Quirky Halloween Events In London

• Why we recommend: we love the ultimate backdrop of partying surrounded by lush indoor greenery while looking out across the entire lit-up capital. Plus, it offers ultimate flexibility for group planning: staggered entry slots starting from 6.30pm allow you to catch the sunset, head up post-dinner, or jump straight into the late-night dancing
• Location: Sky Garden, 1 Sky Garden Walk, City of London, EC3M 8AF
• When: Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October 2026
• Price: from £38.50 per person

If you're looking for a Halloween venue with real wow-factor, Sky Garden is hosting its biggest spooktacular event yet 35 stories above the City of London.

You're encouraged to dress to thrill as the famous glass dome turns into an atmospheric haunted oasis filled with live music, late-night bar snacks, and bloodcurdling DJ sets. Every entry ticket includes a Dead Man's Finger welcome cocktail to jump-start the evening, full access to the bar and indoor gardens, and front-row seats to the moonlit skyline below.

• Why we recommend: we love how this event transports you seamlessly back to the 1920s. Plus, there are options for everyone: choose a simple entry ticket for drinks and dancing, upgrade to a three-course set dinner, or splash out on your own private table with Champagne for your friends
• Location: secret location 
• When: 31st October & 1st November2026
• Price: from £33 per person

Hidden away in a secret South London location (revealed only two days before the event), The Candlelight Club is London's most enchanting pop-up speakeasy - lit entirely by flickering candlelight. This clandestine soirée invites you to slip into your finest 1920s attire (jeans and trainers strictly forbidden) and step into a world where Prohibition agents can't find you.

Live 1920s and 30s swing from Elise Roth and her band the High Spirits leads the main room, flanked by burlesque numbers from Suri Sumatra, host Champagne Charlie, and vintage vinyl sets from the Bees Knees. Between tarot readings from resident seer Lucius, vintage glitter at the Krausz Jewellery pop-up, and optional three-course dining or Champagne table service, it's a moody, high-society haunt running until 1am.

• Why we recommend: we love how the team behind London's biggest festive pop-ups are bringing their signature over-the-top styling to autumn. Plus, there's incredible attention to detail: expect immersive, character-driven bartenders, bespoke sinister glassware like skulls and ravens, and a wildly creative cocktail menu featuring ingredients like matcha, absinthe, and roasted pear
• Location: 9 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5HZ
• When: 1st October - 1st November 2026
• Price: drinks priced individually (booking recommended)

Taking over the former RedFarm space in Covent Garden, The Haunting on Russell Street is London's newest immersive Halloween pop-up from Experimental Group, the mastermind crew behind the hit Miracle at Henrietta.

Spanning two floors transformed into a sinister, shadow-drenched haunted house, this month-long takeover ditches cheap plastic cobwebs for flickering lights, unsettling soundscapes, and costumed bartenders ready to jump-scare you as they shake. Sip eerie concoctions like the vodka and absinthe-laced Widow's Whisper or the mezcal-fueled Clown Pear-anoia served in spooky bespoke glassware, alongside a menu of thematic bite-sized eats.

• Why we recommend: you'll enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless Prosecco, beer, and pizza, all while being serenaded by live vocal performances of spooky classics and cult hits like The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Grab your ghoul-friends... if you dare
• Location: Soho and Clapham
• When: 31st October 2026
• Price: from £55 per person

On 31st October, from 2pm to 5pm, Archer Street in both Soho and Clapham are transforming into a delightfully eerie stage for its Halloween Immersive Brunch - the perfect fusion of brunching and theatrical thrill. For £59.40 per person, guests can sink their teeth into a bottomless 90-minute feast of prosecco, beer, and piping-hot pizza.

The true enchantment lies beyond the food and drink. Between sips and slices, you'll be treated to live vocal performances of spooky classics and cult favourites - think bone-chilling renditions from The Rocky Horror Picture Show - by a cast of polished West End–trained performers, making the proceedings feel like a mini musical cabaret. And if you're looking for a family event, they're hosting a child-friendly version on 25th October too.

• Why we recommend: this spooky but sultry event invites you to really get involved in the performance - a seductive show inspired by all things vampiric
• Location: secret location
• When: 30th October, 8pm to 11.45pm 
• Price: from £74.20

An immersive, sensual experience that blurs the lines between audience and entertainer, Théâtre des Vampires by Nude Noir is coming to a secret London location this Halloween. Step into a world of immortal beauty, where dark and seductive performances take place around you.

There will be 100 guests, keeping things intimate, and their couples tickets make for a great date night. You can also upgrade to VIP or performers table options, if you fancy something truly special.

