The best Halloween events in London 2026
Finally, the spookiest night of the year is almost here! Here are the best Halloween events in London, spanning raves, family fun, and loads more.
Last updated: 24th Sep 2026
Originally published: 21st Sep 2026
Halloween is finally closing in! Crunchy autumn leaves, fancy dress, spooky fun, and for many, the perfect reason to get a little tipsy (and the rest), it has to be one of the best holidays by far.
This year, as always, there are some belting London Halloween events for everyone: parties across loads of genres, spooky theatre, themed brunches, live music, family fun, and loads more.
With tickets already flying out, here are the best Halloween events in London to help you make the most of spooky season 2026.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
When: Tuesday 12th August 2025 - Saturday 12th December 2026
Where: Phoenix Theatre in London
This new Stranger Things adventure comes from a multi-award-winning creative team. Set in 1959, the show is a prequel to the TV series. It follows young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby and Joyce Maldonado as new student Henry Creel (AKA Vecna) arrives and the town’s ordinary worries begin to shift. We could tell you more, but we don’t want to spoil it. Just know it received great reviews, with London Theatre saying, "A new chapter in theatre. It's out of this world.
In October, the show runs daily and twice on Fridays and Saturdays, including the 31st.
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When: Saturday 31st October 2026
elrow's Halloween Drumsheds party is going to be massive. Over 14,000 ravers will take to the warehouse to explore three stages of music, including one hosted by The Disco Express. Patrick Topping, Danny Howard, Diffrent, MK, Oden & Fatzo (live), Fish56Octagon, LB AKA Labat, Sarah Story, Arielle Free, and more make the lineup for this one, which gets started at 1pm and runs until 10:30pm.
Tickets for elrow Horroween Festival
When: Friday 30th October 2026
Where: Brixton Jamm in London
The night before Halloween, Jungle Cakes takes to Brixton Jamm. From 10pm until 5am, it’s all about DnB and jungle, with General Levy, Deekline, Ed Solo, Benny Page & Doktor, Serial Killaz, and loads more across two rooms. If you love jungle bangers, it’s 100% set to be one of the best Halloween events in London this year.
Tickets for Jungle Cakes Halloween 360
XOYO Halloween: In The Field with Jamie Fielding
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
If you’re a fan of house, tech house, and minimal sounds, this one might be the champion of all 2026 London Halloween events. Jamie Fielding plays an extended set for four hours in the renovated XOYO basement, with Will McCann joining for support. Fans of Chris Stassy (formerly Stassy) and Josh Baker will be all over this one.
Tickets for XOYO Halloween: In The Field with Jamie Fielding
Raver Tots Halloween Party Wembley
When: Sunday 1st November 2026
Going down the day after Halloween (so as not to interfere with the littluns’ vital trick-or-treating), the beloved Raver Tots light up Boxpark with a family party. Music spanning house, garage, DnB, and club classics dropped by well-known DJs, club lighting, face painting, fancy dress competitions, decor, dancers, and loads more set this one up to be one of the best London Halloween events this year. All ages are welcome and babies under 18 months go free.
Tickets for Raver Tots Halloween Party Wembley
Remember Them Dayz x Halloween Fest - London - Boxpark Wembley
When: Friday 30th October 2026
For those who miss the UK bangers of 2015-2019, this one’s for you. This throwback party blasts the best afrobeat, hip-hop, trap, and grime tunes from the era. Both DJs and live acts will be pumping out the tunes, with the crowd joining in with huge sing-along moments. The five-hour event starts at 6pm, with over 15 food stalls on site to keep you going strong until the end. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Tickets for Remember Them Dayz x Halloween Fest - London - Boxpark Wembley
When: Wednesday 12th August - Saturday 7th November 2026
Where: The Ambassadors Theatre in London
It’s not all about the raves! A bit of spooky theatre is a belting way to get into the vibe. Based on the films, this new story follows James and Lou as they move from Chicago to London to escape their past. We don’t want to spoil too much for you, but London Theatre Review called it “The most visceral, adrenaline-fueled piece of theatre this year.”
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Division Sounds Presents Night Of The Dead Halloween Special
When: Friday 30th October 2026
Where: Basing House in London
Division Sounds offers reggae and jungle downstairs, with DnB, UKG, and breaks upstairs. Conrad Subs headlines with Shocking B on the mic, with the Daisy Roots Movement’s dance crew joining as special guests, plus Hexagon Collective, Maximous, Cheezus, and more. Room Two, AKA Rave Yard, offers brand takeovers from Arctique Sound and Escape Reality, plus sets from Morbz, Apollo Navigation, and more.
They’ve got a whopping 4-point Funktion One sound system to blast the tunes over, prizes for best dressed and best dancer, a 20% discount for students on the night, and of course everyone will be dressed up.
Tickets for Division Sounds Presents Night Of The Dead Halloween Special
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Appetite comes through with its biggest Halloween rave to date, taking over the city’s newest warehouse space. This will be the brand’s fifth Halloween bash in the capital, so it’s sure to go off. We don’t know the lineup just yet, but to give you a taste of what to expect, last year they booked Locky, Pach, Sarah Story, Dungeon Meat, Ella Knight, A.M. Project, and loads more for Halloween. No fancy dress, no entry.
