That time of year is now upon us. All Hallows Eve is here! The nights are getting darker, the weather has begun to turn, and carved pumpkins are adorning plenty of doorsteps across the capital. It’s officially the season to be SPOOKY. Hopefully, you’ve sorted out your costume by now – otherwise, you might be leaving it too late! But either way, you can leave the Halloween plans to us. Whether you want to go out out, grab a magically reimagined bite, or go all in with the terrifying aspect of Halloween – we’ve got you covered for Halloween events in London. Check out these spooktacular happenings in London. You can thank us later…
1. Dance the night away at The Lucky Pig
The Lucky Pig Cocktail Bar in Fitzrovia hosts a free immersive Halloween party on October 31, running from 5pm until 2am, with themed cocktails, autumnal décor, a free shot on arrival, and DJ Jay François headlining a night of dancing and ghoulish revelry.
Dress to impress for a chance to win prizes including a bottle of fizz or whiskey, with roaming photographers capturing the night’s highlights. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. The bar continues Halloween-themed offerings all week, ending with a Murder Mystery Party on 7th November!
2. Embark on a surreal journey at the The Lost Dimensions
Beavertown returns to London this Halloween with ‘The Lost Dimensions,’ an immersive experience at Shoreditch’s Kachette running from October 31 to November 2 2025. Guests embark on a surreal journey through five twisted rooms, each presenting strange, bold, and bizarre new realities designed to push comfort zones.
The 90-minute adventure culminates at the Beavertown Bar, serving fan-favourite brews like Neck Oil and Gamma Ray, alongside daily DJ sets and surprise headline performances.
3. Immerse yourself in a haunted Victorian carnival circus at Langan’s Brasserie
Upstairs at Langan’s Brasserie in Mayfair transforms on October 30 into the ‘House of The Macabre,’ a glamorous haunted carnival blending Victorian circus noir and gothic fantasy.
Visitors will enjoy fire breathers, contortionists, stilt-walkers, and live DJs while makeup artists create circus icon looks. In partnership with Casamigos and Cîroc, a bar serves skull shots, tequila flights, and candy-floss slushies. Guests are encouraged to dress glamorously and receive a complimentary cocktail on arrival. Tickets are £55 for members and £75 for non-members!
4. Chomp on some limited-edition spooky steamed buns
Xi Home Dumplings Bay in Spitalfields invites families for Halloween fun with a limited-edition collection of five spooky steamed buns – pumpkin, ghost, eyeball, mummy, and alien filled with sweet matcha or custard.
Kids dressed in Halloween costumes from October 25 to November 2 receive a free surprise bun with their meal!
5. Enjoy a Kreepshow Kabaret at Albert’s Schloss
Albert’s Schloss in Soho becomes “Das Haunted Hotel” from October 27 to November 2 with free entry to a week of glitter, gore, groove, and live performances including the Klubnacht Halloween Spezial, Kunst Kreepshow Kabaret, haunted duelling pianos, DJs, live bands, and a Halloween Kabaret Bottomless Brunch.
6. Dress up as your favourite Hollywood icons of the past
art’otel Battersea is hosting the highly anticipated “Hollywood Horror Halloween Party” at JOIA on Halloween transforming the vibrant rooftop bar and restaurant into a spooky, glamorous scene straight out of a Hollywood horror film.
Guests are invited to indulge in a decadent three-course set menu featuring dishes like Delica pumpkin with piquillo peppers, Txangurro crab stew, and black rice with grilled octopus leg, before joining the main celebration. From 6 PM to 1 AM, the evening offers a night of glitz, gore, and graveyard glamour with live spooky entertainment, including DJ Pao Pestana, Jojo Desmond, and performances from dead showgirls, ballerinas, and a Marilyn Monroe burlesque band.
Guests are encouraged to dress as their favourite Hollywood icons of the past, adding a layer of fun and fancy to the night. The event also provides exclusive access to the rooftop with panoramic views of Battersea Power Station!
