By Scarlett Welch
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Editor, DesignMyNight
Scarlett has covered the UK's best restaurants, bars and events for DesignMyNight since 2023. She holds an MA in Media & Journalism, with bylines in The Crack magazine and South London News, among others.
Last updated on 9th October 2026
Looking for the very best
fancy dress Halloween events in London? Whether you
fancy cruising around the city like a cat, demonically dancing 'til
the early morning, or spending your witching hours sipping on
creepy concoctions, we've got the party for
you.
From ghoulish gallivanting in the West End to
prancing like a pumpkin in creepy clubs, these are all our top picks across the
city. Dress to impress, and head to your new favourite spot
below.
Find out more about how we curated this guide in
our Editorial
Policy.
Halloween Fancy Dress In London 2026: Best Events And
Parties
Elevate your Halloween weekend at Dance of the Dead, a dramatic two-night takeover at one of London's most famous landmarks.
Swap subterranean basements for a sunken garden in the clouds, where live bands and resident DJs spin a mix of commercial pop, retro classics, and monster party anthems. Grab your included Dead Man's Finger cocktail on arrival, explore the multi-level indoor jungle, and dance high above the sparkling city lights with your friends.
A unique night out, Red Halooween is taking over a secret London location, organised by The Mansion London. The theme is dystopian elegance and futuristic tribes, all with a red colour scheme - and your outfit should follow suit.
There are DJs playing across multiple dancefloors, from Aldonna to Nirvan. You can also expect live entertainment, in the form of cage dancers and cinematic projections.
Blurring the line between guest and perfomer, Théâtre des Vampires by Nude Noir is a truly unique way to spend Halloween. Inspired by the world of vampires, this immersive show promises seduction, ritual, blood and dark elegance.
There are only 100 tickets, making for an intimate setting at a secret London location. There are individual or couples' tickets available, with VIP upgrades if you fancy being closer to the action.
Come dressed to impress for Belushi's Halloween event in London Bridge, where the creepier your outfit is, the better. They're promising a night full of live music, DJs and eerie fun, and entry is totally free.
They're also offering two-for-one cocktails all night long, as well as some Halloween specials.
BAM Karaoke Box in Victoria are teaming up with Volcan Tequila to bring you a Dead Famous Halloween Party, where the dress code is immortal music legends. Think Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston and more.
Sing along to all your favourite tunes in their private karaoke rooms, and get involved in their live entertainment too. There's even a photobooth, and a makeup artist on Saturday night. They've also got a Halloween Thriller Brunch, too.
After something a little different this October? Celebrate Halloween early at Midnight Feast by Nude Noir, taking place at a secret London location. This immersive experience is inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula, creating a seductive, cinematic event themed around desire, hunger, temptation and blood.
Performers will put on a hauntingly beautiful show around the table, with a choice of individual, couples or VIP tickets - promising exclusive sofa seating. The dress code is elegant Halloween noir, encouraging you to dress in lace, velvet, corsets and more.
One of the most unique ways to party, the Silent Halloween Disco Boat by Silent Sounds is setting sail on the 31st October. On this two-storey boat, you'll get to see all the sights along the river, as you dance to music played directly into your headphones.
There'll be three different DJs to choose from, so simply switch channels if you fancy something different. Fancy dress is highly encouraged, and there are two bars on board too.
This year, Gambit Bar in Fitzrovia are hosting a Day of the Dead party, in collaboration with Don Julio. We're talking live DJs playing disco and party anthems, as well as tarot readings and Day of the Dead-inspired face painting.
Fancy dress is optional, and the cocktails will be flowing. You'll even get your first drink included in the ticket price, so it's a pretty affordable night out too.
The Lucky Pig is opening up their brooding basement bar for a Halloween party that will see the undead have an unruly time with their fellow ghosts and ghouls.
Tickets for Spirits of Fitzrovia are just £5.50 with a welcome shot included and entry until 2am. The guest DJ will be spinning scary-good tracks as you sip on 25% off Halloween cocktails throughout the night – and potentially win a bottle of Scotch whisky for being the best-dressed reveller of the night.
