19 October - 01 November 2026

Visit Leap’s Scarecrows in the Village- Self Guided

Enjoy Harvest & Spiritual displays in Leap’s Churches - Self Guided

04 October - 01 November 2026

'A Scare at Samhain' - Bláth na Gréine woodland.

Daily tours exploring local Samhain myths & lore. Pre-booking essential . Book with Gormú‍ ‍HERE

Wed, 21 October 2026

Festival Bingo

9pm: The Harbour Bar

Thurs, 22 October 2026

Paddy Casey Live in the Church of Ireland, Leap

Event information and tickets: HERE

6:30 PM | Welcome Reception
Start your evening at Leap Hall, beside the church, where the team from the Glandore Inn will be serving refreshments sponsored by West Cork Whiskey.

7:30 PM | Isabelle Moore & Paddy Casey Live
Make your way next door to the beautiful Leap Church of Ireland (P81 EV57) for an unforgettable evening of live music. The night opens with award-winning West Cork vocalist Isabelle Moore, before Paddy Casey takes to the stage with his distinctive voice, timeless songs, and captivating live performance. 🎶🍂

Fri, 23 October 2026

FIN Furey Live in Church of Ireland, Leap

Event information and tickets: HERE

Door open from 7:00pm

7:15 PM | Crooked Jack
The evening begins with a lively performance from local folk favourites Crooked Jack, whose rich harmonies and traditional Irish influences have made them a favourite with West Cork audiences. Their opening set runs from 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM.

8:30 PM | Fin Furey Live
At 8:30 PM, Fin Furey takes to the stage, bringing his powerful blend of modern Irish folk and blues. With soulful songs, captivating storytelling, and an electrifying live presence, Fin promises an unforgettable night of music in the intimate setting of Leap Church of Ireland. 🎶🍂

Sat, 24 October 2026

Family Fun in Leap Hall

• Face painting (12-3 PM)

• Harvest Crafting for Kids (12:30 to 2:30 PM)

• Wand & Broom Making Workshop (1-3 PM)

• Kids’  Halloween Disco (3:30-5PM)

Halloween Party & Masquerade ball

From 9pm: Connolly’s of Leap

Sun, 25 October 2026

1) Children’s Harvest Service

10am: Church of Ireland. Refreshments included.

2) Family Fun in Leap Hall

• Face painting (12-3 PM)

• Puppet Show (2 to 2:45PM)

• Kids’  Halloween Disco (3:30-5PM)

3) Festival Parade

5:45pm: Leap Catholic Church Yard

Join the parade from Leap Catholic Church Yard to the bottom of the village.

4) Banshees & Witches Dance

6pm: The Leap Inn Carpark

Join the Witches at the Leap Inn carpark after the parade.

Mon, 26 October 2026

1) Street Entertainment & music

from 1pm

Watch out for iconic Halloween characters lurking on the street! & Circus entertainment with Boggles!

2) Scarecrow winners announced

from 2:30pm

Celebrate to music with the winners & witches on the street

3) The Barrow run

3:30pm: Leap Hall (start)

Watch the Leap witches make a spectacle of themselves racing in wheel barrows down the village! .

The race starts at Leap Hall and finishes at the Harbour bar.

4) Born to Perform

Event information and tickets HERE

5:00pm: Leap Church of Ireland

Join the talented young performers of Born to Perform for an uplifting showcase of music, song, and entertainment at Leap Church. Full of energy, enthusiasm, and creativity, these gifted local performers will delight audiences of all ages.

5) Craic’d Ceili

FREE event

from 4:30pm: Connolly’s of Leap

Join the Éire 49 Ceilí Band with Fear an Spraoi, Martin O' Donoghue for new and not so new dances with a playful twist.

Expect to be raving to reels, moshing in the polka pit and besieging towns like Ennis!

Wed, 28 October 2026

Storytelling with ‘The Gab’

FREE event, limited seating. Booking details and event information HERE

7:30pm: The Leap Inn

Age: 15+ years

The Gab Storytelling is a community of tellers committed to fostering and developing the oral tradition of storytelling. Come along to hear stories and songs for grown ups

Fri, 30 October 2026

Samhain & Halloween Charades

8pm: Harbour Bar

Sat, 31 October 2026

1) Banshee, Cailleach & Witches Dance

6pm: The Leap Inn Carpark

Join the Witches for their final Samhain dance.

2) Festival Draw & Party

8pm: The Leap Inn

Winners of the monster draw are called!