• Why we recommend: this affordable night out promises mystery and intrigue, in an immersive event that will have you working together as a group. Plus, there's a DJ-led afterparty, so it really is a two-in-one kind of evening
• Location: 8 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 1JN
• When: 31st October 2026
• Price: £11 per person

This Halloween, The Duke's Head in Putney is hosting Murder on the Thames, an immersive murder mystery event. Here, you'll put your detective skills to the test as you work together to identify the killer before midnight. 

Halloween at Kew is creeping back into the Royal Botanic Gardens, transforming its famous landscape into a glowing world of haunting scenes and spine-tingling twists. Tickets begin at £19.50 for adults, or £16.75 with membership, granting timed access to an illuminated adventure featuring supernatural characters, fiery displays and secrets buried within a mysterious tomb.

Choose an earlier slot for gentler family fun or brave an after-7.30pm arrival when the darkness makes everything deliciously spookier.

• Why we recommend: promising a truly dark take on Halloween entertainment, this life drawing event allows you to get creative while soaking up the heavy metal vibes
• Location: 174 Camden High Street, Camden, NW1 0NE
• When: 27th October 2026
• Price: from £18.70 per person

A monthly event that's hosting a Halloween special this October, Corpse Paint Life Drawing takes place at The World's End in Camden. Here, you'll sketch live models who have been transformed with dramatic corpse paint, gothic styling, and occult-inspired looks.

Expect black metal, vampiristic and ritual influences on their look, making for a unique drawing when you're done. There'll be a soundtrack of heavy music and striking visuals too, perfect for a cool and creative Halloween.

• Why we recommend: this vibrant silent disco walking tour takes you all over the city, singing and dancing to non-stop hits as their hosts provide commentary and plenty of laughs
• Location: Covent Garden Tube Station, Long Acre, WC2E 9JT
• When: 31st October 2026
• Price: from £22 per person

Looking to get outside this Halloween? The Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Crew are hosting a Halloween edition of their walking tours, taking you around Central London's most iconic sights - from Trafalgar Squre to Regent Street and China Town.

Their high-energy hosts will lead you through the city, singing and dancing along to your favourite tunes as you go - played directly to your headphones. Fancy dress is encouraged, and expect a few spooky surprises.

• Why we recommend: this is one of the most unique ways to celebrate Halloween, promising a sultry, intimate atmosphere and haunting performances
• Location: secret location
• When: 17th October, 8pm to 11.45pm 
• Price: from £74.20

• Why we recommend: a truly spooky night out, you can learn about the horrible history of this North London neighbourhood while enjoying pints in some of its top pubs
• Location: Hampstead Heath
• When: multiple dates in October
• Price: £26.12 per person

Back by popular demand, the Hampstead haunted Halloween Pub Tour by Peculiar London combines history with immersive theatre and plenty of pints. You'll begin with a stroll across Hampstead Heath in the dark, said to be a regular haunt of Highwaymen, before exploring some of NW3's best pubs.

A complimentary Halloween drink is included, and you'll even get to take part in an ancient local drinking ceremony. Hear stories of cholera victims, conspiracies and celebrity scandals over the years as you go, stopping for regular refreshments in between. They're even hosting late-night specials on Halloween weekend itself.

• Why we recommend: this is your chance to explore one of the coolest venues in Battersea Power Station, and have fun while doing it. And did we mention that their signature cocktails are served in engineer-themed glassware? 
• Location: Upper Ground Turbine Hall B, 270 The Power Station, Circus Road South, Battersea, SW11 8BZ
• When: 31st October
• Price: £27.50

It's not every day you get the chance to attend a silent disco in a restored 1950s control room – but on 31st October, you can. Control Room B is hosting a dance party with a difference, giving you control over the music via personal headphones that allow you to switch between songs. 

Get the surround sound experience while surrounded by soaring industrial architecture inside Battersea Power Station's most iconic bar. Tickets are £27.50 and include a welcome drink for pre-9pm entry. 

• Why we recommend: this is a chance to party in London's most iconic ballroom, and for fans of 70s and 80s music there's nothing better
• Location: 350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, SE4 2BY
• When: 31st October 2026
• Price: £19.80 per person

If you're a fan of all things disco and funk, then this Halloween Fight Night could be just the thing for you. Head to Crofton Park, where the iconic Rivoli Ballroom is hosting an evening of 70s and 80s fun.

Expect non-stop tunes, in a gorgeous Grade II-listed venue that has a lot of history to it. Fancy dress is encouraged, so be sure to get your disco on.

