# What's On In Laois This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Laois is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Laois this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
- **Type**: time_filter

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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Laois

- **Event Name**: DWYWT's Live at The Greenfields Festival - Ballykilcavan Eastate - Co. Laois
  - **Description**: Join us for a great eveing of Irish Songs 7 Music as we make our debut at this super festival!!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/dwywts-live-at-the-greenfields-festival-ballykilcavan-eastate-co-laois/200029942058659
  - **Venue**: The Greenfields Festival
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- **Event Name**: Cry Before Dawn @ The Greenfields Festival
  - **Description**: Cry Before Dawn @ The Greenfields Festival
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/cry-before-dawn-the-greenfields-festival/200029831397541
  - **Venue**: Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: The Greenfields Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsThe Greenfields Festival has 1 upcoming events.Block Rockin Beats has 4 upcoming events.The Human League has 35 upcoming events.Le Boom has 2 upcoming events.Level 42 has 11 upcomi
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/the-greenfields-festival-2026/210003073276253
  - **Venue**: Ballykilcavan Brewery
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  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Alan's All Stars Vs Cappakeel FC
  - **Description**: PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE. NOW BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND. 

SUNDAY 3RD May 2PM 

Charity soccer match raising funds to assist with extra costs involved since Alan's terminal cancer diagnosis, with a donation to the Cuisle Cancer Centre in Portlaoise.
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/alans-all-stars-vs-cappakeel-fc/200029979736058
  - **Venue**: St. Aengus Juvenile Soccer Club
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, bank-holiday, charities, holiday
- **Event Name**: Mountrath Heavy Plant & Equipment Auction - May 1st & 2nd
  - **Description**: Join us at our brand new auction site in Mountrath. European leaders in machinery auctions, get the equipment you need with no reserve prices!

Open to the public, bid on-site or online.

View all stock: https://www.euroauctions.com/en/equipment-search?a=
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/mountrath-heavy-plant-and-equipment-auction-may-1st-and-2nd/200029350179315
  - **Venue**: Rushin Rd, Mountrath, Co. Laois, Ireland R32 DH68
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- **Event Name**: Creative Mindfulness, kidz
  - **Description**: * Introduction Class *
To Creative Mindfulness For Kidz.
Quiet time, storytelling, meditation, activities. 
#kids 
#fun
#relaxation 
#Portlaoise
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/creative-mindfulness-kidz/200029935820238
  - **Venue**: Clonroosk, Portlaoise
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  - **Categories**: meditation, workshops, health-wellness, kids, storytelling
- **Event Name**: 5km/10km Family Fun Run
  - **Description**: Registration is the Camross Hall from 10am
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/5km-10km-family-fun-run/200029744969945
  - **Venue**: Camross
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## Trending Events in Laois

- **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**: 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**: 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**: Forest Fest
  - **Description**: The Coronas live at Forest Fest!!
  - **Venue**: Portlaoise, Co.Laois
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- **Event Name**: Darkness into Light Portarlington 2026✨️
  - **Description**: 🕯Darkness into Light Portarlington 2026 🕯
                    Saturday 9th May 2026

Starting and finishing Portarlington GAA Club, We walk the same magical walk around Corrig Wood as we have done in previous years ✨️

Registration can be done online @ ww
  - **Venue**: Portarlington GAA Club
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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**: DWYWT's Live at The Greenfields Festival - Ballykilcavan Eastate - Co. Laois
  - **Description**: Join us for a great eveing of Irish Songs 7 Music as we make our debut at this super festival!!!
  - **Venue**: The Greenfields Festival
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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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Laois?
  - **A:** DWYWT's Live at The Greenfields Festival - Ballykilcavan Eastate - Co. Laois (Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Greenfields Festival), Cry Before Dawn @ The Greenfields Festival (Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery), The Greenfields Festival 2026 (Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm at Ballykilcavan Brewery), Alan's All Stars Vs Cappakeel FC (Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at St. Aengus Juvenile Soccer Club), Mountrath Heavy Plant & Equipment Auction - May 1st & 2nd (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 am at Rushin Rd, Mountrath, Co. Laois, Ireland R32 DH68).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Laois this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** DWYWT's Live at The Greenfields Festival - Ballykilcavan Eastate - Co. Laois (Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Greenfields Festival), Cry Before Dawn @ The Greenfields Festival (Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery), The Greenfields Festival 2026 (Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm at Ballykilcavan Brewery), Alan's All Stars Vs Cappakeel FC (Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at St. Aengus Juvenile Soccer Club), Creative Mindfulness, kidz (Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm at Clonroosk, Portlaoise).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Laois?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Laois?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Laois include The Greenfields Festival, Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery, Ballykilcavan Brewery.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Laois?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Laois include Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Cry Before Dawn, amlacasse photography.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Laois?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Laois.

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