Immerse yourself in a world of folklore, fire, and fright with eerie concerts, ghostly tours, creepy costumes, and family-friendly frights. From haunted storytelling and spooky scavenger hunts to blazing fire shows, there’s something for every ghoul and goblin. Whether you're looking for heart-pounding thrills or enchanting fun, Samhain Festival 2024 promises to stir your spirit and ignite the night!

Events are not just for little monsters during the day but for all creatures of the night, young and old. Witches and warlocks will descend on VISUAL as Landless and Friends mark the official opening of Samhain 2024.

Samhain Festival 2024 is made possible thanks to support from Fáilte Ireland and Carlow County Council under the Festivals, Events and Tourism Venue Fund and the Arts Council of Ireland.

Friday

• 10am | Primary School Movie Morning and Fancy Dress Competition*
• 2pm - 5pm | Spooky Scavenger Hunt
• 2pm – 3.30pm | We Go On – Dispelling the Dark*
• 2pm – 3.30pm | Have A Gawk – Conjuring the Light*
• 2pm – 3pm | Sláinte Maith - The Monster Mash Special**
• 3pm – 5.30pm | The Community Café with Indeceltic and Carlow Mummers
• 4pm | Official Opening of Samhain Festival 2024
• 8pm | Official Opening Concert featuring Landless and Sound**

Saturday

• 10am | Yoga with Connie Byrne - Samhain Sunrise Flow**
• 11am - 5pm | Spooky Scavenger Hunt
• 3pm | Spellbound with Joe the Magician**
• 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm | Dark Stories in the Night at VISUAL - Adult Halloween Tours**

Sunday: Family Fun Day

• 2pm - 5pm | Spooky Scavenger Hunt
• 2pm - 5pm | Costume Competition
• 2pm - 5pm | Old School Games with Carlow Sports Partnership
• 2pm - 5pm | Deadly Disco with DJ Robbie
• 2pm – 5pm | Straw Craft Workshops at Carlow College
• 2pm - 5pm | A "Scary" Story Without Words @ The Lobby Gallery
• 2pm – 5pm | Space Horrors Workshop @ The Link Gallery
• 2pm – 5pm | Asterisms @ The Main Gallery
• 2pm – 5pm | Little "Creepy Crawlies" VISUAL
• 2.15pm, 3.15pm, 4.15pm, 5.15pm | Children’s Storytelling*
• 7pm + 8.30pm | LUMINA - The Fire and Light Spectacular**

*Reserve your FREE ticket

**Purchase your ticket to attend

Everything else is FREE!