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Waterford invites visitors for Halloween 2025 with spine-tingling events across the Viking Triangle and along the Quay, from haunted tours around Reginald's Tower to family-friendly pumpkin trails. Expect autumn crafts, spooky storytelling, and seasonal menus in cozy pubs near the waterfront. Be sure to catch night-time haunted walks, pop-up fall festivals, and family autumn gatherings featuring live folk music and cider tastings. Supernatural fun continues with ghost-hunted pub crawls and lantern-lit Greenway strolls — perfect for making memorable October evenings in Waterford.
Find the best Waterford Halloween happenings this year!
Top Halloween In and Around Waterford
- Waterford Harvest Festival
- Halloween Tours – The Irish Wake Museum
- Imagine Arts Festival
- Kilkenny Ghost Tours (Gardens)
- Waterford After Dark: Crime, Grime & Graveyards Tour
- Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting Experience
- Spike Island After Dark Tours (Cobh)
- Spike Island Spookfest Trail (Cobh)
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Waterford Haunted Experiences
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Uncover the chilling secrets of Ireland's medieval capital on the Kilkenny Ghost Tour. This immersive 1-hour walking tour guides you through haunted streets, sharing tales rooted in genuine historic tragedies. Don a witch's hat and cape, carry a lantern, and explore legendary sites like St. Mary's Church, the scene of Ireland's first witch trial, and the mysterious Black Abbey. The new Graveside Tours offer an even deeper dive into the paranormal, venturing into a famous medieval burial ground.
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Step into a realm of historical horror and supernatural encounters at the Medieval Torture Museum. This chilling attraction offers a dual experience: explore a collection of authentic medieval torture devices, complete with an audioguide, and then embark on a thrilling ghost hunt using provided equipment. It's a terrifying journey into the past and the paranormal.
Waterford Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Waterford Harvest Festival returns for its 16th year, celebrating the best of local food and drink across three days of culinary delights and entertainment. Explore a vibrant food trail, enjoy live music from acclaimed artists, and indulge in unique dining experiences. From immersive shows to hands-on workshops and a bustling market, there's something to tantalize every taste bud.
Waterford Other Halloween Activities
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Step into the Irish Wake Museum this Halloween for a tour that delves into Ireland's unique traditions surrounding life and death. Discover ancient superstitions and the fascinating rituals that marked these moments from early Christian times through to the 20th century. Families are encouraged to embrace an old Irish Samhain custom by wearing simple disguises, adding a touch of magic to this eye-opening experience.
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Waterford transforms into a hub of creativity during the Imagine Arts Festival. This October, immerse yourself in a diverse program of theatre, music, dance, literature, and visual arts. Highlights include Festival Artists-in-Residence Ksenia Parkhatskaya & Dave Duffy, commissioned composer Phil Christie, and local talent Keith Dunphy. Experience the city come alive with performances and artistic expression.
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This Halloween, delve into the chilling history of Ireland's oldest city on the 'Waterford After Dark: Crime, Grime & Graveyards' tour. Join expert curators for a 90-minute guided walk through centuries of dark tales, encountering figures like vampires, ghosts, and murderers. Explore the city's atmospheric streets and uncover its hidden, grim stories.
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