Yes. Demand for tickets to Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival events is high so early booking is advised.
If still available, tickets are sold on the door at venues and are subject to individual venue box office policies.
Our website will list ticket availability on the date of each show. If available, you can pay by card on the door at our events. Cash will also be accepted, exact change always appreciated.
It will not be possible to operate waiting lists for our 2026 events. In the event that more tickets do become available, these will be listed on the individual event page.
All sales are final. Strictly no refunds or exchanges. A booking fee of €1 per ticket purchased via our ticketing partner (TakeYourSeats) applies to all tickets and is included on top of the listed price. For information on booking fees for tickets sold by some of our venues, please check individual terms and conditions.
Yes. Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival includes many family-friendly events each year ranging from spectacle events to Stokerland and more. Age guidance for each event is included on individual event pages. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
The content of some Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival shows may not be suitable for all audiences. Age suitability for each event is labelled on each individual event page.
There are many ways to be part of Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival; from Going Red (making your exterior lights blood red), decorating your business, promoting your business/offers on our Deadly Deals webpage and on our Social Media channels and more.
Find out more on our Business Engagement page or contact our Business Engagement Manager Corinna on corinna@bramstokerfestival.com
The only opportunity we have for food traders is at Stokerland. Please contact our Business Engagement Manager Corinna on corinna@bramstokerfestival.com for more information.
Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival holds an Open Call for events each year. We recommend you follow our social channels to keep up to date on announcements. The next Open Call will be for the 2027 festival.
Dublin offers excellent public transport options.Dublin Bus operates frequently and connects the city centre with outer areas.
The LUAStram system has two lines: Red and Green, serving the city centre and suburbs. If you’re heading to and from the coast, the DARTtrain is your best option.
If you’re visiting for a few days we recommend getting a Leap Card. The card is usable on buses, trams, and trains and will save you money if you are hopping from one side of the city to the other.
For all public transport questions visit theTFI website.
Walking & Cycling
Dublin is very walkable (weather permitting)
For a quicker option, try Dublinbikes, the city’s bike-sharing scheme, with stations throughout the city.
Taxis & Rideshares
Taxis are easy to find via the FreeNowapp, or you can flag one down on the street.
UberorLynk also operate in Dublin, offering another convenient way to get around.
When is Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival?
Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival will take place over the October Bank Holiday Weekend in 2026: Friday 23 October – Monday 26 October.
Where are Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival events taking place?
Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival events take place at a wide range of venues all across the city.
Where can I find the full programme of events?
The 2026 programme will be announced in late September.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets for events in 2026 will go on sale in the last week of September.
How can I buy tickets?
Tickets to all Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival events will be available to purchase from individual event pages.
Where a booking fee is charged on tickets, this will be included on top of the ticket price.
Should I book tickets in advance?
Yes. Demand for tickets to Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival events is high so early booking is advised.
If still available, tickets are sold on the door at venues and are subject to individual venue box office policies.
Our website will list ticket availability on the date of each show. If available, you can pay by card on the door at our events. Cash will also be accepted, exact change always appreciated.
The show I want to attend is sold out. Can I be put on a waiting list?
It will not be possible to operate waiting lists for our 2026 events. In the event that more tickets do become available, these will be listed on the individual event page.
Can I get a refund if I can no longer attend an event?
Sales / Refunds / Exchanges
All sales are final. Strictly no refunds or exchanges. A booking fee of €1 per ticket purchased via our ticketing partner (TakeYourSeats) applies to all tickets and is included on top of the listed price. For information on booking fees for tickets sold by some of our venues, please check individual terms and conditions.
Will I be permitted if I arrive late to a festival event?
Please check individual event pages on our website for information on door/arrival times and the latecomer policy for individual events.
If an event is cancelled, will I receive a refund?
If an event is cancelled, you will receive a full ticket refund including fees.
How can I contact the festival?
For general festival enquiries, please visit our Contact Us page and email the relevant team member.
Do you have events for families?
Yes. Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival includes many family-friendly events each year ranging from spectacle events to Stokerland and more. Age guidance for each event is included on individual event pages. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Are there any free events?
Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival is proud to offer many events free of charge. Please refer to the individual event pages to find out more.
What is the age suitability for festival events? How do I know if this show is appropriate for my children?
The content of some Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival shows may not be suitable for all audiences. Age suitability for each event is labelled on each individual event page.
How can I volunteer?
Our 2026 volunteer call out will be advertised via our social media channels and our email newsletter – follow us there!
Where do I find information on accessibility at festival events?
Please refer to individual event pages for accessibility information per venue.
I’m a business owner. How do I get involved?
There are many ways to be part of Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival; from Going Red (making your exterior lights blood red), decorating your business, promoting your business/offers on our Deadly Deals webpage and on our Social Media channels and more.
Find out more on our Business Engagement page or contact our Business Engagement Manager Corinna on corinna@bramstokerfestival.com
I’m a trader. How do I get involved?
The only opportunity we have for food traders is at Stokerland. Please contact our Business Engagement Manager Corinna on corinna@bramstokerfestival.com for more information.
I’m an artist/performer. How do I make a submission to the festival?
Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival holds an Open Call for events each year. We recommend you follow our social channels to keep up to date on announcements. The next Open Call will be for the 2027 festival.
Help - I lost something at a festival venue!
Please enquire directly with the venue regarding lost property.
Our contact our Festival Manager Joe on info@bramstokerfestival.com
Getting Around Info
Public Transport
Dublin offers excellent public transport options. Dublin Bus operates frequently and connects the city centre with outer areas.
The LUAS tram system has two lines: Red and Green, serving the city centre and suburbs. If you’re heading to and from the coast, the DART train is your best option.
If you’re visiting for a few days we recommend getting a Leap Card. The card is usable on buses, trams, and trains and will save you money if you are hopping from one side of the city to the other.
For all public transport questions visit the TFI website.
Walking & Cycling
Dublin is very walkable (weather permitting)
For a quicker option, try Dublinbikes, the city’s bike-sharing scheme, with stations throughout the city.
Taxis & Rideshares
Taxis are easy to find via the FreeNow app, or you can flag one down on the street.
Uber or Lynk also operate in Dublin, offering another convenient way to get around.