7. Escape to a Pumpkin Patch staycation near London
Looking to do something different this year? Make this October half term truly memorable with Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate’s ‘Pumpkin Patch Staycation’, the countryside retreat crowned AA Hotel of the Year 2025 – England.
Just 45 minutes from London, families can book a spacious Estate Family Room (think bunk beds, bedside Nintendo Switch, and plush robes) for a seasonal break bursting with autumnal fun. Guests enjoy breakfast, Halloween-themed craft kits, a hot chocolate-making session, and a hands-on pumpkin picking and carving excursion at nearby Cammas Hall – perfect for all ages.
With woodland walks, giant chess boards, tennis and playgrounds, plus a dedicated Trim Trail for outdoor adventure, every stay has plenty of ways to play. The Pumpkin Patch Staycation is available from £269 for two adults and two children on select dates from October 17-31, making for an easy London getaway with a generous dose of seasonal spirit.
8. Solve a haunted puzzle hunt at London’s quirkiest Halloween playground
Phantom Peak’s acclaimed immersive world transforms once again for Hallowed Peak – The Lunar Festival, running from 19th September through October and offering London’s quirkiest Halloween playground.
This year, follow the cryptic manhunt for the resurrected Mayor Furbish, tackle a haunted puzzle hunt, and explore 10 brand-new story trails as eerie events unfold under a strangely close moon. Expect playful, accessible Halloween fun with creative cocktails, incredible theatrical sets, elaborate characters, and extended hours.
Phantom Peak’s blend of comedy, sprawling outdoor spaces (hello, giant platypus statue), and choose-your-own-adventure storylines ensure no visit is ever the same, making it a Halloween essential for families, friends or anyone seeking adventure.
9. Spook yourself senseless on a ghoulish ghost tour
In a city as old as London, there are more than enough stories of blood-curdling crime, murder most horrid, and spooky spectres. From shadowy graveyards to ancient boozers, our beloved capital has more than enough spots that put the ‘creep’ in creepy. One of our favourites is the aptly-named Petrifying London Ghost Tour, where you’ll sneak through the dark streets of hidden London and hear scary stories of all the ghosts, ghouls and spectres that are rumoured to stalk through the capital’s back alleyways.
You’ll visit landmark sites including All Hallows By The Tower, the oldest church in the city, the Monument to the Great Fire of London and St. Dunstan in the East – a bombed-out church that is now one of London’s most enchanting public parks.
10. Channel your inner Lady Gaga at BAM Karaoke Box’s ‘Monster Ball’
For two thrilling nights, BAM Karaoke Box goes full ‘Monster Ball’ as it channels Lady Gaga for Halloween, transforming its Victoria townhouse into the glammed-up Mayhem Room on October 31 and November 1 2025.
Revellers can expect pop diva decor, live DJ sets, glitzy photo booth moments, and a Gaga-inspired menu of spooky cocktails and themed bites. Enter the best-dressed competition, belt out hits with open-mic karaoke, and indulge in exclusive prizes (like free rooms and Belvedere bottles).
11. Indulge in a three-course meal and murder mystery
If you like your scares with a side of humour, hop aboard The Murdér Express. This immersive Halloween event and dining experience takes place at Pedley Street train station (a fictional stop, located close to the very real Bethnal Green station), which will transport you back to the 1920s. Aboard the train, you’ll be privy to a murder, and help the witty and often humorous characters solve the crime. Oh, and you’ll also get a three-course meal during the experience!
Grab your ticket for The Murdér Express here.
12. Catch a cult favourite movie at Rooftop Film Club in Peckham
Celebrate the season of scares in style at Rooftop Film Club’s Peckham sky-high cinema, which rolls out the pumpkin-orange carpet for a month of Halloween specials atop the Bussey Building.
Join for horror icons and cult favs as part of Final Girl Fridays (think Scream’s Sidney Prescott and Halloween’s Laurie Strode), family-friendly Little Terrors matinees featuring Hocus Pocus and Monsters Inc, and late-night wood-burner screenings with signature hot chocolates.
