Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) is conjuring up the Biggest Halloween in Limerick celebration to date with the announcement of an ambitious programme of events for 2025.
The Council is delighted to work with local artists, communities, and creative organisations to deliver a month of frights, folklore family fun, and festivities.
Additional funding from Fáilte Ireland’s Home of Halloween Pilot Destination Scheme is allowing Limerick to go bigger, bolder and eerier this spooky season.
As a key highlight, Macnas creation Con Mór will take up residence at King John’s Castle. The towering mythical figure stands at over 23 feet tall and will come alive on select nights (18th, 19th, 26th October, and 1st, 2nd November) in a spectacular display of sound, light, and smoke, transforming the medieval courtyard into a realm of myth and magic.
Lumen Street Theatre present: Fire and Shadows Procession - “Some bones won’t stay buried”
The streets of Limerick will be transformed on October 25th as Lumen Street Theatre showcase their amazing talents with a parade of illuminated mythological beings, led by the bones of Patrick Sarsfield astride his skeletal steed. A highlight of Samhain: Limerick’s Hallowe’en Festival, this sinister spectacle is sure to capture the imagination of audiences both young and old.
Halloween in Limerick City and County
The cauldron of events bubbling up across Limerick also includes:
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Morbid & Sons
A macabre musical experience in a Victorian “pop-up funeral shop,” where death is sold with humour and theatrical flair. -
Halloween in Lough Gur
This Halloween, step into the magic and mystery of Lough Gur, where ancient legends come alive under the autumn moon. Gather your courage and your curiosity for a week of thrills, creativity, and family fun! -
Limerick Harvest Festival & City Pumpkin Patch
A vibrant harvest and Halloween celebration at the Milk Market on October 26th, featuring food, crafts, demos, and hands-on fun. -
ROGU Firestorm
Thrilling fire performances in Newcastle West and Lough Gur, blending myth and flame. -
Barnagh Halloween Festival
A week-long rural festival with pumpkin hunts, mystery tours, crafts, and games. -
Newcastle West Halloween Festival
Desmond Castle transforms into a realm of mystery, magic and spine-tingling fun for all ages. -
Magic & Mortality: Halloween at the Hunt Museum
Limerick’s Hunt Museum transforms into a cauldron of creativity, mystery, and magical fun over 7 deadly days! -
Samhain Tales by The Limerick Fireside
Dramatic storytelling steeped in Limerick’s history and Samhain tradition, with music, legends, and a Trick or Treat parade for children at:
Limerick City and County Council is delighted to support and promote dozens of additional community-led and independent events, ensuring there’s something for everyone this Halloween.
Beyond the scares there is live music, comedy, and sporting action so whether you’re seeking spooky thrills or simply looking to make the most of the mid-term break you can get planning your perfect Halloween at Limerick.ie/Halloween.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, said:
"Halloween in Limerick is a showcase of our creativity, culture, and community spirit. With this year’s expanded programme, we’re inviting everyone to experience the magic, mystery, and mischief that makes Limerick the true Home of Halloween."
Príomh Chomhairleoir, Cllr Catherine Slattery, added:
"This year’s celebration is a fantastic opportunity to support local artists, performers, and communities while giving families unforgettable experiences. From fire shows to folklore, there’s something for everyone."
Dr Pat Daly, Director General of Limerick City and County Council, commented:
"The additional investment in Halloween 2025 matches our commitment to growing Limerick’s reputation as a cultural and event destination. The Council-led and community events will bring people together, celebrating rich traditions of Samhain in new and exciting ways."
Halloween in Limerick 2025 is shaping up to be a truly unforgettable celebration of frights, folklore, fire, and fun.
Keep your eye on Limerick.ie/Halloween for updates.
Discover more of what Limerick has to offer all year round by visiting Limerick.ie/Discover/Whats-On.
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