Dragons Are Coming to Carlow! Get Your Tickets Now for the Samhain Festival 26 Dragon Experience
This Halloween, The Exchange in Carlow is set to be transformed into a world of dragons, fire and theatrical spectacle as Samhain Festival 26 @ The Exchange: Dragon Experience takes place on 26 and 27 October 2026.
Presented by Carlow County Council, the Dragon Experience promises a spectacular Halloween adventure combining live performance, dramatic visual effects and theatrical storytelling, creating an unforgettable experience for children and families.
Across the two-day event, audiences can enjoy eight live shows, featuring a fully themed performance set, atmospheric lighting and sound, and fiery performance elements as the dragon comes spectacularly to life.
And the experience does not end when the show finishes. After each performance, families will have the opportunity to meet the dragon and capture the moment with a special dragon-themed photo opportunity.
Tickets are on sale now
With places limited across the eight performances, families are being encouraged to book early and secure their preferred show time.
Tickets are priced at just:
- Children: €9.50
- Adults: €7.00
- Dates: Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October 2026
- Venue: The Exchange, Carlow
- Eight performances across the two days
Mayor of the Municipal District of Carlow, Cllr Ken Murnane, said:
“Halloween is a wonderful time for families, and we are delighted to bring an experience of this scale to The Exchange in Carlow. The Dragon Experience promises to be something really special, combining theatre, imagination and spectacle in the heart of the town. I would encourage families to get their tickets early, come into Carlow and enjoy what promises to be a fantastic Samhain Festival 26.”
Linda Culleton, Economic Development Officer with Carlow County Council, said:
“Our aim with Samhain Festival 26 is to create memorable experiences that give families another great reason to visit and spend time in Carlow. The Dragon Experience is highly visual, exciting and interactive, and having eight performances over two days provides families with plenty of opportunities to take part. We expect the shows to be very popular, so our message is simple: get your tickets now and make the Dragon Experience part of your Halloween plans.”
Will you be brave enough to meet the dragon?
From the atmosphere of the live show to the chance to come face-to-face with the dragon afterwards, Samhain Festival 26 @ The Exchange: Dragon Experience promises a Halloween adventure to remember.
Book now for 26 or 27 October 2026 and secure your place before the dragon arrives in Carlow! https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/samhain-festival-26-at-the-exchange