October also brings a Movie Night Suprême partnership with free popcorn, a rollicking Coven on the Roof DJ party on November 1, and a brand-new Mini Monster Mash children’s disco by day. Expect breathtaking city views, delicious bar food, and a menu of chilling cinematic thrills all month long.
13. Step into a world of mind-bending illusions at Paradox Museum
Step into a world of mind-bending illusions and immersive fun at Paradox Museum London this autumn, where visitors of all ages can challenge perception in a series of interactive exhibits designed to confuse and delight.
Step into a land of spooky Fairytales this Halloween with eerie graveyards, enchanted forests, evil Queens and so much more! Entry includes access to the highly popular Zero Gravity Room – a unique attraction known for making guests feel off-kilter. Flexi tickets upgrade the adventure with a Paradox Bundle for take-home fun and, optionally, a Passport Safari puzzle game.
With dazzling visual tricks, hands-on installations, and surprises at every turn, Paradox Museum offers a playful escape from the ordinary—perfect for families, friends, and curious minds looking for something different on a spooky October day.
14. Follow in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper
Now if this isn’t one of the best things to do for Halloween in London, then we don’t know what is. You’ll learn about Jack the Ripper and his victims, and explore sites where he committed his crimes in the historic area of Whitechapel and Brick Lane which is shrouded in mystery. You’ll also discover how public perception has been shaped since the murders took place, and compare it to what really happened in 1888.
Get a magnifying glass and start looking at what’s going on at the crime scene, figure out who killed the victims and get to work solving this mystery. You’ll need all of your deductive reasoning skills to crack this case of the most infamous serial killer of all time – trust us! You can grab your tickets for the tour here.
15. Attend a Rocky Horror Halloween Party in the heart of Soho
100 Wardour St in Soho brings a touch of cult classic whimsy with its Rocky Horror Halloween Party on Saturday October 26, inviting guests to don their wildest costumes and dance late into the night with dazzling performances and all-night DJs.
With Rock N’ Roll roots dating back to the Marquee Club era, 100 Wardour St is the ideal stage for a party celebrating Bowie, glam, and the legacy of Rocky Horror – with face painters on hand for anyone missing their fishnets or glitter.
Tickets (from £15pp) include a welcome drink and access to the legendary Soho venue, now kitted out with outrageous decor for a raucous, not-to-be-missed Halloween blowout.
16. Bask in candlelight as a string quartet performs iconic Halloween classics
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics transforms London’s Metropolitan United Church into a spellbinding concert venue this October, inviting guests to bask in the glow of hundreds of candles while a talented string quartet delivers iconic Halloween-inspired music.
The 60-minute programme features classics such as “Thriller,” themes from The Exorcist, Stranger Things, Psycho, Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, The Addams Family, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and more, promising chills and nostalgia for music fans of all ages.
17. Take part in a séance in a haunted Victorian mansion
Looking to do something different? Why not head down south to Portsmouth as Pumpkinville Gunwharf Quays brings high-tech Halloween chills with “The Summoning,” an adult-only horror séance set within a decaying Victorian mansion.
Visitors dive into a cutting-edge immersive experience blending interactive theatre, high-tech projections, and spine-tingling soundscapes that push the boundaries of terror and suspense.
After the 15-minute ritual, guests can unwind at the Pumpkin Picturehouse, enjoying vintage horror classics, or savour themed treats at the Lantern Lounge – all in a cinematic shrine to Halloween. Pumpkinville offers both thrilling scares and atmospheric fun in a spectacular waterfront setting, with tickets and sessions available for October at ApolloDomes, Gunwharf Quays.
18. Immerse yourself in a sexy aquatic theatrical fantasy at Sexy Fish
Mayfair’s most daring venues turn up the heat this Halloween as Sexy Fish presents Scary Fish Inferno in collaboration with Don Julio 1942 on October 31.
For one night, this aquatic dreamland morphs into a theatrical fantasy of volcanic abyss and deep-sea spectacle, with international DJ Martin 2 Smoove, electrifying live acts, and immersive underwater performances. Meanwhile, Bacchanalia’s Apollo’s Muse transforms across two nights into The Realm of the Unholy, a decadent masquerade of ancient myth, live DJs, and immersive chaos, drawing guests into an opulent world of fear, fantasy, and darkly gorgeous celebration in the heart of Mayfair.
