# Music Events in Laois 2026 | Concerts & Live Music

- **Subtitle**: Discover upcoming music events in Laois. Book tickets for concerts, live gigs, music festivals and performances happening across the city.
- **Category**: Music
- **Display Name**: Music events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Music signifies the vibrant energy of the place! Such music events in [CITY] make the city alive throughout the year. From live music shows and concerts to karaoke nights and gigs at bars and cafes, music fills the silence beautifully in [CITY]. The city has a lot for you in store, and there isn’t any lack of music events in [CITY] for classical lovers or concertgoers! Music is here to heal you and make you groove with festivals and heartfelt concerts in [CITY]. Explore such music events happening near you with us and get in the groove to set the stage on fire.

## Music Events in Laois

- **Event Name**: Electric Picnic
  - **Description**: Electric Picnic announces first nine acts including CMAT Stradbally Noticeboard Electric Picnic Banter Electric Picnic
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 32
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/electric-picnic/200030033192502
  - **Venue**: Stradbally  Co.Laois
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Echo & the Bunnymen in Emo
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Echo & the Bunnymen Live in Laois on Friday, July 24, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Echo & the Bunnymen like never before? With chart-topping hits like The Killing Moon, Lips Like Sugar and Bring o
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Jul 24 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/echo-andamp;-the-bunnymen-in-emo/3300029311795421
  - **Venue**: Forest Fest
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, live-music
- **Event Name**: Forest Fest
  - **Description**: The Coronas live at Forest Fest!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 35
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/forest-fest/200029935895621
  - **Venue**: Portlaoise, Co.Laois
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: The Bluetones Acoustic
  - **Description**: Delighted to have The Bluetones performing their acoustic show live in Kavanagh's on Sat June 13th! 

Tickets for this one go on sale from our website on Friday at 10am! 
Get them quick, this is gonna be a special one!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/the-bluetones-acoustic/200029740739105
  - **Venue**: Kavanaghs Pub-Portlaoise
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: South African Gathering Ireland 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for a truly special day celebrating South African culture, community, and connection — right here in Ireland.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery, this family-friendly outdoor event brings together South Africans
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 290
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/south-african-gathering-ireland-2026/200029942059509
  - **Venue**: Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery
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  - **Categories**: music, kids, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment, camping
- **Event Name**: SOMBR at Electric Picnic 2026
  - **Description**: SOMBR concert at Stradbally Hall, Laois. See all tour dates at www.sombrmusic.com
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/sombr-at-electric-picnic-2026/4300030007681050
  - **Venue**: Stradbally Hall
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Record, Cassette & CD Fair - Portlaoise
  - **Description**: We are really delighted to bring back to Portlaoise - The Record and CD Fair - Early Summer Edition 2026!
Join us on BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY June 1st from 11am at Portlaoise Macra Hall on Timahoe Road.
Come along and browse tons of classic and vintage vinyl,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 66
  - **Date**: Mon Jun 01 2026 at 11:00 am – Mon Jun 01 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/record-cassette-and-cd-fair-portlaoise/200030029686443
  - **Venue**: Portlaoise Macra, Timahoe Road, Portlaoise, R32 EY24
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  - **Categories**: bank-holiday, holiday
- **Event Name**: The Chop Sueys / Hard Bizkit Live At Kavanghs Portlaoise
  - **Description**: The Chop Sueys / Hard Bizkit Live At Kavanghs Portlaoise
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/the-chop-sueys-hard-bizkit-live-at-kavanghs-portlaoise/200029926985003
  - **Venue**: Kavanaghs Pub-Portlaoise
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- **Event Name**: Star Season @ Ramsbottoms Portlaoise
  - **Description**: So excited to be playing our first ever live gig at Downtown 101 Ramsbottoms Portlaoise as part of the Open Band Night! We’ll be joining Deerpark and the legendary Nova Static. We’ll be on stage at 10pm, hope to see some of you there, can’t wait!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 26 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/star-season-ramsbottoms-portlaoise/200029923208446
  - **Venue**: Ramsbottoms Portlaoise
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment

## Trending Events in Laois

- **Event Name**: Electric Picnic
  - **Description**: Electric Picnic announces first nine acts including CMAT Stradbally Noticeboard Electric Picnic Banter Electric Picnic
  - **Venue**: Stradbally  Co.Laois
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- **Event Name**: James in Emo
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch James Live at Forest Fest Music & Arts Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? James is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Laid, Sit Do
  - **Venue**: Forest Fest Music & Arts Festival
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- **Event Name**: Deacon Blue in Killimy
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Deacon Blue Live at Emo Village Farmers Market on Saturday, July 25, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Deacon Blue is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Real Gone K
  - **Venue**: Emo Village Farmers Market
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- **Event Name**: Echo & the Bunnymen in Emo
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Echo & the Bunnymen Live in Laois on Friday, July 24, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Echo & the Bunnymen like never before? With chart-topping hits like The Killing Moon, Lips Like Sugar and Bring o
  - **Venue**: Forest Fest
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- **Event Name**: The Bluetones Acoustic
  - **Description**: Delighted to have The Bluetones performing their acoustic show live in Kavanagh's on Sat June 13th! 

Tickets for this one go on sale from our website on Friday at 10am! 
Get them quick, this is gonna be a special one!!
  - **Venue**: Kavanaghs Pub-Portlaoise
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- **Event Name**: Deirdre O'Kane - ALL THE RAGE
  - **Description**: ***NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT***

Deirdre O'Kane - ALL THE RAGE
In The Midlands Park Hotel
Sat 6th Feb 2027
Tickets on sale now form the link below! 

Deirdre O’Kane grabs the zeitgeist once again with a brand new show in a world that feels decidedly off kilte
  - **Venue**: Midlands Park Hotel
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- **Event Name**: The Coronas in Killimy
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience The Coronas Live at Emo Village Farmers Market on Friday, July 24, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! The Coronas is taking over Emo Village Farmers Market on Friday, July 24, 2026, and w
  - **Venue**: Emo Village Farmers Market
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- **Event Name**: Gordon Bennett Irish Classic Car Run 2026
  - **Description**: Just to say thanks to everybody who made our 2025 (23rd Annual) Event an incredible success. For those of you who missed registration for this years event watch our web site closely as registration will open for 2026 shortly. 
https://www.gordonbennettcla
  - **Venue**: HQ at Treacy's The Heath., Port Laoighise, Ireland none
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- **Event Name**: South African Gathering Ireland 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for a truly special day celebrating South African culture, community, and connection — right here in Ireland.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery, this family-friendly outdoor event brings together South Africans
  - **Venue**: Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Music events in Laois?
  - **A:** Electric Picnic (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 03:00 pm at Stradbally  Co.Laois), Echo & the Bunnymen in Emo (Fri Jul 24 2026 at 12:00 pm at Forest Fest), Forest Fest (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 04:00 pm at Portlaoise, Co.Laois), The Bluetones Acoustic (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:00 pm at Kavanaghs Pub-Portlaoise), South African Gathering Ireland 2026 (Sat Jul 11 2026 at 11:00 am at Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery).
- **Q**: How can I find Music events in Laois?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Music events in Laois on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Music events in Laois?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Music events in Laois?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music events in Laois include Stradbally  Co.Laois, Forest Fest, Portlaoise, Co.Laois.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music events in Laois?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music events in Laois include Leinster Express / Laois Live, Melody Mapper, The Coronas.
- **Q**: What types of Music events can I find in Laois?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Music events in Laois?
  - **A:** Follow the Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music events are listed in Laois.

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