Pumpkin Pick Up
2025-10-18 - 2025-11-02
Johnstown Castle is the perfect place to soak up the Autumn season. Visit our Pumpkin Pick Up in the Bothy Sheds, where you can choose from a variety of pumpkins, ideal for carving, decorating, or cooking at home. While you browse, treat yourself to a delicious pumpkin spiced latte from The Coffee Pot, the perfect companion for a crisp autumn day.
But why stop there? Make it a full day experience and explore our daytime Halloween events, all included in general admission. Wander through the spooky Outdoor Halloween Trail and uncover secrets in the Museum of Mysteries.
Take a leisurely stroll through the castle gardens, breathe in the fresh autumn air, and capture special moments with family and friends. Johnstown Castle is the place to create unforgettable memories.
Tickets can be booked via the link below or purchased on the day. Please note that pumpkins are not included in the ticket price and are sold separately. There is a 10 minute walk from the Visitor Centre to the Walled Garden, so dress appropriately for the weather. Pumpkins are available while stocks last.
Dates:
Saturday 18th October 10:00 – 15:00
Sunday 19th October 10:00 – 15:00
Saturday 26th October to Sunday 2nd November 10:00 – 15:00

Museum of Mysteries
2025-10-18 10:00 - 2025-11-02 15:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Step inside the spooky halls of the Irish Agricultural Museum and get ready for a fun Halloween adventure, perfect for young explorers. Follow the clues around the museum, solve the mysteries one by one, and see if you can uncover the secrets hidden within its walls. A family-friendly indoor event, full of puzzles, surprises, and plenty of Halloween fun!
Ticket is part of The Haunted Bundle, with this ticket, you’ll get access to both Halloween experiences: the Museum of Mysteries and the Outdoor Halloween Trail.
Explore one or brave them both, the choice is yours. The price stays the same, no matter how many chills you dare to face.
Trails begin at 10am and finish at 3pm.

Outdoor Halloween Trail
2025-10-18 10:00 - 2025-11-02 15:00 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
This Halloween, step into the eerie grounds of Johnstown Castle… if you dare! Follow the spooky outdoor trail, follow the map and clues, and uncover the name of the Johnstown Castle witch. Along the way you’ll have to pass the troll, dash through the enchanted forest, and wind your way around the castle’s hauntingly beautiful grounds.
With this ticket, you’ll get access to both Halloween experiences: the Museum of Mysteries and the Outdoor Halloween Trail.
Explore one or brave them both, the choice is yours. The price stays the same, no matter how many chills you dare to face.
Trails begin at 10am and finish at 3pm.

Night at the Museum
2025-10-30 18:00 - 2025-10-31 21:00
On the 30th and 31st October, when night falls, the halls are no longer silent. The exhibits creak, not with age, but with something moving in the dark.
Shadows gather in corners where the light should reach. And then comes the sound no visitor forgets, the pounding hooves of the Headless Horseman, circling the grounds, drawing closer with every heartbeat.
You won’t know what’s real… until it’s too late. Few will be brave enough to walk the museum at night. Will you?
Join us for a spooky jump scare event inside the Irish Agricultural Museum. This event is €5pp and is for ages 13 years plus. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Halloween Pop Up Movies at Johnstown Castle
2025-10-31 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Lights, Camera, Action!
This October 31st , step into the grandeur of Johnstown Castle for a series of unforgettable Halloween movies. The Pop-Up Movie Club is hosting four classic screenings in the castle’s magnificent Ballroom, blending the thrill of Halloween with the magic of cinema.
Guests can enjoy popcorn, snacks, and drinks while soaking up the Halloween atmosphere and historic surroundings. Whether you’re looking for something to entertain the kids or a seasonal night out with friends this is sure to be a Halloween experience to remember.
Location: The Ballroom, Johnstown Castle, Wexford – Please check in at reception. Screenings:

3:00pm Hotel Transylvania SOLD OUT
5:00pm The Nightmare Before Christmas
7:15pm Hocus Pocus SOLD OUT
9:30pm Annabelle. SOLD OUT **For the screening of Annabelle, guests will enter & exit through our underground tunnel. This is fully accessible.**

Full details and tickets available here: View movies and book tickets.
Spaces are limited and early booking is advised. Join us this Halloween for movie magic in a fairytale castle.
For more FAQs, click here. FAQ | The PopUp Movie Club.

