Halloween London 2026 | Tickets & Events Near You

Ways to celebrate Halloween

Ghost Tours & Haunted Walks

The City, Whitechapel and the old burial grounds, walked after dark with guides who know the case files.

Immersive Rooms & Illusions

Paradox Museum, Bubble Planet and Prison Island. Halloween nights that are stranger than they are scary.

Halloween Parties

Costume nights across London on and around October 31, from club takeovers to late museum openings.

Book Early

London has the deepest Halloween line-up in the UK and the fastest sell-outs. Mid-October is already late.

Why London for Halloween

Streets Built for Scares

Whitechapel, the Tower, Shoreditch. London's darkest history becomes the backdrop for walking tours that actually happened here.

Immersive Venues Everywhere

From mind-bending museums to bubble-filled worlds, London's indoor experiences run all October with Halloween-themed twists.

Parties With a Proper Costume Crowd

Clapham's DUO hosts Halloween house parties and bingo nights where fancy dress is the entry standard.

Halloween FAQ

When is Halloween 2026 in the UK?

Halloween falls on Friday 31 October 2026. Because it lands on a Friday, expect events and parties in London to run across the full weekend of 31 October to 2 November.

What are the best things to do for Halloween in London?

Halloween in London ranges from haunted escape rooms and ghost tours in the City to large-scale club nights in Shoreditch. Candlelight immersive experiences and themed dinners are also popular. Book early, as top events sell out weeks ahead.

Are there Halloween events for kids in London?

Most of the London line-up is for adults, but the immersive rooms — Paradox Museum, Bubble Planet — work well for families. The ghost tours carry age guidance on each page, so check before booking.

How early should I book Halloween tickets in the UK?

For popular Halloween events in London, booking two to four weeks in advance is advisable. Haunted experiences, themed dining, and Halloween club nights regularly sell out before October even begins.

What should I wear to a Halloween event in London?

It depends on the event. Club nights expect full costumes. Immersive dining experiences often welcome them but do not require them. Check the event listing, and when in doubt, a costume always gets you further at Halloween.

Are there Halloween ghost tours in London?

London has centuries of dark history, which makes it ideal for ghost tours. Routes around the Tower of London, Whitechapel, and the South Bank are particularly popular in October. Many run nightly and need advance booking.

What Halloween events are on during October half-term in the UK?

October half-term typically falls the last week of October, overlapping with Halloween. In London, this means family Halloween events at major attractions, outdoor pumpkin festivals, and kids' haunted trails running daily across the school break.

Is Halloween a public holiday in the UK?

No. Halloween on 31 October is not a bank holiday in the UK. Shops, offices, and schools are open as normal, though many venues and attractions run special evening and weekend events throughout October.

Halloween in London

Halloween London draws on centuries of real plague pits, public executions, and serial killers. That history makes the ghost tours and Jack the Ripper walks feel less like theatre and more like a cold fact delivered by candlelight on a foggy East End street. Whether you're after a guided walk or a seated immersive show, the city has a dense calendar running through October.

Beyond the scares, halloween london also means neon-lit museum nights, Wild West cocktail bars, and Halloween parties with DJs and bingo callers. Kew Gardens lights up its grounds after dark. Families, groups, couples on a dark date night — the range is wide enough that you won't have to compromise on what kind of evening you actually want.

Halloween in London: Book Your Night Now

Halloween plans in London

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