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Halloween in Limerick 2026

Name: Halloween in Limerick 2026
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-11-01
Location: Limerick

Halloween in Limerick 2026 is a three-week festival running from October 11 to November 1 across Limerick City and County. Supported by Fáilte Ireland, the program celebrates the region's Samhain roots through a mix of folklore, storytelling, music, food, and family-friendly entertainment.

Date: Oct 11 - Nov 1, 2026
Location: Limerick
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Mystery Samhain Banquet
Limerick Harvest Festival at the Milk Market
Halloween City Centre Fancy Dress 5km
Samhain Tales by the Limerick Fireside

The festival is organized by the Limerick City and County Council as part of a pilot scheme to develop the region into a primary Halloween destination. The program includes urban activities such as the Halloween City Centre Fancy Dress 5km run, a mystery banquet, and "Trick or Treat in the City" trails. The Milk Market will host the returning Limerick Harvest Festival, while street theater group Morbid and Sons is also scheduled to perform as part of the seasonal festivities.

While the broader festival proceeds, the traditional Samhain parade in the city center was reportedly cancelled for 2026 due to a funding dispute between the local authority and a theater company. Despite this, the council continues to promote a varied itinerary of community-led events. These include an expanded program in Rathkeale and heritage-focused celebrations in Kilfinane that highlight local folklore and harvest customs within the Ballyhoura landscape.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Limerick City and County; www.live95fm.ie
Area for browsing nearby events: Limerick

Before attending

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