Halloween 2025 in Dublin

While Halloween is celebrated all around the world, it actually originates from the Celtic traditional festival of Samhain. So the Irish celebrate Halloween with special vigour. October 31 is a perfect time to be in Dublin due to its numerous castles haunted by the tortured spirits of the underworld, wild parties, and family-friendly fun events. Macnas Sleep No More torchlight parade throughout Dublin City is one of the most popular events on Halloween night. Also, don't forget to pay tribute to Irish author Bram Stoker who created the infamous Dracula story.

Bram Stoker Festival (October 25–28, 2024)

The Bram Stoker Festival is one of the largest gatherings of vampire fans in the world. The famous gothic festival features a terrifying program of events during four days and nights of deadly adventures. The festival is always held on the eve of Halloween, during the October Bank Holiday Weekend. The Bram Stoker Festival, which takes place at cathedrals, city parks and squares, embraces all things dark and supernatural, as well as the legacy of one of Ireland’s most famous writers. It features memorable spectacles on water, costume screenings in the dead of night, daring theatre performances in evocative churches and other unusual places, pop-up Victorian fun parks, and plenty of live entertainment. The festival, which attracts about 67,000 attendees, is known for its parades, fire gardens, and illuminated, water-based installations that delve into Stoker’s literary legacy.

Halloween at Malahide Castle (October 26–27, 2024)

Malahide Castle is one of the unique places to celebrate Halloween. At least several restless souls haunt the mysterious medieval castle boasting 800 years of heritage. Like Puck the Court Jester, who was stabbed here after falling in love with the Lady Talbot, or Join Hattie, the eccentric Housekeeper. Malahide Castle was home to several generations of the Talbot family, storing plenty of legends and scary stories. Visitors can explore the private rooms and collections and learn about the castle's role in Irish political and social life. Also, you can experience the magic of the Fairy Trail through the enchanting woodlands of the private West Lawn, see the beautiful Walled Garden, and step into the fascinating world of butterflies in the Cambridge Glasshouse. Children can take a spooky but not scary outdoor trail with eerie decorations, costumed characters, and fantastic photo opportunities.

Parties

Dublin has a vibrant nightlife, and on Halloween, there are many parties throughout the city, ranging from fun and silly to genuinely frightening. Halloween Roller Disco is a perfect nostalgic event for the whole family, taking place at Dublin’s roller disco rink at D12 on Long Mile Road. Madigans Pub Leeson Street holds a costumed party with bingo, quiz, and a costume contest. Get ready for a spine-chilling bash with eerie, fun, thrilling costumes!

Halloween at Airfield Estate (October 18-November 5, 2024)

Dublin's only urban working farm and gardens offer a family-friendly Halloween celebration with plenty of mystery and excitement. In October, Airfield Estate transforms into a Halloween haven with a series of thrilling and educational activities that will ignite the imaginations of young explorers: the Fun Maze Trail, the Halloween Trail, Inspired by The Scarecrows' Wedding Book, Make Your Own Scarecrow Events, and Spooktacular Craft-R-noons. Such activities connect children with nature and make them see the beauty of the season. Halloween Storytime immerses kids in a magical and spooky atmosphere and fosters a love for literature Halloween events in the park run from Wednesday to Sunday, as well as the bank holiday Monday and Tuesday.

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