When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone
Sat 31 Oct · 19:00
Athlone Town Centre
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9°C · 22% rain
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Athlone Town Centre hosts When the Veil Thins, a spectacular street-theatre procession inspired by the ancient traditions of Samhain on Halloween night. Giant puppets, masked performers, lanterns, music and firelight transform the town into a celebration of myth, memory and the turning of the season. The event forms part of Samhain in the Heartlands delivered through the regional Home of Halloween programme.
Athlone comes alive on Halloween night for When the Veil Thins, a spectacular street-theatre procession inspired by the ancient traditions of Samhain. Giant puppets, masked performers, lanterns, music and firelight transform the town into a celebration of myth, memory and the turning of the season. The event forms part of Samhain in the Heartlands, delivered through the regional Home of Halloween programme. Free to attend.
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When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 19:00.
When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone is held at Athlone Town Centre in Athlone (Athlone Town Centre, Athlone).
Entry to When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone is free.
The forecast for When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone is Drizzle · 9°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Athlone Town Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone 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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Athlone Town Centre hosts When the Veil Thins, a spectacular street-theatre procession inspired by the ancient traditions of Samhain on Halloween night. Giant puppets, masked performers, lanterns, music and firelight transform the town into a celebration of myth, memory and the turning of the season. The event forms part of Samhain in the Heartlands delivered through the regional Home of Halloween programme.
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Athlone comes alive on Halloween night for When the Veil Thins, a spectacular street-theatre procession inspired by the ancient traditions of Samhain. Giant puppets, masked performers, lanterns, music and firelight transform the town into a celebration of myth, memory and the turning of the season. The event forms part of Samhain in the Heartlands, delivered through the regional Home of Halloween programme. Free to attend.
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When is When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone?
When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone taking place?
When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone is held at Athlone Town Centre in Athlone (Athlone Town Centre, Athlone).
How much are tickets for When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone?
Entry to When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone is free.
What will the weather be like at When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone?
The forecast for When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone is Drizzle · 9°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Athlone Town Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone?
Tickets for When the Veil Thins — Street Theatre Procession Athlone 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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