Ditch the basic Halloween costume party in London and enter The Abandoned Toy House for a genuinely frightening outing. Your night kicks off with a spirited welcome cocktail before you are plunged into the creepy world of The Toymaker.
Expect live, roaming actors, all tasked with keeping the suspense sky-high while you party, along with decorations featuring hanging puppets and broken dolls. Need a little liquid courage? The bar serves up special themed mixology to help you survive the night.
Have frightful amounts of fun at The Lucky Pig's interactive Halloween party: Murder, Mayhem & Mystery - Death Among the Shadows. Their brooding basement den will transform into the setting for creepy crime-solving escapades where no one is to the trusted – especially the twisted characters roaming the scene.
Unveil dark secrets and eerie clues as you drink craft cocktails to help with your decision-making and really get those cogs turning. You'll have to think hard if you want to crack the case, and dress in your most gothic frock if you want to win the coveted bottle of whiskey. With the opportunity to stay until 2am to catch the full afterparty DJ set, this is a chance to really throw your inhibitions and caution to the wind. And did we mention that canapés and a welcome drink come included with your ticket?
Give in to temptation at Devonshire Terrace in Liverpool Street, where more than 250 singles are gathering for a Seven Deadly Sins Halloween party on 31st October. Tickets are £22 and include the famous Lock & Key icebreaker, prize-draw entry, Date Score matching, compatibility insights and private messaging after the event.
Running from 7.30pm, the night promises great music, playful fancy dress and plenty of opportunities to meet someone wickedly interesting.
The Candlelight Club's annual Halloween Ball offers a dark, decadent alternative night out. Set inside a secret South London location lit entirely by soft candlelight, this year's event invites you to dress as coquettish black cats, dapper devils, or ghostly flappers.
The stage program bridges vintage pop-ups with dark cabaret, starring burlesque icon Suri Sumatra, live swing sets from Elise Roth and the High Spirits, and DJ sets spinning long-dead artists from vinyl. Round out the night with a tarot reading to uncover your future, shop vintage sparkle from Krausz Jewellery, or sample sharing platters right from your candlelit table.
Long-running party collective RITUAL brings its signature multi-floor takeover to Century Club. Hidden behind a discreet doorway on Shaftesbury Avenue, this four-story private mansion transforms for a massive Halloween bash spanning dancefloors, custom production, and Soho's largest rooftop space.
Running from 7pm to 2am, the event pairs house, techno, and disco sets across multiple rooms with immersive performers, a curated cinema space, and an unannounced headline DJ.
Retro drinking den The Old School Yard is bringing the thrills this season with School of Fright – a Halloween bonanza which basically resembles a party in a haunted house. Expect cobwebs across the ceiling, rolling fog and neon light everywhere, with 80s and 90s bangers playing through the mist.
There's a prize up for grabs for best costume, and the bar will be shaking up themed cocktails until its late-night close. There's also a scary-good happy hour deal running until 7pm.
If you're hunting for a frightfully fun night out in Central London this October, these 90-minute Halloween cocktail masterclasses at The Lucky Pig Fitzrovia are guaranteed to deliver the perfect mix of tricks, treats, and theatrical flair.
The interactive session gives you a welcome drink on arrival before an expert mixologist walks you through the history and techniques of spooky mixology, then lets you jump behind the bar to craft your own delicious creations. The experience comes complete with artisan pizza and fries, plus included entry to the live music show on the 27th or the Halloween party on the 31st.
A fun, fancy dress event full of vibrant entertainment, The Munster Tavern's Halloween drag cabaret night is one that you won't want to miss. It begins with a fantastic drag performance from the talented Candy Heals, with a spooky theme.
Expect music, dance and comedy in this raucous show. Afterwards, they're promising Monster Mash karaoke, where you can sing along to all your favourite hits on stage.
Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers, the Victorian-inspired bar in Soho, is throwing a unique Halloween party with DJs, a drag host and a dancefloor that will be packed all night. Alongside the entertainment, you'll receive a complimentary welcome cocktail, with all sorts of tasty signature sis on offer.
