Best Halloween Events In Manchester 2026

• Why we recommend: this free, family-friendly event takes over the whole city, and there's so much to do - from going on a monster hunt to getting involved in spooky activities
• Location: Manchester city centre
• When: throughout October
• Price: free

Brought to you by CityCo, Halloween In The City is back for its ninth year. This is a city-wide celebration of all things Halloween, and is hotly anticipated each year. The legendary mega monster hunt features giant inflatable monsters across rooftops all over Manchester's streets, sobe sure to look out for them in the last week of October.

That's not all though, as their Halloween Weekender on the 24th and 25th October features a family-friendly outdoor parade and other fun events, with lots of local businesses getting involved.

• Why we recommend: you can choose which ends up being the main party at these twin events, and it's the ultimate night out for reggaeton and Latin music fans
• Location: 135 Grosvenor Street, M1 7HE
• When: 30th October
• Price: from £8.80 per person

On the 30th, The Deaf Institute is hosting a Bad Bunny Halloween party in one room, and a Reggaeton party in the other. One ticket gets you into both events, though whichever party sells the most tickets will end up in the main room.

Costumes are highly encouraged, and there'll be two live DJs playing the best of reggaeton Latin trap and more - with plenty of Bad Bunny, of course.

• 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: a fun way to delve into the art of sushi-making with an expert on hand to guide you through – and who can say no to a masterclass that leaves you with a bunch of food to take home? 
• Location: Selfridges, The Dome, The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, M17 8DA
• When: from 26th October
• Price: from £24.95

Spooky Sushi School is in session this October, at YO!'s Trafford Centre site. This family-friendly tutorial gives kids the chance to play with their food and explore the world of Japanese cooking while learning a new skill. 

This interactive class will see you snacking on edamame while making creepy versions of your favourite rolls. There's also a soft drink included and the chance to win a prize for Best Costume. 

• Why we recommend: this fantastic immersive experience transports you to a world of prison and contraband - 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 £28.99 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 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.

Watch out for the warden as you go, using corrupt guards to your advantage. Once you get your spirits in, the inmate bartenders will whip up four bespoke cocktails for you.

• Why we recommend: this is a great pick for groups coming to Halloween as it really gets everyone involved, and the fancy dress is always inventive
• Location: Peter Street, Manchester City Centre, M2 5GP
• When: 31st October
• Price: from £19.80 per person

The Old Skool Bingo Halloween Special transforms competitive gaming into one big spooky party. Led by hyper-energetic interactive MC hosts, you'll dodge ridiculous crowd challenges and live dance-offs while a resident DJ spins a relentless wave of 80s, 90s, and 2000s RnB and hip-hop anthems.

Spooky, funny, or completely outrageous fancy dress is highly encouraged, with a crowning ceremony on the night, awarding huge prizes and ultimate bragging rights to the best-dressed Halloween King or Queen.

• 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: there's nothing better than dancing to throwback tunes, and So Fetch is packed full of them - you can live out your Mean Girls fantasy here
• Location: 135 Grosvenor Street, M1 7HE
• When: 31st October
• Price: from £11.55 per person

So Fetch is coming to The Deaf Institute for a Halloween special, promising a night full of Mean Girls-inspired fun. There'll be non-stop 2000s tunes, from Avril Lavigne to McFly, Usher and Rihanna.

One room will be 2000s-themed, and the other is a 2010s party - think Call Me Maybe vibes, with songs by everyone from One Direction to Miley Cyrus. Plus, if your birthday falls between 24th October and 7th November, you'll get free entry.

• 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: this fun, daytime event combines classic Halloween films with bottomless drinks and food - what more could you want?
• Location: 11 Stevenson Square, M1 1DB
• When: 31st October
• Price: from £33 per person

Speakeasy-style bar The Fitzgerald is hosting a Fright Night this Halloween, the perfect way to kick off your Halloween. They're showing two cult classic films: The Lost Boys and Rocky Horror Picture Show, so choose your favourite and settle in.

You'll also get to enjoy two hours of bottomless drinks, alongside a dish of your choice. Think Nashville hot chicken, brisket loaded fries or a range of burgers.

• Why we recommend: a great way to kick off celebrations a little early, this Halloween bottomless brunch promises plenty of frightening fun alongside unlimited drinks and delicious eats
• Location: 4 Mealhouse Brow, Stockport, SK1 1JP
• When: 31st October
• Price: from £31.90 per person

Head to Cherry Jam in Stockport for their Halloween bottomless brunch, complete with 90 minutes of unlimited cocktails, prosecco, beer and selected spirits. Plus, you'll get a dish of your choice from their delicious brunch menu.

There'll be a themed Halloween soundtrack, as well as eerie decor and some spooky surprises along the way. Fancy dress is encouraged, but not essential.

• 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.