Dublin Halloween Festival

Various Venues, Saturday 10th October - Saturday 31st October

Dublin Halloween Festival is a celebration of Halloween with 40+ events taking place across the city from 10–31 October: talks, live shows, arts & crafts, walking tours, exhibitions, pottery, screenings and more, in 10+ locations.

Discover the darker side of the city with three weeks of curious, creative and creepy events.

  • Learn about witches
  • Carve your own pumpkin🎃
  • Make Halloween pottery
  • Walking tours
  • Catch fascinating lectures in Dublin pubs
  • Hear spine-tingling stories
  • Explore Halloween art workshops
  • Live podcasts
  • Wander the Halloween market
  • Visit The Museum of Curiosities and The Illusion Museum
  • And dress to impress at our Fancy Dress Party

……& MUCH MORE! (Some events are sold out already)

From folklore and creativity to ghosts, stories and nights out, there’s plenty to discover across Dublin.

This Halloween, don’t just dress up. Do something different.


Date:
Saturday 10th October - Saturday 31st October
Time:
varies
Price:
Varies

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