• Why we recommend: an immersive experience with a Victorian theme, this Halloween event promises engaging hosts, rounds of bingo and fantastic prizes
• Location: 18-22 Houndsditch, City of London, EC3A 7DB
• When: multiple dates in October
• Price: from £15.40 per person

Looking for something a little different? Dabbers City are hosting What Lies Beneath Bingo, a Victorian themed bingo experience hidden beneath the city. Expect three rounds of bingo, including a special musical one, led by hosts who have transformed into eerie characters.

There are prizes to be won, cocktails to be drunk, and lots of fun surprises along the way. Immerse yourself in the setting, where you'll be transported into a world of secret societies, smugglers and fortune tellers.

• Why we recommend: promising a unique theme that celebrates musical icons from over the years, this karaoke-led party lets you sing your heart out, either on stage or in a private room
• Location: 74 Victoria Street, Zig Zag Building, Victoria, SW1E 6SQ
• When: 30th and 31st October 2026
• Price: from £16.50 per person

A two-day extravaganza themed around musical icons that are no longer with us, Dead Famous is taking over BAM Victoria this Halloween. Dress up as your favourite music legend, from David Bowie to Amy Winehouse, and get ready for non-stop tunes.

You can secure your own private karaoke room, with a special playlist for the event, and there'll be an open mic night in the main bar. All tickets include a welcome drink, and on the Saturday night there'll be a makeup artist to really finish off your look. They've also got a Halloween Thriller Brunch, too. 

• Why we recommend: this legendary party combines music quizzing with a killer playlist, bound to have you up and dancing throughout
• Location: 33-37 Wardour Street, Soho, W1D 6PU
• When: 31st October
• Price: £15 per person

The iconic Sounds Familiar Music Quiz are hosting a Halloween special, taking place at O'Neill's on Wardour Street. This is an afternoon event that comes with its own DJ, as well as the quirkiest music quiz in the business.

Expect rounds on every genre, giving you the chance to flex your musical knowledge. Plus, you can expect a playlist of non-stop hits.

• Location: the Thames
• When: 31st October
• Price: from £25.30 per person

Fancy cruising down the Thames this Halloween? Silent Sounds is bringing you the Silent Halloween Disco Boat, where you'll don headphones and dance to DJs playing across three different channels, all while taking in the sights of London at night.

Fancy dress is highly encouraged, and people will be going big on their costumes. Find your favourite tune, and make the most of fully stocked bars on both decks.

• Why we recommend: we love how engaging this walking tour is - the hosts really bring the experience to life, and you're bound to leave having learned something new about the dark side of London's past
• Location: Farringdon Tube entrance, Cowcross Street, EC1M 6BY
• When: multiple dates
• Price: £27.50 per person

If you're keen to discover London's more sinister history, the Hex and the City Halloween Tour from Herstorical Tours is worth adding to your plans. This female-led organisation brings the past to life, taking you on a historical walking tour through the city that focuses on witchcraft and persecution.

As you make your way across London, your knowledgeable guide will share tales of women whose stories have largely been forgotten, bringing them to life. Expect to hear about medieval healers, pagan priestesses, Elizabethan devil-worshippers and more, and fancy dress is encouraged too.

• Why we recommend: if affordable fun is what you're after this Halloween, The Lucky Pig provides that without letting things feel cheap; they've still gone to town with their themed cocktails and choice of guest DJ, so you don't need to lower your expectations just because of the low ticket cost
• Location: 5, Clipstone Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 6BB
• When: 31st October
• Price: £5.50

Fitzrovia's brooding basement cocktail bar is an unexpectedly perfect setting for a Halloween party – and the owners agree, which is why they're hosting Spirits of Fitzrovia. 

For just £5.50 you can attend a Halloween bash in central London that involves 25% off themed cocktails throughout the night, on top of a welcome shot and DJ set featuring house, R&B and soul to keep the dance floor alive until 2am. Make sure you come dressed to impressed – there's a boozy prize on the line. 

• Why we recommend: with a unique theme and a spectacle you certainly won't get from any ordinary Halloween party, this is an event well worth attending if you're a true fan of the spooky season 
• Location: L'oscar London, 2-6, Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4AA
• When: 31st October, 7:30pm to 1am 
• Price: from £63.72

Enter The Abandoned Toy House Halloween Party if you dare – this event isn't for the faint of heart or easily scared. Boutique hotel L'oscar London is taking things super seriously this spooky season with a late-night soirée that's sure to leave you with nightmares. 

The immersive experience combines roaming characters, interactive performances and live music to create a horror-filled underworld decorated with hanging puppets and broken dolls. 

Ticket come with a complimentary cocktail on arrival, with the chance to order more toy-inspired sips from the bar throughout the night. VIP ticket holders will get a private area with table service, along with a bottle of champagne for the group. 

