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Halloween Events for Adults in Ireland 2026
From a rooftop ghost tour above Dublin to an ancient Samhain festival in Meath, there's no shortage of spooky things to do this Halloween in Ireland.
If you’re after Halloween events for grown-ups, here’s our pick of what’s on between now and 1 November.
Adult Halloween events in Ireland 2026 at a glance
EVENT | WHERE | WHEN |
|---|---|---|
Fitzpatrick’s Halloween Scarefest | Fitzpatrick’s Bar & Restaurant, Jenkinstown, Co. Louth | 9 October – 1 November (live actors on selected nights) |
Tales from the Pale | Croke Park, Dublin | 23 October – 1 November |
Púca Festival | Trim and Athboy, Co. Meath | 29 October – 1 November |
Craic Sabbath + Ozzified: Halloween Special | Limelight 2, Belfast | Friday 30 October |
Saturday Fright Fever with DJ Carolyn Stewart | Balmoral Hotel, Belfast | Saturday 31 October |
Fitzpatrick’s Halloween Scarefest
Fitzpatrick’s Bar and Restaurant, Jenkinstown, Co. Louth | 9 October – 1 November Live actor nights: 16, 17, 18, 21 and 23 – 31 October
One for the brave! A Halloween institution in Louth, Fitzpatrick’s Scarefest is back, themed inside and out with ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night. There’s eerie fun for brave kids, but plenty of chilling thrills for the grown-ups too, particularly on the nights when the live actors roam the grounds.
It’s a ticket-only event, with tickets priced from €8 to €12, so book your slot ahead of time. Restaurant bookings are separate, so it’s worth reserving a table first once you’ve got your Scarefest tickets. Please note the trail isn’t suitable for prams or babies.
FIND FITZPATRICK’S HALLOWEEN SCAREFEST TICKETS HERE >>>
Tales from the Pale
Croke Park, Dublin | Fri 23, Sat 24, Fri 30, Sat 31 October and Sun 1 November, 3pm
Fancy seeing Dublin from a whole new angle? Tales from the Pale takes you along the rooftop walkway at Croke Park, where a suitably terrifying tour guide shares the city’s spookiest stories while you take in the panoramic views. Grave robbers, the Hellfire Club, Misery Hill and Bram Stoker himself are all under interrogation.
The tour takes place outdoors at height, so dress appropriately and wear comfortable walking shoes. It’s suitable for ages 16 and over only, and tickets should be booked online in advance.
FIND TALES FROM THE PALE TICKETS HERE >>>>
Púca Festival
Trim and Athboy, Co. Meath | 29 October – 1 November
Púca Festival celebrates Samhain, the ancient festival that Halloween grew from, across the heritage town of Trim and Athboy, less than an hour from Dublin. There’s loads going on across the four days, but here’s some highlights for adults.
Live Music Thursday 29 October kicks things off at the Púca Big Top with The Stunning, Sharon Shannon Big Band and Mundy, with special guest Fin Furey. The Coronas, with support from Róisín O, play on Friday 30 October, and Saturday 31 October brings The Whistlin’ Donkeys, Highstool Prophets and Mark McCabe. The Waterboys close out the festival on Sunday 1 November. Over in the Trim Castle Hotel Hothouse Flowers play on Friday, while Jerry Fish’s Electric Sideshow Cabaret take to the stage Saturday. In the Knightsbrook Hotel Qween & the Dublin Gospel Choir can be your entertainment on Saturday.
Glamour Ghouls: Burlesque Show by Bluebird Absurd Brogan’s, Trim | Friday 30 October Embrace the darker side of glamour with a night of gothic burlesque, packed with eerie elegance, elegant spectres and wicked creatures of the night.
Mná na Samhain: Burlesque Show by Bluebird Absurd Brogan’s, Trim | Saturday 31 October Inspired by the women, spirits and legends of Irish folklore, this one weaves burlesque, cabaret and storytelling into a celebration of Ireland’s most mystical night.
Samhain Circus Fairgreen, Athboy | 29 October – 1 November Think creepy cabaret, hair-raising high wire acts, burlesque, sideshow elements and fire performances in a beautiful circus tent. Expect a night of laughs, gasps and cheeky cabaret.
Davina Devine’s Púca Brunch Trim Castle Hotel | Saturday 31 October Davina Devine returns to Trim for an afternoon of drag, brunch and Halloween fun, where costumes aren’t just encouraged, they’re the main event. Your ticket includes a choice of three brunch options and two drinks, with Prosecco or a cocktail to sip as the afternoon gets underway.
Púca Samhain Banquet Darnley Lodge Hotel, Athboy | Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October A night of feasting, music and dance. Tuck into a Samhain four-course banquet while legendary musicians take the stage with lively tunes and haunting melodies, and soak up the atmosphere of Samhain in Athboy. It’s a seated event, and a lovely way to round off a night of folklore and festivity.
Free things to see Don’t miss the Púca Procession through Trim on Friday 30 October at 6pm, when shapeshifting spirits roam the streets with drums, music and fire (times are subject to change). On Saturday 31 October, the Lighting of the Samhain Fire takes place at the Fairgreen in Athboy, with a free live performance from Kíla.
More to explore If you’d like to go a bit deeper into the folklore, there’s also Beyond the Veil: The Púca Trail, Heritage Tours of Tlachtga, a Foraging & Herbology Tour and Craicly Stories, a dinner-and-show experience at the Darnley Lodge Hotel in Athboy.
FIND PÚCA FESTIVAL TICKETS HERE >>>
Craic Sabbath & Ozzified: Halloween Special
Limelight 2, Belfast | Friday 30 October, 7pm | 18+
Metalheads, this one’s for you. Craic Sabbath and Ozzified team up for a Halloween Special at Limelight 2, bringing the sounds of Ozzy and Black Sabbath to Belfast on the eve of Halloween weekend. Costumes encouraged, devil horns essential.
FIND CRAIC SABBATH & OZZIFIED: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL TICKETS HERE >>>
Saturday Fright Fever with DJ Carolyn Stewart
Balmoral Hotel, Belfast | Saturday 31 October
Save the best for Halloween night itself. Saturday Fright Fever is a spooky disco night at the Balmoral Hotel, hosted by DJ Carolyn Stewart, so dust off the costume and get your dancing shoes on.
FIND SATURDAY FRIGHT FEVER TICKETS HERE >>>
Still looking for something to do this spooky season? Check out our Halloween Guide for concerts, comedy, theatre and family fun across Ireland.
