

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Portlaoise Jazz Festival Headline Shows in Kavanagh's
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 11:59 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Portlaoise Jazz Festival 2026 – Live at Kavanagh’s Courtyard! ?

The Portlaoise Jazz Festival returns for the February Bank Holiday Weekend 2026 — and we’re delighted to be hosting three headline shows in our Courtyard Venue!

? SATURDAY, JAN 31st

? 6pm – Des Hopkins Dixieland Jazzband
A true legend of Irish jazz returns!
? Tickets: €20 + booking fee
? Tickets live from Fri 28th Nov, 9am:
https://www.universe.com/events/des-hopkins-dixieland-jazz-band-tickets-PG9RYN

? 10pm – Square Pegs
A very special late-night festival gig!
? Tickets: €20 + booking fee
? On sale Fri 28th Nov, 9am:
https://www.universe.com/events/square-pegs-the-portlaoise-jazz-festival-tickets-05VLT8

? SUNDAY, FEB 1st

? 9:30pm – The Hot House Big Band
One of Ireland’s greatest big bands, live in the Courtyard!
? Tickets: €20 + booking fee
? On sale Fri 28th Nov, 9am:
https://www.universe.com/events/the-hot-house-big-band-the-portlaoise-jazz-festival-tickets-T1CVLM

? All tickets go on sale Friday 28th November at 9am — set your reminders!
? Don’t miss these incredible shows right here at Kavanagh’s!

More festival info:
https://portlaoisejazzfest.ie/index.html
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/portlaoise-jazz-festival-headline-shows-in-kavanaghs/200029270026126
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, jazz, bank-holiday, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 54

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://www.kavanaghsportlaoise.com/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=laois-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Laois
- **state**: LS
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: 28 Main Street, Port Laoise, Ireland R32 EP2K
- **lat**: 53.03423
- **long**: -7.29806
- **full address**: 28 Main Street, Port Laoise, Ireland R32 EP2K, 28 Main Street, Portlaoise, County Laois, R32 EP2K, Ireland, Laois

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Kavanaghs Pub-Portlaoise (https://allevents.in/org/kavanaghs-pub-portlaoise/26329763)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 28 Main Street, Port Laoise, Ireland R32 EP2K, 28 Main Street, Portlaoise, County Laois, R32 EP2K, Ireland, Laois
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Kavanaghs Pub-Portlaoise
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, festivals, jazz, bank-holiday, holiday
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Portlaoise Jazz Festival Headline Shows in Kavanagh's ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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