Plan your Event

We support creative theatre-makers, filmmakers and artists to bring new ideas to life on stage, screen and in the gallery, connecting ambitious work with our engaged and supportive audiences.

If you’re a theatre company, independent artist, producer or creative team looking for a welcoming space to develop, rehearse, test or present work, Dunamaise offers a professional, supportive environment with experienced technical and front-of-house teams.

The stage, screen and gallery are programmed 3–18 months in advance. While we accommodate new opportunities where possible throughout each season, earlier conversations allow us to support artistic development, scheduling and audience growth more effectively.

Alongside our artistic programme, Dunamaise also provides high-quality spaces for corporate events, seminars, launches and meetings, with flexible technical set-ups and a central location in downtown Portlaoise.


Our Gallery and Bar are ideal for post-show receptions, industry gatherings, corporate networking and private events. Situated at the heart of Laois nightlife, the venue offers a vibrant setting for launches, celebrations and after-parties.

How we can help

Maybe you have it already figured out or maybe you’re still getting there.

We’ve put together some helpful prompts to think about when planning an event at Dunamaise. These elements will help us find available dates within the season programme and maximise the audience for your event.

And with thanks to Laois Arts Office and their collaborators, here’s some useful information and advice for off-site events:

Planning Outdoor Performances

If you are new to Dunamaise, we can advise on what would work best for you, your event and your audience.