By Lauren Cole
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Lead Editor, DesignMyNight
Our Lead Editor, Lauren, has written about the UK's best restaurants, bars and experiences on DesignMyNight since 2021. Bylines in What's On Media Group.
Last updated on 10th September 2026
To mark our excitement for a
truly haunting time in the city this year, we've put together a
guide to the best Halloween events in London, setting you up with a
weekend-friendly list of blood-curdling and spooky range of things
to do.
From Halloween immersive experiences perfect for those who
like their scares in real time and pumpkin carving for the creatives, to
frightful brunches, big club nights and spine-chilling activities,
we're upping the creepy stakes and making your October a truly
scary one.
Why we recommend: this chic, upmarket Halloween event is ultra-futuristic, with a red colour scheme and plenty of cool liv entertainment to enjoy
Mansion London are taking over a secret location for their Red Halloween party, promising all sorts of futuristic fun. The theme is dystopian elegance, and your red outfit should fit this theme.
There'll be several different DJs performing across multiple dancefloors, including Subb-An, Aldonna and Squash. Plus, there'll be live entertainment and dancers, alongside plenty of visual surprises.
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: 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.
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.
When autumn hits, only cosy activities will suffice, and what's more cosy than carving your very own pumpkin for Halloween? We're fortunate here in London, as we've got a range of classes to choose from. All you need to do is book your tickets, head down to your local, and get creating, as all the tools, pumpkin included, are provided for you.
Editor's picks:
Pumpkin Flower Arranging Workshop At The Guard House - slightly different to your usual spooky face-making, this class is about the pumpkin acting as your vase, as you create a gorgeous, seasonal floral arrangement to take home.
Pumpkin Carving Night At The Bulls Head - taking place at a Barnes favourite, and costing just £5.50, this evening is the perfect pick for those wanting to do something a little different and crafty this Halloween.
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.
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.
Location: JOIA Restaurant & Rooftop (16th Floor), art'otel Battersea Power Station, 1 Electric Boulevard, SW11 8BJ
When: Thursday 29th October – Saturday 31st October 2026, 17:30 – 22:00
Price: £79.50 per person
Why we recommend: returning for its third year, this seasonal pop-up merges Michelin-starred dining with open-air cinema high above Battersea Power Station. Starting with an indulgent Portuguese-inspired dinner at JOIA from Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, guests head up to the 16th-floor rooftop for seasonal horror classics under the stars. Equipped with heaters, cosy blankets, hot water bottles, and fresh popcorn, it's a terrifyingly stylish autumn tradition
For an epic night of rooftop cinema and fine dining, the JOIA Halloween Movie Pop Up is a hard place to beat. You'll get to enjoy show-stopping movie classics while checking out their incredible food and drink offerings.
Past screening highlights across the Halloween lineup include Edward Scissorhands, Ghostbusters, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Enjoy signature dishes at dinner before settling onto a rooftop sofa with popcorn and panoramic London skyline views.
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.
Why we recommend: drawing you into a world of darkness, seduction and vampires, this unique immersive experience is all about sultry elegance - an unusual way to spend Halloween
For a Halloween experience unlike any other, Nude Noir's Théâtre des Vampires is taking over a secret London location. Combining sensuality with immersion, the event invites you into a mysterious world of timeless beauty, where dark and alluring performances take place at every turn.
You'll really be drawn into the show, with the audience becoming part of the act. Whether you opt for couples' tickets, individual ones or choose a VIP or Performers Table upgrade, there are plenty of ways to make the occasion feel truly special.
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.
Why we recommend: bottomless pizza and drinks for under £60... need we say more?
Archer Street in Soho and Northcote Road are hosting a Halloween Immersive Brunch that pizza-loving Halloween fans won't be able to resist; consume bottomless pizza, prosecco and beer for 90 minutes while a live performer serenades you with renditions of spooky classics, including hits from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Prepare to bust out your best Thriller dance in your finest costume as you watch out for surprises, potential prizes and take in all the themed fun that this three-hour day party has to offer.
Location: The Rivoli Ballroom, 350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, SE4 2BY
When: 30th October, 8pm - 11pm
Price: £18.70 per person
Why we recommend: there's something magical about watching an iconic film in an equally iconic location that oozes vintage grandeur - you can expect everyone to get a little dressed up, too
This October, the Rivoli Ballroom transforms into a vintage dreamscape for a week-long Fright Night Cinema series. Past showings have included everything from the eerie suspense of Psycho and the supernatural chills of Carrie to cult classics like The Crow and The Lost Boys; each screening takes place in one of London's most stunning and atmospheric venues.
