Bram Stoker Festival

The Bram Stoker Festival takes place every year in Dublin on the last weekend of October, around Halloween, honoring the Dracula author born in the city. Over several days it turns public spaces into a gothic stage with parades, most notably by the Macnas troupe, film screenings, performances and concerts, plus late-night readings and cabaret. Run by Dublin City Council, the event blends street arts, literature and music in a festive, macabre atmosphere.