Púca Festival
As the nights lengthen, the Púca Festival casts its magical glow upon Ireland’s Ancient East. Rooted in the mystical traditions of Samhain, yet brimming with contemporary energy, this immersive festival in Trim and Athboy invites you to a realm where folklore comes alive. Dance with otherworldly creatures, revel in the richness of Irish music and storytelling, and experience Halloween in its most authentic form.
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Line-Up Coming Soon
The 2025 Púca Festival promises another thrilling journey through myth, music, food, and folklore. Celebrate alongside the locals in Trim and Athboy with traditional ceremonies, fiery processions, and seasonal feasts.
While our full lineup is still taking shape, you can expect another spellbinding mix of live music, comedy, storytelling, and more – all inspired by the spirit of Samhain and the mischievous Púca.
Stay tuned – exciting announcements are coming soon!
Getting to Púca Festival
Getting to the festival is a breeze with festival hubs Trim & Athboy being very well connected by bus to key towns and cities like Dublin and Drogheda. For international visitors, traveling to Ireland is a seamless journey by plane or ferry. Dublin offers numerous flight connections from around the world and boasts excellent ferry services from neighboring countries like the UK and France. Once you arrive in Dublin, the festival grounds are easily reached by our Festival Coaches to Trim and Athboy.
The Púca Procession
The Púca Procession: The Gathering of the Spirits. This authentic procession blends outdoor theatre, street performance and music in a wild celebration of Samhain lore, nature, ancestry, and the looming darkness. As light turns to darkness and the veil thins, so too will the visions of otherworldly, shape-shifting spirits on their journey through the original home of Halloween.