There's a prize for the best costume, so make sure your fancy dress is looking suitably spooky. There's also a £5 Halloween raffle to enter, offering the chance to win prizes like prosecco, vouchers and bar tabs.
If you're looking to celebrate Halloween high above the pavement, Jin Bo Law's top-floor bar delivers an ideal mix of glamour and partying. Transforming its brass-accented interior into a sinister haunted setting, this two-night run offers a refined alternative to underground clubbing. You get sweeping views of the capital alongside an energetic soundtrack that keeps the floor active late into the weekend.
From general standing passes to full VIP table setups, you can tailor your night depending on how you like to party. Just make sure your costume makes the cut, as the venue enforces a strict 'no effort, no entry' door policy to maintain the room's immersive atmosphere.
Simmons Oxford Street is ditching standard daytime drinks for an all-inclusive Halloween afternoon session in the heart of Soho. Running from 1pm to 6pm on Saturday the 31st October, this event combines three full hours of unlimited drinks with a two-course meal served up by M's Kitchen.
You can stick to standard bottomless beer, prosecco, and spirits, or upgrade for a tenner to unlock draft brews, wine, and cocktails. Between the live MC driving crowd games, instant prize giveaways, and an endless soft-serve ice cream station, you get a fun day party that lets you get your fancy dress fix well before nightfall.
Taking place at Balls Brothers Austin Friars, Ginger's Big Drag Brunch is hosting a Halloween special, where some of London's top drag queens and kings will be serving up wicked entertainment. Expect non-stop entertainment, alongside 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco.
Food-wise, enjoy burgers and waffles for your main - followed by sticky toffee pudding or apple crumble. What's more, there are prizes for the best dressed.
Grab tickets to the ultimate Halloween house-party experience this spooky season with Waterloo After Dark at BrewDog Waterloo.
For just £5.50, you can enjoy a five-hour late-night party featuring retro 80s and 90s hits, modern pop songs, and spooky anthems. Throw on your wild, funny, or terrifying fancy dress for a shot at winning best-dressed prizes, and test your luck with the event's signature beer Lucky Dip giveaway.
Club nights at Bar Rumba just got scary as The Zombie Ball touches down for Halloween weekend. Watch the spotlights dance around the room as you make moves on the dancefloor to house music and party anthems courtesy of the resident DJ.
With a 3am closing time and a free BuzzBallz drink handed out to everyone on arrival, you know you're in for a fun night. For larger groups, party packages that include booze, private seating and queue jump are also available.
Bringing a little Mexican flair to your spooky celebrations, Trejo's Tacos Halloween Brunch at Puttshack is an excuse to eat some great food, consume bottomless drinks and get dressed up for a boozy day out.
£39 tickets include chips and guacamole for all, along with two tacos each and sweetcorn. 90 minutes of bottomless beverages will include endless amounts of margaritas, pineapple picantes, Mexican lager and the regional soft drink Jarritos. You'll be entertained by a live DJ and mariachi band as you party like you're in Cancún.
Experience a weekend of tricks and treats without breaking the bank at the Disco of the Dead in Shoreditch, running on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October 2026.
Tickets start at an accessible £8.40, offering modular entry options ranging from basic venue access with a complimentary shot (£5 each) to all-inclusive ball pit passes. This flexibility allows attendees to tailor their night - whether dropping in for a quick drink or securing all-night party access with a soundtrack of hip-hop, RnB, and energetic house music.
Enter the Carnevil Returns Halloween Special at Trapeze for a night of twists and turns – and free drinks for everyone attending.
For just £5.50, guest can enter this weird and wonderful party, with a BuzzBallz drink included on arrival and circus acts provide immersive entertainment. The DJ will be igniting the dancefloor with throwback anthems and R&B hits galore, as well as house and hip-hop. And for large groups, there's the option to book a VIP package that includes a booth, a bottle of spirit and queue jump for the whole team.