• Why we recommend: putting a chaotic twist on the murder mystery concept, this night promises to be full of surprises, with cocktails, canapés and a late-night DJ set thrown in for good measure
• Location: Clipstone Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 6BB
• When: 29th October, 7pm to 2am
• Price: from £33

Put your detective skills to the test inside The Lucky Pig's hidden basement during Murder, Mayhem & Mystery - Death Among the Shadows. Guests are thrown into a theatrical murder investigation, interrogating unhinged characters and untangling twisted clues to crack the case.

Every ticket includes a welcome drink and canapés to fuel your sleuthing, while a costume competition rewards the best gothic look with a bottle of whiskey. Once the mystery is solved, the venue shifts straight into a DJ-led late-night party running until 2:00 AM.

• Why we recommend: a way to celebrate Halloween booze free and have a trippy experience in the process – it's an event you won't be able to explain to your friends 
• Location: The Others, 6, Manor Road, Stoke Newington, N16 5SA
• When: 23rd October, 7:30pm to 11pm 
• Price: from £19.80

Till Death Do Us Party - The Ghastly Puppet Show brings together a fusion of comedy and cabaret puppetry in an explosion of unconventional entertainment that will make this Halloween one to remember.

Taking place inside retro live music venue The Others, you'll learn the art of dying from Bob Rott, acquire questionable beauty tips in Ed Gein's Skin Routine, and meet pole-dancer Scarlet Cleavage for a lesson on anatomy – all soundtracked to live music with dark comedy moments thrown in when you least expect them. 

• Location: 40 Liverpool Street, City of London EC2M 7QN
• When: 31st October, from 8pm 
• Price: from £52.92
• Why we recommend: Sonic's award-winning sleight of hand, mind-reading and theatrical storytelling feel even more spellbinding inside the atmospheric hidden Masonic Temple for Halloween

Give spooky season a sophisticated twist at Magic at the Temple, staged inside the spectacular concealed Masonic Temple at Andaz London near Liverpool Street. Tickets range from £52.92 to £79.50, covering a spellbinding 8pm performance from Magic Circle member Sonic and a same-day 10% discount at Rake's Café Bar.

The Halloween special explores witchcraft, occult secrets, Freemasonry and hanging through immersive storytelling, sleight of hand and a gallows illusion.

• Location: Karma Sanctum Soho, 20 Warwick Street, Soho, W1B 5NF
• When: 31st October 
• Price: from £33 per person
• Why we recommend: the option to pair a three-course feast with live theatrical acts before seamlessly transitioning into a multi-room club venue gives it a total 'one-stop-shop' appeal for a big night out

Soho's premier boutique haunt, the Sanctum Hotel, is getting a ghostly, J-horror makeover this Halloween night for The Red Lantern. This dark celebration trades standard monster mash tropes for the hypnotic, unsettling world of traditional Japanese folklore.

You can expect a sensory-overload showcase of live traditional musicians, spectral dancers, cursed props, and glitching tech, accompanied by top-tier club sets and cabaret talent. Whether you're pulling up for the full 7pm cabaret dinner or opting for the 8.30pm late-entry ticket, it's a hedonistic party where dressing up in your finest sinister attire is strictly non-negotiable.

• Location: The Rivoli Ballroom, 350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BY
• When: 29th & 30th October
• Price: from £18.70 per person
• Why we recommend: watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a Halloween rite of passage, but seeing it inside the Rivoli Ballroom takes the experience to an entirely different level

Do the Time Warp in south London's most iconic venue as the Rivoli Pop-Up Cinema brings The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the historic Rivoli Ballroom.

Complete with red velvet drapery, original flock wallpaper, and vintage 1950s bars, the setting is custom-made for an outrageously fun night out. You're warmly encouraged to pull out all the fancy-dress stops, bring your own props, and get vocal - with complimentary popcorn included to fuel the singing.

• Location: The Broadcaster, 89 Wood Lane, W12 7FX
• When: 31st October
• Price: from £11 per person
• Why we recommend: Café Mambo is a global nightlife heavyweight renowned for bringing world-class DJ programming and electric sunset energy wherever it lands, making this a major club night not to be missed

If your ideal Halloween involves sun-kissed house beats, rooftop views, and non-stop dancing rather than haunted houses, Café Mambo Ibiza's London takeover is calling.

Taking over the rooftop and multi-level club spaces at The Broadcaster, this island institution is delivering an unmissable Ibiza soundtrack to West London. Running from early evening straight into the early hours (6pm to 2am), the party pairs sweeping skyline views with live performers, themed production, and a room-hopping lineup of house, funk, and soul.

