Best Halloween Events In London 2026

• Locations: Bloomsbury, Islington, Shoreditch, and Victoria
• When: 31st October
• Price: from £43 per person
• Why we recommend: you get a dedicated welcome cocktail, your choice of prosecco or beer, plus two hours of unlimited pizza with vegan and gluten-free bases covered

Enter a spooky transformation as Flight Club trades its usual fairway for a full haunted house setup with some of the top London Halloween events this year. Designed for those who want more than just a bottomless afternoon, this themed brunch pairs interactive Social Darts with two full hours of bottomless pizza and a welcome Bacardi potion upon arrival.

You'll fuel up with your choice of prosecco or craft beers before taking aim in an exclusive Killer Showdown tournament where bragging rights and prizes await the top sharpshooters.

• Location: 123, Grays inn Road, London, WC1X 8WD
• When: from 17th October
• Price: £38.50 
• Why we recommend: an immersive world where the next move is up to you? You'll have to trust your instincts and try not to get too spooked in this theatrical mystery that puts you in the diver's seat 

Explore COLAB Theatre's latest immersive experience, set inside an abandoned dental school. SPORE hurtles you into world of fungal-infested danger, where the facility has been engulfed by an ever-growing contamination – and it's your job to stop it.

Move through treatment rooms and labs as you recover evidence, collect samples and eventually make contact with the organism itself in order to find out how to destroy it. 

• Location: Tower of London, EC3N 4AB
• When: 24th October - 1st November
• Price: from £37
• Why we recommend: Halloween at the Tower of London pairs genuinely haunting history with theatrical ghosts, eerie hidden corners and family-friendly scares inside one of the capital's most atmospheric landmarks.

The Tower of London is bringing its blood-curdling history back from the dead this October half term, with ghosts roaming the ancient fortress from 10.30am to 4pm. Standard admission starts from £37 for adults and includes the Halloween adventure alongside access to the Crown Jewels, White Tower and other public attractions.

Seek out the Haunted Forge, Enchanted Wishing Well and Raven's Observatory, then meet a spectral cast ranging from a pirate and queen to an astronomer and bear.

• Location: Secret Location
• When: 31st October & 1st November 
• Price: from £33 per person
• Why we recommend: keeping the venue secret until 48 hours before the event adds an authentic, thrilling sense of intrigue before you even arrive

South London's most clandestine party venue is hosting a macabre Jazz Age blowout this Halloween night. Operating in secret until just days before doors open, the Candlelight Club transforms an abandoned ballroom into a cobweb-draped speakeasy where Prohibition rules are replaced by midnight revelry. Sinister songbird Elise Roth and the High Spirits will bring 1920s swing to the dance floor, while burlesque artist Suri Sumatra and charismatic host Champagne Charlie keep the stage hot.

You can opt for simple entry and drinks, reserve Champagne tables for the group, or sit down for a full three-course feast to power through a night of vintage vinyl, tarot readings, and late-night dancing.

• Location: 9 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5HZ
• When: 1st October - 1st November 2026
• Price: drinks priced individually (booking recommended)
• Why we recommend: we love how this venue takeover turns a casual night of drinking into a horror house right in central London. Plus, the logistics are a dream: running for a whole month, it's ideal for grabbing early evening Halloween-themed bar bites or kicking off a late-night crawl through the West End

Halloween events in London? How about entering a horror movie set in the heart of Covent Garden. Experimental Group has converted 9 Russell Street into a chilling two-story haunt designed to push your seasonal spirit to the absolute limit (in the best way). 

Beyond the flickering lights and creeping ambient soundtrack, the real showstoppers are the high-concept Halloween cocktails - shaken up with adventurous flavours like yuzu, fennel, and cardamom - and served up in raven and skull-shaped vessels.

• Location: 8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5BY
• When: varies
• Price: from £18.70 per child, £27.50 per adult
• Why we recommend: it's a spooky way to sightsee in the capital - you'll get to pass the likes of the Tower of London and more with on-board actors and spooky special effects

Looking for a unique sightseeing adventure in London? Step aboard The Ghost Bus's eerie Necrobus - a vintage 1960s Routemaster resurrected from the ashes of a factory fire - for a thrilling 75-minute journey through the city's darkest and most twisted history.