19. Attend a Halloween party at Sea Containers’ iconic riverside rooftop
Experience London’s skyline in full spooky glory at Sea Containers’ 12th Knot bar, as Grey Goose Lates: Dark Waters brings the city’s ultimate Halloween party to the iconic riverside rooftop on October 31.
Attendees are treated to Grey Goose cocktails on arrival, a glittering lineup of DJs and artists (including Mak 10 and Pyra), plus immersive entertainment and jaw-dropping views across the Thames. Expect decadent decor, live beats, and a night of dancing and decadence above the city – all for £20 a ticket!
20. Take part in a 14-hour Halloween movie marathon at the art’otel Hoxton
Hoxton’s art’otel transforms into a gothic film lover’s playground with ‘From Dust Till Dawn’ – a 14-hour Halloween movie marathon running all night from October 31.
Guests can settle in with Kraken Rum ‘blood bag’ cocktails and a garlic-inspired dinner as a lineup of five cult vampire films (think Interview with the Vampire, Lost Boys, and From Dusk Till Dawn) paint the walls red until sunrise. Survive until morning for a collectible memento, and enjoy dinner, drinks, and immersive experiences for £25pp (discounts for hotel guests). Perfect for horror fans and insomniacs alike, this is Hackney’s ultimate Halloween sleepover!
21. Summon your inner witch and concoct drinks at Mr Fogg’s Apothecary
Step into Mr Fogg’s Apothecary this October for a Halloween Cocktail Experimentation like no other, hosted in the lavish Elixir Room opposite Claridges.
Assemble your inner Victorian mad scientist for an afternoon of cocktail crafting, where guests (aka apprentices) mix their own prescribed concoctions with guidance from ‘pharmacists’ – from the vibrant “PHeeling Blue” to non-alcoholic elixirs and colour-changing tipples.
22. Enjoy scary-good views 35 floors above London at Sky Garden’s annual Halloween party
Soak up devilish city views 35 floors above London at Sky Garden’s annual Halloween party on October 31, where the skyline comes alive with live music and DJ sets until 1am.
Entry from £27.50 includes a signature Halloween cocktail, with the chance to reserve VIP tables and enjoy Moët & Chandon, sharing platters, and exclusive service for groups. Stop in for themed cocktails at Sky Pod or elevate the night with dinner at Darwin Brasserie or Fenchurch before joining the party. Expect dramatic surroundings, stunning vistas, and a truly elevated night of spooky celebration.
23. Scare yourself silly at No Escape’s infamous Halloween takeover
Horror fans seeking a true adrenaline fix can push their nerves to the limit with No Escape’s infamous Halloween takeover, running October 24 – November 2 at multiple London locations across Oxford Street, Aldgate, Holloway and Victoria.
Nine horror-themed escape rooms crawling with live actors in scenarios like cursed barber shops, haunted toy stores, and chilling orphanages blur the line between fiction and fear. With jump scares, devilish puzzles, and a haunted Purgatory Bar on Victoria for post-escape cocktails, No Escape raises the bar for immersive terror.
24. Make your way to London’s largest adventure playground
Looking for something to do with kids this Halloween in London? Well, look no further than this one. Hobbledown Heath is London’s largest indoor and outdoor adventure playground and one of the best Halloween events for kids, with four villages set in picturesque woodland in Hounslow, where kids can climb towers, crawl through tunnels, and safely explore an expansive play area! With a mini farm featuring goats, alpacas, meerkats, lemurs, and plenty more exotic and traditional animals, this is the ultimate day out that’s sure to create lasting memories for the whole family.
Plus, they’ve got pumpkin patches and plenty of Halloween activities for kiddies this year, so the whole family is guaranteed a good time. They’ve even got spooky science workshops conducted by Einstein – winner, winner!
