Galway Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Galway and nearby
Galway kicks off Halloween 2026 near Eyre Square and the Latin Quarter with ghostly tours, street performances, and festival nights.
Expect ghostly tours, autumn markets, and frightful entertainment that blend traditional music with spooky theatrics.
Editor's Picks
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Gaillimh Ah-Boo! Samhain Festival
City-wide Halloween celebration reclaiming the ancient Celtic origins of Samhain.
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Howling Halloween at Brigit's Garden
Celebrate Samhain with storytelling, potion-making, and a ghostly treasure hunt.
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CREATURES OF SAMHAIN | Terrors from the Irish Underworld
Immersive 30-minute horror exhibition bringing ancient Irish mythological legends to life.
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Samhain Community Dance Spectacle: A Thriller in Eyre Square
A community dance reimagining Michael Jackson's Thriller through Celtic folklore.
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The Dark History Tour of Galway City
An evening walking tour covering crime, punishment, and sinister folklore.
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Make a Samhain Wreath
Bilingual workshop decorating willow wreaths with dried organic flowers.
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Browse Halloween Near Galway by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
City-wide Halloween celebration reclaiming the ancient Celtic origins of Samhain.
Haunted Experiences
Immersive 30-minute horror exhibition bringing ancient Irish mythological legends to life.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
A community dance reimagining Michael Jackson's Thriller through Celtic folklore.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Celebration of Limerick's heritage apple varieties and orchards
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
An evening walking tour covering crime, punishment, and sinister folklore.
Galway Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
