The much-loved Leaves Festival returns to Laois this week, bringing an inspiring blend of literature, music and conversation to venues across the county
Dates: 4–8 November 2025
Locations: Various venues throughout Laois
Step into a week of creativity and connection as the Leaves Literary Festival welcomes some of Ireland’s most celebrated voices. This year’s programme offers something for every reader and culture lover, spanning crime, memoir, romance and short stories.
Audiences can look forward to thought-provoking talks, intimate readings and atmospheric evenings of music, film and song, featuring an outstanding line-up including Kíla, Miriam O’Callaghan, Steve Wickham of The Waterboys, and many more.
Curated by Marina Rafter, and presented by Laois Arts Office, Laois Chamber Alliance and Laois Library Services, the festival continues to celebrate the best of Irish writing and performance, right here in the heart of Laois.
Explore the full programme, meet the authors and plan your visit to one of Ireland’s most inspiring literary gatherings.
From book to screen...
Live Events on Stages in Laois
Writing Workshop & School Event!
The festival programme reflects the very best of Irish Literature and Music coming to your local stages and venues.
For the full programme, visit www.leavesfestival.ie or call the Dunamaise Arts Centre on 057 86 63355 to chat through securing your event tickets.
Laois Chamber Alliance is proud to support the promotion of this year’s Leaves Festival with the assistance of Laois Partnership. Together, we’re working to showcase the vibrant cultural life of County Laois and encourage visitors and locals alike to discover all that our county has to offer.
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