Halloween events are growing year on year, with Ireland’s number one haunted house being.. us! Now situated in Dublin’s City Market, moving on from the RDS in 2022, the scariest thing to do in Dublin during October is visit The Nightmare Realm. Compared to the likes of Halloween Horror Nights, we are now a completely indoor scream park. 

The Nightmare Realm strives to provide an exceptional, fresh experience year on year for our loyal fans. We push ourselves to surpass our previous accomplishments and set new standards with every passing season. Our passion for improving our craft and catering to a growing audience drives us to be the best in the game.

At the core of our work is innovation, and we take pride in our unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier entertainment year after year. Our unwavering pursuit of excellence has earned us our place at the forefront of the industry. We are dedicated to working tirelessly and continually improving our offerings, ensuring that our guests always leave satisfied and awestruck. Seeing the excitement on our fans’ faces as they experience our latest creation brings us immeasurable joy.

“The Nightmare Realm gives me a platform to be imaginative and create a world full of entertainment, character and horror. Every character has a backstory, a reason, our actors believe who they are and so do our customers” – Karl O Connor, Owner

The Nightmare Realm has been striking fear into Ireland and dominating the Halloween scene since 2009. Starting off as a haunted house in Tralee Co. Kerry, the halloween event expanded to Cork city in 2011 with three floors of fear, finally reaching the capital, Dublin in 2017, where we’ve remained. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown to become a large-scale production that attracts thousands to the capital whilst simultaneously wins multiple awards for its innovation, every year. Halloween in Ireland wouldn’t be the same without us!

Our fans from far and wide return yearly, eager to see our newest theme as we’re always aiming to outdo ourselves. Notoriety for high-quality, entertaining shows has led to worldwide recognition, including ‘Best Halloween Event in the World 2018’ by UniLad Adventures ,In 2020, Our Dublin show ‘The Devils Crossroad’ gained us the title of ‘Best European Independent Haunt’ by ScareTour UK.  We received ‘Most Entertaining Horror Experience’ 2021 by The European Travel Awards  in 2021 as well as being crowned Best in Europe in 2022 by ScareTour UK.  

We regularly receive sponsorship and brand attention from global brands such as Fanta, Mude, Clayton Hotels, Coloured Contacts, and Blue Box Displays. The Nightmare Realm has expanded the show year on year, attracting visitors from all over the world, including Hollywood stars Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly, Chloe Moretz, Girl Band Little Mix, Christian Convery and Brooklyn Kimberly to name a few.

We took the Halloween scene by storm, returning to Dublin this time relocating to the famous City Market and expanded our show from three to five mazes, bringing an unprecedented level of entertainment to the masses. With a sold-out crowd and unchallenged acclaim as the best Halloween attraction in Ireland, it’s clear we’re at the top of our game.

But don’t be fooled, maintaining our position as the top dog is no easy feat. We don’t settle for mediocrity. Instead, we scrutinize every aspect of our performance, pushing ourselves to exceed the standard set by our last show. Our competition is solely with ourselves, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard. We’re not content with just being good; we strive for excellence.

This year, we’re taking immersive entertainment to the next level. Halloween is a holiday unlike any other, and we’re determined to make it unforgettable. Our sophisticated and daring approach will ensure that The Nightmare Realm remains an experience that will leave our guests breathless and eager for more. Get ready to witness the greatest Halloween spectacle of all time.