Tickets for Appetite
Insomnia London: Halloween Special
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Where: Tottenham Arts Collective in London
Insomnia is all about breaks, DnB, dubstep, grime, and jungle. Their one-off Halloween special sees them take to Tottenham Arts Collective (formerly known as Archives), with sets from Pete Cannon, Mantra, Benton & Killa P, Fonzo, Mixtress, and more across two rooms. Club Glow sorts the tunes in the second room.
Tickets for Insomnia London: Halloween Special
When: Wednesday 20th May - Thursday 3rd December 2026
Where: Prince Edward Theatre in London
Blending Tim Burton’s beloved story with gleefully irreverent humour and head-spinning design, the Beetlejuice musical will be in theatres this Halloween. Lydia Deetz shares her home with a pair of newly-deads and the demonic ghost with the most, Beetlejuice. Hailed for its sets, humour, and beloved story, it’s got to be one of the best London Halloween events this year.
dnbtherapy Mischief Night [T.A.C. Club Launch]
When: Friday 30th October 2026
Where: Tottenham Arts Collective in London
dnbtherapy lands at Tottenham Arts Collective, formerly Club360 / Archives, for its opening night. Congo Natty, Mr Traumatik, Ragga Twins, Ray Keith, Navigator, loads of MCs, and more will be providing the tunes. Spanning DnB, reggae, and jungle, it’s sure to sound crazy over the Funktion One sound system.
Tickets for dnbtherapy Mischief Night [T.A.C. Club Launch]
We Are Still Young - Halloween Party (London)
When: Friday 30th October 2026
Where: Clapham Grand in London
Drag emo karaoke? We couldn’t think of a better way to spend Halloween! We Are Still Young brings emo and pop-punk bangers to Clapham Grand, blaring tunes by the likes of My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Avril Lavigne, Bring Me The Horizon, Metro Station, A Day To Remember, and Sum 41. Lather on that black eyeliner and get ready to sing your heart out!
Tickets for We Are Still Young - Halloween Party (London)
Parable & Louder Halloween: Colyn, Henri Bergmann & More
When: Friday 30th October 2026
Parable and Louder bring the goods, teaming up to bring techno to the capital for the spookiest night of the year. Colyn returns to E1, joined by Henri Bergmann, Everything Is Art, and Innerstice B2B Cast Lov. This one's for the fans of emotive melodies, driving grooves, progressive sounds and darker club energy.
Tickets for Parable & Louder Halloween: Colyn, Henri Bergmann & More
When: Friday 30th October 2026
Where: New Cross Inn in London
If you’re a big fan of live music, maybe you’ll fancy this psychobilly, garage, and punk fest for Halloween. Choose between day tickets or the full weekend and check out festival favourites The Spacewasters, plus Demented Are Go, Hola Ghost, Frenzy, The Peacocks, Klingonz, Numbskulls, The Hangmen, and loads more, including fest debuts from The Nudie Pics and Blue Spectre.
Tickets for Psychobilly Freakout 2026
Club de Fromage Halloween Special
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Club de Fromage is quite well known for its Halloween parties. The pop and fancy dress party has previously hosted parties at Glastonbury and a bunch of other festivals over almost 20 years. For this one, they come armed with pop anthems and sing-alongs, their famous stage show and characters, dance-offs, and plenty of spooky vibes.
Tickets for Club de Fromage Halloween Special
Release Halloween : Ida Engberg, Bontan, Matthias Tanzmann
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Where: Studio 338 in London
Selling out every year, the Release Halloween party returns. Taking over the terrace and garden, Ida Engberg, Bontan, Matthias Tanzmann, Chicks Luv Us, FLORENTIA, Nick Curly, and more join the lineup. House, tribal house, and tech house make this one that promises bigger production, crowds, and moments for the big night.
Tickets for Release Halloween : Ida Engberg, Bontan, Matthias Tanzmann
Jungle Mania meets AWOL Halloween | London
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Multi-genre Halloween all-dayer? Don’t mind if we do. AWOL and Jungle Mania sort the first arena, with Micky Finn, DJ Rap, Brockie, Nicky Blackmarket, and more. DEF:INITION handles the second arena, enlisting Serial Killaz, Aries, Ego Trippin, and more. Finally, the third arena’s all about UKG, with Norris Da Boss Windross, Mike Ruff Cut Lloyd, and more. This one kicks off at 2pm and runs until 10pm.
Tickets for Jungle Mania meets AWOL Halloween | London
Garage Nation Halloween Indoor Festival
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Where: Ministry Of Sound in London
One for the fans of UKG (especially those with mates who might like other genres too), Garage Nation takes to Ministry of Sound with four arenas of tunes. In the main room, there'll be sets from Luck & Neat, Pied Piper, DJ Cartier, Matt Jam Lamont, and more. You'll find 90s and 00s R&B and hip-hop in another arena, deep house and UK funky in another, and house classics in the Courtyard. This one runs from 2pm until 10pm.
Tickets for Garage Nation Halloween Indoor Festival
Think Halloween Think Skiddle. Find loads more London Halloween events now on Skiddle. Or check out what Halloween fun’s happening across the UK.
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