# Live Shows in Laois | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Laois — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
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For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in Laois are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in Laois that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the Laois show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Laois

- **Event Name**: Tennessee Whiskey – The Ultimate Chris Stapleton Show - Dunamaise Arts Centre
  - **Description**: Tennessee Whiskey – The Ultimate Chris Stapleton Show delivers the true sound of American country straight to Irish stages. Now touring nationwide across 2026 and 2027, this electrifying production is filling theatres and venues with sell-out crowds and t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/tennessee-whiskey-the-ultimate-chris-stapleton-show-dunamaise-arts-centre/200030202182705
  - **Venue**: Dunamaise Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: country-music-festivals, music, art, entertainment, live-music, theatre
- **Event Name**: The Muddy River
  - **Description**: The Muddy River Band bring their special unplugged acoustic show to Dunamaise, celebrating the music of three legendary songwriters: Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Van Morrison.

Known for their spellbinding live performances, the band brings these iconic song
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/the-muddy-river/200030485423123
  - **Venue**: Dunamaise Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Riptide Movement 20 Year Anniversary Tour
  - **Description**: NEW GIG ANNOUNCMENT!!!

The Riptide Movement 20 Year Anniversary Tour, 
Kavanagh's
Sun Oct 25th 2026
Tickets on sale on Friday, June 5th at 9am 

The Riptide Movement 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR.
Celebrating 20 Years of The Riptide MovementTickets on sale Fr
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/the-riptide-movement-20-year-anniversary-tour/200030460607106
  - **Venue**: 28 Main Street, Port Laoise, Ireland R32 EP2K
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Here Come The Girls | Dunamaise Arts Centre
  - **Description**: 12 AMAZING TRIBUTES! 1 SPECTACULAR MULTI-DIVA SHOW!
Celebrating some of the finest female artists of all time...featuring tributes too, Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Shania Twain, Annie Lennox, Gloria Estefan, Pink, Blondie, Katy Perry, Adele, Abba and Banana
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/here-come-the-girls-dunamaise-arts-centre/200030426145247
  - **Venue**: Dunamaise Arts Centre
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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
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    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Sat Feb 06 2027 at 08:00 pm – Sat Feb 06 2027 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/deirdre-okane-all-the-rage/200029882889549
  - **Venue**: Midlands Park Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Night of a Thousand Praise – Portlaoise
  - **Description**: Night of a Thousand Praise is a powerful evening of music, unity and uplifting energy, bringing people from all walks of life together in one unforgettable atmosphere.

What began as a small gathering at Portlaoise Life Church has grown into a vibrant com
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 06:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/night-of-a-thousand-praise-portlaoise/200030509959047
  - **Venue**: Dunamaise Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Dirty DC @ Kavanaghs Bar & Venue
  - **Description**: Dirty/DC coming to Kavanaghs Bar & Venue with the Bon/Brian show! ⚡️
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/dirty-dc-kavanaghs-bar-and-venue/200030603280630
  - **Venue**: Kavanaghs Pub-Portlaoise
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- **Event Name**: Triona Marshall Solo Harp
  - **Description**: In tonight’s concert Tríona brings her unique harp sound to the stage. Where the surprising depth of this single instrument is revealed with timeless music that feels authentic and powerful.

Tríona is joined by members of Music Generation Laois Harp Ens
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/triona-marshall-solo-harp/200030517618401
  - **Venue**: Church Street, Port Laoise, Ireland R32 W93P
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Last Witch Bridget Cleary
  - **Description**: The Last Witch: Bridget Cleary is a powerful solo storytelling piece based on the true story of Bridget Cleary, whose murder in 1895 is often described as Ireland’s last witch burning.

Blending theatre with Irish folklore, the piece explores a world wher
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/the-last-witch-bridget-cleary/200030471885712
  - **Venue**: Dunamaise Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, theatre, storytelling

## Trending Events in Laois

- **Event Name**: Electric Picnic Festival
  - **Description**: 🎶 Electric Picnic

One of Ireland’s biggest and most iconic music festivals.

