Here are the top Halloween Events Dublin 2023 happening in Dublin
Halloween Events Dublin 2023 – Dublin has a rich history of celebrating Halloween, and this year promises to be no different. Before diving into the contemporary festivities, let’s take a moment to appreciate the traditional celebrations that make Dublin’s Halloween unique. From the ancient roots of Samhain to the modern interpretations, this city knows how to honor its spooky legacy.
(Do you know why Irish people love to celebrate Halloween? Well, you can read about it here.)
As Dublin is on the brink of a Halloween takeover, it’s time to mark your calendars for the thrilling upcoming events. Here’s an insider’s guide to the top Halloween events in Dublin 2023 that demand your attention.
1. Bram Stoker Festival 2023
Hosted by: Halloween Guide
Venue: St. Patrick’s Park. Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Lock in Oct 27th to 30th for the Bram Stoker Festival, the holy grail of vampire shindigs. This four-day fiesta promises a gothic overdose–think bewitching spectacles, costume screenings, and pop-up Victorian fun parks. It’s a plunge into the supernatural; so get ready to celebrate Halloween like Dracula’s guest of honor, and don’t forget to bring your cape!
2. Halloween da Mari Fernandez
Hosted by: GreenGroup Events
Venue: The National Stadium, 145 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, Ireland
Pack your wildest costume and hit the National Stadium on October 30th for Halloween da Mari Fernandez—a night of hits and spooktacular chaos. The dress code? Imaginative and mysterious, baby! Win epic prizes, groove to a DJ spinning beats spookier than a ghost story, and let the bar surprise you with haunted delights!
3. The Dublin Halloween Flea Market
Hosted by: Good Vibrations
Venue: The Grand Social, 35 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1, Ireland
Ready for a shopping spree with a dash of spook? Head to The Dublin Halloween Flea Market at the Ha’penny Bridge. Free ticket in hand, explore four rooms, three floors, and 25+ sellers. This isn’t your grandma’s shopping spree; it’s retail therapy with a ghostly twist!
4. Noosh Halloween Party 2023
Hosted by: Noosh Cafe Bar
Venue: Noosh Cafe Bar, Unit 8A, Beacon South Quarter,, Dublin, Ireland
A Persian bar, live jazz setting the mood, and a DJ dropping beats scarier than your ex’s voicemails. October 28th is your date with spooktacular sophistication at the Noosh Halloween Party. The night kicks off with a FREE welcome drink. Elegant? Yes. Spooky? Absolutely Yes.
5. Drink & Draw
Hosted by: Good Vibrationz
Venue: The Grand Social, 35 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1, Ireland
Are you ready for a canvas of creativity? Join the Drink & Draw Halloween Edition in Dublin city centre. With a custom playlist, feel-good tunes, and prizes up for grabs, this isn’t just an art party; it’s an artistic rampage. No experience needed—just bring your funny bone and let the creativity flow!
6. The Goblin King’s Masquerade Ball
Hosted by: deMars Entertainment
Venue: The Grand Social, 35 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1, Ireland
Halloween night is when The Goblin King’s Masquerade Ball throws the most enchanting bash. Heroes from Mars present Bowie’s classics and Labyrinth’s magic. Dress up, dance like it’s 1986, and revel in Bowie’s brilliance on the big screen. It’s a night where fantasy meets reality, and you’re the star!
7. International Halloween Festival 2023
Hosted by: International Student Network
Venue: The Grand Social, 35 Liffey Street Lower,Dublin, Ireland
Gear up for a cosmic showdown at the International Halloween Festival 2023! Dublin’s favourite club morphs into a galactic realm with costumes that are out of this world. Secure your spot for the Halloween party that’s making the galaxy jealous!
8. Halloween Burlesque Dance Workshop
Hosted by: Dee Keaveney
Venue: Liffey Trust Studios, 117-126 Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1, Ireland
The Halloween Burlesque Dance Workshop with Daria Decollete on, is your golden ticket to twerk-town. No dance skills? No problem. Just bring your wild spirit, a funky costume, and let’s make Halloween legendary! Book your spot now, because FOMO is a real thing. Let’s make it a day of moves so good, they’re scary!
9. Rocky Horror Picture Show Ireland
Hosted by: The Sugar Club
Venue: The Sugar Club, 8 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin, Ireland
Now, if your idea of a rockin’ Halloween is a bit more on the wild and crazy side, mark October 29, on your calendar. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Ireland is a wild ride into the absurd. Expect the unexpected—guest performances, prizes for the snazziest costume, freebies, and the resurrection of Richard O’Brien’s ’75 cult classic.
