Halloween Events In Brighton 2026

• Location: Brighton Palace Pier, Madeira Drive, BN2 1TW
• When: throughout October
• Price: from free
• Why we recommend: you get to combine classic seaside fun and rides on the famous pier with a fully themed Halloween festival, giving your family a complete day of entertainment in one iconic venue

The ghouls have taken over Brighton Palace Pier. This Halloween, the iconic seaside destination transforms into 'Frighton Palace Pier,' hosting a full weekend of eerie, family-friendly festivities alongside The Scarecrow and his spooktacular crew.

Designed specifically for kids and parents looking for festive fun without the extreme frights, the pier offers a complete lineup of seasonal entertainment. Highlights include a free daily puppet show featuring Pierre The Bear, a Trick or Treat Hunt where young detectives solve clues across the pier to earn sweet rewards, interactive mask-making sessions in the Soft Play area, and expert face painting for just £5 to transform little ones into their favourite monsters.

• Location: 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN
• When: 30th and 31st October 2026
• Price: vary
• Why we recommend: between the retro horror video projections at Spellbound and the costume competitions across the weekend, the crowd here is always incredibly dedicated and inclusive

This Halloween, Komedia Brighton transforms into the city's ultimate hub of eerie entertainment, offering an eclectic mix of spine-chilling club nights and dark cabaret. Whether you are looking to relive your teenage angst or dance to alternative retro anthems until the early hours, this legendary North Laine venue has your spooky weekend covered. The frightful festivities kick off on the 30th of October with the Black Parade Halloween Party, delivering a massive dose of 00s emo and pop-punk anthems. 

On Halloween night itself, the venue splits into two distinct realms of darkness. Early in the evening, The Witchcraft and Vagrancy Act takes over the basement, blending dark cabaret, folk horror, and live performances from Fae as Folk. As midnight approaches, the party shifts gear into the iconic Spellbound Hallowe'en Party. Running from 11pm to 3am, DJs Simon Price and Jayney BlamBlam will spin alternative 80s, goth, and post-punk tracks against a backdrop of retro horror video mash-ups. For families, the Kidz With Attitude Halloween Special offers a brilliant daytime rave safe for mini monsters aged 4 and up.

• Location: PRYZM, West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RE
• When: 24th October - 1st November 2026
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: PRYZM unleashes a whole Halloween festival - from CarnEvil bingo to 80s vs 90s throwdowns, each night promises a new way to get spooky on the dancefloor

Halloween 2026 at PRYZM Brighton is creeping closer, and this club is going all out with a killer line-up of events. Expect spine-chilling visuals, terrifyingly good energy, and a string of themed nights that keep the scares (and the shots) coming until sunrise.

From the CarnEvil madness of Bongo's Bingo to the Rave to the Grave season opener, a throwback 80s vs 90s day party, and the iconic WTF! Halloween special, PRYZM is serving up Brighton's biggest fright-week. 

• Location: 9 Brighton Place, Brighton, BN1 1HJ
• When: Wednesday to Saturday, from 7.30pm
• Price: from £12 per person
• Why we recommend: this event is perfect for anyone looking to experience Brighton from a completely different angle this Halloween - one that's steeped in mystery. With captivating performances from actors in full Victorian costume and spine-tingling stories set against the backdrop of the city's oldest pubs and alleyways, it's an atmospheric and entertaining way to discover the darker side of Brighton

Brighton's Lanes may be known for boutique shops and seaside charm, but as dusk falls, a darker tale begins to unfold. The Ghost Walk of The Lanes invites brave souls to uncover the eerie secrets lurking behind the city's historic facades. Led by actor and master storyteller Rob Marks, alongside fellow performers Andrew Allen and Marielle Holman, this theatrical walking tour blends spine-chilling folklore with immersive storytelling - all delivered in full Victorian costume for maximum atmospheric effect.

Departing from The Druid's Head pub at 7.30pm every Wednesday to Saturday, the 80-minute walk winds through eight haunted locations, including stops outside some of Brighton's oldest pubs like The Cricketers and The Black Lion. With no need to book in advance, you can simply turn up and prepare to be transported into tales of ghostly apparitions, tragic figures, and unexplained happenings. 

• Location: 13 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NE
• When: Thursdays to Saturdays in October 2026
• Price: from £32.50 per person 
• Why we recommend: this is an immersive bar experience like no other, featuring theatrics and a set designed inspired by Hollywood movies and TV shows. It's thrilling, hilarious and a great way to get your friends together this spooky season

What could be more terrifying than spending Halloween in Brighton behind bars? Head to Alcotraz: Cell Block One-Three, a boozy immersive prison experience, where you'll don an orange jumpsuit and attempt to smuggle alcohol past the warden for a fright night like no other.