Family Cemetery Open
2025-11-18 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
The family cemetery at Johnstown Castle will reopen to the public on Tuesday the 18th of November. This coincides with the anniversary of Lady Maurice Fitzgerald, who died on the 18th of November 1942, aged 82.
Visitors wishing to pay their respects or visit family graves can do so during 11:00am – 3:00pm.
Entry is free for valid IHT membership holders and included with daily admission for all other visitors. Please note that the cemetery is not wheelchair accessible.

Santa's Arrival to Johnstown Castle
2025-11-29 16:50 - 17:45 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Join us Saturday 29th November to welcome Santa, Mrs Claus and his elves after their long journey from the North Pole!
Enjoy festive carols from Anam Choir and tasty treats from our Café.
Meet in the Visitor Centre for 4:50pm and we will all walk together to the Castle with our staff leading the way. There will be a short performance of Christmas carols before the main man arrives.
This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather.
We look forward to seeing you all!

An Enchanted Christmas Experience - Shared
2025-11-30 10:00 - 2025-12-23 16:00 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
This year at Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens, experience the magic of Christmas in a place like no other. Nestled within centuries of history, our fairy tale castle becomes a place of wonder, with festive magic around every corner.
With this shared Christmas experience, you will enjoy the festivities alongside other families from the beginning and throughout your visit, including your special moment with Santa, while still receiving your own individual family photos to treasure.
Whether you’re visiting Johnstown Castle for the first time or as part of our cherished community of families who return every Christmas, we welcome you to the wonderful Johnstown Castle, where traditions are treasured and new memories are made.
Your Enchanted Christmas Experience lasts around 45 minutes, giving you and your family plenty of time to enjoy every magical moment.
What to Expect:
Seasonal hot beverages
Beautifully decorated festive interiors
Heart warming moments with Mrs. Claus
Handcrafted creations guided by Santa’s Elves
A magical encounter with Santa
Each child selects their very own special gift from Santa’s Workshop
Professional Photography
Ticket Prices:
Infants (0-12 months): €10.00
Children (12 months +): €25.00
Adults: €15.00
Each ticket includes a hot beverage for both adults and children, a sweet treat with every child’s ticket, and a magical visit to Santa Claus.
Photography:
Capture the moment your way, take your own photos or choose our professional photography option for a lasting keepsake.
One Photo: €12.50
Two Photos: €20.00
Three Photos: €30.00

SOLD OUT An Enchanted Christmas Experience - Exclusive
2025-12-06 16:00 - 2025-12-23 19:00 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
This year at Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens, experience the magic of Christmas in a place like no other. Nestled within centuries of history, our fairy tale castle becomes a place of wonder, with festive magic around every corner.
Explore the beautifully decorated interiors, meet Santa and Mrs Claus, and join the elves for joyful games and crafts in a home where generations of families have shared the magic of Christmas. With this exclusive booking, the magic belongs entirely to you and your family, from festive fun with the elves to your private visit with Santa, every moment is yours alone to treasure.
Whether you’re visiting Johnstown Castle for the first time or as part of our cherished community of families who return every Christmas, we welcome you to the wonderful Johnstown Castle, where traditions are treasured and new memories are made.
Your Enchanted Christmas Experience lasts around 45 minutes, giving you and your family plenty of time to enjoy every magical moment.
What to Expect:
Seasonal hot beverages
Beautifully decorated festive interiors
Heartwarming moments with Mrs. Claus
Handcrafted creations guided by Santa’s Elves
A magical encounter with Santa
Each child selects their very own special gift from Santa’s Workshop
Professional Photography
Ticket Prices:
Infants (0-12 months): €10.00
Children (12 months +): €30.00
Adults: €18.00
Each ticket includes a hot beverage for both adults and children, a sweet treat with every child’s ticket, and a magical visit to Santa Claus.
Photography:
Capture the moment your way, take your own photos or choose our professional photography option for a lasting keepsake.
One Photo: €12.50
Two Photos: €20.00
Three Photos: €30.00

