Púca Festival has unveiled a host of new experiences for 2026, including daytime workshops in the Púca Big Top for the first time, a new Halloween Drag Brunch with Davina Devine and the festival’s biggest-ever Harvest Market, as the countdown began at the Hill of Ward in Athboy. Returning to Trim and Athboy from Thursday, 29th October to Sunday, 1st November, Púca Festival will bring together four days and nights of music, comedy, folklore, spectacle and hands-on experiences

Ever wanted to visit a theme park in the dark? Emerald Park is getting ready to turn up the thrills this Halloween as its highly anticipated Emerald Park After Dark event returns for 2026. Cú Chulainn Coaster After Dark at Emerald Park Taking place on 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 30th October, guests can take to the night skies and experience 13 attractions under the cover of darkness. Tickets are available now from EmeraldPark.ie. Making its After Dark debut this

Families looking for a frightfully fun way to enjoy the October midterm can head to CREEPYTOWN, a new Halloween Panto from TheatreworX Productions, the creative team behind the hugely popular Helix Christmas Panto. Running at The Helix, the award-winning venue in Glasnevin, Dublin 9, from the bank holiday weekend (starting Saturday 24th) to Friday 30th October, CREEPYTOWN combines all the fun and spectacle of traditional panto with a colourful Halloween twist. Designed for au

Halloween is once again taking over Ireland, and 2026 is shaping up to be a busy one. From family-friendly pumpkin trails and theme park events to fireworks, live entertainment, folklore and the big Samhain festivals, there is plenty happening across the country this October. Whether you're planning a family day out, a night with friends or simply want to soak up some of the atmosphere, we've pulled together some of the Halloween events in Ireland worth knowing about. Hallowe

This Halloween, Emerald Park is going bigger than ever with the launch of a brand-new Halloween extravaganza, Mega Monster Halloween! Bringing a whole host of spooky family fun to Ireland’s only theme park and zoo, this ultimate Halloween adventure for the entire family will feature a brand-new themed Pumpkin Quest treasure hunt, a Halloween-themed live panto, frightfully fun character meet & greets, live entertainment, spooky surprises and more! Located only 20 minutes outs

The Haunted Trail returns to the grounds of Malahide Castle this October with the new Malahide Samhain Festival, combining playful daytime spooks with a more atmospheric celebration after dark. All rooted in the Irish folklore, storytelling and ancient traditions that started it all, it’s the perfect offering for families who want the ultimate spooky evening out or indeed prefer a little less haunted day-time light. By day, The Haunted Trail presents the Malahide Samhain Fest

A brand-new Halloween experience is coming to Malahide Castle & Gardens this October, with the launch of the Malahide Samhain Festival, described by organisers as their biggest show to date. Running from 17th October, the new festival will offer visitors two distinct experiences, with daytime activities aimed particularly at younger children and families, followed by a more atmospheric after-dark celebration inspired by the Irish folklore, storytelling and ancient traditions

Samhain in the Heartlands has unveiled its programme for 2026, with a rich calendar of Halloween events set to unfold across Longford and Westmeath, in the heart of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands. Part of Fáilte Ireland’s nationwide Ireland Home of Halloween initiative, Samhain in the Heartlands returns to the festival hubs of Longford and Westmeath from Friday 2nd October to Sunday 8th November. The 2026 programme will feature around 50 events across both counties, bringing t

Legendary band The Waterboys are set to headline Púca Festival this Halloween, taking to the stage at the Púca Big Top on Sunday 1st November 2026. Their headline performance will bring this year’s festival to a close with a spectacular night of music. Audiences can expect Waterboys classics, rediscovered gems, new directions, drama, improvisation and musical fireworks. The Waterboys have been led by songwriting master Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through numer

As summer draws to a close and the evenings begin to get shorter, Dunnes Stores is welcoming the new season with a collection of harvest-inspired homeware designed to bring warmth, texture and autumnal charm into the home. From pumpkins and cosy throws to scented candles and rustic decorations, the new collection has everything needed to create a warm and inviting space as autumn arrives. Set the tone from the moment guests arrive with a pumpkin wreath (€30/£25), perfect for

Dublin families are in for a spooky treat this Halloween as CreepyTown, a brand-new family panto, comes to The Helix from Saturday 24 to Friday 30th October. Created by TheatreworX Productions, the team behind The Helix Panto, CreepyTown promises to bring a Halloween twist to the much-loved family panto experience, with plenty of laughs, spooky surprises, colourful costumes and dazzling dance numbers. Whether you're 5 or 105, audiences are invited to step into CreepyTown for

Emerald Park has announced the return of its hugely popular After Dark event for 2026, giving visitors the chance to experience some of Ireland’s biggest theme park attractions under the night sky. Running from October 16th to 18th and October 21st to 31st, After Dark will see Emerald Park’s thrill rides continue into the evening, with the park open from 6.30pm until 10pm. For 2026, visitors can take on a host of attractions after sunset, including the legendary Cú Chulainn C

Three of Ireland’s biggest names in music are coming together for one unforgettable night at Púca Festival this Halloween, with The Stunning, Sharon Shannon Big Band and Mundy set to take to the stage at the Púca Big Top on the 29th of October. The new addition to this year’s festival programme will bring together three distinctive sounds and generations of Irish music, from The Stunning’s iconic rock anthems and Mundy’s beloved singer-songwriter hits to the unmistakable ene

Púca Festival continues to build its 2026 programme with The Whistlin’ Donkeys, High Stool Prophets, Mark McCabe and special guest Janet Devlin joining the line-up for a huge Halloween night of live music, big singalongs and Irish favourites. Hailing from County Tyrone, The Whistlin’ Donkeys will headline the night, bringing their renowned live show to Trim, Co. Meath. The six-piece Irish folk-rock band blend traditional Irish folk with Celtic rock and have built a strong fol

Púca Festival unveils its first programme announcement for 2026, with Glen Hansard, The Coronas, and Róisín O leading a stellar line-up of Irish talent set to perform across four unforgettable days in County Meath this autumn. Returning to the festival hubs of Trim and Athboy from Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November, Púca Festival 2026 will bring together music, comedy, storytelling, food, folklore and immersive experiences inspired by Ireland's ancient traditions, w