What’s On Guide

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 60 events happening each month , 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. For the outdoor enthusiast there’s weekly guided walks, runs and cycles. Come join us as we celebrate the length and breadth of the county – morning, noon, and night…

Laois Screen Networking Event

FREE
Laois Screen Networking Event

Creative Ireland Laois in partnership with Laois Media Network and Dunamaise Arts Centre invite you to: - Screening showcase of recent shorts made in Laois selected by Seamus Duggan, RTÉ Short screen - Launch of Laois Short […]

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Where The Crawdads Sing

€5 – €8

From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina.

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The Peculiar Sensation of being Pat Ingoldsby

€5 – €8

Seamus Murphy’s film examines Irish writer Pat Ingoldsby’s unique world. Ingoldsby’s poems and candid anecdotes bear witness to a visceral relationship with his beloved Dublin, fellow Dubliners and anything that catches his interest. Personal challenges, […]

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Aisha At Dunamaise Arts Centre

€5 – €8

Aisha Osagie is a young woman who fled Nigeria after members of her family were killed. Ending up in Ireland, she is placed in the direct provision system. She tries her best to eke out […]

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Corsage At Dunamaise Arts Centre

€5 – €8

Empress Elizabeth of Austria turns 40. Always famed for her beauty, Elizabeth finds herself battling between conforming as a mere “trophy” figure with a tiny waist (maintained by her tight corsets), or rebelling against expectations […]

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