Samhain Festival 26
Samhain Festival 26 at Fringe Venues
The Samhain spirit spreads across Carlow...
22 October – 1 November 2026
Samhain Festival 26
A Celebration of Folklore, Fire and Fun at Halloween
22 October – 1 November 2026
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL
The Otherworld stirs at VISUAL…
22 October - 1 November 2026
Samhain Festival 26 at Delta Centre
Something is stirring in the gardens...
22 October - 1 November 2026
Samhain Festival 26 at The Library
Where spooky stories and wild imaginations come to life...
22 October - 1 November 2026
Samhain Festival 26 at The Exchange
Where dragons, fire and Halloween fun take flight...
22 October - 1 November 2026
Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove
Where history and haunting meet...
22 October - 1 November 2026
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Last Witch Bridget Cleary
A powerful, solo storytelling piece based on the true story of Ireland’s last witch burning.
Thursday 22 October 2026, 8pm | Age Rating: 12+
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Úlla Búlla concert with Ríona Sally Hartman & band
Discover brand-new children’s music blending Irish, jazz and improvisation in a fun, creative and interactive show for all the family.
Saturday 24 October 2026, 12pm + 1.30pm
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Lemoncello
A live music performance that shimmers with tones of modern Ireland, from singer-songwriter Laura Quirke and cellist-arranger Claire Kinsella.
Thursday 29 October 2026, 8pm
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Aindrias de Staic: By the Light of the Silvery Moon
A lively storytelling show blending folklore, myth, music and humour, featuring Aindrias de Staic with percussionist Brian Fleming and harpist Aisling Lyons.
Friday 30 October 2026, 8pm | Age Rating: 16+
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Wolfwalkers (2020)
A young apprentice hunter discovers a magical world of Wolfwalkers, forcing her to choose between her father's mission and the wild freedom she comes to embrace.
Saturday 31 October 2026, 3pm | Age Rating: PG