Christmas Artisan Craft Market
2025-12-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
The Artisan Craft Fair is back with a Christmas Market!
On Tuesday, 9th December join us for an evening of festive shopping indoors at the Johnstown Castle Visitor Centre, complete with seasonal drinks and sweet treats.
Discover unique, handcrafted gifts from talented local crafters and soak up the Christmas spirit in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
AND to thank everyone for visiting and the support this year we are offering a 10% discount on EVERYTHING in our gift shop.
Please note: this event is organised by a third party.

Christmas Jazz at Johnstown Castle
2025-12-12 20:00 - 22:30 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Many Christmas jazz classics were written in America in the 1940s, a period which also gave birth to the American crooner, performers who could exude an effortlessly cool swagger.
Very quickly, these iconic crooners became renowned for their Christmas songs and their music of choice to emphasise the yuletide spirit was more often than not, cool jazz.
The type of jazz, as temperatures drop and days grow short, in which festive melodies marry perfectly with the instrumentation and style of a tight quartet. None come tighter than this year’s Jazz at Johnstown Christmas act: the Cormac Kenevey Quartet.
Cormac, who guested last year with the RTE Concert Orchestra at the Christmas Miscellany at the National Concert Hall, has a winning way with a song which reminds us of the effortless cool of singers like Tony Bennett, caressing a festive lyric comfortably to make it his own.
Cormac is backed by one of the hottest jazz trios in the business: Johnny Taylor on piano; Conor Murry on drums and Dave Redmond on bass.
So, you better watch out and not miss out, the lush baritone of Cormac Kenevey is coming to town on Friday, December 12, at 8 p.m.
Tickets: €25 for Non Members & €22.50 for IHT MembersVenue: Johnstown Castle, Visitor Centre
Get your tickets now and make this Christmas memorable with an evening of classic jazz.

***Doors open at 7:30pm***

The Stone Sessions - TOOTHPICK!
2026-01-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
The Stone Sessions are musical evenings showcasing beautiful sounds and stories of craftsmanship curated by Cultural Producer Laura Larkin.
We’re TOOTHPICK!
We are a band/duo from Wexford, Ireland – we’re also siblings! We’ve been playing and making music our whole lives, and were exposed to all kinds of genres of music growing up. Our love for music started when we were both very young, and our dream was always to make music of our own. We decided to start releasing songs about 2 years ago – writing, recording, producing and mixing all of our music by ourselves in our bedroom studio.
Our sound varies from project to project, anything from r&b to soft rock, which was our biggest goal in making music – that we could create our own unique sound. Being siblings makes it a lot easier to work together creatively too, as we share similar musical influences, making the whole process much more enjoyable. We are so grateful to be taking part in the stone sessions – we can’t wait! This will be our first time performing together as TOOTHPICK, and we are so excited to share our music to an audience, and even more excited to play!
We can’t wait for you to have a listen!

Imelda's Valentine's Concert
2026-02-14 20:00 - 22:00
Imelda Kehoe is known for her distinctive voice, story-telling and blend of jazz and soul and has been described as ‘one of the finest Irish contemporary songwriters to emerge in recent years’.
And because Imelda treats a song as an emotional whole and can capture the joyful essence of what it feels like to love and be loved, it follows that she is the perfect fit for the annual Jazz at Johnstown Valentine’s concert on Saturday, February 14th.
Imelda’s performance in the Ballroom alongside pianist Killian Browne was one of the highlights of the 2025 Jazz at Johnstown Festival. Killian’s mastery of the piano helped Imelda capture the gorgeous essence of classic songs like God Only Knows.
Killian joins Imelda’s quartet on February 14th for an evening of romance, jazz style: you will find nothing is quite as seductive as the bluesy timbre of Imelda’s voice weaving silken phrases to make the heart sing.
