Ireland's Púca Festival Celebrates Halloween's Origins
The Púca Festival returns to Ireland's Ancient East from October 29 to November 1, 2026, celebrating Ireland as the birthplace of Halloween .
Festival Highlights:
Authentic, immersive festival strongly rooted in tradition
Contemporary Irish music, spectacle, and performance
Irish artists, seanchaí storytellers, and local community participation
Events in the historic towns of Athboy and Trim
Fire, stories, and mischief over four days and nights