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Púca Festival 2027 Coming Soon

Ireland’s Home of Halloween

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Púca Festival 2026! Four wonderful days of music, myth, folklore, fire and celebration brought Trim and Athboy, Co. Meath to life, and we are grateful to everyone who helped make the festival such a success. We are already looking ahead to Púca Festival 2027 and another celebration of Ireland’s Halloween heritage. Keep an eye on our website and social channels for festival news and announcements.
 
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The Gathering of the Spirits

Step into a world of breathtaking performance as shapeshifting spirits roam the streets of Trim in a powerful celebration of folklore, nature and ancestry. When darkness falls, the beating drums, music and spectacle of fire bring Samhain to life, as the Púca Procession takes us on an otherworldly journey. An unmissable experience!

Samhain Fire

Come Alive in the Dark

A Halloween night like no other! As the sun sets, Samhain takes over when the veil between worlds thins. An exciting and powerful Púca Festival event, with fire performers, stories, celebration and connection to sacred sites. Let the music, dance and mischief take over as we light the ancestral Samhain flame and honour those who have passed before us.

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Púca Projections on Trim Castle

As night falls over the ancient walls of Trim Castle, the spirits of Samhain awaken…

Experience one of the most breathtaking highlights of the Púca Festival — Projections on Trim Castle — a spectacular audio-visual installation that transforms this iconic medieval landmark into a vivid canvas of myth, folklore, and the supernatural.

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Set against the dramatic backdrop of Trim Castle & Athboy Fairgreen, this immersive outdoor show features dynamic fire choreography, aerial acrobatics, and atmospheric effects that will ignite your imagination. A highlight of the festival, this experience blends ancient myth with modern performance in a display that is both powerful and unforgettable.

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Trim

Home to the magnificent Trim Castle, the heritage town of Trim is the perfect stage for four supernatural nights of music, fire, folklore and Halloween spectacle.

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Athboy

Athboy is at the heart of the Samhain tradition, the birthplace of Halloween dating back over 2000 years, connect with your ancestors at the Púca Festival, with Fire, Feasting, Music, Dance and Folklore.

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Accommodation

With hotels and B&Bs to suit every budget and some offering festival discounts, you can be at the heart of the Púca Festival. Whether you stay in Trim or Athboy or a little further afield, booking your festival stay is easy.

Check out Discover Ireland for top accommodation picks throughout Meath, Louth, and Dublin. Stay for the best Samhain experience. 

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