The Nightmare Realm rises again for 2025. Ireland’s legendary indoor scream park returns this October for a new season of fun, fear and thrills. Step into a world where no two nights are ever the same. From brand new haunted mazes to the infamous Halloweentown (yes, it’s back), you’ll uncover sideshow secrets, aerial nightmares, monstrous icons, live actors, music, madness and food served with a side of fright. But something has stirred. Changed, perhaps. Whispers creep from the shadows. A secret waits to be revealed. Paths feel… unfamiliar. There’s talk of something old

Open House Dublin is a free festival of architecture with 200+ events taking place each October and the flagship architecture festival of the Irish Architecture Foundation. Established in 2005, the Irish Architecture Foundation (IAF) is Ireland’s independent organisation for the advancement of culture and communication of architecture to audiences. In 2025 the Open House Dublin festival will take place in Dublin city and county over 9 days, starting with an Open House Junior weekend with workshops, tours and activities dedicated to young people and families. Our programme for this year wi

Red Line Book Festival 2025 – A Celebration of Stories This October, the Red Line Book Festival returns for its 14th year, bringing readers, writers, and storytellers together for a week-long celebration of books and ideas. With over 40 events across South Dublin, the festival offers something for everyone — from crime fiction and the supernatural to poetry, politics, illustration, and family fun. Programme highlights include: Internationally acclaimed guests Helen Fielding, Jo Baker, Paul Lynch, Xiaolu Guo, and Hector Ó hEochagáin. The Dark Side strand exploring crime, myste