Halloween festivals

The Bram Stoker Festival returns to Dublin from 23 to 26 October 2026. Discover its events, venues, prices and the story of Dracula’s creator.

Derry Halloween celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026. Discover the dates, programme, parade, fireworks, prices and our practical advice.

Discover the Púca Festival 2026 in Trim and Athboy: dates, procession, concerts, fire shows, prices, shuttles and practical advice.

In Drogheda, medieval stone comes alive after dark: from 23 to 26 October 2026, Lú transforms the town into a trail of light inhabited by gods, heroes and creatures from Irish folklore.

At Uisneach, Samhain is experienced on the hill: two days of stories, music, heritage and traditions, crowned by a torchlit procession and the lighting of the sacred fire.

In Longford, Halloween reconnects with its Irish roots: from 23 to 31 October 2026, the Dead of Night Festival combines storytelling, theatre, workshops and nighttime experiences before the grand Fire and Shadows Procession.

In the grounds of Malahide Castle, near Dublin, a family-friendly haunted trail introduces visitors to Irish legends and Samhain traditions, by day and after nightfall.

Celebrate Halloween in Dublin by watching a horror movie at Leopardstown Racecourse. You'll shiver with horror as you sit in your car!

Every year at Halloween, the Macnas Halloween Parade takes place, a major procession that attracts almost 70,000 visitors! A unique and festive occasion!

Farmaphobia in Ireland is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Halloween with plenty of thrills! Get ready to shake with fear at this farm of horrors!