With a creepy conductor guiding the way, passengers explore haunted landmarks like Westminster Abbey, Fleet Street, The Tower of London, and London Bridge, uncovering chilling stories of unmarked graves, haunted palaces, and mysterious London legends. Tickets available for £25 per adult - book now to join the ghostly fun.

• Location: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster, SE1 7PB
• When: throughout October
• Price: from £23.63 per person (online) 
• Why we recommend: we love London Dungeons as they keep their performances fresh and new, and the costumes and make-up are thrilling and fun. It doesn't take itself too seriously. Although when it comes to scares, you better strap in 

Every Halloween, London Dungeon gets that little bit scarier. Famed for its theatrical sets and performances, with the odd jump scare or two, this top attraction pulls out all the stops throughout October, and this year is no different. 

It'll be running a spooky, special show that's bound to make even the toughest of souls squirm. Perfect for groups or a creepy date, London Dungeon is not to be missed. 

• Location: 42 William IV Street, WC2N 4DD
• When: 31st October, 3:30pm to 5:30pm 
• Price: From £47.52
• Why we recommend: It's a high-energy mix of nostalgic 80s, 90s, and 00s hits paired with Halloween games, bottomless cocktails and endless pizza right in central London

Bring your mates to Tequila Mockingbird Covent Garden for a retro Halloween party at the Thriller Throwback Bottomless Brunch. Running 90 minutes of unlimited cocktails, prosecco, beer and pizza, this event combines classic 80s, 90s and 2000s anthems with Halloween-themed bingo, costume prizes and an almighty Thriller dance-off.

Set inside a neon-lit basement venue just steps from Leicester Square, it delivers maximum party energy for weekend Halloween celebrations. If you're more into country, then don't miss their Hoedown of Horrors brunch too, with themed drag queens and more. 

• Location: QT at The Middle Eight Hotel, 66 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 5BX
• When: every Saturday
• Price: from £15 per person
• Why we recommend: House of Burlesque has set the gold standard for UK cabaret since its days at Madame Jojo's, and this Halloween edition is set to be a dazzling time 

The UK's premier burlesque production house brings its special Hallowe'en Spookeasy Special to QT on Saturday the 31st of October 2026. The evening is all about vintage 1920s speakeasy culture and theatrical Halloween flair under the direction of Tempest Rose.

You'll arrive via a hidden side entrance on Great Queen Street using a secret password provided upon booking. The night acts as the ideal precursor to a night on the town, complete with table service, pre-ordered Champagne, and post-show drinks in the subterranean lounge.

• Location: King's Cross, London Bridge and Canary Wharf
• When: varies
• Price: from £43 per person
• Why we recommend: this competitive brunch is a unique way to spend Halloween, and it's perfect for anyone who wants to start the celebrations earlier in the day. Plus, we love their spooky cocktails

Whether you're in London Bridge, Canary Wharf or King's Cross, Electric Shuffle has got you covered for quirky Halloween plans. This fun activity bar is offering themed brunches over the weekend, where you'll get to play an hour of shuffleboard on their interactive tables, followed by another hour in the bar.

Tickets start from £38 per person, including a themed welcome cocktail, a bottle of prosecco or four beers each and unlimited pizza. There'll be live DJs playing eerie tunes throughout, and there are even prizes for the best dressed.

Magic at the Temple unlocks one of London's most secretive performance spaces, inviting you beneath Andaz Liverpool Street for an intimate evening of deception and mystery. Priced from £52.92, admission includes a seat for Sonic's award-winning blend of close-up trickery, extraordinary feats and audience-baffling mind games, while premium tickets cost £79.50.

This Halloween edition delves into the occult, witchcraft, hanging and Freemasonry, so prepare for history's shadowier side to meet seriously polished magic.