• Location: Unit 15, Uplands Business Park, Blackhorse Lane, E17 5QJ
• When: 31st October and 1st November
• Price: from £2.20 per child and £12.10 per adult
• Why we recommend: if you prefer spending your Halloween tucking into tasty street food and sipping tequila then this is just the place for you - and the tacos are pretty affordable too

Europe's largest taco festival, The Tacover, is making its return to Signature Brew in Walthamstow this Halloween. More than 15 street food vendors will be taking part, each serving a selection of delicious tacos priced at no more than £4 per portion - alongside other special Mexican street food bites. To drink, there will be margaritas, micheladas and a variety of other tequila-based cocktails.

• Location: 5 Clipstone Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 6BB
• When: 27th, 28th, 30th and 31st October 
• Price: £54 per person
• Why we recommend: this a great spooky activity for the cocktail lovers in your life, and fab value for money as the ticket includes entry to The Lucy Pig's Halloween bash 

Descend into The Lucky Pig Fotzrovia's underground haven of indulgence for an immersive Halloween cocktail masterclass hosted across selected dates in October. Designed for discerning enthusiasts, the interactive 90-minute sessions invite you behind the bar to master theatrical mixology and craft bespoke seasonal drinks alongside a master bartender.

The experience encompasses a welcome drink, two hands-on cocktail builds, and a feast of artisan pizza and fries to follow. Each masterclass ticket doubles as entry to the venue's premier entertainment events - including live music on October 27th and the flagship Halloween party on October 31st - where you can enjoy 25% off signature cocktails and compete for the best-dressed award.

• Location: 127 Hackney Road, Unit 11, London, E2 8GY
• When: throughout the week
• Price: from £48
• Why we recommend: a truly unique way to spend Halloween, Hexmoor is putting a spooky twist on their beloved immersive experience, where you'll get to enter a world of potions and wizardry

Step into the mystical world of Hexmoor this Halloween, where you'll be immersed into their wizarding prison story. This is an interactive, theatrical experience, where you'll be locked up in a cell and explore their magical potions as you converse with the characters.

Tickets include three Halloween-themed cocktails or mocktails, as well as a prison jumpsuit that you'll receive on arrival. Plus, there'll be plenty of photo opportunities along the way.

• Location: 15 Bruton Lane, Mayfair, W1J 6JD
• When: 31st October
• Price: £62.64 per person
• Why we recommend: this interactive murder mystery immerses you in a Victorian tale of lies and deception, combining interrogation with inventive cocktails

Step into the grand Victorian world of Mr Fogg's, where they're hosting a Halloween Murder Mystery this October. You'll be fully immersed in the story, given an hour to interrogate a room full of suspects who are all hiding something.

Be sure to keep your wits about you, as there are plenty of secrets and tricks surrounding the case. And to sweeten the deal, every ticket includes two innovative cocktails per person.

• Location: 18 Bear Street, Soho, WC2H 7AX
• When: 23rd October
• Price: £11 per person
• Why we recommend: boasting a spooky soundtrack and vibrant drag performances, this is a lively Halloween event that's bound to keep you entertained for hours

West End venue The Munster Tavern has got all sorts going on this Halloween at its drag cabaret event. The night kicks off with a spooky drag show, where the talented Candy Heals will be bringing you a high-energy performance full of creepy looks, laughs and wicked songs.

Afterwards, you can take to the stage yourself with Monster Mash karaoke. Sing along to all your favourite hits, from pop anthems to 80s classics.

• Location: 12 Balham Station Road, Balham, SW12 9SG
• When: 29th October
• Price: £22 per person
• Why we recommend: a chilled Halloween event that results in a scrumptious pizza paired with a glass of fizz, this activity takes a more foodie approach to the spooky season

If you prefer food to frights, then head to The Deadly Breadly: a Halloween pizza-making class hosted by Exhibit in Balham. You'll get to make your own pizza from scratch, under the guidance of their friendly team.

Tickets include a glass of bubbles and all the ingredients you need. Of course, you'll also get to try your creepy creation at the end.

• Location: 14 Lillie Road, West Brompton, SW6 1TT
• When: 31st October
• Price: £43.20 per person
• Why we recommend: a haunted haven for horror lovers, The Prince promises great music and even better cocktails this Halloween

Looking for something a little sinister this Halloween? The Prince is transforming into The Haunted Motel, a creepily decorated space full of scares.

Don your eeriest outfit, and get ready to dance the night away to DJs spinning party tunes. Plus, there'll be plenty of cocktails to enjoy.