25. Terrify yourself senseless at the London Tombs
Often voted the scariest attraction in the whole of London, the London Bridge Experience is an award-winning visitor’s attraction set in the deep historical vaults of the world-famous London Bridge. You’ll get to experience the dark history of London Bridge first-hand as it is brought to life right in front of your eyes, with appearances by William Wallace and *gulp* Jack the Ripper along the way.
You can also have the option of entering into the London Tombs – an immersive scare maze playing home to a multitude of crazy characters and creatures including clowns, doctors, zombies, dentists, butchers, murderers and more. Plus, this Halloween they’re doing a terrifying extra show called ‘Ci-Curse’ – which is only suitable for those 16+!
26. Pay a visit to one of the most haunted places in London
Nothing screams Halloween like a building with a haunted past and fortunately, London has many. If the past two years haven’t already scared the living daylights out of you and you’re after a seriously spooky supernatural sighting, here are 20 haunted places in London and near London that won’t disappoint! From children’s hospitals and pubs to the Tower of London itself, this list has it all. Just a thought: It might be a good idea to let your friends and family know you love them beforehand, you know, just in case…
27. Celebrate spooky season at Tower of London
The Tower of London boasts a staggering 900-year history, filled with tales of torture, prisoners, and executions—most notably the beheading of Anne Boleyn. It’s no wonder this iconic site is famous for ghostly sightings. You can explore the ancient landmark by following a spooky trail and see if you can spot medieval queens, Roman soldiers, and wizards haunting the grounds.
28. Explore Henry VIII’s haunted Hampton Court Palace
Halloween is the ideal time of year to explore the grand, shadowy corridors and courtyards of Hampton Court Palace. It will come alive with eerie projections and spine-chilling sound effects. As you tiptoe through the stately rooms, uncover the tales of infamous ghosts said to haunt the palace. Keep an eye out for witches and alchemists scattered throughout, visit the ‘Gallery of the Damned’ to witness eerie portraits come to life, or join a séance in the ‘Council Chamber.’ If you’re feeling brave, venture outside to the Haunted Garden, where you can spot carved pumpkins and listen to spooky stories.
Read all about Hampton Court Palace’s haunting history here.
29. Test your teamwork at Prison Island
Ready to test brains, teamwork, and bravery? Prison Island London is the capital’s ultimate action-packed group challenge, launching just in time for Halloween.
Teams of 2-5 players have 60 minutes to tackle 31 themed cells, blending the adrenaline of escape rooms with arcade-style puzzles and physical feats all in a race against the clock. Perfect for birthdays, team building, or just an exciting day out, Prison Island welcomes everyone ages 7+ and promises a heart-pounding mix of laughs and challenges.
30. Visit one of the spookiest hotels in the world
Strand House, located in the medieval town of Winchelsea just under two hours from London, is renowned as one of the spookiest hotels in the world. This Grade II listed, half-timbered building dates back to the 13th century and has a rich and varied history, functioning at different times as a farmhouse, a brothel, a hospital, and a workhouse before becoming a guesthouse in 1922.
The hotel exudes historic charm with its low ceilings, wooden beams, winding pathways, and bendy staircases, making it a captivating location filled with eerie eccentricities.
Guests have reported multiple supernatural encounters, including sightings of full apparitions and mysterious footsteps, adding to the hotel’s ghostly allure. Visitors can easily reach Strand House by a two-hour drive or via train from London to Ashford International followed by a connection to Winchelsea.
31. Visit a pumpkin wonderland at the Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
London’s magical pumpkin festival returns, and it’s perfect for a wholesome, autumnal night out. Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, has been taken over by around one thousand pumpkins, all carved with incredibly creative designs, from spooky faces to cats, which have been lit up. The Light Up Nights started very humbly over 15 years ago, when there was just 25 pumpkins. Today, the event spans over five days, running from 27-31 October, with lanterns lit up from 6pm until around 9:30 pm.
So there you have it – a roundup of some of the most spooktacular Halloween events in London. From scaring yourself senseless as you’re chased by clowns in a scare maze to hopping on board a boat down the Thames with pirates, there’s plenty to do in the Big Smoke this year. Be sure you don’t miss out!