About This Event

Macnas returns to the streets of Galway for its spectacular 40th anniversary Halloween parade, Fiáin. Meaning “wild, feral, unbound, rampant, primal”, Fiáin celebrates the wild landscape and creative energy of the West of Ireland and four decades of Macnas street spectacle. Expect giant creations, performers, music, movement and the unmistakable atmosphere of one of Galway’s biggest public cultural events. The parade takes place through Galway City on Sunday 25 October 2026, beginning at 5:30pm. The spectacle is expected to run for approximately 90 minutes to two hours. Free to attend. No advance booking is required for spectators. Official organiser: Macnas. The event is funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Galway City Council and forms a flagship part of the city’s Gaillimh Ah-Boo! Samhain programme. 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 access, updates or cancellations. Please check the organiser’s official channels for the latest information before attending.

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