Macnas Halloween Parade 2026
Halloween Parade in Galway 2026 🐺
Get ready to be captivated and thrilled as Macnas, the world-renowned masters of storytelling and pioneers of imagination are once again expected to take to the streets of Galway over the Halloween bank holiday weekend with another electrifying, bone-chilling street parade like never before.
📅 When: Oct 25th, 2026 at 5.30pm (tbc)
📍 Where: Through Galway City
⌚ Duration: 1 hr 45 mins approx
On Sunday, October 25th, 2026 at 5.30pm, Galway is expected to come alive with Macnas’ brand new, spectacular, and spine-tingling parade, so mark your calendars for a night of unparalleled magic, where the past and present converge in a mesmerizing display of artistry and imagination. Macnas is back, and Galway will never be the same again.
Parade Route
Parade usually leaves University of Galway via Cathedral, Salmon Weir Bridge, Eglington Street, Shop Street, Mainguard Street, O’Brien’s Bridge, Dominick Street, ending at the Claddagh Fire Station. Family viewing: Father Griffin Road, Eglington Street. Accessible viewing: Galway Cathedral.
A taste of what to expect 🌕
Over the past decade Macnas have brought their unique brand of outdoor performance and illumination to the streets of Galway at Halloween making it one of the highlights of the Galway events calendar.
Galway Halloween Parade FAQs
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How to get the most out of the Macnas Halloween Parade?
Watch from near the end of the route: The streets in town are quite narrow so there is less room for spectators, but from Leonardo Hotel (formerly Jurys) or Monroes Tavern to The Claddagh, space opens up so you’ll have a better chance to find that perfect viewing point.
Wrap up and dress in warm clothes: You will be standing around outside for up to 1.5 hours in Galway in October, so I will get chilly, so a warm jacket, scarf, woolly hat and gloves are recommended.
Keep the kids happy: Children are likely to have less patience for all this standing around so some treats may go a long way to keeping them sweet!
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About Macnas
Macnas create interactive, unforgettable spectacular experiences staged in unexpected sites, across diverse landscapes. The work of Macnas is transformative, mobile and immersive. The Galway based company collaborates with artists, audiences and communities, both nationally and internationally.
As pioneers of invention Macnas has toured the world performing with U2, been part of the magic at the MTV awards, performed in China, Australia, and San Francisco, took to the streets of Austin, Texas for SXSW Festival 2016 and brought the city of Hull to a standstill, as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017. Firmly rooted in Ireland, the highly acclaimed annual Halloween Parade by Macnas is the high point of street entertainment in Galway each year.
Contact
Phone: +353 91 568 896
Email: [email protected]
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