The best Halloween events in Newcastle 2026
From boozy bottomless brunches to haunted car washes to club nights that take you through to the early hours, we've got your fright night covered.
Last updated: 24th Sep 2026
Originally published: 14th Sep 2026
Halloween Secret Rave
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When: Saturday, 31st October 10pm - 3am
Where: TBC at 1pm on 31st October
Tickets for Halloween Secret Rave
Halloween: Enzo Siragusa, Dr Banana, bullet tooth, PACH., LILI
When: Saturday 31st October. 8pm - 4am
Where: NX Newcastle, Westgate Road, NE1 1SW
Looking for a heavy one? With some of the most exciting names in underground clubbing right now, this late-nighter is set to put you into a trance. Enzo Siragusa, one of the scene's most influential names, brings his signature deep, driving minimal sound, "precision-built for long, hypnotic sessions". Joining him will be the highly respected Dr Banana, blending body-moving tunes and stripped-back groove; bullet tooth, emerging underground icon backed by the likes of Bicep, Jamie xx and Chris Stassy; and rising talents, PACH. and LILI, as well as more to be announced.
Tickets are going into their final release for this one, so grab em here.
Tickets for Halloween: Enzo Siragusa, Dr Banana, bullet tooth, PACH., LILI
Rocky Horror Halloween Bottomless Brunch with Drag Stars
When: Saturday 31st October, 12pm - 5pm (performance at 2pm)
Where: The Rebel Yell, Nelson Street, NE1 5AN
The Rebel Yell is hosting a huge day event, with bottomless brunch, drag performances, an afternoon of cult cinema and "absolute mayhem". Newcastle loves a bottomless brunch, and why not make it Rocky Horror themed? This Halloween special will be hosted by award-winning drag icons, Vick the Prick and Mea.T.Cleaver, leading sing-alongs, outrageous performances and chaotic audience interaction whilst you dive into those bottomless prosecco bottles.
Note that entry to this event is free, but bottomless brunch is an upgrade that requires a ticket, so make sure to book one here.
Tickets for Rocky Horror Halloween Bottomless Brunch with Drag Stars
The Horror Car Wash (Sunderland/ County Durham)
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When: Friday 16th October - Sunday 1st November
Where: Sunderland Live in Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5PH
The Horror Car Wash is back in Sunderland, with terrifying live scare actors, special effects and a light show; it's set to be the eeriest one yet. Pack your car out with your mates or family and roll into this nail-biting experience - just keep your windows rolled up if you don't want to be face to face with killer clowns, ghouls and other unearthly beings.
Tickets for The Horror Car Wash
Velocity Halloween Special
When: Saturday 31st October, 9pm - 3am
Where: Viva At The Venue, South Shields, NE33 1TA
Tickets for Velocity Halloween Special
Clubland Halloween (Sunderland)
When: 31st October, 10pm - 5am
Where: Elysium Nightclub Sunderland, Green Terrace, SR1 3PZ
If you're a lover of hardcore, club classics or bounce, Elysium is where you need to be this Halloween. As one of the latest running events in the North East, Clubland Halloween is an annually sold-out night and will take you right through to 5am - by that time it might even be late enough to tire out any paranormal spirits that might have been lingering in the air.
Tickets for Clubland Halloween
Back to the Grove presents: Haunted House
When: 31st October, 4pm - 2am
Where: River Bar, 16 Bonemill Lane, NE38 8AJ
Haunted House is in its final release of tickets, boasting one of the heaviest lineups across its two spaces. River Bar's Main Bar will be blessed by Marshall B2B Lee Valentine, Will Makin, Theo Jelly B2B Thomas Wilko and countless more, while the Terrace will welcome Ryan Watson, Callum Deary B2B Oliver Deary, Marshall and Wiffin, to name a few. Expect Halloween deco, banging house music and a sweaty dance floor; what more could you want?
Tickets for Back to the Grove presents: Haunted House
Big Fat Rave: Halloween 2026 / Warehouse Sessions
When: Saturday 31st October, 8pm - 2am
Where: Warehouse 34, Hoults Yard, NE6 2HL
Big Fat Rave has been hosting events all across the North for years, promising "to re-create the ethos of the 90s rave movement by bringing the best sound systems and artists the world has to offer". With their expertise, Warehouse 34 is set to be one of the best Halloween events in Newcastle in 2026; holding space for all genres and sounds, whether you love trance, UK garage, D&B, jungle, hardcore or acid house, this night has you sorted. Be prepared for thumping bass, big names and even bigger energy.
Tickets for Big Fat Rave: Halloween 2026 / Warehouse Sessions
Digital Presents Halloween: Mella Dee, Anil Aras, Niva
When: Saturday 31st October, 1pm - 12am
Where: Ouseburne Garden, 1 Stepney Road, NE1 2PZ
Mella Dee's Halloween set will bring you five uninterrupted hours of his signature spanglecore sound, blending tech house, bassline and electro with UK garage. Alongside this pioneer will be Anil Aras, making his first Newcastle appearance, and rising star Niva, who's been flying after her three-set Creamfields weekend this summer. With three tiers of ticket release already sold out, grab em below.
Tickets for Digital Presents Halloween: Mella Dee, Anil Aras, Niva
Ben Hemsley & Ewan McVicar Halloween Day
When: 31st October, 1:30pm - 11pm
Where: Gateshead Stadium, NE10 0EF
If you're looking for the biggest Halloween event in Newcastle, this is the one for you. Firing up the decks at Gateshead Stadium, the toon's own Ben Hemsley is ready for his biggest hometown show yet alongside Scotland's Ewan McVicar. With a hangar capacity of 6,000, immersive Halloween production and visuals, special guests, and over nine hours of house, trance and hard dance, this day massive rave will be unforgettable.
Tickets for Ben Hemsley & Ewan McVicar Halloween Day
BDTH Halloween House Party
When: 31st October, 7pm - 11:45pm
Where: Vaux Social, Sunderland, SR6 0DB
Another Sunderland event, and this one is for the alternative crowd. From indie to electro house to nu disco and new wave, this evening event at Vaux Social is perfect if you don't want to go too crazy but you still fancy a bit of a boogie. With tickets from just £6, it's super accessible, and every ticket purchased automatically guarantees you free entry to the Halloween Quiz on Friday 30th October.
Tickets for BDTH Halloween House Party
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Boo! We’ve come to the end of our recommendations for the best Halloween events in Newcastle. We hope you found something for you. Looking for another city? Check out our main Halloween Guide to find events near you.
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