• Location: 18-22 Houndsditch, City of London, EC3A 7DB
• When: multiple dates in October
• Price: from £15.40 per person
• Why we recommend: this event is much more than just a Halloween party, you'll get involved in rounds of bingo with a sinister, Victorian theme

Bringing you a spooky twist on bingo, Dabbers is hosting a Halloween special this October. The immersive What Lies Beneath Bingo will transport you into the world of Victorian London, full of notorious rogues, secret societies, smugglers and fortune tellers.

There'll be three rounds of bingo, including a themed musical round, led by hosts in full Victorian character. There'll be lots of surprises along the way, as well as cracking prizes and fantastic cocktails.

• Location: 127 Hackney Road, Unit 11, London, E2 8GY
• When: throughout the week
• Price: from £48
• Why we recommend: if you want to fully immerse yourself in a new world, then the magical Hexmoor is just the thing for you - complete with an interactive, theatrical story and themed cocktails

Immerse yourself in the world of Hexmoor this Halloween - a wizarding prison experience in Shoreditch. No need to panic-buy a costume this year, as you'll be given a prison jumpsuit on arrival, as well as three special Halloween cocktails included in your ticket price.

The interactive show will see you locked up in a cell, meeting all sorts of magical characters along the way. You'll search for hidden wands, read messages that previous inmates have left and break into the contraband vault in this mystical story.

• Location: The Cause at 60 Dock Road, E16 1YZ
• When: 31st October, from 12pm 
• Price: from £11.50 per person 
• Why we recommend: this event spans a massive 18-hour stretch, offering flexible entry whether you want a daytime rave or an all-night marathon

Following an all-night Halloween takeover by Cirque du Soul on Friday night, the Cause will keep the spooks going with a Halloween Festival starting from midday on Saturday and lasting until 6am on Sunday.

It'll be a full venue event that 'makes the most of every inch' of the warehouse. And that's about all we know of the festival so far. Keep your eyes peeled for what we expect to be a deadly lineup.

• Location: Unit 15, Uplands Business Park, Blackhorse Lane, E17 5QJ
• When: 31st October and 1st November
• Price: from £2.20 per child and £12.10 per adult
• Why we recommend: a unique way to spend the Halloween weekend, this event swaps frights for food. The tacos here are some of the best in the country, and they're very affordable too

• Location: 127 Hackney Road, Hoxton, E2 8GY
• When: every day except Mondays
• Price: from £39.22 per person
• Why we recommend: from the makers of Avora and Moonshine Saloon, Alcotraz is a totally unique, immersive experience that offers something a little different this Halloween

Alcotraz London: Cell Block Two-One-Two is the viral sensation that brings the prison stories made infamous by Hollywood movies to life. The immersive experience, which is located in Hoxton, will see you smuggling in a bottle of your favourite liquor past the warden into prison, into the hands of Mr Clyde Cassidy and his gang, who will shake you up four personalised cocktails to drink in the immersive prison world that's perfect for Halloween.

You'll dress up in an orange prison jumpsuit and have the chance to interact with a cast of talented actors - will you help Cassidy and the gang escape or provide intel to the warden? It's up to you. 

• Location: 10-50 Willow Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 4BH
• When: 31st October, 7pm-2am
• Price: from £95 per person
• Why we recommend: between Confidence Man's infectious, high-energy live performance style behind the decks, HE.SHE.THEY.'s legendary dancefloor atmosphere, and inclusive food and drinks for the first four hours, it hits the sweet spot of high-concept immersive production, top-tier sound, and genuine value

It's the ultimate immersive Halloween takeover as Aethos London Shoreditch marks its one-year anniversary. Teaming up with izakaya hot-spot MITSU, the venue splits into two distinct worlds for one night only - inviting you to choose between Heaven and Hell across dual transformed spaces.

Expect an incredible music lineup featuring a headline DJ set from Australian electro-pop dynamos Confidence Man alongside Goldie Quaker at MITSU, while inclusive party collective HE.SHE.THEY. commands the Willow Room. Running from 7pm to 2am, the night kicks off with Japanese-inspired bites and free-flowing cocktails included until 11pm before plunging into late-night fun.