Halloween this year, well, the 30th, brings a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, all against the backdrop of the Rivoli's opulent red velvet and chandeliers. With tickets starting from just £18.70, it's the perfect way to step back in time and get your spooky season fix in style.
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: Upper Ground Turbine Hall B, 270 The Power Station, Circus Road South, Battersea, SW11 8BZ
When: 31st October
Price: £27.50 per person
Why we recommend: the chance to spend the night in an iconic London bar and party with your best mates while drinking cocktails? What more could you ask for
You could be attending a Halloween Silent Disco inside Battersea Power Station's restored 19502 control room – and trust us, the visuals completely make up for the lack of sound. £27.50 will get you access to this one-off event and a complimentary drink for arrivals before 9pm, giving you all the more reason to choose Control B as your halloween party destination.
Take in the Art Deco details and soaring industrial architecture as you Monster Mash to the most dance-worthy tunes of all time and sip on quirky cocktails.
Why we recommend: as far as themes go, this is a scary one indeed. If you think Halloween is more about tricks and less about treats, purchasing tickets to this event will really show your dedication to the season
There's no messing around this Halloween at boutique hotel L'oscar London; prepare to get seriously spooked at The Abandoned Toy House Halloween Party – an immersive late-night experience that nowhere else in the city could replicate.
The dramatic interiors heighten the theatric of the whole affair, with decorations including hanging puppets and broken dolls. The Toymaker will be leading the festivities, along with a gaggle of ghoulish characters who are there solely to creep you out.
The roaming performers will be joined by live musicians and interactive moments that unfold around you. Calm your nerves with toy-inspired cocktails and attempt to come dressed in an outfit that's just as scary as the creatures running the show.
Why we recommend: a truly unique night out, this intimate, immersive experience will transport you into a seductive world of vampires and blood
Looking for something unique, sensual and twisted this Halloween? Then check out Midnight Feast by Nude Noir, an immersive experience inspired by the world of Bram Stoker's Dracula. This cinematic event promises a series of darkly seductive performances around the table, filled with themes of hunger, desire and temptation.
Dress to impress with an elegant Halloween noir theme - we're talking lace, velvet, leather and veils. It's a particularly great choice for an eerie date night, with couples and VIP ticket options available - and there are limited numbers to keep things intimate.
Why we recommend: combining a spooky silent disco with a two-storey party boat cruise past London's illuminated landmarks offers a unique way to celebrate Halloween on the water
Hop aboard the Dutch Master for Silent Sounds: On The Thames, an unmissable Halloween silent disco cruise sailing through the heart of London. Boarding at Tower Millennium Pier, this Thames boat party invites you to dress in wacky, US-style fancy dress - from pirates and superheroes to quirky costumes - while floating past the city's iconic nocturnal skyline.
Equipped with wireless headphones, you can switch between multiple channels of non-stop dancefloor anthems, classic pop, hip-hop, R&B, and spooky Halloween hits. With fully stocked bars across both decks, you can sip rum or champagne while dancing under the stars.
Location: Crown Pier, Between Temple & Blackfriars tube (opposite OXO tower), Victoria Embankment, EC4Y 0HJ
When: various dates
Price: from £21.94 per person
Why we recommend: there's nothing quite like spooky season in the big city - and you can see it all from the top deck of the Ghost Ship
When it comes to Halloween, London knows how to make a spooky splash, and with this event, you can take to the skyline on the Ghost Ship Party Boat. You'll set sail from Victoria Embankment at 8pm with a welcome drink in hand before being tricked and treated to the finest House and club classic tunes in the on-deck disco.
When you're back on dry land, the spooky shindig continues, with more live DJs 'til late at an as yet undisclosed location
Location: Lost Souls Pizza, 245 Eversholt Street, Camden, NW1 1BA
When: 31st October 2026, 8.30pm - 1am
Price: £137.80 for two (including dinner and disco entry)
Why we recommend: we like the thought of celebrating the spookiest night of the year inside London's iconic vampire-themed pizzeria - between immersive performances, killer cocktails, and a £300 bar tab up for grabs, it promises pure gothic theatricality
On Saturday 31st October, Camden's legendary Lost Souls Pizza returns with its 10th annual Halloween Extravaganza. The evening kicks off with a two-course seated dinner, a killer welcome cocktail, and an outrageously entertaining dinner show hosted by resident BDSvaMpire.
As night falls at 9.30pm, the lights dim and DJ Katie Evans takes over the decks to transform the venue into a dark, pulsing spooky disco, spinning 80s, alt-indie, and punk hits until 1am. You're urged to pull out all the stops for the annual Costume Contest, where a coveted £300 bar tab is awarded to the best-dressed by a live ticketholder vote.
