Halloween weekend is finally here, and there is no shortage of places to celebrate across Ireland. From Brazilian Sertanejo, Forró and Funk parties in Dublin to club nights, costume competitions and live music in Galway, Cork and Sligo, here are the events worth checking out from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October this year, so most of the biggest parties take place on Friday and Saturday night. The Brazilian community events are grouped near the top, alongside the wider selection of Irish nightlife and local celebrations.
Halloween parties at a glance
| Event | Where | When | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Halloween Sertaneja | Arlington Hotel, Dublin 1 | Fri 30 Oct, 10pm–2.30am | Sertanejo, live acts and €100 costume prize |
| Brazilis Halloween Party | The Bernard Shaw, Dublin 9 | Sat 31 Oct, 7pm–1.30am | Live Brazilis, Sertanejo, Forró and costume contest |
| Baile de Favela: Halloween Edition | Soho, Dublin 2 | Sat 31 Oct, 10.30pm–3am | Brazilian Funk and €100 cash plus combo for best costume |
| Amour: The Halloween Circus | Soho, Dublin 2 | Sat 31 Oct, night | R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats and circus theme |
| Halloween with Angel D’lite | Wigwam, Dublin | Sat 31 Oct | Electronic music club night |
| Dark Keys | Soho, Dublin 2 | Fri 30 Oct, from 10.30pm | Halloween club night |
| The Skeff Rocky Horror Halloween Party | The Skeff, Galway | Sat 31 Oct, from 9pm | Free entry, live music, DJ and costume prizes |
| Fright Night: 80s Fancy Dress Party | Galway Rowing Club, Galway | Sat 31 Oct, 9pm | 80s fancy dress party |
| Halloween Takeover | Bodega, Cork | Sat 31 Oct, from midday | Halloween activities, live band and Fiesta Latina |
| COVEN Halloween Party | The Pav, Cork | Sat 31 Oct, 11pm–2.30am | Mockie Ah, DJs, Pop, Disco and costume prizes |
| Voodoo Halloween Party | Voodoo Rooms, Cork | Sat 31 Oct, 8pm–2.30am | DJ Laura Llynx, 21+ |
| Halloween at the Garavogue and Maeve’s Lane | Sligo | Sat 31 Oct, from 8.30pm | Free entry and €1,000 best costume prize |
| Halloween weekend at Lillies | Lillies Cocktail Bar, Sligo | Sat 31 Oct and Sun 1 Nov | Pumpkin carving, cocktails, tattoos, fancy dress and live music |
| Halloween Market Party at Criativa Dublin | Generator, Smithfield, Dublin | Sun 1 Nov | Brazilian crafts, workshops, live music, DJs, food and drinks |
Brazilian Halloween parties in Dublin
Casa Halloween Sertaneja
The Brazilian Halloween weekend starts on Friday at the Arlington Hotel in Dublin 1. DJ Samuuh, Cleiton Martins, Cassio Chaves and Banda Absoletos are lined up for a night of Brazilian Sertanejo.
There is a costume competition with €100 for the best outfit. The event runs from 10pm to 2.30am and is for over-18s.
Brazilis Halloween Party
On Saturday, The Bernard Shaw hosts Brazilis Halloween Party, with live music from Brazilis, Sertanejo and Forró. Special guest Kauê Carvalho is also on the line-up, and guests are encouraged to arrive in costume.
The venue lists the event from 7pm on Saturday 31 October until 1.30am on Sunday. Check the official page for ticket availability and entry information.
Baile de Favela: Halloween Edition
Baile de Favela takes over Soho on Saturday night for a Brazilian Funk party. The line-up features Magrin DJ, Thaisine Leão, Samuuh and DJ Sensação, spanning old-school Funk from the 2000s to current Brazilian hits.
The party runs from 10.30pm until 3am. The best costume wins €100 cash plus a combo; tickets are listed at €5 before 11pm and €10 afterwards, subject to capacity.
