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!
In need of a culture fix? Visit Cecilia Danell's exhibition at Dunamaise Arts Centre Cecilia, an accomplished artist, is recognized for her outstanding work. She specializes in exploring the intricate relationship between landscapes and human […]
Join Declan and his super live band with special guests John McNicholl and John Hogan for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter on the 2024 Where’s the Party nationwide concert tour. Declan has […]
Coolboy are a four-piece rock band based in the Portlaoise area. Their lively style draws influences from classics like The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac and Thin Lizzy, right up to modern acts such as Catfish and […]
Japan, 1943. Following the death of his mother, 12-year-old Mahito moves to the countryside to live with his father and new step-mother in a sprawling estate. There, Mahito draws the attention of a mysterious and […]
Portlaoise Tradfest are delighted to announce Sharon Shannon will be playing for the opening night of Portlaoise Trad Fest 2024. While Shannon is certainly acknowledged for writing her own Irish-inspired compositions and her beautiful arrangements […]
As part of the Bealtaine 2024 Festival Dunamaise Arts Centre will be holding a tea dance. This will be A Celebration of Creativity in Older Age. All welcome for dancing, fun and friendship promised. Enjoy […]
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp […]
International touring Galway based DJ Shampain brings an Irish silent cinema classic ‘Irish Destiny' back to life with a new soundtrack, mixed live as the film is screened in Dunamaise. Released in 1926 to mark […]
It is the first anniversary of Martin’s death. Angie’s lover. His family has come to visit his grave. Angie watches the mourners from the safety of her car, hidden under the Yew tree. She remains […]
Ornithologist Seán Ronayne from Cobh, Co. Cork is on a mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland – that’s nearly 200 birds. Often joined by his partner Alba, he travels to […]
A humorous but poignant love story examining emigration, the impact of dreams on reality and the challenges of returning home after seeking a better life abroad. Fractured family dynamics are explored when Eddie returns to […]
Laois Traveller Action Group presents this outstanding play, Magpies on the Pylon, written and performed by Michel Collins, to celebrate Traveller Pride Week. Jim, a Traveller father, is struggling to cope with the suicide of […]
With playful energy, impressive acrobatics, comic timing and a joyful soundscape, two dancers create a magical world through the clever manipulation of simple balloons. Their imagination seems to know no bounds-resulting in a hypnotic, funny […]
What is it? Why does it happen? How come it barely bothers some women and shakes others to the core? Why is it named after men? Anne Gildea returns to Dunamaise Arts Centre with her […]
A dance showcase to celebrate students hard work, creativity and growth over the course of the year. From the age of three to maturity, the school provides dance instruction in ballet, modern dance, contemporary dance, […]
An amazing all-Singing, Dancing and Acting Summer camp for boys and girls between the ages of four and seventeen. This intensive immersion in musical theatre helps build self esteem, develop new skills and enhance performance. […]
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Broadway. We have an exciting lineup that will have your kids singing, dancing, and acting their hearts out. From Disney classics to West End favorites like Frozen, […]
Mary Byrne Check Me Out at Dunamaise Arts Centre Get ready for an evening filled with laughter, music, and heartfelt stories at Dunamaise Arts Centre as Mary takes you on a journey through the ups […]
Historical Entertainer Paddy Cullivan brings you the incredible story of the death of Ireland’s first Commander-in-Chief. An audio-visual spectacular featuring hundreds of images, shocking new research and incredible songs, Paddy dares to unravel the secrets […]
Following on from his sell out show, KC is back with a bang. Join us for an evening of unfiltered hilarity as our witty hosts engage in side-splitting banter, sharing outrageous stories, and riffing on […]