Spooky celebrations shouldn't be such a drain on your resources, so if you're asking where can you hang out with the ghouls and gals of the night without spending big bucks? We've got you covered.
From blood-bathed bashes to fancy dress forays and club nights, check out our recommendations for the best cheap and free Halloween events in London right here.
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For a cheap Halloween brunch in London, Flight Club's Spooky Social is a bit of a no-brainer. You can tuck into endless pizza and sip on a bottle of prosecco or four beers each for two glorious hours. Decked out with devilish decor, creating a haunted house vibe, and DJs playing spooky beats, it's the ultimate place for thrills and chills this October. Even better, there's a Halloween-themed welcome cocktail, plus prizes for best dressed and showdown champions.
With tickets starting from as little as £12 per person, London Month of the Dead is a series of spooky events taking place all over the city. These are perfect for fans of all things terrifying, at locations like Guys Hospital Chapel and St Leonard's Church.
Whether you fancy exploring Medieval magic, finding out more about Jack the Ripper or even studying human decomposition, you can do it all with these guys.
@ The Duke's Head Putney on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October 2026
The Duke's Head in Putney are hosting a murder mystery experience this Halloween: Murder on the Thames. Kick off with a drink in the basement Rowing Club, included in your ticket price, before getting involved in the game.
You'll have until midnight to work out the killer, using your detective skills to find the suspect. Afterwards, a DJ will be spinning tunes until late.
@ Blackfriars on Various dates from Thursday 10th September 2026
Costing just £16.50 per person for teams of up to 10 people, StreetHunt Games is a unique experience that combines scavenger hunts with escape rooms and murder mysteries. They offer two different experiences in Blackfriars and Holborn, where you'll explore spooky areas like former prison Bridewell Theatre and the haunted Lincoln's Inn Fields.
You'll work as a group to solve clues and crack the code, entirely self-guided using just your phone. Choose between investigating your uncle's mysterious death or acting as a private investigator, using the interactive map provided.
@ The Champion Bayswater Road on Sat, 31st Oct 2026 @ 19:00 - 2:00
Spend Halloween at The Champion, a historic Notting Hill pub transforming into a haunted wonderland with spine-chilling décor from 7pm. Your £5.50 ticket includes entry and a complimentary spooky shot, followed by live anthems from The Ghouls and a late-night soundtrack courtesy of DJ Spooky.
Fancy dress is strongly encouraged, with more than £300 worth of prizes awaiting the best costume and celebrations continuing until 2am.
@ Big Chill Kings Cross on Sat, 31st Oct 2026 @ 22:00 - 3:00
Back and bigger than ever, the Reggaeton Halloween Party is taking over Big Chill in King's Cross on the 31st. Dress to impress, and get ready to dance the night away.
Across two rooms, they'll be playing both non-stop reggaeton and a mix of hip hop, RnB and party anthems. Plus, you'll get free entry if your birthday falls between 21st October and 10th November.
@ The Lucky Pig Fitzrovia on Sat, 31st Oct 2026 @ 17:00 - 2:00
Get in the spooky spirit with Spirits of Fitzrovia – an affordable fancy dress party in the heart of London. The Lucky Pig's basement cocktail bar will become the setting for an almighty Halloween bash complete with DJ sets and 25% off themed cocktails throughout the night.
£5.50 will get you a welcome shot, entry until 2am and the chance to win a bottle of whisky if you happen to be in the best costume of the night.
@ Gambit Bar on Sat, 31st Oct 2026 @ 21:00 - 3:00
Costing £16.50 per person, including a welcome cocktail, Gambit Bar's Day of the Dead party is a great choice this Halloween. They've teamed up with Don Julio to bring you some cracking cocktails, while you dance to disco tunes.
Expect live DJs, face painting and tarot readings throughout. Fancy dress is optional, so whip out your best costume if you want to get involved.
Explore the shadows of London's past with Herstorical Tours, the theatrical walking tours rewriting history through the eyes (and voices) of the women who shaped it.
Created and led exclusively by women, these immersive experiences blend storytelling, acting, and comedy to uncover the city's untold tales - from witches and harlots to mystics and martyrs. Each tour shines a light on the forgotten corners and fierce characters of 'herstory,' bringing the darkly fascinating underbelly of London vividly to life.
Ghost walks and self-guided spooky walking tours are a great starting point — Free Tours by Foot offer donation-based ghost walks and Jack the Ripper tours around the city's most haunted corners. Several museums also run free Halloween-themed programming around half-term.
Halloween daytime options in London are plentiful, especially around half-term. Many of London's free museums run spooky-themed programming during the day — the Natural History Museum, the V&A, and the Museum of London Docklands all typically offer Halloween activities for families and adults alike.
For families on a budget, London has plenty of options that won't break the bank. Hamleys on Regent Street typically runs a free Halloween programme during half-term, with costume competitions, puppet shows, and trick-or-treat treasure hunts across the store.
