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This weekend in Europe: Amsterdam, Dublin and Copenhagen (23–25 October)

Three trips worth taking this weekend: Amsterdam, Amsterdam Dance Event; Dublin, Bram Stoker Festival; Copenhagen, Halloween at Tivoli.

Photo: Emre Gencer / Pexels

Three trips worth taking 23–25 October, picked from what’s on across Europe and checked against the organisers’ own sites.

This weekend in Europe

23–25 October

  • Until Sun 25 Oct

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands

    Amsterdam Dance Event: the world's biggest club and electronic music week, in its 30th edition.

  • 23–26 Oct

    Dublin

    Ireland

    Bram Stoker Festival: Dublin's gothic Halloween festival, with free outdoor events.

  • Until 1 Nov

    Copenhagen

    Denmark

    Halloween at Tivoli: pumpkins, lanterns and scare houses in the historic gardens.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

ADE fills clubs, warehouses and concert halls across the city for five days and nights. Even without a ticket, the city has a buzz all week. Until Sun 25 Oct.

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin’s festival in honour of the author of Dracula runs over the bank holiday weekend, with free events and a closing Macnas parade on the Monday evening. 23–26 Oct.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Tivoli’s Halloween season dresses the 19th-century gardens in pumpkins and lanterns. Go at dusk, when the lights come on. Until 1 Nov.

Plan the trip

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Facts last checked in October 2026. Opening times and dates change, so confirm on the official site before you travel.