The summer warmth is still with us a little, but for many Irish families thoughts have already turned to the months ahead and how we will celebrate Hallowe’en in a couple of months’ time. While ‘Back to School’ is everywhere right now, chatter about Halloween costumes is very much beginning to stir … from the beyond!
So, what are the trending costumes for Halloween 2026?
· Horror
· Pop Culture
· Superheroes & villains
· Inflatable costumes
· Halloween accessories
Horror is all the Rage
Horror costumes are already in high demand with our customers. A top ask for 2026 is Plague Doctor masks but other firm favourites with Irish shoppers are Chucky and Wednesday Addams. Our Mr Scissors range in Adult sizes start from as little as €24.99 and a wide range of scary and sweet vampire options for Adult women. Dracula and Reapers options galore are available in boys and girls’ sizes from as little as €20.99. Inspired by Jesse Buckley in The Bride!, our gothic bride costumes and accessories are always best sellers.
Pop Culture, inspired by the Movies!
If you know what K-POP is, you could be down with the kids! A popular trend this year are the accessories and KPOP wigs, both for adults and kids. Witches, small or grown up, will be spoilt with our range of Wicked Witch choices available. We will not be able to help with the famous dragon braids (YouTube will, we promise), but Halloween HQ can help with the needs of all the wizards, Ariels, Barbie girls, Woodies, and Marios out there.
Superhero & Villains assemble
At Halloween HQ, we have always had the most popular superhero costumes in stock in big numbers as our trick or treaters, little and large, default back to our most beloved heros – SpiderMan, Superman, and Batman still reign supreme. However, the likes of Deadpool (Adult) and The Mandalorian have been steady asks for a little while now. The notable trend, however, is superhero and villain couples and teams of comic-inspired superhero ensembles gathering to take on collective foes together.
Buying inflatable Halloween costumes
Bringing a welcome touch of humour into Halloween, our Inflatable costume range has grown once again this year in response to the growing interest and demand from shoppers. From dinosaurs and aliens, to Adult babies, items are moving quickly. And you might even see a staff member or two modelling the same in some of our stores across Ireland in the coming weeks!
Where can I get Halloween accessories?
A common questions for staff, we also stock a significant range of Halloween accessories – hats, wings, make up, capes, brooms, gloves. Essentially anything you need to complete your Hallowe’en outfit, including a costume or two for our furry friends.
Either way, we stay close to the Halloween costume trends and popular items so we can help you have a relaxing and (relatively!) calm spooky festival in 2026!