Trick-or-Treat at the Spike Island Fortress this Halloween!

Get ready for a spooktacular adventure like no other! This year, Spike Island have a series of Halloween themed events across the island, from walking the haunted corridors of an abandoned prison, to trick or treating around the fortress!

Spookfest Trail

Bring your little goblins and witches and hop on board the fun ferry before going on a fang-tastic adventure through the mysterious Spike Island where you will find areas of the ancient fortress and prison transformed into a realm of Halloween wonderland!

Along with their families, the little ones can then trick or treat their way around the fortress with our brand new Halloween themed quiz trail – keep an eye out for Spike Island’s friendly tour guides who will be handing out sweet treats along the way!

Once your trick or treating is complete, you can relax at our cafe and gift shop. And that’s not all, the historic island offers a range of museums and child-friendly exhibitions as well as gorgeous island walks.

Don’t miss out on this unique Halloween experience, where history meets spook-tacular fun! Get your costumes ready and join us for an afternoon of enchantment, exploration, and Halloween surprises – the Spike Island Spookfest Trail promises a memorable Halloween experience for all.

This event is suitable for children aged 2+. To book, visit spikeislandcork.ie.

Spike Island After Dark – Possession by Dean Jacob

Brave the dark this October on the eerie grounds of Spike Island for a spine-chilling experience featuring renowned mentalist and escape artist, Dean Jacob.

You will explore the creepy corridors of an abandoned prison and enter dark underground tunnels once used for solitary confinement. Dean will take you through a night of thrilling suspense and dark illusions with his brand new show for 2025. Prepare to be captivated, unsettled, and amazed as you witness the unimaginable.

With mind-bending illusions, thrilling escapes, and haunting encounters, this Halloween experience is one you won’t want to miss! Will you risk facing the possessed side of Spike Island?

Will you dare to face the sinister side of Spike Island? Could you sit in a room with some of the world’s most haunted objects and hold onto the only thing human beings ever really considered private – your own thoughts? Only the brave will survive.

Whether you’re a fan of the paranormal or just looking for a night of heart-pounding entertainment, this is one Halloween experience you won’t want to miss. To book, visit spikeislandcork.ie. This event runs through the entirety of October.