20–23 February 2025
Tickets Facilitated by Backstage Theatre.
Entry to the main festival site in Connolly Barracks is by ticket only. Entry times are at the set times of 6.30pm, 7.30pm, and 8.30pm. Once in, you can stay as long as you like. You should expect to spend approximately 1.5 hours in the main festival site to see all the installations. There are food stands, seating, and toilets on site. Entry to Luminaria in St. John’s Hall is by ticket only. Family shows are on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd February at 5:30pm and 8pm.
All ticket sales are facilitated by Backstage Theatre. Click on the links provided to buy tickets for the main festival site on Thursday and Friday-Sunday, or for Luminaria in St. John’s Hall.
For further information on parking, accessibility, and accommodation, please see Plan Your Visit.
Main Festival Site in Connolly Barracks
Thursday
Family – €15 – 2 adults, 2 children
Adult – €5
Child – €3 – A child ticket is valid for those aged 3yrs -17yrs. Children under 17 MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Friday-Sunday
Family – €20 – 2 adults, 2 children
Adult – €8
Child – €4 – A child ticket is valid for those aged 3yrs -17yrs. Children under 17 MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Main Site Ticket Notes
Under 3 yrs – FREE– Children aged under 3yrs are free of charge, but still require a ticket.
Carer – FREE – One free carer is available per person with additional needs who cannot visit the Longford Lights unaided. A carer ticket cannot be combined with a free under 3yrs ticket. Proof must be supplied on entry and will be checked. No additional needs tickets are available for Longford Lights, please purchase an adult or child ticket as needed.
Luminaria in St. John’s Hall
Family – €15 – family of 4. Individual – €5
Luminaria Ticket Notes
Under 2 yrs – FREE– Children aged under 2yrs are free of charge. Under 2yrs seat on lap.
Carer – FREE- One free carer is available per person with additional needs