Halloween Market Party at Criativa Dublin
Criativa Dublin’s Halloween Market Party takes place on Sunday 1 November at Generator in Smithfield. The programme includes Brazilian crafts, workshops, live music, a DJ, food and drinks.
It is a daytime community event rather than a late-night club party, and a chance to support Brazilian makers and meet people from the community. Check the listing for the latest schedule and entry details.
More Halloween parties in Dublin
Amour: The Halloween Circus
Soho hosts Amour: The Halloween Circus on Saturday, with R&B, slow jams, Hip Hop and Afrobeats. DJs Dansie, Jesse and Dacosta are listed alongside MC Glory, with circus-inspired Halloween décor.
Exact set times and ticket details should be checked with the venue.
Halloween with Angel D’lite at Wigwam
Wigwam’s Halloween line-up includes Angel D’lite on Saturday 31 October. It is an option for people looking for an electronic music night rather than a costume-focused pub party.
Event and ticket information is available through Resident Advisor.
Dark Keys at Soho
Soho’s Halloween programme starts on Friday 30 October with Dark Keys, presented by 4×4 Eventz and Outlawz. The event is advertised from 10.30pm.
It is another late-night option for anyone starting the Halloween weekend early.
Halloween parties in Galway
The Skeff Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Party
The Skeff in Galway hosts a Rocky Horror-themed Halloween party on Saturday 31 October from 9pm. The listing advertises free entry, live music, DJ Dave until 2am and costume prizes of €300, €75 and €50.
With its cult-film theme and costume competition, it is one of the more distinctive Galway options for Halloween night.
Fright Night: 80s Fancy Dress Party
Galway Rowing Club hosts Fright Night, an 80s fancy dress party, on Saturday 31 October at 9pm.
Check the event guide for ticket information and updates from the organiser.
Halloween parties in Cork
Halloween Takeover at Bodega
Bodega’s Halloween Takeover begins at midday on Saturday, with games, a haunted room and other activities. A live band is scheduled for 8pm to 10pm, followed by Fiesta Latina with DJ Wilros and guests, covering Latin music, Reggaeton, Salsa and Afrobeats.
It is a good option for a longer celebration that moves from daytime activities into a Latin music night.
COVEN Halloween Party at The Pav
COVEN takes over The Pav on Saturday from 11pm until 2.30am. The line-up includes Mockie Ah and DJs Candy Warhol and Rosina, with Pop, Disco and Electro.
Prizes include a €100 bar tab and tickets to Mockie Ah’s New Year’s Eve event.
Voodoo Halloween Party
Voodoo Rooms hosts its Halloween party from 8pm on Saturday until 2.30am. DJ Laura Llynx is on the programme, and the event is listed as 21+.
Check the event listing for ticket availability and entry conditions.
Halloween parties and events in Sligo
Halloween at the Garavogue and Maeve’s Lane
The Garavogue and Maeve’s Lane host a Halloween night in Sligo on Saturday, with free entry and a €1,000 prize for the best costume. The advertised schedule includes Katie Cassidy at 8.30pm, Padhraic Gorham at 10.30pm and DJ Roger from 11pm.
Gráinne’s cocktails are also part of the night’s offering. The four-figure costume prize is one of the biggest advertised incentives to dress up.
Halloween weekend at Lillies Cocktail Bar
Lillies has activities across Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November. Saturday includes free pumpkin carving, Halloween cocktails and tattoo artists, while Sunday’s fancy dress party features live music from Off The Cuff and prizes.
Check the bar’s website or social channels for the latest timings and booking requirements.
Before you head out
Some events have age restrictions, limited capacity or changing ticket prices, so check the organiser’s listing before setting off. Costume competitions may have their own entry times and rules, particularly where cash prizes are advertised.
If you are travelling between towns, check late-night transport in advance. Halloween is one of the busiest weekends of the year for taxis and public transport, especially after midnight.
