Macnas Parade: Fiáin

Name: Macnas Parade: Fiáin
Start: 2026-10-26T19:00:00+00:00
Location: Dublin

About the event

Fiáin (fee-awn) is a celebration of the Wild: the wild elements of the West of Ireland, the wild inspirations that have imbued the work of Macnas over the last 40 years, and the wild energy that engulfs performers and audiences as Macnas takes over the streets and public spaces.

For the second year, Macnas brings its spectacular parade to Dublin’s North East Inner City, close to the streets where Bram Stoker himself once lived. As dusk falls, the city becomes a stage as Fiáin transforms the streets with Macnas’ signature blend of giant spectacle, performance, music and imagination, bringing the wild spirit of the West to the heart of Stoker’s Dublin.

Macnas is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed spectacle company from Galway, Ireland, making transformative work across parades, theatre, installations, film and performance art, in collaboration with artists, audiences and communities.

James Riordan – Creative Director
Cherie White – Lead Designer
Richard Babbington – Lighting/SFX
Michelle Ruane – Makeup
Anna Mullarkey – Composer
Siobhan Patterson – Hair
Eamonn Fox – Event Control
Nithy Kasa – Background Story
Frank Commins – Production Manager

Good to know

Parade Route: This year's Macnas parade will take place in Dublin's North East Inner City. The parade starts halfway up North Great George's St, then travels Great Denmark Street, Gardiner Place, Mountjoy Square, Gardiner Street and Seán McDermott Street. At the Parade, please follow the instructions of An Garda Síochána and event security staff.
Gather Time: 6.45pm. Please do not arrive any earlier than this.
Age Suitability: All ages
Accessibility: Designated accessible viewing areas, with very limited spaces, will be available only to people who have pre-booked a space. Please note: these places have now been allocated.
Warnings: This is an outdoor event. Please dress appropriately.