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Ancient stories on modern walls
Projection Art | Mythology and Folklore reimagined
23rd-27 Oct 2025 🌀

23/06/2026

Ancient walls awakened beneath the glow of Lú Festival of Light.

Creatures of shadow & story moved across the stone as Drogheda became a world between myth & memory.

This October, the gates open once more.

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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21/06/2026

The longest day.
The height of light.

On the Summer Solstice, we celebrate the turning of the season. A moment long woven into Celtic story & tradition.

As the sun lingers over Drogheda, the countdown to Lú Festival 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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16/06/2026

Beneath the ancient stone of the Old Abbey, light & story became one.

Last October, the abbey walls were transformed into a living canvas of colour, shadow & wonder.

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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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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Discover Ireland Visual Spectrum Studio

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

Visit Louth Tourism Ireland Discover Boyne Valley Fáilte Ireland
Mythical Ireland Ireland's Ancient East Discover Northern Ireland LoveDrogheda
Discover Ireland Visual Spectrum Studio

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

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