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Macnas is an award-winning internationally acclaimed spectacle company based in Galway.

By theatrically and visually transforming landscapes, sites and venues the audience are invited into a world where stories emerge and journeys begin. A Macnas show ignites, excites and invites the unpredictable creating exhilarating experiences and unlikely encounters for audiences, participants and ourselves. Charitable status no: CHY14582 ¦ Company registration no: 132945 ¦ Registered Charity No (RCN): 20047962

05/11/2026

A huge and heartfelt thank you to Claire Bradshaw and the whole team at McCambridges of Galway who so kindly sponsored and hosted our pre-parade drinks reception in Galway.

They looked after every one of our guests so well, and we are so grateful for their care and generosity. McCambridge's has been a loyal supporter of Macnas for many years, and that support means more to us than we can say. Thank you, Claire and team!

We were delighted to welcome so many friends on the night, including President Catherine Connolly and Brian McEnerney, Deputy Mayor Josie Forde, Irish Ambassador to Canada John Concannon, Peter Burke TD, Councillors Donal Lyons, Eibhlín Seoighthe and Shane Forde, President of Galway Chamber Gemma Costello, and our Board of Directors including Dr Frank Sullivan, James Seymour, Tríona Barrett and Marianne Ní Chinnéide, among many others.

Thank you again to everyone at McCambridges for such a special start to the evening. Your support for the arts make a difference to Macnas and the Galway community.

02/11/2026

Great memories with Galway International Arts Festival!

30/10/2026

🌙 Kilkenny - are you ready for The Cailleach?

Join us in Kilkenny City tomorrow, Saturday 31 October, at 6:30pm. The procession travels from John Street to Canal Square.

👁️‍🗨️ Please note this is NOT our 40th anniversary parade, Fiáin - this is a smaller and different spectacle.

Inspired by the true story of Petronilla de Meath and Alice Kyteler, Cailleach is a breathtaking new street spectacle reclaiming the power of the women persecuted in Ireland’s first witch trial in 1324. Petronilla, once burnt at the stake, now leads and controls the energies of fire through the streets of Kilkenny. She is accompanied by ecstatic townsfolk, marching behind her to the rhythm of their drums, while Alice commands the scene from behind, giving life with the help of her mysterious healers.

See you tomorrow!

29/10/2026

It was a joy to see President Connolly enjoying Fiáin, our 40th anniversary Halloween parade! 🐺

It was a truly magical night in Galway 🌙🖤 Thank you to every performer, volunteer and crew member who brought it to life, and to everyone who took over the streets with us.

📸 Julia Dunin Photography

Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland Catherine Connolly

27/10/2026

Thank you, Dublin! 🖤🌙✨

Another beautiful night taking over the streets with Fiáin, our 40th anniversary Halloween parade as part of Bram Stoker Festival, Dublin.

26/10/2026

What a night in Galway under the full moon celebrating 40 years of Macnas! 🌕

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Fiáin, a celebration of the wild - the wild elements of the West of Ireland, the wild inspirations that have imbued our work over the last 40 years, and the wild energy that engulfs the streets, performers and audiences when we take over the streets 🐺

A massive thank you the incredible Macnas team - artists, makers, staff, volunteers, performers – and to the many thousands who filled the streets with wonder and joy 💫

Fiáin will take over the streets of Dublin tonight as part of Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival – see you soon! 🖤✨

Directed by James Riordan with Lead Designer Cherie White 🪄
📸 Julia Dunin Julia Dunin

Fiáin is supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Galway City Council Gaillimh Ah-Boo! Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway Galway Pubs Smyths Toys Superstores Connacht Hospitality Group Tigh Neachtain The Latin Quarter • Galway Aerogen Charlie Byrne's Bookshop McCambridge's citylinkireland Sheena Dignam Train Station Galway O'Donnellan & Joyce Kombu Cava Bodega The Galmont Hotel & Spa Massimo Galway Róisín Dubh and many more generous supporters on our website.

26/10/2026

More gorgeous photos from Julia Monard Photography from our 40th anniversary parade Fiáin in Galway!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for an incredible night in Galway 🖤🌙

26/10/2026

Beautiful photos of Fiáin by Darachphotography!

Thanks to all who joined us in Galway for our 40th anniversary Halloween Parade. 🖤🌙

26/10/2026

Dublin - are you ready for Fiáin? We will see you tonight at Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival, Dublin!

24/10/2026

Des, Karen and Mary share how the otherworldly Macnas drums have become synonymous with the last 40 years of magic! Are you ready? 🥁🖤💫

Join us for Fiain this bank holiday weekend.

📍 Galway, Sunday 25 October, 5:30pm
📍 Dublin, Monday 26 October, 7pm, with Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival

Address

Fisheries Field, Salmon Weir Bridge
Gaillimh

Website

https://www.macnas.com/

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