Samhain Festival 25
Samhain Festival 25
A Celebration of Folklore, Fire and Fun at Halloween
20 October - 2 November 2025
Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL
The Otherworld takes centre stage at VISUAL...
20 October - 2 November 2025
Samhain Festival 25 at Delta Centre
Something strange has taken root in the gardens...
20 October - 2 November 2025
Samhain Festival 25 at The Library
Old stories never stay buried for long...
20 October - 2 November 2025
Samhain Festival 25 at The Exchange
Step inside... if you can survive the Halloween Mayhem...
20 October - 2 November 2025
Samhain Festival 25 at Duckett's Grove
Dare to uncover the haunted secrets of Duckett's Grove...
20 October - 2 November 2025
The Great Carlow Folklore Resurrection
Costume Making for the Samhain Festival with Amie Egan
Tuesdays, 2 September - 21 October
Samhain Festival 25 at VISUAL: An Taibhse
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: Poor Creature supported by Sound
Haunting, genre-blending folk trio Poor Creature breathe new life into centuries-old songs, fusing Irish tradition with an otherworldly sound.
Saturday 25 October 2025, 8pm
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