• Location: Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AB
• When: 16th October - 24th, 6pm - 11pm, 25th - 1st November, 4pm - 10pm
• Price: from £16.75 per adult (limited family tickets are available) 
• Why we recommend: Kew Gardens at Halloween is a real visual treat and it's spectacular to see how the gardens are transformed. There's something very magical about it that'll have you wanting to book again for next year 

Running for a third year in a row, Halloween at Kew Gardens is a visual fright fest that's fun for all. As dusk falls, the Royal Botanic Gardens transform into an illuminated trail that's packed with surprises and spooky moments for only the bravest of visitors. 

There's even Dracula lurking in the darkness, so come prepared to fend off demons and have your wits about you. New for this year, there's also a cursed tomb where 'secrets lie buried' - well, 'til now. 

• Location: Staines Road, Hounslow, TW14 0HH
• When: from 15th October
• Price: from £6.60 per person
• Why we recommend: this picturesque pumpkin patch is the perfect autumnal day out, and you can stock up on pumpkins ahead of the 31st

Looking for a wholesome outing this Halloween? Located in Hounslow, Hobbledown Heath is home to an Instagrammable pumpkin patch that's perfect for all ages. They offer goth daytime and evening sessions here.

There's plenty to do here, from picking your own pumpkins to games and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows. Plus, there are plenty of photo opportunities too.

• Location: The Gatehouse to Avery Hill, Bexley Road, SE9 2PQ
• When: multiple dates
• Price: from £34 per person
• Why we recommend: this is an award-winning haunted maze experience that combines amazing set design with interactive actors, promising to be truly petrifying - perfect for horror fans

Beginning in Ireland, and having won top awards across Europe, The Nightmare Realm is now making a highly anticipated debut in London. It's taking place at the historic Avery Hill Mansion in South London, which is being transformed into a haunted site.

Expect two headline mazes, Avery Hill Asylum and Sundown Manor, as well as five hidden, immersive mini-experiences scattered across the grounds. It promises Hollywood-grade set design, award-winning makeup, and interactive live theatre, bound to have you totally terrified.

• Location: across London
• When: throughout October
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: there's so much to be discovered in this fantastic lineup of events, and it's a great way to explore London's more creepy side

London Month of the Dead is an annual festival of talks, workshops and performances, aimed at anyone who enjoys the spookier side of life. Their events take place at various eerie locations, from Tower Hamlets Cemetery to Dissenters Chapel and The Chapel at Highgate Cemetery West.

Expect the likes of crypt tours, ghost walks, tarot sessions and silent horros shows - to name just a few of their events.

• Location: Studio 338, Boord Street, Greenwich, SE10 0PF
• When: 1st November
• Price: from £22 per person
• Why we recommend: held at Greenwich's Studio 338, home to one of Europe's largest glass-roofed heated terraces and world-class sound systems

Studio 338 hosts London's largest Halloween Bashment day festival on Sunday, 1st November, running from late afternoon until 11pm.

Featuring top DJs including DJ Larni, Supa Nytro, and DJ Tate, the event blends Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, and Carnival riddims with live stage dancers, Caribbean jerk chicken stalls, and Halloween-themed decor. Costumes are highly recommended, and tickets are available for adults only.

• Location: 6 Glover Drive, Tottenham, N18 3HF
• When: 31st October, 1pm - 10.30pm 
• Price: from £40 per person 
• Why we recommend: nobody does immersive theme design quite like elrow. Horroween trades standard club lighting for fully realised, dark fantasy worlds populated by theatrical actors and giant installations

London's biggest Halloween spectacle returns as elrow's iconic Horroween takes over Drumsheds for its fourth London edition following a two-year hiatus.

Transforming the massive industrial space across three distinct rooms (X, Y, and Z), this daytime-to-night show delivers a sensory overload of immersive theatre, surreal set design, acrobatic performers, and continuous confetti storms. Headliners like MK, Patrick Topping, Danny Howard, and Wade anchor a powerhouse electronic lineup alongside live sets from Oden & Fatzo and a takeover by The Disco Express.