Best Halloween Events In London 2026

• Location: 8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5BY
• When: varies
• Price: from £17 per child, £25 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.

Spanning Victoria, Shoreditch, Bloomsbury and Islington, Flight Club has plenty of locations for you to get stuck into their spooky brunch social this year - a chilling twist on their popular event. Expect a Halloween-themed cocktail on arrival, a bottle of prosecco each and plenty of pizza too across the fairground space, as well as fun darts games in an oche.

• Location: 127 Hackney Road, Hoxton, E2 8GY
• When: every day except Mondays
• Price: from £38.50
• 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. 

This October, the Rivoli Ballroom transforms into a vintage dreamscape for a week-long Fright Night Cinema series. 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 itself brings a double bill, the family favourite Hocus Pocus followed by John Carpenter's slasher masterpiece Halloween, all against the backdrop of the Rivoli's opulent red velvet and chandeliers. With tickets starting from just £5, it's the perfect way to step back in time and get your spooky season fix in style.

• Location: Crown Pier, Between Temple & Blackfriars tube (opposite OXO tower), Victoria Embankment, EC4Y 0HJ
• When: various dates
• Price: from £95.34 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: 15-16 Lendal Terrace, Clapham, SW4 7UX
• When: 31st October
• Price: From £19.80
• 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: King's Cross, London Bridge and Canary Wharf
• When: varies
• Price: from £38 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.