Plan Your Púca Festival Trip
Everything you need to plan an unforgettable Halloween experience in Ireland’s Ancient East.
Accommodation • Tours • Suggested Itineraries • Festival Experiences • Travel Tips
Why Visit Púca Festival?
Púca Festival is Ireland’s authentic Halloween festival, celebrating the ancient traditions of Samhain in the very place where Halloween began over 2,000 years ago.
Set across the historic towns of Trim and Athboy in County Meath, less than an hour from Dublin, the festival combines spectacular live music, comedy, folklore, fire performances, storytelling, heritage tours, artisan food, and immersive cultural experiences unlike anywhere else in the world.
Whether you’re travelling for a weekend or planning a longer Irish adventure, Púca offers an unforgettable celebration of Ireland’s rich heritage and contemporary culture.
Stay Longer: Make It a Halloween Trip to Ireland
Many visitors choose to stay 3 to 5 days, combining Púca Festival with visits to Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, and the wider Boyne Valley.
Plan Your Trip in 3 Simple Steps
1. Choose your dates and book accommodation early
Trim and surrounding towns fill quickly for Halloween weekend.
2. Book your Signature Púca Experiences
Secure Grandstand Seating, the Samhain Banquet, and Craicly Stories in advance.
3. Plan your travel and explore the Boyne Valley
Use festival transport or base yourself in Trim or Athboy to enjoy both festival hubs.
Signature Púca Experiences (Must Book)
No visit to Púca Festival is complete without experiencing our signature events.
These are the most popular experiences and are highly recommended for international visitors. Watch the spectacular Púca Procession; The Gathering of the Spirits from covered Grandstand Seating, honour ancient traditions at the Lighting of the Samhain Fire in Athboy, enjoy an unforgettable evening at the Púca Festival Samhain Banquet, gather for Craicly Stories and a traditional long-table lunch, or explore Ireland’s folklore through guided heritage tours and immersive storytelling including Heritage Tours of Tlachtga (Hill of Ward) and Beyond the Veil Púca Trail.
These unique experiences capture the true spirit of Samhain and are highly recommended for visitors travelling from overseas.
Suggested Itineraries
Whether you’re visiting for one day or spending a week exploring Ireland, we’ve created suggested itineraries to help you make the most of your visit. Choose from weekend escapes, heritage tours, family adventures, cultural experiences, or extended holidays that combine Púca Festival with some of Ireland’s most iconic attractions including Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, Slane, and the Boyne Valley.
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.
Visit Meath
Discover County Meath, the historic heart of Ireland’s Ancient East and the birthplace of Halloween traditions. Explore majestic sites like Trim Castle, the Hill of Tara, and the mystical Tlachtga (Hill of Ward), where the ancient festival of Samhain began.
While here, immerse yourself in the wonder of the Púca Festival — a vibrant celebration of music, myth, and folklore that brings Meath’s rich heritage to life each Halloween.
View more at discoverireland.ie
Ireland's Ancient East
Journey through Ireland’s Ancient East, where medieval towns, ancient sites and legendary tales come to life. Explore the dramatic Trim Castle, Ireland’s largest Anglo-Norman castle and visit Athboy’s Tlachtga (Hill of Ward), the original gathering place for Samhain celebrations. Immerse yourself in the wonder of Púca Festival as it weaves these historic locations into an unforgettable Halloween experience.
View more at discoverireland.ie
Travel Information
Getting to Púca Festival couldn’t be easier. Located less than an hour from Dublin, Trim and Athboy are easily accessible by car and public transport. During the festival, dedicated Púca Festival Coaches operate from Dublin and several regional towns, while a complimentary shuttle service connects the festival hubs of Trim and Athboy throughout the weekend. Full travel information, parking details, accessibility guidance, and festival coach details are available to help you plan your visit. Click here
Group Travel & International Visitors
Púca Festival warmly welcomes coach tours, cultural groups, genealogy societies, photography groups, university tours, incentive travel, and special interest groups from around the world. Group discounts are available on selected ticketed events, and our International Sales team can help create bespoke itineraries featuring festival experiences, accommodation, transport, and sightseeing throughout the Boyne Valley.
Contact our International Sales Team
marieclaire@mcpmarketing.ie
Planning your trip? Our Frequently Asked Questions section covers everything you need to know before you arrive, including how to get to the festival, where to stay, transport options, accessibility, parking, group bookings, ticket information, event timings, and answers to the most common visitor queries.
Places to Eat & Drink
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla, ut commodo diam libero vitae erat.
Trim Restaurant
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Trim Restaurant
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Trim Restaurant
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Trim Restaurant
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
More Events
That’s not all that’s happening during the Púca Festival! Throughout County Meath, we celebrate the ancient traditions of Samhain alongside modern Halloween festivities. Be sure to explore our wide range of events — whether it’s fun by day or frights by night, there’s something for everyone!