Enjoy four bespoke cocktails created using your liquor, and become immersed in a brilliant plot while you serve your sentence. It's a brilliant idea for a quirky date night or group get-together, and you can grab your tickets from £32.50 per person.

• Location: Academy House, 59 West Street, BN1 2RA
• When: 31st October and 1st November 2026
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: no one does guilty pleasures quite like Popworld, and when you mix them with slasher scares, eerie décor and devilishly good drinks, you've got Brighton's ultimate Halloween party

When the nights grow darker and the spirits come out to play, Popworld Brighton transforms into a haunted house of pure POP chaos. This year's theme, No Caller ID, brings slasher-era chills into the club. It's all creepy calls, eerie surprises and a killer remix of all your favourite 90s, 00s and now anthems.

From sinister serves like the Scream Queen and Midnight Caller shot to a dancefloor packed with creatures of the night, Popworld's Halloween weekend is going to be ghoulishly good. 

• Location: 36-37 West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RA
• When: October 2026, with a special Paloma Club Halloween event on 1st November
• Price: from £6 per student cocktail, £5 palomas, 2-4-1 cocktails during happy hour
• Why we recommend: from twisted Halloween cocktails to frightfully fun shots and student deals, it's the ultimate spot for a night of thrills, chills, and boozy mischief this Halloween season

Head to Be At One Brighton this Halloween for Frightfully Twisted parties where nothing is quite as it seems.

Their expert bartenders are shaking, stirring, and conjuring up Halloween cocktails that are as eerie as they are delicious, like the Voodoo Monkey, Peaches and Scream, Twist of Fate, and Garden of Envy. Prefer shots? Try their wickedly sweet Candy Corn or S'mores to toast the night with your mates.

• Location: Brighton Marina, Unit 8, The Boardwalk, BN2 5WA
• When: throughout October 2026
• Price: from £12.50 per person
• Why we recommend: GLOBALLS is one of the most fun and creative Halloween events in Brighton for couples - an immersive, neon-lit adventure that blends spooky fun with playful competition. From glowing dinosaurs to eerie Halloween décor and themed drinks, it's the perfect way to add a little otherworldly magic to your autumn date night

If you're searching for something a little different this spooky season, head to Brighton Marina and step inside GLOBALLS, the city's iconic glow-in-the-dark mini golf experience. This October, the venue has transformed its Jurassic course into a glowing Halloween wonderland filled with UV-lit pumpkins, creepy skeletons, and grinning ghouls. The eerie atmosphere is heightened by glowing props, spine-chilling sound effects, and even a few undead creatures lurking among the dinosaurs.

Your Halloween ticket includes a full round on the haunted course, a second round on a theme of your choice, a Halloween drink to sip as you play, and exclusive GLO merch to take home.

• Location: The Actors, 4 Prince's Street, Brighton, BN2 1RD
• When: 31st October 2026
• Price: from £15 per person
• Why we recommend: for a Halloween night that oozes glamour, mischief, and just the right amount of menace, The Haunted Haus of Boo-Bette's is a must. Expect burlesque, cabaret, and a touch of dark magic in one unforgettable evening of seductive spooks

Brighton's cabaret scene gets a hauntingly fabulous twist as Bebe Boheme returns to The Actors with The Haunted Haus of Boo-Bette's - Ex-Scara-Ganza. For one night only, the theatre transforms into a den of decadent darkness, where ghosts shimmer in sequins and spirits come alive in a riot of feathers, glitter, and gothic glamour.

Hosted by the spellbinding Bebe Boheme herself, the show promises a bewitching blend of cabaret, burlesque, and immersive theatre - all wrapped up in wicked humour and irresistible charm. From sultry serenades to spine-tingling routines, every performance brings a touch of the supernatural to Brighton's Halloween nightlife.

• Location: DUST, 77, East St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 1NF
• Price: from £6.60 per person
• When: 31st October
• Why we recommend: throw on your boldest costume, grab your crew, and prepare to dance straight through until early morning

Turn up the heat this Halloween weekend as the Reggaeton Halloween Fiesta takes over DUST in the heart of Brighton's Lanes.

The club night swaps spooky horror soundtracks for pure Latin fire, dropping non-stop hits from Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Feid, and Rosalía. Expect high-energy bass, packed dancefloors, and spooky drink promos running all night - including £2 DUST beers and 5-for-£10 tequila shots.