Best Events For Halloween In Edinburgh 2024

The cobbled streets of the Scottish capital have always whispered tales of ghosts and ghouls, but on the 31st of October, the city comes to life with a very different sound... thumping fancy dress parties. We've got something to suit all budgets and and tastes here, so that you can celebrate the creepiest night of the year in style. From themed bashes at cocktail bars to clubbing in scary costumes, here are the best Halloween events Edinburgh has to offer.

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Last updated on 22nd October 2024




Disney Villains Drag Boozy Brunch - Edinburgh 26th October

@ Yotel Edinburgh on Sat, 26th Oct 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

The Brunch Club are hosting their Disney Villains Drag Boozy Brunch on the 26th of October, with tickets starting from £49.99 each. Look forward to three hours of your favourite Disney hits, drag queens and kings and plenty of evil fun.

Delight in delicious cocktails paired with juicy burgers and dress up in your coolest bad guy or gal outfit. 

Horror Classics: Halloween Variety Show | Edinburgh

@ Leith Arches on Thu, 31st Oct 2024 @ 19:30 - 22:00

Join Leith Arches for Horror Classics: Halloween Variety Show on Thursday the 31st of October and bask in all things spooky as it showcases creepy cabaret, deadly drag and more. 

There'll be plenty of spell-binding performances to get you in the mood as talented performers bring your favourite horrors to life. Grab tickets from only a fiver and venture down on this frightful night.

Saved By The 90s Halloween Party Edinburgh

@ La Belle Angele on Fri, 1st Nov 2024 @ 23:00 - 3:00

Fancy a night of throwback tunes and guilty pleasures? Then this Saved By The 90s Halloween Party could be just the thing for you, hosted by La Belle Angele in the Old Town.

Get ready to boogie to the likes of the Spice Girls, Britney Spears, Peter Andre and so much more, and don't forget your 90s-themed fancy dress. Tickets start from just £6 each, with free entry for anyone with a birthday between 25th October and 8th November.

Scream Queens: Drag Brunch at Brewhemia!

@ Brewhemia on Sat, 26th Oct 2024 @ 11:00 - 13:30

Join Brewhemia for its Scream Queens: Drag Brunch on Saturday the 26th of October for a spine-tingling feast hosted by Cherry West.

Starting from 11am, you'll be greeted with a mimosa reception, a continental platter to share and a pick of brunch dishes to devour, plus three tipples, all for just £39.95 per person. 

Flight Club Edinburgh - Halloween Brunch

@ Flight Club Edinburgh on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October 2024

For a spooky twist on their usual fairground interiors and fun brunch social? Check out Flight Club's Halloween brunch this year, where a themed cocktail each on arrival, a bottle of prosecco per person and bottomless pizza awaits, as well as an hour in a private oche for your group to play darts mini games.

Their quirky interactive dartboards add up all your scores for you, so no mental maths required, and you'll follow up your game with an hour in their fairground-themed bar - where you can toast to the winners with the rest of your bubbles. And the best part? Tickets start from just £30 each.

Nightmare on the Cowgate with David Potts

@ The Three Sisters on Thu, 31st Oct 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

The Three Sisters is getting spooky this Halloween with an array of events. They have Nightmare on the Cowgate with David Potts, who will be taking over the decks on Thursday the 31st of October. However, before on Tuesday the 29th you can join them for Bad Boy Halloween, a scary quiz that'll test your horror trivia, and on Monday the 28th it's hosting a movie marathon featuring cult classics. 

Slug and lettuce, Edinburgh, George Street

❤️ Dinner & Dates ❤️ and 1 other offer

For those of you after Halloween events in Edinburgh for adults, Slug and Lettuce is inviting you to join its coven on George Street. Expect eerie decorations, banging music and crazy costumes, alongside all their usual affordable drinks and food.

They've got a number of themed cocktails to enjoy over spooky season as well, all promising bright colours and an Instagrammable presentation.

So Fetch - 2000s Halloween Party Edinburgh

@ La Belle Angele on Fri, 25th Oct 2024 @ 23:00 - 3:00

If you know anything about Mean Girls, you'll know Halloween is pretty iconic. Make your way to La Belle Angele for the So Fetch 2000s party, wearing your very best fancy dress.

Get ready for non-stop tunes from Britney Spears to Avril Lavigne and McFly, alongside free entry for those with a spooky birthday (£6 for everyone else). 

Frankenstein / Bier Keller

Monster Meal Deal (Optional) and 4 other offers

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.