Portlaoise Samhain Folk Festival 2026
Halloween Events
29 Oct – 1 NovFamilies
About Portlaoise Samhain Folk Festival
The Portlaoise Samhain Folk Festival is four days of folklore events around the town, run by Laois County Council. Family events include Beware the Fairy Fort at the library, an author visit, an illustration workshop, a story dome and a heritage walk; some talks are for adults.
It runs from 29 October to 1 November 2026. Beware the Fairy Fort is on Thursday at 17:30, the author visit on Friday at 16:30 and the heritage walk on Saturday at 15:00. Booking is required.
Event Details
Dates29 October – 1 November 2026On selected dates in this range. Check availability when booking.
AgesFamilies
HighlightsBeware the Fairy Fort, Author visit, Illustration workshop, Story dome, Heritage walk
Booking is required; prices weren't in the council's announcement.
Location
Address: Portlaoise Library, 23 Main Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
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