Things to Do in Portlaoise
25+ events and activities happening in Portlaoise. From live music and theatre to free family days out.
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Love Éire Weekend Matchmaking Festival 2026
📍 Ballykilcavan
€321.67 - €483.63
Writing Workshop with Acclaimed Author & Laois Native Helen Moorehouse.
📍 Preston House
€22.42
Sensory Play Workshop@ Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival
📍 Midlands Park Hotel
€0.00
Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival- Literary Event Day with Frances Harney.
📍 Preston House
€22.42
Silent Disco - Neurodiverse Teens
📍 Midlands Park Hotel
€0.00
Laois Homecoming Festival Presents Singer - Songwriter Charlie McGettigan.
📍 Preston House
€22.42
Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival Gala Dinner
📍 Midlands Park Hotel
€74.98
Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival Country Music Concert
📍 Midlands Park Hotel
€27.79
Laois Pride Boardgaymes Night
📍 Youth Work Ireland Laois
Adjusting Your Look to Your Personality
📍 The Killeshin Hotel
€75.00
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Laois Pride Drab to Fab Upcycling Workshop
📍 Youth Work Ireland Laois
€10.00
FREEAnam Cara Support Day for Parents with No Surviving Children
📍 The Killeshin Hotel
FREEThe Rooted & Booted Prophetic Conference
📍 Maldron Hotel Portlaoise
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Laois Pride After Party 2026
📍 Kavanaghs Bar & Venue
€20.00
CELEBRITY BALAYAGE: Glamour is a State of Mind
📍 Purely Hair and Beauty Supplies
€350.00
FREESocial Enterprise Forum - Portlaoise
📍 Dunamaise Arts Centre
All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026
📍 Midlands Park Hotel
€27.79 - €108.23
INMO Telephone Triage Nurses Section Seminar
📍 The Killeshin Hotel
£30.00 - £76.05
AMERICAN CREW: The Multi Tool Masterclass with the American Crew All Stars
📍 Purely Hair and Beauty Supplies
€350.00
FREEAssembly on Alcohol Harms
📍 The Killeshin Hotel
Feach Family Day 2026
📍 Midlands Park Hotel
€27.79 - €30.00
SMOKIE SHOW BACK IN PORTLAOISE
📍 Midlands Park Hotel
€30.76
FBD National Dairy Awards
📍 Midlands Park Health & Fitness Club
€254.98 - €2475.85
Fresh Prince of Kildare: Portlaoise
📍 Kavanaghs Bar & Venue
€20.28 - €65.33
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Portlaoise offers 25+ upcoming events including live music, theatre, comedy, food festivals, family days out, sports events and free community activities. Browse our full listings for the latest recommendations.
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There are many free events in Portlaoise — from outdoor festivals and markets to art exhibitions, community workshops and street performances. Check our free events page for the latest no-cost activities.
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