11 Spooktacular Things To Do In Dublin This Halloween Bank Holiday Weekend
The Halloween bank holiday weekend is coming in fast, and you'd be mad to let it go by without doing something. We've compiled the best events so you can make the most of your Halloween!
Friday
1. Even Stranger Things with Neon Neon - 80s/90s fancy dress
The Neon Neon Stranger Things-themed halloween party at The Academy. The night will naturally have an 80s fancy dress theme in honour of the creepy Netflix series.
You can book your ticket here.
2. Classic monster films at The Lighthouse cinema
The Lighthouse cinema is having a monster movie marathon all through the bank holiday weekend. You'll be able to see creature features such as The Creature From The Black Lagoon, The Mummy, and Dracula.
You can book your ticket here.
Saturday
3. Stranger Things table quiz at Wig Wam
Test your knowledge of the smash hit Netflix nostalgia-fest, Stranger Things, in Wig Wam. Admission is free!
For more information check out their Facebook page.
4. Vampires and Freaks Halloween party at Sweetmans
Countess Morelia hosts this macabre evening featuring the best music, food, and drink. Tunes are provided by vampire DJ Eli Alexander. Prizes are awarded to the best male and female costumes, so bring your best freakish finery.
More information here.
5. The IFI Horrorthon
The IFI are screening all manner of creepy horror films to celebrate Halloween. Catch creature features like The Fly, Critters, and underwater thriller, The Chamber.
You can book your ticket here.
6. Take the Dublin Bus Ghost Tour
Why not finally take the Ghostbus tour and see the spooky sights around Dublin? The tour takes in some of the creepiest locations across the capital, all the while your tour guides will keep you entertained with their horrific humour.
You can book your ticket here.
7. Farmiphobia
Farmiphobia is the best horror experience you're going to have in a field. Check out the shocks and scares and find out why everyone is talking about this horror experience.
Book your tickets here.
8. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Extravaganza in the Sugar Club
Come and watch the camp classic in The Sugarclub. Enjoy refreshments before the screening and afterwards enjoy a performance from Miss Dotty Potts.
Come in devilish drag for a chance for chance in the best dressed prize.
Get your tickets here here.
Sunday
9. The Workman's Club Halloween Ball
The Workman's Club is hosting a free halloween ball. With live shows from Sunshine Acid, Sun Mashene, and Vulpynes. There's also a special guest appearance from Mattress Mick, so it's set to be a stand-out event!
10. Ghostbusters in the Sugar Club
The Sugar Club is screening the 1984 classic Ghost Busters. Sit back and enjoy the classic with a few drinks from the full bar, and maybe a cocktail or two.
Book your tickets here.
11. Run For Your Lives Halloween obstacle course
If you want to do something unique to celebrate Halloween this year, try the Run For Your Lives halloween obstacle course. This five kilometre run contains the usual array of man-made obstacles but has the twist of a savage horde of zombies harrying you all along the way.
You can book your ticket here.