Samhain: An Evening of Haunting Irish Folktales with Brian Walsh
$25.00
Date: Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ages:15+
Before Halloween and All Hallows’ Eve, there was Samhain - the ancient Gaelic festival marking the New Year, the beginning of winter, and the feast of the dead.
It was a night when the boundary between worlds grew thin, when ghosts, spirits, and strange creatures were said to wander, and the unexpected could happen after dark.
Join renowned Irish storyteller Brian Walsh, “do scéalaí ceanadach le scéalta éireannacha - your Canadian Teller of Irish Tales”, for an evening of myths and folktales inspired by this strangest and most mysterious of nights.
Settle in and listen as Brian brings to life old tales of spirits, monsters, magic, and ancient traditions, where strange things stir in the shadows and not every story stays safely in the past.
Content Warning: This event contains mature content and is not intended for young children or the faint of heart, recommended 15+.
Host
Brian Walsh is a professional storyteller specializes in Irish Folktales and Mythology as a source of wisdom and humor, discomfort and delight. Brian’s background is in Psychotherapy, World Religions, and Celtic Studies. He has told at diverse venues including the Toronto International Storytelling Festival, the Niagara Irish Festival, Schools/Universities, and around the campfire under the stars.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that all our facilitators carefully prepare in advance for each event, whether it’s gathering materials, setting up special activities, or creating a memorable experience. For this reason, once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.
If your plans change, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend up to 24 hours before the event. Just call us at (647) 341-0394 or send an email to oracle@curiosasociety.com with the new participant’s name, phone number, and email address, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Please Note
To ensure you don’t miss out, we recommend arriving a little early to get settled in.
Our event space is on the second floor, accessible only by stairs; if this raises any accessibility concerns, we encourage you to contact us before purchasing tickets to explore what accommodations, if any, might be possible.
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