At the edge of October, Púca Festival (31 October ‒ 2 November 2025) in Trim & Athboy, County Meath, invites you into an immersive celebration rooted in Irish folklore and Samhain tradition. Expect processions with puppets, fire, outdoor theatre, music and more — a mix of haunting and beautiful. With its timing around Halloween, Púca captures that supernatural mood: the crossing between seasons, the interplay of light and shadow.
This festival is atmospheric: medieval castles, myths alive in performance, storytelling under skies that get dark earlier. Trim Castle, with its history and setting, adds to the sense of stepping into another world. For those drawn to folklore, myth, costume, and pageantry, Púca offers something different than standard concerts or fairs. It’s a festival where the ordinary becomes magical