From a horrifying prom night in the IFI to a family-friendly rave in the Bernard Shaw, there is plenty to be doing in Dublin this weekend.
Running from Friday 23 – Monday 26 October, the Bram Stoker Festival celebrates the legacy of one of Ireland’s most beloved and iconic writers. Drawing inspiration from Stoker, his life, his work, the supernatural, and the Victorian. There will be film premieres, award-winning theatre productions, circus at night in dark forests, comedy in nightclubs, choral ensembles in darkened libraries and events spanning every genre. See the full programme here.
IFI Horrorthon 2026 x EGG Cabaret: Prom Night!
The Irish Film Institute’s Horrorthon will go all out this year, with a Saturday night centrepiece hosted by EGG. Customise your IFI Horrorthon Prom by choosing from three iconic horror flicks (Jennifer’s Body, Carrie, The Loved Ones) before heading to the IFI lobby for a spooktacular cabaret performance and a camptastic prom party. Fancy dress is encouraged! Go heavy on the hairspray, pick up a corsage and show off your best Prom Night finery or come as your favourite Scream Queen.
Kidsyard Family Rave: Halloween Special
A Halloween party with monster music hits, spooky decor and fancy dress fun is coming to the Bernard Shaw. Kidsyard Rave is an inclusive family experience where parents can have just as much fun as their kids. This month’s event will be a Halloween special, so fancy dress is encouraged. Expect glowstick crafts, spooky face painting, bubbles, ghoulish decor and parachute games on the dancefloor, and more. Adults €12.00, kids €7.00, under one go free of charge.
Celebrate Samhain with a haunted forest walk at Marlay Park on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October. Held by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, the event brings eerie encounters, atmospheric trails and plenty of surprises for little ones. The first slot of each evening is a dedicated sensory session.
On Friday, 23 October, Mindful Éire will host a men’s circle at Violet Sky Community in Swords from 7 pm – 9 pm. The evening of mindfulness, reconnection and authentic connection will begin with a few minutes of breathing exercises, followed by a series of prompts for discussion, and some meditation.