Why we recommend: spend Halloween by tearing up the dance floor to explosive Latin rhythms across two distinct party rooms - plus, if your birthday falls near the spooky season, your entry ticket is entirely on the house
This Halloween, Big Chill King's Cross transforms into a pulsating haunted paradise for the return of the Reggaeton Halloween Party. This club night spans two heavily atmospheric rooms, delivering a mix of monstrous drops, dark beats, and non-stop dancing right in the heart of London.
In Room One, the DJs turn up the temperature with back-to-back Reggaeton heat, blasting massive anthems from superstars like Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, Feid, Karol G, and Shakira. Over in Room Two, you can descend into 'The Dark Side' for a mix of Hip-Hop, R&B, and classic party hits.
Why we recommend: combining a frightfully fun party with bingo, these guys have created the ultimate Halloween special - get ready for floorfillers, dance battles, wild prizes and more
Prepare for a frighteningly good time at Old Skool Bingo's Halloween special, taking place at Duo in Clapham. They'll be playing throwback RnB anthems throughout, while you get involved in high-energy rounds of bingo.
Think fun games, dance battles and lots of surprises, with the chance to win some fantastic prizes to take home. Don't forget to dress up.
Location: Gambit Bar, 49 Newman Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 3EB
When: 31st October, 9pm - 3am
Price: from £16.50 per person
Why we recommend: it strikes the perfect balance between dark mystique and partying, complete with mystical tarot readings, professional face painting, and premium tequila from Don Julio to keep the dance floor alive until the early hours
Fitzrovia's chic subterranean cocktail spot, Gambit Bar, descends into the underworld for an exclusive Day of the Dead celebration in partnership with Don Julio. Running from 9pm until 3am, this stylish late-night takeover is all about mixing Mexican traditions with the infectious energy of a premium Central London club night.
Every ticket includes a complimentary welcome drink to kickstart the festivities, setting the tone for an evening where flowing cocktails and relentless beats take centre stage. Beyond the bar, the venue is packed with immersive pop-ups, including mystical tarot card readings to reveal your fate and professional Day of the Dead-inspired face painting to elevate your look. Meanwhile, live DJs will be spinning an unstoppable mix of late-night disco and heavy-hitting party anthems to keep the room moving 'til late.
Location: Dabbers City, 18-22 Houndsditch, City of London, EC3A 7DB
When: 30th October, 6.30pm - 10.30pm
Price: from £19.80 per person
Why we recommend: combining alternative rock, nostalgic emo anthems, wild stage challenges, and bingo inside London's premier modern bingo hall makes for an unforgettable group night out on the evening before the 31st
Get ready to scream your heart out as Facedown brings Panic! At The Bingo - Halloween Special straight to Dabbers City on Friday the 30th of October.
Doors open at 6.30pm, giving you plenty of time to grab drinks and settle in before the main show runs from 8pm to 10.30pm. Across three action-packed rounds of bingo, you'll play for fabulous prizes while navigating outrageous stage challenges and Facedown's legendary 'Emo Balls.'
Location: 74 Victoria Street, Zig Zag Building, Victoria, SW1E 6SQ
When: 30th and 31st October 2026
Price: from £16.50 per person
Why we recommend: across two nights of frightening fun, BAM Karaoke Box promises sing-along hits, musical-themed costumes and live entertainment galore - perfect for a karaoke-heavy Halloween
BAM Karaoke Box Victoria have joined forces with Volcan Tequila to host a Dead Famous Halloween Party, where everyone will dress as legendary music icons who live on through their legacy. From David Bowie to Amy Winehouse, Prince and many more, there's plenty of inspiration for your costume.
Spend the evening belting out your favourite songs in one of the venue's private karaoke rooms, while also enjoying their fantastic live entertainment. Make the most of their photobooth, and have your look perfected by an on-site make-up artist if you visit on the Saturday.
Location: 350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, SE4 2BY
When: 31st October 2026
Price: from £19.80 per person
Why we recommend: if you're going to party anywhere, you might as well do it in South London's famous ballroom, and it's a must for fans of disco too
This Halloween, the iconic Rivoli Ballroom is hosting a 70s & 80s Disco and Fright Night. One of South London's best-known venues, Grade II-listed and boasting a bar dating back to the 1950s, this place is sure to impress.
Don your fancy dress, and spend the night dancing to disco and funk tunes from across the era - and the fun doesn't stop until 1am.