Every year, thousands of people travel to Ireland to experience an incredible weekend filled with live music, creative art installations and amazing food markets.

From internat
  - **Venue**: Stradbally  Co.Laois
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- **Event Name**: Tennessee Whiskey – The Ultimate Chris Stapleton Show - Dunamaise Arts Centre
  - **Description**: Tennessee Whiskey – The Ultimate Chris Stapleton Show delivers the true sound of American country straight to Irish stages. Now touring nationwide across 2026 and 2027, this electrifying production is filling theatres and venues with sell-out crowds and t
  - **Venue**: Dunamaise Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: SOMBR at Electric Picnic 2026
  - **Description**: SOMBR concert at Stradbally Hall, Laois. See all tour dates at www.sombrmusic.com
  - **Venue**: Stradbally Hall
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- **Event Name**: Future of Work - Demystify AI
  - **Description**: The Future of Work - Demystify AI
Practical Tools, Skills and Supports for Laois Businesses

Monday, 7th September 2026
9:00am to 1:00pm
Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise

Join Laois Chamber Alliance for a practical, business-focused morning exploring how A
  - **Venue**: Midlands Park Hotel
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- **Event Name**: The Muddy River
  - **Description**: The Muddy River Band bring their special unplugged acoustic show to Dunamaise, celebrating the music of three legendary songwriters: Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Van Morrison.

Known for their spellbinding live performances, the band brings these iconic song
  - **Venue**: Dunamaise Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: Avenue Q!
  - **Description**: Get ready for four unforgettable nights of comedy, music and mayhem as the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q comes to Dunamaise.

A hilarious, heartfelt and very cheeky musical for adults, Avenue Q blends puppets, people and pop-culture satire in a laug
  - **Venue**: Dunamaise Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: The Roadhouse Doors @ Kavanagh's Portlaoise
  - **Description**: The Roadhouse Doors celebrate the music of the doors with over 2 hours of The Doors back catalogue and an inch perfect recreation of their signature songs! A must for all Doors fans!
  - **Venue**: Kavanaghs Pub-Portlaoise
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- **Event Name**: 80's Icons
  - **Description**: Back due to phenomenal demand, 80’s Icons Show returns to Dunamaise for a night packed with the biggest hits of the decade.

Step back into the era of big hair, bold fashion and unforgettable music with classics from Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Level 42,
  - **Venue**: Dunamaise Arts Centre
- **Event Name**: The Riptide Movement 20 Year Anniversary Tour
  - **Description**: NEW GIG ANNOUNCMENT!!!

The Riptide Movement 20 Year Anniversary Tour, 
Kavanagh's
Sun Oct 25th 2026
Tickets on sale on Friday, June 5th at 9am 

The Riptide Movement 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR.
Celebrating 20 Years of The Riptide MovementTickets on sale Fr
  - **Venue**: 28 Main Street, Port Laoise, Ireland R32 EP2K
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Laois?
  - **A:** Tennessee Whiskey – The Ultimate Chris Stapleton Show - Dunamaise Arts Centre (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 08:00 pm at Dunamaise Arts Centre), The Muddy River (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm at Dunamaise Arts Centre), The Riptide Movement 20 Year Anniversary Tour (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 09:00 pm at 28 Main Street, Port Laoise, Ireland R32 EP2K), Here Come The Girls | Dunamaise Arts Centre (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Dunamaise Arts Centre), Deirdre O'Kane - ALL THE RAGE (Sat Feb 06 2027 at 08:00 pm at Midlands Park Hotel).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Laois?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances 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 Performances 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 Performances events in Laois?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Laois include Dunamaise Arts Centre, 28 Main Street, Port Laoise, Ireland R32 EP2K, Midlands Park Hotel.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Laois?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Laois include Tennessee Whiskey - The Ultimate Chris Stapleton Tribute Show, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Kavanaghs Pub-Portlaoise.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Laois?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Laois.

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