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Samhain Festival 2026

Samhain Festival 2026 – Stay at Avlon House Bed & Breakfast

The spirit of Samhain Festival 2026 extends far beyond the festival’s main venues. From 22nd October to 1st November, the festival spills out across Carlow, bringing live music, traditional sessions, folklore, film and family entertainment to venues throughout the county.

And if you’re planning to experience it all, Avlon House Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place to stay while you discover the Samhain fringe programme.

Music, Sessions and the Carlow Beo! Programme

Keep the music flowing throughout the festival, with free gigs, talks and traditional sessions taking place at venues including Teach Dolmain, The Irishman’s Bar, Lamberts Coffee House, Tully’s Bar and Scraggs Alley.

From the opening session at Teach Dolmain through to the final session at Tully’s Bar, expect a lively celebration of Carlow’s traditional music scene, with local musicians and performers coming together throughout the festival.

For visitors staying at Avlon House Bed & Breakfast, it’s a great opportunity to experience the atmosphere of Samhain while enjoying some of Carlow’s much-loved local venues.

Tales, Traditions and Halloween Folklore

For a different side of Samhain, head to Askea Community Centre for Béaloideas Oíche Shamhna / Halloween: Customs, Traditions and Games.

Presented by historian and speaker Sarah Myers, the event brings the customs, traditions and stories surrounding Halloween to life — offering an fascinating insight into the folklore behind the festival.

Presented by historian and speaker Sarah Myers, the event brings the customs, traditions and stories surrounding Halloween to life — offering an fascinating insight into the folklore behind the festival.

Movie Nights at Carlow Town Hall

Families can also enjoy a special Movie Night at Carlow Town Hall, in partnership with the Carlow Local Community Safety Partnership and funded by Healthy Carlow.

Designed as a safe and welcoming Halloween experience, the evenings will feature spooky movies, Halloween decorations and seasonal treats. Costumes are encouraged, but spaces are limited, so advance booking is essential.

The Big Barn Bash

Over Halloween weekend, Samhain heads into the countryside for the Big Barn Bash at Coppenagh Farm.

This family farm experience celebrates Carlow’s winter harvest, with the high-speed excitement of the Coo Race, along with cosy coffee served in the wood-heated barn.

It’s another chance to experience Samhain in a completely different setting.

Stay at Avlon House Bed & Breakfast

With so many events taking place across the festival, Avlon House Bed & Breakfast in Carlow makes an ideal base for your Samhain Festival break.

Whether you’re coming for the traditional music, folklore and storytelling, family events, movie nights or the Big Barn Bash, staying at Avlon House means you can enjoy the festival without having to make the journey home after the events.

Make a night or two of it, experience more of the programme and return to the comfort of Avlon House Bed & Breakfast at the end of the day.