The 10 best Halloween events in Nottingham 2025
Explore the best Halloween events in Nottingham - from depraved club nights to wicked day parties. Discover what’s on this spooky season and grab your tickets now on Skiddle.
Last updated: 6th Oct 2025
Originally published: 25th Oct 2023
In just a few short weeks, the streets of the UK will once again be transformed into eerie scenes reminiscent of those found in Hawkins, Indiana (niche Stranger Things reference included - check).
Creepy costumed creatures will be on the prowl, hunting for the most wicked parties on the weekend of All Hallows Eve. And if there’s one city that knows how to throw a proper fright fest, it’s Nottingham.
From its legendary nightlife and student energy to the infamous hauntings and ghost stories that linger around its Castle and Lace Market, this is a city that was made for Halloween.
Whether you’re seeking a dark and depraved rave experience or something a little more mysterious, Nottingham’s got it all. Continue reading to discover the very best Halloween events that Nottingham has to offer.
When: Saturday 25th October 2025
Where: Billy Bootleggers Nottingham in Nottingham
Billy Bootleggers is teaming up with Nottingham party-starters NHS (AKA Notts Hard Service) and Knockturnal for one of the standout Halloween events in Nottingham this year.
Expect a night packed with high-energy beats, haunting house cuts, and plenty of spooky surprises as the venue transforms into a full-on Billy Bootleggers Halloween get down. With both crews known for delivering top-tier vibes to the city’s underground scene, this one’s shaping up to be a proper fright fest for the dancefloor faithful.
Tickets for NHS X Knockturnal:
WHE Presents: Mr Traumatik & DJ Frenzee
When: Saturday 25th October 2025
Where: GHOST Nottingham in Nottingham
Nottingham’s aptly named GHOST venue, otherwise known as The I Club, is set to host a heavyweight Halloween event as WHE brings Mr Traumatik & DJ Frenzee to town.
Expect raw lyricism and high-octane drum and bass energy, with both acts pushing the crowd until the witching hour. With tickets from just £10, this night promises to be one of the loudest and darkest additions to the Halloween events in Nottingham.
Tickets for WHE Presents: Mr Traumatik & DJ Frenzee:
UKG Bingo Nottingham - Halloween Special
When: Saturday 1st November 2025
Where: The Mixologist Cocktail And Wine Bar in Nottingham
Bingo meets basslines in Nottingham this Halloween at The Mixologist as UKG Bingo delivers a wicked twist.
Rewind to UK Garage glory while you dab lines, win prizes, and compete in costume contests. Expect nostalgic anthems, high energy, and plenty of opportunities to skank - a quirky but unmissable entry in our Halloween events in Nottingham listicle.
Tickets for UKG Bingo Nottingham:
When: Friday 31st October 2025
Where: Secret Vault in Nottingham
Secret Vault’s underground vibes go full haunt mode for Fresh! The Halloween Special, Nottingham’s student-only R&B and hip-hop night that always delivers the goods.
Expect smooth grooves, immersive 360° lighting, and a crowd that’s all about the energy. With DJs dropping everything from old-school throwbacks to new-wave anthems, this exclusive Halloween edition is set to bring serious heat to the dancefloor. If you’re a Nottingham student looking for a night that’s equal parts spooky and stylish, this one’s got your name all over it.
Tickets for Fresh! The Halloween Special:
Over 30s Dayclub Derby - Halloween Special
When: Saturday 1st November 2025
Where: Popworld At The Friary in Derby
Over 30 and looking for a place to party this Halloween? Popworld Derby has you covered. Yes, ok, so it’s not quite in Nottingham, but it’s just a short trip from the city and promises spooky vibes and classic anthems all day long.
Running from 3 pm to 8 pm, expect evocative sing-alongs and throwback club hits, and a lively crowd of grown-ups ready to let their hair down in good company. Fancy dress is encouraged but not required - just bring your best moves and a thirst for good tunes.
Who says the fun has to wait until dark?
