laois Forest School for the Samhain camp, where primary-aged learners can immerse themselves in the magic of ancient traditions amidst the enchanting forest. Activities include captivating storytelling sessions, nature walks to discover […]
Halloween Family Party & Haunted House
Halloween Family Party & Haunted House
Come & be spooked at our Family Halloween Party & Haunted House, where eerie whispers & ghostly apparitions await. Get creative and make your own Halloween decoration to take home. Play some traditional Irish family […]
Gary Moore Tribute Ireland
Gary Moore Tribute Ireland
Gary Moore Tribute Ireland is a band dedicated to delivering faithful renditions of all aspects of Gary's work ,from the early days on Skid Row to Thin Lizzy. The brain child of Lead Guitarist / […]
Fully Booked & Profitable with Miriam Reilly 2024
Fully Booked & Profitable with Miriam Reilly 2024
Join us for an exciting event where Miriam Reilly will share her secrets to being fully booked and profitable in your business. This in-person event will be held at The Killeshin Hotel, a perfect setting to […]
Senior Leaders Safety Forum
Senior Leaders Safety Forum
Ideal for those working in food, hospitality and facilities. Experience a dramatised case-study 'The Third Degree'. This interactive theatre-based approach, explores safety culture in the fast-paced hospitality sector. Inspired by a real incident, this story […]
Mrs. Robinson The Documentary
Mrs. Robinson The Documentary
Aoife Kelleher's new documentary Mrs. Robinson which tells Mary’s story. The life and career of Mary Robinson, a pioneering constitutional lawyer, first female President of Ireland, UN High commissioner for Human Rights and Chair if […]
Ronan Collins Showband Hits and Stories
Ronan Collins Showband Hits and Stories
Ronan Collins, Broadcaster and Singer looks forward to bringing his new show to Dunamaise Arts Centre. With his knowledge of the Showbands, Stars and Songs of that golden era, Ronan will sing the hits and […]
Chime’s Grandparents Extended Family Information Day
Chime’s Grandparents Extended Family Information Day
As grandparents you have a role in supporting the parents and at times caring for the child therefore, you may have questions about hearing loss, audiology and managing the technology, communication strategies and how you […]
Pimp your Pumpkin & Cocktails
Pimp your Pumpkin & Cocktails
Come paint a pumpkin, have a laugh and enjoy two fabulous Halloween themed cocktails. This is an over eighteen only event and places are limited so booking early is advised. You are all welcome to […]
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 […]
Paddy Casey at Ballintubbert House & Gardens
Paddy Casey at Ballintubbert House & Gardens
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Paddy Casey’s Living Album. ‘Living’ to this day is sill one of the best selling albums in Ireland with over 1/4 million copies sold and […]
Family Afternoon Tea Halloween Themed
Family Afternoon Tea Halloween Themed
Step into a world where ghoulish delights & eerie elegance collide, treat yourself & your family to a Halloween themed afternoon tea. It will include a variety of Potions of teas/ Coffees, wickedly delicious finger […]
Coolrain Village Vintage Run
Coolrain Village Vintage Run
The Coolrain Village Vintage Run is open to vintage, classic and modern tractors. A Vintage motorcycle run will also take place on the same day. The vintage run will leave Hogans Bar for a short […]