Get ready to channel your inner pop icon because Ely's Yard Social is pulling out all the stops this October with Nightmare On Brick Lane: An 80s Halloween Party. Tickets start at just £5.50, unlocking a night filled with massive throwback anthems, incredible dancing, and serious retro vibes.
Taking charge of the decks is DJ Miami Myers, spinning legendary hits from icons like Whitney Houston, Madonna, and Queen. Alongside the killer soundtrack, attendees can compete for top prizes in the best costume contest, snack on trick-or-treat giveaways, snap memories at the themed photobooth, and sip on a bespoke cocktail menu surrounded by eerie venue decor.
Over at Alcotraz, they have your fancy dress sorted for you; a bright orange prison jumpsuit. Whack it on and head inside the secret jail, where you will sneak contraband liquor in past the warden. The best bit? The guards will then shake you up tasty bespoke cocktails.
Bring White Isle energy to West London this Halloween as legendary brand Café Mambo Ibiza takes over The Broadcaster in White City for an eight-hour, day-to-night rooftop spectacle.
Spanning three floors of party space from 6pm to 2am, this high-production event swaps traditional spooky horror for sun-drenched Balearic house, disco classics, and infectious club anthems. Expect full festival-style production, live performers, and face painters working the crowd across the club and rooftop areas.
This Halloween, The Prince in West Brompton is transforming into The Haunted Motel. This promises ultra-spooky decor with a roadside motel theme, and fancy dress is encouraged.
In your creepiest costume, get ready to sip cocktails and party all night long. DJs will be playing party hits, with a few terrifying tunes thrown in too.
The Halloween Party at The Champion pub brings tricks and treats in equal measure, with live music and a DJ takeover booked to bring the night to the next level.
Live cover band The Ghouls will be rocking out and leading mass singalongs and dance sessions, before DJ spooky keeps things going with a killer soundtrack of hits. An epic costume competition will also be taking place, with a prize worth £300 for the first-place winner. The historic pub will also be serving its usual drinks offering for anyone who's thirsty.
Looking for a lively party in an iconic setting? Then head to Rivoli Ballroom in Crofton Park, a gorgeous, historic space that has been around since the 1950s.
They're hosting a 70s & 80s Disco and Fright Night this Halloween, complete with non-stop tunes from across the two decades. Fancy dress is encouraged, so be sure to embrace the disco and funk era.
South West London's favourite multi-story party house, Exhibit Balham, is opening its doors for an all-out, late-night Halloween bash that stretches long past midnight.
Running from 7pm until 2am on Saturday 31st October, this sprawling three-floor venue is pulling out all the stops with creepy themed cocktails, heavy-hitting DJ sets, and a packed dancefloor. The real headline of the night? A massive £250 bar tab awarded to the best dressed at 9pm, making serious costume effort an absolute must before you dance straight into the early hours.
Experience a cult classic the way it was meant to be seen with a festive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show inside the Grade II-listed Rivoli Ballroom.
Nestled in Crofton Park, this sprawling 1950s dance hall provides an atmospheric backdrop of retro chandeliers and maple wood floors for a two-night Halloween pop-up. You can grab a drink from the preserved vintage bar before settling in for free popcorn, live DJ warm-up sets, and an unfiltered dose of camp cinema magic.
Don your best costume and get ready to sing at the Live Band Karaoke Halloween Special, taking place in Clapham. Here, you'll get to sing all your favourites on stage, backed by live musicians.
There'll be prizes for the best costumes, and spooky decor to match. Whether you're taking to the stage or singing along in the audience, it promises non-stop fun.
Party into the night as Pergola Brixton enters the dark side with R&B Fridays: The Halloween Edit. The beloved hangout is transforming this spooky season with decorations galore, as dressed-up guests dance along to R&B tracks with a drink in hand.
And the DJs aren't just your average record-spinners – expect a lineup of special guests that know their way around a deck, and how to hype up a Halloween crowd.
This Croydon pub is transforming into one of the top local party venues this season with its Halloween Fancy Dress Disco. The Dog is inviting late-night revellers to its humble dwellings for a disco dance party featuring some of your favourite scary tracks.