Tickets for Over 30s Dayclub Derby - Halloween Special:
When: Sunday 26th October - Sunday 2nd November 2025
Where: Golf Fang Nottingham in Nottingham
Mini golf has never been this terrifying. This Halloween, Nottingham’s Golf Fang is transforming its wild, graffiti-covered playground into The Haunting on Hole One, a spine-chilling blend of sport, jump scares, and seriously good cocktails.
As you make your way through 18 twisted holes, expect the unexpected. Shadowy figures lurk around corners, emerging from the darkness and following you through the course. With eerie lighting, fog machines, and a fully themed bar serving up devilish drinks, it’s the ultimate test of your swing and your nerves.
Tickets for The Haunting on Hole One - Saturday 26th October:
Tickets for The Haunting on Hole One - Sunday 2nd November:
When: Friday 31st October 2025
Where: Rescue Rooms in Nottingham
Fandom is taking Halloween to new heights with Fangdom Halloween at Rescue Rooms, and for the first time ever, they’re taking over all three rooms of the venue.
From blood-red lighting and themed cocktails to eerie visuals and costume contests, the whole venue will be transformed into a fang-tastic party paradise. Whether you’re dancing to Taylor, screaming along to emo classics, or just generally living your best monster life, this one promises pure Halloween mayhem in the heart of Nottingham’s nightlife.
Tickets for Fandom: Fangdom Halloween:
Clubland Halloween Nottingham Day Party
When: Saturday 25th October 2025
Where: The Nest in Nottingham
Another day party makes the list for the early starters, and this one’s a big one. Clubland returns to Nottingham for a Halloween Day Party at The Nest, bringing with it a stacked lineup of dance music legends and old-school rave energy.
Running from 4:30 pm to 11 pm, expect all the club hits you grew up on and a crowd that’s ready to go hard before the sun goes down. Grab your glowsticks, throw on your best costume, and get ready for a full-on Halloween blowout, Clubland style.
Tickets for Clubland Halloween Nottingham Day Party:
Detonate Halloween: SHY FX + more
When: Saturday 1st November 2025
Where: Unit 13 in Nottingham
Detonate Halloween returns for 2025, taking over all three rooms of Unit 13 for a full-on bass assault that’s guaranteed to shake Nottingham to its core.
Headliner SHY FX will be leading the charge with a flawless set packed with jungle classics, drum & bass anthems, and hard-hitting new cuts. And with the organisers teasing more huge names still to come, the lineup’s only getting heavier.
Expect monstrous sound systems, dark visuals, and three rooms pulsing with different vibes - from deep, rolling basslines to high-energy jungle chaos. Detonate’s Halloween parties are legendary for a reason, and this year’s edition looks set to raise the bar once again.
Tickets for Detonate Halloween: SHY FX + more:
Square One Halloween: A.M.C, K Motionz, Circadian, Charlie Tee
When: Friday 31st October 2025
Where: The Nest in Nottingham
Yet another daytime spooktacular is coming for the drum and bass heads of Nottingham this Halloween, as Square One takes over the colossal warehouse space at The Nest for a nine-hour sub-heavy onslaught.
With a huge lineup featuring A.M.C, K Motionz, Circadian, Charlie Tee, and more, you can expect relentless tempo, bone-rattling bass, and an immersive production packed with lasers, visuals, and plenty of dark Halloween energy.
Doors open at 5 pm, and the party runs well into the early hours. If you live for high-octane sets and Halloween done loud, this one’s your main event.
Tickets for Square One Halloween: A.M.C, K Motionz, Circadian, Charlie Tee:
Halloween can be a tricky one to pull together - between finding the right outfit, rounding up the group chat, and deciding where to go, the stress can creep in fast. But one thing you’ll never have to worry about is what’s on.
With Skiddle, all the best Halloween events in Nottingham are right here at your fingertips - from haunted raves to eerie day parties and everything in between. And if you’re venturing beyond the Midlands, we’ve got you covered too, with enchanting nights happening up and down the UK.
Check out our other Best Halloween Events lists from cities all across the country by clicking or tapping on the links below:
Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, London
Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
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