What's on
Samhain Festival 25 at Duckett's Grove
Dare to uncover the haunted secrets of Duckett's Grove...
27 October - 2 November 2025
The Great Carlow Folklore Resurrection
Costume Making for the Samhain Festival with Amie Egan
Tuesdays, 2 September - 21 October 2025, 2pm - 5pm
Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL: Spooky Scavenger Hunt
A spine-tingling adventure for all ages that will test your bravery and ability to hunt to the core.
Tuesday 21 October - Sunday 2 November (closed Bank Holiday Monday)
Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL: An Taibhse (The Ghost)
The first Irish-language horror film sees a father and daughter caretaking a remote mansion in winter - accompanied by an unwelcome guest.
Thursday 23 October 2025, 7.30pm. Age Rating: 16
Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL: FIRE NIGHT with ROGU and Sexy Tadhg
Ignite your night with world-class fire performers ROGU, the magnetic Sexy Tadhg with Rocket Pyrotechnics and some very special guests from the Otherworld. Supported by Carlow County Council.
Friday 24 October 2025, 7.30pm
Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL: A Special Samhain We Go On
Explore the boundaries between reality and imagination with writer Clifton Redmond.
Friday 24 October 2025, 2pm – 3.30pm
Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL: Have A Gawk The Spooky Edition
Unravel the meanings and stories hidden within the exhibition at VISUAL.
Friday 24 October 2025, 2pm – 3.30pm
Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL: Music Generation Trad Session
A vibrant showcase of Music Generation Carlow's rising traditional music talent
Saturday 25 October 2025, 2pm
Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL: Samhain Yoga with Connie Byrne
Embrace the turning of the year with a gentle morning of movement and mindfulness at Samhain Yoga with Connie Byrne
Saturday 25 October 2025, 10am - 11am
Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL: John Francis Flynn supported by enCÓRe
Acclaimed experimental folk artist John Francis Flynn takes the stage with songs that feel half-dreamed, half-haunted.
Sunday 26 October 2025, 8pm
Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL: Ghostly Tales and Spooky Shenanigans
Join us for a frightfully fun afternoon of ghostly tales and spooky storytelling - perfect for families!
Sunday 26 October 2025, 1.30pm + 2.30pm
Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL: Strawcraft Workshops
Celebrate the ancient traditions of Samhain through the age-old art of strawcraft!
Sunday 26 October 2025, 2pm – 3.15pm + 3.45pm – 5pm