Kilkenny Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Kilkenny and surrounding areas
Kilkenny celebrates Halloween 2026 with haunted trails, haunted attractions, and ghost tours woven through its medieval streets and neighborhood hotspots. Witches and Wizards Pumpkin Festival offers family-friendly seasonal fun, while Samhain Festival of Food & Culture adds local flavor and storytelling to the calendar. Kilkenny Ghost Tours brings the city’s history into the darker hours. Between events, visitors can enjoy pumpkin activities, glowing lights, and atmospheric walks near Kilkenny Castle. The city’s theatrical spirit makes spooky season feel immersive while remaining welcoming for families and curious travelers.
Find the best Kilkenny Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Kilkenny by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Enchanting Halloween show with interactive costume elements.
Haunted Experiences
Ireland's legendary indoor scream park with new mazes annually.
Food, Drink, and Parties
Celebration of Waterford's food heritage with diverse culinary events.
Unique & Unusual
Multidisciplinary arts festival in Waterford City
Editor's Picks
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The Nightmare Realm
(Dublin)
Ireland's legendary indoor scream park with new mazes annually.
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Waterford Harvest Festival
(Waterford)
Celebration of Waterford's food heritage with diverse culinary events.
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Imagine Arts Festival
(Waterford)
Multidisciplinary arts festival in Waterford City
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Halloween Tours – The Irish Wake Museum
(Waterford)
Explore Irish death rituals and Samhain traditions.
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The Civic Halloween Spooktacular
(Bóthar Belgard)
Enchanting Halloween show with interactive costume elements.
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Samhain Festival of Food & Culture
(Kells)
Celebration of Irish food culture with Sheridans Irish Food Fair
Kilkenny Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
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