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...
National Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council and its aim is to build awareness and education about our heritage thereby encouraging its conservation and preservation.
Celebrating the Heritage of Lutyens’ Heywood Gardens, and Ballinakill Village, Co. Laois
Celebrate Culture Night in Laois at some of the wide variety of free arts and culture events for people of all ages
Thread Softly is a fusion of heritage discovery and skillful traditional and contemporary stitch.
Leaves celebrates the diversity and richness in today’s literary, music, theatre and film scene.
Running over eight consecutive nights in early March each year, the Festival has become a “must include item” in the plans of all lovers of live performance arts.
A very special four-day event of set dancing and traditional music in Castletown, Co. Laois.
County Laois celebrates creativity in older age with the annual May-time Bealtaine Festival. The Bealtaine festival is co-ordinated by the Laois Arts Office
Ireland's longest running walking festival - with a variety of walks over 3 days aimed at different walking abilities
One month of guided walks in over 25 locations around the county each day.
A stunning line-up for first ever Forest Fest at Emo village this summer. Laois is the home of the Picnic has a brand new summertime boutique festival to enjoy. From the get-go, Forest Fest at Emo Village has staked its claim as the best newcomer for 2020. Its eclectic, energetic and exciting line-up is certain to engage and entertain fans all weekend from July 10 to 12.
Forest Fest, something to celebrate in the heart of Laois, in the heart of the country, with you at the very heart of it.
3 day event celebrating the original 1903 motor circuit through Laois, Kildare and Carlow. It’s not only for owners of classic cars but for any car classic car enthusiasts
Inspired by the Viking raid on Timahoe in the year 919 AD. Come celebrate everything Viking over 2 days
This is Bloom Laois Style. Expert gardening speakers and leading plant specialists plus lots of family fun
Another huge weekend in Laois for motoring enthusiasts from all over Ireland and abroad
The largest 3 day festival in Portlaoise combining heritage, family fun and great night time entertainment over 3 jam-packed days
Ireland's first ever gender balanced music and comedy weekend
One of the largest agricultural shows in Ireland. It’s family-oriented with something for every-one
This family friendly festival has everything and is jam packed with things to do every day. Come and see the amazing scarecrows that take over the village, enjoy artisan food markets, craft workshops, daily entertainment and lots and lots of things for children to do
Considered by many to be the premier event in the calendar of steam and vintage shows throughout Ireland, the National Steam Rally attracts a wide range of working exhibits and a huge attendance of visitors.
An exciting celebration of words – written, spoken, acted and sung, which will burst into being in the beautiful heritage town of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
The largest music and arts festival in Ireland has taken place at Stradbally Hall, since 2004 and has grown into one of the major festivals in Europe. Guaranteed to be an excellent weekend!
