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 Sensory Gardens
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: Spooky Scavenger Hunt
A frightfully fun adventure for all ages, where sharp eyes, brave hearts and a little bit of detective work are all you need!
Thursday 22 October - Sunday 1 November (closed Bank Holiday Monday)
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Have A Gawk: The Spooky Edition
Uncover the stories, ideas and hidden meanings within the exhibitions at VISUAL.
Friday 23 October 2026, 2pm – 3.30pm
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: FIRE NIGHT featuring VolkiDána
Experience VolkiDána’s thrilling outdoor spectacle of fire, folklore and larger-than-life performance for all the family.
Friday 23 October 2026, 7.30pm
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: A Special Samhain We Go On
Explore the boundaries between reality and imagination with writer Clifton Redmond.
Friday 23 October 2026, 2pm – 3.30pm