The best Halloween events in Belfast 2026
As the lights dim and the spookiness sets in over Northern Ireland’s capital, it’s time to indulge in the best Halloween events in Belfast.
Date published: 2nd Oct 2026
Can you feel it? Halloween is nearly upon us. Up and down the Northern Irish capital, pumpkins are being carved, costumes are getting tried out, and – most importantly for us here at Skiddle – tickets are being punched.
A city as rich in culture and history as Belfast is bound to have plenty of unforgettable events for the spooky season. From horror-tinged daytime shows to warehouse raves and haunted dancefloors, Northern Ireland is the place to be for All Hallow’s Eve.
Think Halloween Think Skiddle. Here are the best Halloween events in Belfast – grab tickets if you dare.
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Where: The Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast
Kicking things off with one of the best Halloween events in Belfast, Punkoween is back this year for another bill of spooktacular live acts putting on Northern Ireland’s finest matinee show. Belfast-based queer power punk group Strange New Places, dream pop duo Beauty Sleep, punk rock band Problem Patterns, and Asian-Irish alt rockers Touzai will all bring their talents to the stage at The Oh Yeah Centre for an unforgettable Halloween daytime show.
Tickets for Punkoween Daytime Show
Fuego Fatale - Women of Horror
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
All female circus and cabaret troupe Fuego Fatale return for a third year running of sultry spooky fun for a show paying homage to the iconic women of horror. Pole dance, burlesque, circus and drag are just some of the forms being commemorated here, with audiences taken through the heart of the action by crypt keeper Dick Von Dyke. The troupe’s last two Halloween shows were both roaring sellout successes, so make sure you grab a spot for this year’s madness before it’s too late. See you in the crypt…
Tickets for Fuego Fatale - Women of Horror
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Where: Titanic Distillers in Belfast
UK and Ireland promoters Powerhouse have a tantalising night around the corner this Halloween. Taking over two stages, both indoor and outdoor, at the iconic Titanic Distillers, Powerhouse is trading the whisky for the melodies, headlined by Juicy Romance alongside Belfast’s best local talent.
Tickets for POWERHOUSE: Halloween
Reckless Raves: THE WARE-HOUSE XL [HALLOWEEN SPECIAL]
When: Friday 30th October 2026
Where: Common Market in Belfast
Are you scared of getting reckless? You should be with Reckless Raves bringing an extra large Halloween special to Common Market. In keeping with the Halloween theme, an array of industrial, haunting sounds will bless your ears on 30th October, with German DJs Mortis and Madmize leading the action alongside BNGHM and CRØ.
Tickets for Reckless Raves: THE WARE-HOUSE XL [HALLOWEEN SPECIAL]
The Night Institute x Gods Waiting Room: Halloween Ball
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Where: Shorts Recreation And 8203 Club in Belfast
Dancefloor freaks listen up, as The Night Institute, David Holmes and Shorts Recreational Club are all teaming up for a series of parties, kicking things off with the Halloween Ball. Kickstarting in the series in spectacularly spooky fashion, its first foray to the Shorts Club on Holywood Road features local DJs Timmy Stewart and Jordan Nocturne joining Holmes to soundtrack the dancefloor. Dress up and get yourself down to Holywood Road when the scariest day rolls around.
Tickets for The Night Institute x Gods Waiting Room: Halloween Ball
Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems Halloween Party
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Where: The Empire in Belfast
It’s easy to lean into the scary side of Halloween, but why not embrace the emo element as well? The UK’s most trusted emo night is taking place at The Empire this Halloween, as anthems from the likes My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, Pierce The Veil, Panic! At The Disco, All Time Low, Linkin Park, Taking Back Sunday, Paramore, All American Rejects, Bring Me The Horizon, Mayday Parade, The Used and loads more line the speakers and eyeliner runs rife.
Tickets for Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems Halloween Party
When: Friday 30th October 2026
Continuing the emo vibes is the Emo Club Halloween Special at Voodoo the night before. DJ Amy June Bug will take over the decks for an onslaught of emo anthems, pop-punk chaos and scene kid nostalgia. It’s not a phase, we promise…
Tickets for Emo Club Halloween Special
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Like it old school, or should we say old skool? We do too, and Belfast Halloween events are no exception. Scrap the playlists and the digital modern malarkey at Liquid, where Vinyl Junkies are spinning old skool house and classic trance courtesy of three talented DJs. Halloween doesn’t have to be scary all the time, you know.
Tickets for Vinyl Junkies Halloween Ball
Think Halloween Think Skiddle. Looking for more terrifically terrifying Halloween events? Check out the best Halloween events in Birmingham, Bristol, Brighton, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Sheffield.
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