Fire & Shadows Procession is a free outdoor Samhain spectacle transforming Longford Town with fire, light, music, costumes and visual performance. The procession brings performers and the community onto the streets for an atmospheric Halloween evening inspired by folklore, seasonal traditions and large-scale street theatre. The event takes place on Saturday 31 October 2026, beginning at 7:00pm on Main Street in Longford Town. Free to attend. Official organiser: Samhain in the Heartlands. Listing note: This public event listing was added by GetEvents Local Event Guide to help people discover what’s happening locally. GetEvents.ie is not the organiser of this event and does not manage event updates or cancellations. Please check the organiser’s official channels for the latest information before attending.

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Fire & Shadows Procession 2026 takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 19:00.

Fire & Shadows Procession 2026 is held at Main Street Longford in Athlone (Main Street, Longford).

Entry to Fire & Shadows Procession 2026 is free.

Yes — hotels within walking distance of Main Street Longford can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

Tickets for Fire & Shadows Procession 2026 can be booked via getevents.ie using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Fire & Shadows Procession 2026

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026🕖 19:00📍 Main Street Longford💰 Free Entry

About This Event

Fire & Shadows Procession is a free outdoor Samhain spectacle transforming Longford Town with fire, light, music, costumes and visual performance.

The procession brings performers and the community onto the streets for an atmospheric Halloween evening inspired by folklore, seasonal traditions and large-scale street theatre.

The event takes place on Saturday 31 October 2026, beginning at 7:00pm on Main Street in Longford Town.

Free to attend.

Official organiser: Samhain in the Heartlands.

Listing note: This public event listing was added by GetEvents Local Event Guide to help people discover what’s happening locally. GetEvents.ie is not the organiser of this event and does not manage event updates or cancellations. Please check the organiser’s official channels for the latest information before attending.

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When is Fire & Shadows Procession 2026?

Fire & Shadows Procession 2026 takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 19:00.

Where is Fire & Shadows Procession 2026 taking place?

Fire & Shadows Procession 2026 is held at Main Street Longford in Athlone (Main Street, Longford).

How much are tickets for Fire & Shadows Procession 2026?

Entry to Fire & Shadows Procession 2026 is free.

Is there anywhere to stay near Fire & Shadows Procession 2026?

Yes — hotels within walking distance of Main Street Longford can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

How do I get tickets for Fire & Shadows Procession 2026?

Tickets for Fire & Shadows Procession 2026 can be booked via getevents.ie using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.