It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year for the ghouls, gays and theys across Ireland, and we’ve rounded up the very best Halloween events in Ireland. That’s right! Spooky season is just around the corner and there’s never been a better time than right now to dust the cobwebs off your best costume and hit the dance floor – or the haunted house – with a coven of your closest friends.
From terrifying attractions like Farmaphobia and Nightmare Realm to blood-pumping dance parties with Mother, Dykon and more, here are some of the scariest (and sexiest) Halloween events in Ireland.
Dykon Halloween Party
Friday, October 31
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Designed to cater specifically to queer women, as well as trans and non-binary individuals, the Dykon Halloween party will feature spooky tunes from DJ Eadzo, a best-dressed costume competition and hours of non-stop entertainment at Dublin’s Sound House venue. Get your tickets here.
Farmaphobia
Various dates until Saturday, November 1
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One of the most terrifying Halloween events in Ireland is back! Now featuring six terrifying haunts spread across 100 acres of County Meath, Farmaphobia offers patrons the chance to test their mettle in attractions like the Zombie Morgue, Bobo’s Carnival, Hellfire High and more. Learn more about how to book your tickets and how to get to Farmaphobia by bus from Dublin’s city centre here
Honeypot
Friday, October 31
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Honeypot is once again partnering with Dublin’s Wigwam venue, as well as a “seriously scary” lineup of artists, for its annual Halloween celebration. This year’s party will feature performances and DJ sets from the likes of Ar Ais Aris’ Hannah Hession, as well as rising stars Mary Poppers and Mate Kason. Making her Dublin club debut, yune pinku will also appear as a special guest at the all-inclusive club night.
Mother Disco Bloodbath
Sunday, October 26
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After a spectacular 2025 Pride Block Party, Mother is revving up for yet another show-stopping celebration as its Disco Bloodbath returns this Halloween season. The one-night-only club event invites patrons to explore four floors of live performances, “queer divilment & hedonistic horror” at Dublin’s Lost Lane. DJ sets from Rocky T. Delgado, Glamo, and Ghostboy b2b Stephen Manning will be joined by a special pop-up club show from Sexy Tadhg for Mother’s latest Disco Bloodbath.
Nightmare Realm
Various dates through Sunday, November 2
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Don’t want to wait until the end of the month to celebrate Halloween this year? Then hop the Luas to Dublin’s Royal Liver Retail Park to explore five haunted attractions at The Nightmare Realm: Curse of the 5. Stare down killer clowns, escape a haunted asylum, and even experience your own funeral at Ireland’s only indoor scream park. Tickets are already selling out, so be sure to grab yours – here – before it’s too late!
Púca Festival
Thursday, October 30 – Sunday, November 2
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Halloween celebrations around the world trace their roots back to the ancient Irish holiday of Samhain, a tradition that you and your friends can now experience first-hand as the Púca Festival returns for yet another year of revelry. With locations in Trim and Athboy, this year’s festival will feature live performances from acts like The 2 Johnnies, Blindboy, The High Kings and more, as well as a fiery mythologically inspired performance from The Pyro Collective.
Rathaus Halloween – Dungeons & Dykes
Sunday, October 26
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Rathaus is back with their biggest Halloween bash yet! This year, the collective is bringing their “Dungeons & Dykes” party to Dublin’s Grand Social for a night of leather, latex and filthy camp horror. With “full dungeon fantasy” performances from Charlois, Mary Poppers and ANAM, host Aria Nasty will preside over the debauchery alongside go-go dancers Foxxx and Climbwallsweird.
Very Sexy CMAT Halloween Party
Friday, October 31
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Sing Along Social will present its first-ever Very Sexy CMAT Halloween Party at The Workman’s Club this year. Get decked out in your best sequin costumes and get ready to scream-sing CMAT’s chart-topping hits at this night of “pure pop witchcraft”. Still haven’t brushed up on the Dunboyne Diana’s discography? Not to worry! Sing Along Social will also be pumping out hits from witchy divas like Charlie XCX, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, Sinead O’Connor and more.
So, whether you have your heart set on a seriously scary experience or you just want to dance with your pals, you’ll find no shortage of Halloween events in Ireland this October.
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