As the days shorten and the veil between worlds thins, Ireland once again prepares to celebrate its ancient Celtic roots with the return of Púca Festival 2025. Taking place from Thursday, October 30th until Sunday, November 2nd, this magical festival honours the traditions of Samhain, the ancient Celtic New Year that gave rise to modern-day Halloween.
Set against the mystical backdrops of Trim and Athboy, Púca Festival brings together mythology, music, folklore, art, comedy, and immersive experiences, all paying tribute to the mischievous and shape-shifting spirit of the Púca. Here’s what to look forward to at this year’s celebration of Celtic magic and mischief.
Thursday, October 30th
The High Kings, Jason Byrne, Projections on Trim Castle, The Beginner Forager, Diarmuid Lyng ~ Sacred Practicality – Working with Ancestory and the Energy of Samhain, The Pyro Collective, Samhain Circus (over 18s), Sorcas na Samhna, Ag shíneadh go dtí na shínsir – Reaching to the Ancestors, Breachadh an Lae – The Dawning of the Day (Morning Meditation), Beyond The Veil – The Púca Trail, Divining with Gerry Cremin, Circus Workshop, Heritage Tours of Tlachtga (The Hill of Ward), Boann “Floating Through Time” River Tour.
Friday, October 31st
The 2 Johnnies (with Chasing Abbey & Mark McCabe), Blindboy, Qween & the DGC, Bluebird Absurd, Púca Samhain Banquet, Projections on Trim Castle, Slán Solas, Spooky Classics by Candlelight, Lighting of the Samhain Fire, The Beginner Forager, Samhain Circus (over 18s), Sorcas na Samhna, Ag shíneadh go dtí na shínsir – Reaching to the Ancestors, Breachadh an Lae – The Dawning of the Day (Morning Meditation), Beyond The Veil – The Púca Trail, Divining with Gerry Cremin, Circus Workshop, Heritage Tours of Tlachtga (The Hill of Ward), Boann “Floating Through Time” River Tour.
Saturday, November 1st
Block Rockin Beats & Groove Armada DJ set, “Moonlight” – The Philip Lynott Enigma, Dubliner – The Luke Kelly Story, Young Hot Guys, Davina Devine, Craicly Stories, Púca Procession, Púca Procession Parade Seating, Projections on Trim Castle, Slán Solas, Diarmuid Lyng ~ Sacred Practicality – Working with Ancestory and the Energy of Samhain, The Pyro Collective, Samhain Circus (over 18s), Sorcas na Samhna, Ag shíneadh go dtí na shínsir – Reaching to the Ancestors, Breachadh an Lae – The Dawning of the Day (Morning Meditation), Foraging and Herbology Tour, Beyond The Veil – The Púca Trail, Circus Workshop, Heritage Tours of Tlachtga (The Hill of Ward), Boann “Floating Through Time” River Tour.
Sunday, November 2nd
Emma Doran, Projections on Trim Castle, Reimagined Púca: Discover the Enchanting World of Irish Folklore! – Family Workshop, Samhain Circus (over 18s), Sorcas na Samhna, Ag shíneadh go dtí na shínsir – Reaching to the Ancestors, Breachadh an Lae – The Dawning of the Day (Morning Meditation), Foraging and Herbology Tour, Beyond The Veil – The Púca Trail, Heritage Tours of Tlachtga (The Hill of Ward), Boann “Floating Through Time” River Tour.
The Púca Festival continues to stand out as one of Ireland’s most spellbinding celebrations of Halloween and Samhain. Whether you’re there for the music, mythology, light shows, or storytelling, there’s something to enchant every visitor. Step into a world where the veil between realms is thin, and where the spirit of Samhain lives on through art, fire, and folklore.
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