Best Halloween Events In Manchester 2026

• Why we recommend: this is a fun, booze-free way to celebrate with friends and family - and who doesn't love to get some Instagrammable shots at a pumpkin patch?
• Location: farms across Manchester
• When: throughout October
• Price: varies

After Halloween events in Manchester for families, friends and couples alike? There's a range of choice across these pumpkin patches and farms, where you can pick your own and enjoy a whole host of activities too.

Think everything from haunted houses, animal petting and carousel rides to full Halloween fright nights across locations in Stockport, Oldham and more. And afterwards? You can have hours of fun carving your pickings.

• Why we recommend: this fantastic immersive experience transports you to a world of prison and contraband, and they've created a special horror-themed show for Halloween - what could be spookier? And with the option to bring along your own spirits, you're guaranteed a drink that you love
• Location: 1A Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4EE
• When: Tuesday to Sunday
• Price: from £40.31 per person

Smuggle your contraband to spend a night in the clink with bootlegged drinks to sip - and let's not forget the classic jail jumpsuit. Head to the prison-themed Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four when you're in need of the most fun things to do for Halloween in Manchester, as it's the spookiest immersive cocktail bar.

They're hosting a special Halloween event this year, with the re-written show Alcotraz: Cell Block Infection. You'll be taken to a cell on arrival, where the horrors will manifest around you as the prison has been taken over by a sinister outbreak.

• Why we recommend: this is a great choice for horror film fans, as you can live out the experiences yourself through the magic of virtual reality
• Location: 30 Brown Street, M2 1DH
• When: every day
• Price: from £23 per person

To celebrate Halloween with a horror experience that will get your spine tingling, check out the free-roam VR at DNA VR. Arizona Sunshine is the game plonking you straight into the middle of a zombie apocalypse, where you survival and shooting skills are put to the test.

There are lots of other options too, including Fear of the Dark and Dreadhalls - and there's even a VR escape room too. Sessions last 40 to 60 minutes, each suitable for groups of different sizes.

• Why we recommend: located centrally on Deansgate, Be At One makes it exceptionally easy to plug into the broader Manchester nightlife circuit or carry on late into the night
• Location: 80 Deansgate, M3 2ER
• When: 31st October
• Price: Halloween cocktails for just £7 until 6pm

Housed right in the heart of the action on Deansgate, Be At One is giving its signature atmosphere a monstrous makeover. The headline event is on the 31st, with Spicy Presents: Halloween Edition, bringing big tracks, guilty pleasure anthems, and a party crowd together under one roof.

The bar team has cooked up four limited-edition Halloween concoctions - ranging from the rich, pumpkin-spiced Caffeinated Creature to the glitter-infused Midnight Monster and glittering Sweet-Toothed Spirit shots. The real draw? Their famous daily 2-4-1 happy hour includes the entire seasonal lineup, alongside an early-bird offer serving up the spooky sips for just £7 until 6pm on the big night.

• Why we recommend: Slug & Lettuce combine popular themed bottomless brunches with exclusive seasonal drink discounts, making it an easy win for large group bookings on Halloween
• Location: Spinningfields, Deansgate, and more
• When: throughout October 
• Price: varies

Slug & Lettuce Deansgate is getting a deliciously dark makeover. Known best for its pastel hues and brunch spreads, the city-centre spot is leaning hard into its dark side with a weekend of hauntings.

Expect themed Halloween brunches, deadpan bites, and a lineup of theatrical, cauldron-style cocktails crafted specifically for the occasion. Whether you're rolling deep with a coven of friends or looking for a backdrop to launch a big night out along Deansgate, these venues promise low lighting, thrilling soundtracks, and just the right amount of gothic flair.

• Why we recommend: if you're all about real-life scares, then this interactive walking tour will teach you all about Manchester's sinister past as you explore the city's streets
• Location: around Manchester
• When: multiple dates
• Price: from £13.20 per person

Fancy learning more about the darker side of Manchester's history? Then head on The Original Manchester Ghost Walk, where you'll explore the city's mysterious past.

Along the way, you'll learn all about restless ghosts, grotesque deaths, paupers' graves and unexplained events. Expect storytelling brought to life, with dark humour and audience participation thrown in.