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Newry BID is bringing Halloween fun to Newry City with 'Spooks in the City' from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
We have family activities, live entertainment and plenty of reasons to make a day - and a night - of it in the city.
Saturday 31 October will include our guided Trick or Treat Trail, where children help little pumpkin Pip find his missing Halloween glow. That evening, Newry's Best Dressed returns across 13 venues, with £300 in Newry BID vouchers for the overall best dressed.
The programme also includes a self-guided pumpkin trail, face painting, Sign, Rhyme & Shine, character appearances, craft activities and pop-up dance performances.
Read the full release and explore the programme at newry.com
Spooks in the City - Programme Highlights
24 Oct - 1 Nov
Self-Guided Pumpkin Trail across Newry City Centre with clues to follow and a free babychino or hot chocolate for children who complete the trail.
Saturday 24 October
Dan McCabe (ticketed), face painting at Tesco and The Quays, live music in local venues and Fancy Dress Karaoke at McSwiggans.
Saturday 31 October (Family Day)
Halloween Sign, Rhyme & Shine at Newry Library, guided mini trick-or-treat pumpkin trails, Jack Skellington & Sally meet-and-greet, face painting, spooky street entertainment, children's movie and monster disco, dance performances, and the popular Newry Halloween Twilight Market with live music and family activities.
Saturday 31 October (Evening)
Adults' Halloween movie, live music across city venues, DJs, fancy dress parties, Halloween games, nightclub entertainment and themed events throughout the city centre.
Saturday 31 October (Best Dressed Competition)
Enter at participating venues for the chance to win Newry BID vouchers, including a grand prize worth £300.
Sunday 1 November
Morning coffee with live music, family activities at The Quays Shopping Centre, and evening entertainment including live bands and themed discos.
Throughout October & Halloween Weekend Guided Ghost Tours exploring Newry's darker history on selected evenings, plus Halloween activities and entertainment across the city centre.
