What’s On Guide

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!

Portlaoise St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Street Festival

As the Heart of County Laois, Portlaoise is a place where journeys begin, paths cross, and people return. Whether it’s the homecoming of our diaspora, the welcoming of new communities, or celebrating the bonds that make this town special — Abhaile is more than a word. It’s a feeling.

Free

May Day Tea Party & Folklore Event

Hosted by Stradbally Librarian & UCC Folklorist Michelle Quirke (as seen at Electric Picnic) Join in our Bealtaine Festivities for some May Day folklore and traditions including tales of the Whitehorn tree, planting celebrations and preparing for the harvest ahead, bring your poems, song and a little charm.

Free

Láithreach Leanúnach – Present Continuous Art Exhibition

Join us for the opening of Láithreach Leanúnach - Present Continuous, curated by the Stradbally Art Group and accompanied by their own creative responses. Laois Arts are delighted to pilot this citizen curation project with Stradbally Art Group, bringing this selection from the Laois County Art Collection to the public for Bealtaine. The exhibition will […]

Free