Why we recommend: we always love this quirky music quiz, and there's no better way to spend an afternoon on Halloween than singing and dancing to your favourite songs
Sounds Familiar Music Quiz is bringing you a Halloween special this October, full of its signature musical fun with a spooky twist. Expect rounds full of all your favourite songs, spanning a wide range of genres.
As well as showing off your music knowledge, you'll get to sing and dance along to a killer playlist, with DJs playing all afternoon.
Why we recommend: a look into London's sinister past, this tour puts a real-life twist on Halloween with actors who bring stories to life - both enlightening and entertaining
This October, Herstorical Tours are hosting a fantastic Hex and the City Halloween Walking Tour. This is a female-led experience that showcases London's sinister past, particularly focusing on witchcraft and the persecution of women over the years.
You'll learn about history's forgotten women, from Elizabethan devil-worshippers to pagan priestesses and wartime mediums. Expect acting and comedy to bring the stories to life, on a two-hour walk that costs only £27.50 per person.
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 crew 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.
Why we recommend: all the best Halloween events involve some kind of interaction with creepy characters, and at this one you don''t just get to interact with them – you're a part of the whole storyline. It's a truly immersive evening with the added bonus of being fuelled by DJ sets and cocktails
Step into a dark, Victorian-inspired world for Halloween as Fitzrovia's hidden speakeasy den, The Lucky Pig, hosts Murder, Mayhem & Mystery - Death Among the Shadows.This immersive whodunnit experience kicks off with a welcome drink and hot canapés before plunging guests into a theatrical plot full of twisted characters, dark secrets and eerie clues.
Guests are encouraged to don their best gothic frocks for a shot at winning a bottle of whiskey in the best-dressed competition.Complete with bespoke craft cocktails and live music before late-night DJs take over, it's a thrilling, atmospheric Halloween escape.
Location: 40 Liverpool Street, City of London EC2M 7QN
When: 31st October, from 8pm
Price: from £52.92
Why we recommend: this Halloween special makes the most of Andaz London's hidden Masonic Temple, combining Sonic's award-winning magic with chilling stories of the occult, witchcraft, hanging and Freemasonry.
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.
Why we recommend: get consumed by nostalgia at this guilty-pleasure celebration of pop-punk. You'll be in good company amongst a crown of once-angst-teens who came to party, get boozy and honour their favourite bands
If all you want to do this Halloween is rock out to scary-good music, then the We Are Still Young party at Clapham Grand is the event for you.
This venue's stage will become the platform for an all-out karaoke session, where the one holding the mic gets their moment in the spotlight as they serenade the crowd below. Expect to hear the likes of My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Blink 182, Fall Out Boy, Avril Lavigne and many, many more emo legends.
Why we recommend: Halloween parties don't come more nostalgic than this – and with its retro bowling alley setting, you can expect a fully immersive bash that will transport you back to simpler times
Get sucked back into the world of 80s underground with Just Like Heaven: Alt 80's Halloween Night. Held at the retro Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes and The Kingpin Suite, expect an unadulterated celebration of all-things alternative, featuring tracks from The Cure, Joy Division, New Order, Depeche Mode, The Smiths and many more.
Party until the early hours with a 3am finishing time, and feel free to take breaks from the dance floor to order something boozy from the bar.
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.
Where can I find the best adult Halloween parties and nightlife in London?
London’s adult Halloween scene is legendary, spanning from East London warehouse raves to glamorous West End masquerades. Areas like Shoreditch, Camden, and Soho are the undisputed hubs for nightlife, hosting multi-room DJ events, immersive Day of the Dead cabaret, and themed bottomless brunches.
Do people dress up for Halloween events in London?
Absolutely. While some bars and pubs might have casual crowds, the vast majority of ticketed Halloween events, immersive experiences, and themed club nights in London actively encourage - and sometimes require - fancy dress. Many venues even host costume contests with cash prizes or free drinks and bar tabs for the best-dressed ghouls.
Are there any cheap or budget-friendly Halloween events?
You don't have to break the bank to have a scream. London hosts plenty of affordable Halloween options, including free-entry pub parties with live DJs, budget-friendly cinema screenings of classic horror films, and daytime autumn markets (like Covent Garden's famous pumpkin displays).
Can I get tickets on the door, or do I need to book London Halloween events in advance?
We highly recommend booking as early as possible. Halloween is one of the busiest social weekends of the year in London. While a few casual pubs might accept walk-ins, the best immersive experiences, themed bottomless brunches, and major club events are strictly ticket-only and sell out weeks in advance. Booking early not only guarantees entry but often gets you cheaper early bird ticket pricing.
