At this time in October, we can divide people into two main categories: those who are very closed-minded about their Halloween plans, and those who believe that last-minute plans allow them to celebrate the party while taking into account that a) they don’t want to spend more than necessary money, and b) a ticketed event touches or hangs the following sign sold out.
Fortunately, in Madrid the possibilities are many and there are celebrations that meet this requirement and even They have one advantage that sets them apart: Just like the Irish Halloween that the Peace Market celebrated starting yesterday.
This famous market, located in the Salamanca neighborhood (Calle de Ayala, 28B), will be immersed in Halloween celebrations from this Wednesday until October 31 next year, with the help of the Embassy of Ireland in Spain. Its Irish Origins: Samhain, a Celtic Festival.
The ancient Irish celebrated the transition from summer to winter with this festival, when it was believed that “the veil between the mortal and spiritual worlds become thinner, allowing interaction between the two«, they explain on their website.
Irish traditions on this day include costumes, traditional games, lighting bonfires, carving turnips and pumpkins, trick-or-treating (based on the beliefs of the Tuatha De Danaan) or recipes such as bambrak (bread with raisins). Some of these can be seen at Irish Halloween markets these days.
Irish Halloween Events at Peace Market
Thursday, October 26
Ireland travel information
- 18.00 – 20.00 Irish gin tasting
- 18:30 – 20:00 Above the Moon Folk Music Concert
Friday, October 27
Ireland travel information
- 10:30-12:30 Micro-theatre performances of Celtic Halloween folklore characters
- 12:00-14:00 Irish grass-fed beef tasting
- 18.00–20.00 Irish whiskey tasting
- 18.00-19.30 Irish Treble & Collin’s Céilí Band presents traditional Irish dance and music performances
- 18:00-20:00 Micro-theatre performances of Celtic Halloween folklore characters
Saturday, October 28
- 10:30-12:30 Micro-theatre performances of Celtic Halloween folklore characters
Monday, October 30
Ireland travel information
- 12:00-14:00 Pumpkin carving demonstration
- 16:00-18:00 Micro-theatre performances of Celtic Halloween folklore characters
- Afternoon: Trick-or-treating (healthy version) for the little ones at the market stalls
Tuesday, October 31
Ireland travel information
- 11:30-13:30 Micro-theatre performances of Celtic Halloween folklore characters
- 12:00 – 14:00 Pumpkin carving demonstration
- 14:00 Announcement of Product Basket Winners
- Afternoon: Trick-or-treating (healthy version) for the little ones at the market stalls