Best Halloween Events In London 2026

• 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. 

• Location: Ely's Yard, 15 Hanbury Street, E1 6QR
• When: Friday 31st October 2025
• Price: from free to £16.50 per person
• Why we recommend: 80s anthems, spooky vibes and a dance floor packed with creatures of the night

Get ready to moonwalk into the midnight hour as Juju's Bar & Stage brings you Nightmare On Brick Lane: 80s Halloween Party. This East London favourite is turning back time for one gloriously ghoulish night, complete with retro bangers, creepy cocktails and a killer atmosphere.

Expect DJs spinning everything from synth-pop and new wave to monster mash-ups that'll have you grooving like a ghost possessed. Dress to impress (or distress) - think neon meets nightmare - and dance under the disco ball until the witching hour. Whether you're a Thriller fanatic or a Bowie devotee, this is your ultimate Halloween throwback bash.

• Location: 8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5BY
• When: from 30th July onwards
• 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.

When you're back on dry land, the spooky shindig continues, with more live DJs 'til late at an as yet undisclosed location.

• Location: King's Cross, London Bridge and Canary Wharf
• When: 31st October to 2nd November 2025
• 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 have 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.

• Location: 9 Holles Street, Marylebone, W1G 0DB
• When: Friday 31st October
• Price: From £21
• 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 Market Halls Oxford Street. 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: The Sutton Arms and The Counting House, both in The City of London
• When: 17th and 25th October
• Price: From £30
• Why we recommend: perfect for those who don't fancy heading to a club night, this Halloween-themed embroidery class offers a great way to celebrate with some hands-on, creative fun

Stitch up some spooky fun at Sip & Sew's Halloween Embroidery Workshop. They've got all the materials you need to craft a gorgeous Day of the Dead needlework while you sip on your favourite drinks.

From just £30 a pop, you'll score two hours of laid-back embroidery lessons covering everything from kick-starting your project to mastering different stitches and embellishment tricks.

• Location: 12 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14
• When: 1st November 2025
• Price: £65 per person
• Why we recommend: this is one of the liveliest brunches in the city, and you can expect themed costumes and decorations in this special Halloween edition

This Halloween, the iconic F*CKING FABULOUS BRUNCH is getting a spooky twist. This lively event takes place at Amazing Grace in Canary Wharf, complete with a high-energy performance from resident DJs and talented live musicians.

This is a four-hour party that comes with 90 minutes of bottomless beer, wine, prosecco and cocktails. You'll also receive a delicious two-course meal, featuring Korean BBQ wings, berry pancakes, juicy burgers and more.

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.

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: Sweeties, 10 Argyle Street, King's Cross, WC1H 8EG
• When: 31st October 2025
• Price: £40 per person
• Why we recommend: whether you're chasing euphoric highs in Heaven or thrilling darkness in Hell, the carefully curated line-up promises a journey through sound that's as unforgettable as it is immersive

This Halloween, The Standard, London, invites you to traverse the fine line between salvation and sin. On Friday the 31st of October, Sweeties and Townhouse 9 will be transformed into a two-floor playground of opposing realms.

Ascend to Heaven at Sweeties, where high-energy club sounds will be delivered by Lagoon alongside Drybabe, LEXII, Rabz, Sippin' T, and Egypt. Or dare to descend into Hell, where genre-bending chaos awaits, guided by the sonic expertise of Nikki Nair, NYX, and Ikonika.

• Location: Heron Tower, Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY
• When: 31st October
• Price: £25 per person, £35 on the door
• Why we recommend: with panoramic views, a killer DJ lineup, and cocktails crafted in partnership with Patrón, SAMBA ROOM's Halloween bash promises to be the most stylishly spooky party in the city 

This Halloween, SAMBA ROOM invites you to rise above the ordinary and into a night of beats, bites, and beautifully dark glamour. From 10.30pm until the early hours, guests are encouraged to don their most hauntingly chic attire and dance beneath the glittering skyline to live DJ sets from Raven Mandella, Ben Cain, and two surprise guest DJs.

Fuel your night with expertly curated Patrón cocktails and savour late-night bar bites that celebrate SAMBA ROOM's signature blend of Brazilian, Peruvian, and Japanese flavours - available until midnight. 

• Location: 20 Upper Ground, SE1 9PD
• When: 31st October 2025
• Price: £20 per person (includes a welcome cocktail) 
• Why we recommend: we love 12th Knot at the best of times, but Halloween feels like the perfect excuse to experience it in a different light - or rather, in shadow. The venue itself is spectacular, with panoramic views of the city glittering below, and it always manages to strike that balance between stylish and playful

As the nights grow darker and the city takes on an eerie edge, 12th Knot invites you to its shadowy playground for an unforgettable Halloween celebration. Perched high above the Thames at the top of Sea Containers London, the iconic rooftop bar will transform into Dark Waters on Thursday the 31st of October, as Grey Goose Lates returns with a night of decadent mischief.

From 7pm, expect a spine-tingling soundtrack from urban music legend Mak 10, who will bring exclusive Afro House beats to the decks, alongside Pyra's deep, soulful rhythms blending Afro House with global sounds. Tickets are £20 and include a welcome Grey Goose cocktail - but you're encouraged to arrive early and prepare for the unexpected.