FestivalsFree entry
Samhain Chiarraí - A Kerry Halloween
15 October to 1 November 2026
Kerry County, Tralee, County Kerry
Kerry marks Samhain with street performances, music, storytelling and community celebrations across the county.
Tralee, County Kerry
Events in Tralee
15 events at a venue inside Tralee, each listed by organisers and Fáilte Ireland. Where an event is ticketed the link goes to whoever the organiser says sells them, and the journey there is worked out from wherever you are starting.
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15 events still to come in Tralee.
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Stories from the Sea with Underwater Cameraman Ken O’Sullivan
23 October 2026
Siamsa Tíre - Theatre & Arts Centre, Tralee, County Kerry
Underwater filmmaker Ken O'Sullivan shares stories from filming marine life in Ireland's seas and the North Atlantic.
- MusicTicketed
Bon Jovee ‘The Bon Jovi Tribute Show’
24 October 2026
Siamsa Tíre - Theatre & Arts Centre, Tralee, County Kerry
Bon Jovee recreates Bon Jovi's rock catalogue in a tribute concert at Siamsa Tíre in Tralee.
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Grammy-winning pianist Bill Laurance
25 October 2026
Siamsa Tíre - Theatre & Arts Centre, Tralee, County Kerry
Bill Laurance's Music Network tour reaches Tralee for an evening piano concert at Siamsa Tíre.
- ArtsTicketed
Samhain Chiarraí: Dark Side of the Silvery Moon
26 to 27 October 2026
2 venues in Listowel and Tralee, County Kerry
Aindrias de Staic combines adult storytelling with live harp and percussion for a Samhain performance.
- CommunityFree entry
Samhain Chiarraí: What’s the Scéil & Céilí
25 to 28 October 2026
2 venues in Killarney and Tralee, County Kerry
Irish conversation, stories and céilí dancing come together in two Samhain gatherings.
- HeritageFree entry
Samhain Chiarraí: Fire Rituals
16 October to 6 November 2026
6 venues in Dingle and Killarney and Cahersiveen and Tralee and Listowel, County Kerry
Samhain fire ceremonies bring reflection, music and seasonal ritual to five Kerry towns.
- CommunityFree entry
Samhain Chiarraí: Death Cafe
23 to 30 October 2026
2 venues in Killarney and Tralee, County Kerry
A Death Cafe creates room for an informal conversation about mortality over refreshments.
- ArtsFree entry
Idir Dhá Shaol - Street Promenade Parade
24 to 31 October 2026
2 venues in Killarney and Tralee, County Kerry
Illuminated puppets, drums and fire performers bring a Samhain street procession to Killarney and Tralee.
- SeasonalFree entry
Samhain Chiarraí - Cailleach Chiarraí Fire Spectacle
25 October to 1 November 2026
2 venues in Killarney and Tralee, County Kerry
The Cailleach Chiarraí’s story becomes an outdoor fire performance as Kerry welcomes the darker season.
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National Circus Festival of Ireland
5 to 8 November 2026
Siamsa Tíre - Theatre & Arts Centre, Tralee, County Kerry
Tralee becomes a meeting place for circus performers and audiences during the National Circus Festival of Ireland.
- MusicTicketed
Ralph McTell ‘Somewhere Down the Road’
6 November 2026
Siamsa Tíre - Theatre & Arts Centre, Tralee, County Kerry
Ralph McTell brings Somewhere Down the Road to Siamsa Tíre for an evening of folk songwriting.
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Jack Patrick Healy – Never Doubt a Healy In Heels
27 November 2026
Siamsa Tíre - Theatre & Arts Centre, Tralee, County Kerry
Jack Patrick Healy combines musical favourites with improvised comedy in a return appearance at Siamsa Tíre.
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Christmas Country With the Stars
8 December 2026
Siamsa Tíre - Theatre & Arts Centre, Tralee, County Kerry
Six country singers share a Christmas bill at Siamsa Tíre, backed by the Keltic Storm Band.
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Phil Coulter ‘Gold and Silver Days’
13 December 2026
Siamsa Tíre - Theatre & Arts Centre, Tralee, County Kerry
Phil Coulter's Gold and Silver Days tour revisits his piano music and songs from across his career.
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