Timahoe Male Choir joins lineup at UTSAV Midlands Indian summer festival in Laois
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The ever joyful Timahoe Male Choir are joining with Indian communities from across Ireland for another amazing Indian festival in Portlaoise this summer.
UTSAV 2026 – Midland Indian Fest will take place on Saturday, 4th July 2026 at Portlaoise Rugby Club.
It is the third year that the organisers have chosen Laois as the home of their festival, once again in Portlaoise, but for the first time at the rugby club, moving from Portlaoise GAA grounds. See photos from the 2024 festival here
Laois acts are joining the excitement of traditional Indian dancers and singers on stage.
This year, the joyful gents in Timahoe Male Choir will be lashing out the hits, along with St Joseph’s Accordion Band and Irish dancers.
The charity partner this year is the Laois branch of SOSAD Ireland charity which gives free counselling to people in mental distress.
Asha Madhavan from the UTSAV team told the Leinster Express / Laois Live how preparations are going.
“UTSAV has grown into one of the Midlands’ largest multicultural festivals, bringing together communities from across Ireland to celebrate diversity, culture, and inclusion,” she said.
This year’s multicultural event will feature Indian, Irish, and international cultural performances, including Irish dance, Timahoe Choir, St. Joseph’s Accordion Band, Indonesian dance, Brazilian dance, belly dance.
There will also be an international DJ, fashion show, competitions, Thiruvathira dance competition, Chenda Melam drumming, family entertainment, authentic international cuisine, sports activities, and a special celebrity guest appearance.
“We expect thousands of visitors to attend this unique community event, which highlights the cultural richness and diversity of the Midlands,” Asha said.
The festival runs from 9am to 9pm and is free to attend, with a warm welcome to everyone to savour the delights of India.