# What's On In Laois This Weekend | August 28-30, 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
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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 Laois this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in Laois.

## Weekend 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
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/electric-picnic-festival/200030164598547
  - **Venue**: Stradbally  Co.Laois
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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
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Stradbally Hall
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## 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 Weekend events in Laois?
  - **A:** Electric Picnic Festival (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 01:00 pm at Stradbally  Co.Laois), SOMBR at Electric Picnic 2026 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Stradbally Hall).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Laois this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** SOMBR at Electric Picnic 2026 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Stradbally Hall).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Laois in August 2026?
  - **A:** Electric Picnic Festival (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 01:00 pm at Stradbally  Co.Laois), SOMBR at Electric Picnic 2026 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Stradbally Hall).
- **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 Stradbally  Co.Laois, Stradbally Hall.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Laois?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Laois include AYE GO ÉIRE, TheEventScene.
- **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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