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!
Over the coming months if you are looking for some live entertainment around Laois. Kavanaghs Bar & Venue Portlaoise has a fantastic lineup of entertainment that will cover everybody's taste in Music. We can't wait […]
Róisín O is one of Ireland's most accomplished female vocalists, celebrated for her unrivalled stage performances and songwriting prowess. With roots in folk and alternative pop, and influences from Joni Mitchell to Haim, Róisín O […]
Apart from being one of the most in demand comics around, John Colleary has also co-written and starred in IFTA nominated shows. A talented actor and mimic, John recently featured as one third of The […]
Kavanaghs Bar & Venue Portlaoise are delighted to announce the return of the fantastic band The Jury. They will deliver an energetic set that kept the crowd hopping and tapping their feet. Their dynamic presence […]
As a standup comedian, he has performed all over the world and has featured on RTÉ’s Late Late Show and on Comedy Central. Colm is one of Ireland’s most in-demand after-dinner comedians. He also MCs […]
Smash Hits are returning to Kavanaghs Portlaoise and this will be a night you don't want to miss out on. This Dublin six-piece is comprised of experienced musicians performing the best of classic 90s tracks […]
Formed in 2015, Vendetta Love are a hard hitting, solid force of hard rock & grunge from Ireland. They combine the anthemic brooding darkness of Seattle grunge, with the danger and excitement of LA’s Sunset […]
Whiplash are Ireland's No.1 Metallica Tribute band. They perform professional Metallica shows with the live vibe, energy and sound that Metallica are famous for. Experience the next best thing to a real Metallica show and […]
The Danny Byrne Band are the fastest growing band on the Irish music scene. Their unique style of high energy modern folk has crowds going mental everywhere they perform. From a few miles outside of […]
Gary Moore Tribute Ireland is a band dedicated to delivering faithful renditions of all aspects of Gary's work ,from the early days on Skid Row to Thin Lizzy. The brain child of Lead Guitarist / […]
The Roadhouse Doors tribute show is a complete recreation of the look, feel and sound of a live 1960’s Doors concert. The set spans the very best of the Doors repertoire with a special focus […]
Ruaile Buaile are a young Irish based four piece modern day Trad / Pop / Folk group from Offaly in the heart of Ireland. From a small start to the world stage in only a […]
One of the most enthralling live acts in recent times, Ham sandwicH are well known for their incendiary live performances which has put them right at the top of the live acts to see today. […]
Patrick Frances McManus was one of 6 children born into an incredibly talented musical family in Derrylin, Co.Fermangh, N.Ireland. Pat’s father, John, and his mother Valerie were highly accomplished Traditional Irish music players, so it […]
Kavanaghs Portlaoise are delighted to welcome The Beautiful Couch to Portlaoise. Performing all of the hits from The Beautiful South and The Housemartins including the ones that you thought that you'd forgotten. The Couch Have […]
As the lead singer of Kasabian – helping sell over four million albums - Tom Meighan’s unmistakable vocals are a central, many would say essential, component on timeless tracks like ‘Fire,’ ‘Club Foot,’ and ‘Shoot the […]
Pogueology is formed of a big group of Laois musicians who were genuine Pogues fans, and wanted to keep the music alive after the Pogues stopped performing. Make sure you don't miss out on their […]
Formed in November 2023, the Timahoe Male Choir originated from casual Sunday sing-alongs in Timahoe village, Co. Laois. Initially sparked by post-pint gatherings, the choir's potential became evident during a Christmas carol service. Their performance […]
Our comedy hero is back on the road with a brand new epic stand up show. Join one of Ireland's favourite comics as he takes on life's absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration […]
Roll With It The Ultimate Oasis Experience formed in 2013 to bring the music of the Gallaghers to the live stage in Ireland and beyond. Having been on continual tour since then, the band has […]
