Festivals
You’re Welcome to Celebrate with Us.
From ancient festivals in the Slieve Bloom Mountains to modern day merry-making, Laois has enjoyed a party more than most for thousands of years. With over 25 festivals held throughout the county every year, you are most definitely invited to celebrate with us.
And from major international music weekends to local fiestas covering everything from scarecrows and storytelling, to drama and literature, you’re sure to find your tribe.
Come join us as we celebrate the length and breadth of the county – morning, noon, and night…
Buds and Blossoms Festival
We’re delighted to announce that Buds & Blossoms, Laois Garden Festival is taking place at Spink Community Grounds. We are really looking forward to welcoming attendees, speakers and exhibitors for what promises to be a great day of gardening fun for all the family to enjoy.
Culture Night
Celebrate Culture Night in Laois at some of the wide variety of free arts and culture events for people of all ages
Festival of Gardens and Nature
Forest Fest
Forest Fest is a boutique music and arts festival held in Emo, Co. Laois, featuring top Irish and international acts, street theatre, family fun, and great food in a magical forest setting.
Laois Walks Festival
join us this July for 23 guided walks across 14 Laois communities! With Grade A, B & C walks—with family-friendly options ,there’s something for everyone. Discover Laois’s stunning scenery, rich heritage, and the warmth of its welcoming people.
Leaves Festival of Writing & Music 2025
National Ploughing Championship 2026
National Steam Rally, Stradbally 2nd & 3rd Aug 2026
Nourish and Flow
Welcome to the Nourish & Flow Festival, a transformative glamping retreat thoughtfully designed for individuals navigating the intricate stages of Perimenopause, Menopause, and Post Menopause. Nestled in the tranquil grounds of Ballykilcavan, Stradbally, Co. Laois, our festival invites you to embark on a rejuvenating journey from August 23rd to 25th, 2024.
Old Fort Quarter Festival
A community led festival promoting the heritage of the Old Fort Quarter heritage in Portlaoise County Laois. A weekend of great music acts, family fun, heritage talks and displays and more.
Portlaoise Tradfest
Portlaoise Tradfest
The brainchild of Dale McKay & Siobhan Buckley, Portlaoise Trad Fest was established in 2023 with the aim of showcasing the wonderful talent and the hunger there is for traditional music in Co Laois.
The Folly Festival
Ireland's first ever gender balanced music and comedy weekend
The Ossory Agricultural Show
The Ossory Show is a vibrant annual celebration of farming, food, crafts, and community, held each summer in Rathdowney, County Laois.
Timahoe Heritage Festival
Our event is all about sharing the story of a village in Co. Laois, that is steeped in centuries of history; from monks, monasteries and Vikings, to the famine, the War of Independence and beyond.
Twin Trees Festival
Visit Laois this August and wander The Twin Trees Festival, a three day outdoor painting event taking place in Heywood Gardens on day one, the woodlands and lakes on day two and Ballinakill Village on day three. With past participants and new artists on the scene, we welcome all to visit Laois to see the very picturesque Ballinakill on canvas. Let's celebrate art and culture in Laois.
