We were thrilled to welcome world-renowned pioneers of imagination Macnas back to Dublin for a brand new, haunting and hair-raising parade of otherworldly magic to close the festival.
Stokerland at St. Patrick's Park. More than 35,000 people joined us over three days for this pop-up Victorian fun park.
Stokerland 2023
The carousel is always a hit at Stokerland!
Stokerland 2023
Donal Fallon leading a tour of Mount Jerome Cemetery.
Donal Fallon leading a tour of Mount Jerome Cemetery.
Donal Fallon leading a tour of Mount Jerome Cemetery.
Andrew Bennett on stage at the Abbey Theatre for Dracula: A Journey Into Darkness. This staged reading of chapters 1-4 of Dracula attracted new audiences to the Abbey Theatre - almost 50% of attendees were first timers at the theatre.
Andrew Bennett in Dracula: A Journey into Darkness.
We love when our audiences dress up for events - costumes are always encouraged at this festival!
A packed house at the Abbey Theatre for Dracula: A Journey Into Darkness.
Andrew Bennett on stage at the Abbey Theatre for Dracula: A Journey Into Darkness.
DJ Shampain live mixing to the classic Murnau film Faust in the Pepper Canister Church as part of Slaughterhouse in 2023
Dacre Stoker, Bram's great grand nephew, leads "Dissecting Dracula", a workshop where the secrets and mysteries around Dracula's creation were unearthed.
I am not Legend, A Film by Andrea Mastrovito screened in the Pepper Canister Church. Score produced by Matthew Nolan (Guitar / electronics / synths) in collaboration with Kevin Murphy (cello) and Ceara Conway (vocals)
Audiences delighted in the twisted world of Monsieur Pompier's Travelling Freakshow, the freakiest cabaret act around! This mind-bending cabaret lifted the veil onto a surreal world packed with bizarre ballads and maniacal music about inside-out cats, hedgehog swallowers and devious doctors.
Revenant, written by Stuart Roche, was a visceral, frightening theatrical experience, marrying elements of horror and suspense with deliciously dark comedy in a reflection on the choices we make in pursuit of success.
The iconic Samuel Beckett bridge, lit up and animated for the festival.
Genteel Dublin Vampires, Winnifred and Anne, led visitors to the National Gallery of Ireland on a comedic tour, taking in a range of modern works and old familiars to answer the oft posed question “Do the Vampires Approve?" at Time to Vote, Warmbloods.
