Best Halloween Events In Edinburgh 2026

• Location: 26, George IV Bridge, EH1 1EN
• When: throughout the Halloween period
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: we love the naturally spooky setting, as the old 19th century church adds an eerie element to any night out. Plus, the beer is scarily good

Themed after the horror novel that is its namesake, Frankenstein is the perfect place for a spooktacular night out. It's housed in a 19th century church, with live monster shows, creepy animatronics and vats of bubbling liquid to really set the scene.

They've also got a killer menu of German-inspired food and drink, from huge steins of beer to blue monster martinis and nduja loaded fries.

Step into the shadows at Just Like Heaven, an alternative 80s Halloween party taking over La Belle Angele in Edinburgh's Old Town from 6pm to 10pm on Saturday 31st October. Tickets cost £13.20 for general admission or £11 with valid student or Blue Light ID, covering four hours of post-punk, new wave and indie classics from The Cure, Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees, New Order and more.

Halloween costumes are highly encouraged, so apply the eyeliner generously and prepare to brood your way across the dancefloor.

• Location: 11 Hastie's Close, EH1 1HJ
• When: 30th October 2026
• Price: from £11 per person 
• Why we recommend: So Fetch pairs four hours of noughties anthems with Halloween mischief and Mean Girls fancy dress, making it a brilliantly nostalgic night out in central Edinburgh.

Relive the noughties at So Fetch's Halloween special, taking over La Belle Angele in Edinburgh's Old Town from 11pm until 3am on Friday 30th October. Tickets start from £11 and include a full night of throwback tunes from Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne to Usher, Rihanna, Beyoncé and Busted.

Mean Girls-inspired fancy dress is highly encouraged, while anyone celebrating a birthday between 23rd October and 6th November can claim complimentary entry in advance.

• Location: 7-9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EG (pickup spot)
• When: every day
• Price: from £15.40
• Why we recommend: this is a theatrical and comedic way to explore the city, and you're unlikely to hear these stories anywhere else. It also happens to be very reasonably priced, and it's child-friendly as well

Though this attraction runs throughout the year, there's no better time than Halloween to set off on the Edinburgh Ghost Bus Tour. They're running this experience during the whole week leading up to the 31st, costing £19 for adults or £14 for children.

You'll drive past iconic sights like Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars Kirk, the Royal Mile and many more, hearing sinister tales along the way. We're talking executions, grave robbers and supernatural encounters, exploring Edinburgh's gruesome history on the UK's ONLY comedy-horror theatre experience on wheels.

• Location: 125B George Street, EH2 4JN
• When: 31st October
• Price: from £19.80 per person 
• Why we recommend: this one is for the groups looking to dress up and get super spooky on Halloween with some fun and games 

This Halloween Old Skool Bingo special combines competitive bingo rounds with live dance-offs, audience challenges, and lively MC hosts.

A resident DJ will spin a non-stop soundtrack of 80s, 90s, and 2000s RnB and hip-hop classics. Fancy dress is highly encouraged, with top prizes awarded to the best-dressed guests and one attendee crowned the ultimate King or Queen of the night.

• Location: across Edinburgh
• When: various dates
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: for real fans of gory tales and creepy places, there are countless options to get your fix of frights - a unique alternative to partying on Halloween

The Scottish capital is well-known for its eerie locations and haunted history, so it's natural that Edinburgh comes into its own at Halloween. There are so may different activities that will send a shiver down your spine, and we've rounded up the very best.

From classics like The Edinburgh Dungeon to lesser-known picks such as haunted pubs and tours of spooky areas, there's something for everyone to try.