There will also be cocktails, games, and of course – a fancy dress competition which could see you win some great prizes.
Head to Lost Society in Battersea for a Halloween house of horror. Lost After Dark is a spooky, fancy dress party that promises DJs playing until 2am - think pop, hip hop and RnB.
There'll be plenty of killer cocktails and shots to enjoy as you dance the night away. Plus, the first 50 guests will receive a complimentary welcome drink.
An already spooky venue, the vampire-themed Lost Souls Pizza knows how to put on a show for Halloween. They're hosting a seated two-course meal, including a killer cocktail, while their resident entertainer puts on a fantastic dinner performance.
Afterwards, DJ Katie Evans will be on the decks until late, playing some terrifying tunes. They're also holding a costume contest, with the winners chosen by ticketholder vote, with a £300 bar tab up for grabs.
Encouraging you to dress to disturb, the Reggaeton Halloween Party is back for another year. Head to Big Chill in King's Cross to spend the night dancing, with two different DJs to choose from.
Room one will be playing non-stop reggaeton - think J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Shakira - while room two focuses on hip hop and RnB. Plus, you'll get free entry if your birthday is between 21st October and 10th November.
Embark on this Hampstead Haunted Halloween Pub Tour for twists, turns and a pint or two as you learn about the area's horrible histories through the medium of immersive theatre.
After the success of last year's tours, Peculiar London are returning for more after-dark explorations that will see you visiting some charming pubs in between lessons in conspiracy theories and tales of those said to be haunting Hampstead's streets to this very day. You'll also receive a complimentary drink while partaking in an ancient local drinking ceremony.
Fetch your fellow party animals this spooky season and head back 20 years in the past with Big Chill's So Fetch 2000s Halloween Party.
Celebrate the best music from the era by bringing your moves to the dancefloor and belting out classics by Britney, Rihanna, MyFly, Usher, Justin Timberlake and more – for five whole hours of non-stop bangers. The DJ won't be letting you go easy, but if you are able to pry yourself away from the unmissable tracks, you may as well make a trip to the bar for something boozy and refreshing.
Who says a massive Halloween dress-up party in London has to break the bank? Landing on the 29th of October 2026, the House of Horrors at EGG LDN offers unbeatable value with standard tickets kicking off from just £4.40 (scaling up to £11).
Running late into the early hours, this multi-room student and clubbing staple provides an accessible, high-capacity mid-week option to jumpstart the Halloween weekend across three floors of heavy bass.
Dig out your best freaky frock for The 411 Halloween Party. The NYC-inspired bar is transforming into a boo-heavy bonanza where everyone is dressed up and no one wants to leave the dancefloor. Party until 2am to house and hop-hop tracks played by big DJs.
They'll have their usual drinks offering available, from unique signature cocktails to beers on tap and an array of wines.
When do fancy dress Halloween events in London sell out?
Popular events sell out weeks - sometimes months - in advance, especially for the 31st October itself. With Halloween 2026 falling on a Saturday, demand is even higher than usual. Book as early as possible to avoid missing out; last-minute tickets are rarely available for the best nights.
What are the best fancy dress Halloween events in London for groups?
London has plenty of options that work brilliantly for groups. Immersive experiences like Alcotraz are ideal — the venue provides your costume (an orange prison jumpsuit), so there's no coordination stress. Themed club nights with multiple rooms and large capacities are also great for keeping a group together. Look for events with group ticket packages or reserved areas to make the night run smoothly.
Are there fancy dress Halloween events in London where the costume is provided?
Yes — Alcotraz is the standout example. Rather than sourcing your own outfit, you're kitted out in a bright orange prison jumpsuit on arrival, which forms part of the immersive experience as you sneak contraband liquor past the warden inside their secret jail.
Do fancy dress Halloween events in London have costume competitions?
Many do. Costume contests are a popular feature at London Halloween nights, with prizes ranging from bar tabs and free drinks to cash. It's worth checking individual event listings for details — and arriving early if you want to be in with a shot.
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