Lú Festival of Light, Drogheda

26/05/2026

For one night, the moon came a little closer to Drogheda.
Moments of wonder, light & play filled the trail during Lú Festival of Light 2025.

The journey returns.
23–26 October 2026

Lú Festival of Light is a Home of Halloween event delivered in partnership by Love Drogheda Business Improvement District (BID), produced by Visual Spectrum, and proudly funded by Louth County Council, Love Drogheda BID, Drogheda Councillors and supported by Failte Ireland

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20/05/2026

For four nights, strangers stood side by side beneath the glow of St Peter's Church… Watching history transform into living art.

This October, the story continues.

Lú Festival of Light 2026
23–26 October

Lú Festival of Light is a Home of Halloween event delivered in partnership by Love Drogheda Business Improvement District (BID), produced by Visual Spectrum, and proudly funded by Louth County Council, Love Drogheda BID, Drogheda Councillors and supported by Failte Ireland

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12/05/2026

Beneath the glow of ancient symbols.
Drogheda became a gateway between myth & memory.

Lú Festival of Light 2026
23–26 October

Lú Festival of Light is a Home of Halloween event delivered in partnership by Love Drogheda Business Improvement District (BID), produced by Visual Spectrum, and proudly funded by Louth County Council, Love Drogheda BID, Drogheda Councillors and supported by Failte Ireland

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05/05/2026

When darkness falls…
Drogheda becomes something else.

Light returns.
Stories awaken.

Lú Festival of Light 2026
23–26 October

Lú Festival of Light is a Home of Halloween event delivered in partnership by Love Drogheda Business Improvement District (BID), produced by Visual Spectrum, and proudly funded by Louth County Council, Love Drogheda BID, Drogheda Councillors and supported by Failte Ireland

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01/05/2026

Launching on Bealtaine, a moment rooted in renewal and transformation. We’re proud to announce that LU Festival of Light returns this year once again brought to life by Visual Spectrum Studios. This is more than a festival……….it’s a reimagining of place, powered by light.

Stay tuned. 🌙✨

Lú Festival of Light is a Home of Halloween event delivered in partnership by Love Drogheda Business Improvement District (BID), produced by Visual Spectrum, and proudly funded by Louth County Council, Love Drogheda BID, Drogheda Councillors and supported by Failte Ireland

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Discover Ireland Visual Spectrum Studio

27/10/2025

Drogheda has been glowing all weekend✨
From St Peter’s to Laurence’s Gate, The Abbey to the Dominican Church and The Cottage Market.
Tonight is your final chance to feel the magic of Lú Festival of Light 2025.
Wander the streets, see the illuminations and celebrate the light before it fades for another year.

27/10/2025

27/10/2025

What a night in Drogheda✨
From laughter in the streets to lights on the landmarks, Lú Festival of Light continues to bring magic to the heart of the town.
Tonight is your last chance to walk the trail and see the illuminations before they fade for another year.
Come celebrate the final night of Lú 2025.

26/10/2025

The stories of Lú continue to glow across Drogheda as the weekend unfolds.
Join us tonight for our Sensory Hour from 7 to 8 pm, offering a gentler experience for all to enjoy the magic in comfort.
Only two nights remain to walk among the light, the legends and the laughter. Come and see the stories come alive before they fade once more.

26/10/2025

Lú of Light Festival 2025