Samhain Festival 26 at The Exchange

Where dragons, fire and Halloween fun take flight...

22 October - 1 November 2026

This Samhain, The Exchange becomes a place of fantasy, fire and Halloween adventure, with spectacular live entertainment and family-friendly fun for little ghosts, witches, vampires and goblins.

Step into another world with the spectacular Dragon Experience, a high-impact Halloween attraction combining live performance, dramatic visual effects and theatrical storytelling. Three live shows each day bring the dragon to life with a fully themed performance set, atmospheric lighting and sound, and fiery performance elements adding extra heat and excitement to the spectacle. After each show, meet the dragon and capture the moment with a dedicated dragon-themed photo opportunity.

Then, on Wednesday and Thursday, Active Carlow brings the Halloween fun to life with Halloween Games. Expect interactive games, colouring, dancing, face painting and plenty of spooky surprises, surrounded by creepy decorations and a lively Halloween atmosphere. Come dressed as your favourite Halloween character, make new friends and join in the fun.

With mythical creatures, playful thrills and plenty of Halloween magic, The Exchange is the perfect place for families to celebrate Samhain together.

Come for the dragons. Stay for the spooky fun.