The best Halloween events to attend in Edinburgh

As the eerie mists of October creep in, time seems to warp, hastening the impending arrival of Halloween, and if you're in Edinburgh, a city with a deep and macabre history, you're in for a treat, as right here on Skiddle, there are so many fiendish forays for you to sink your teeth into; vampire style!

In the heart of Auld Reekie, a hauntingly diverse array of Halloween spectacles awaits, catering to all tastes, from spine-tingling Halloween raves to family-friendly gatherings and uniquely unconventional experiences.

Secure your tickets to these bewitching Edinburgh's Halloween events in the boxes provided, and brace yourself for a spine-tingling adventure this spooky season.

 

 

Terminal V Halloween Trilogy Fest

When: Friday 27th - Sunday 29th October 2023

Where: Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh

Terminal V’s Halloween Trilogy is sure to be up there with the best Halloween events in Edinburgh this year. The biggest run of spooky season events in the city, you can choose a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or two-day tickets ticket (or go all out with the full weekend ticket) to enjoy some of the hottest talent on the scene right now. 

Friday will see the likes of Ben Hemsley and DJ Heartstring, Saturday with I Hate Models and Nina Kraviz, and Sunday with 9x9, blk., and Trym. Music will be spread over two indoor stages featuring new stage designs. There’ll also be a fairground, food village, and chill-out areas. Better still, for you more hardcore ravers who aren't ready for the festivities to end, there are also afterparties for Saturday and Sunday. Bosh. 

 

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FLY Halloween Spooktacular

When: Tuesday 31st October 2023

Where: Liquid Room, Edinburgh in Edinburgh

Definitely one of the best Edinburgh Halloween parties, FLY takes over Liquid Room with a seven-hour fancy dress party. 

Fourteen artists spanning house, UKG, techno, and electronic take over three rooms in the fully decorated venue to help you get your spooky rave on. On the lineup is Interplanetary Criminal, Girls Don’t Sync, Salute, X CLUB., Hayley Zalassi, and more. If you’re heading here, you might want to spend some time planning your fancy dress as best dressed secures a £500 prize! 

 

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Boozy Brushes, Skyline Sip and Paint Party! Edinburgh

 

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When: Saturday 28th October 2023

Where: Campervan Brewrey Taproom in Edinburgh

If you’re planning on taking Halloween a little easier, that’s fine, there are Edinburgh Halloween events out there that won’t have you stumbling home at 4 in the morning. Like this one! Grab a drink and unwind as you paint with the help of a professional artist this Halloween. Beginner-friendly, social, and relaxing, this painting party offers a wholesome alternative to Halloween raves and parties. All supplies are provided and you can take your masterpiece home! 

 

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Manchester Revisited - Edinburgh

When: Friday 27th October 2023

Where: The Liquid Room in Edinburgh

Love a bit of Madchester tunes? This is the one (she's waited for)! Head over to The Liquid Room for a night of Manchester classics from The Complete Stone Roses, DJ Retrodave, and Frankly, The Smiths. 

The Complete Stone Roses have sold out venues across the UK and Ireland as one of the most well-known and successful tribute acts. Even Stone Roses bass player Mani said, “They do our songs real justice. At times, they play even better than we did.”

Frankly, The Smiths are a Scottish tribute band to the Manc legends, bringing those timeless tracks to those who weren’t around to see the band during its time. And DJ Retrodave will be spinning all your favourite indie classics. 

 

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Halloween 23

When: Sunday 29th October 2023

Where: The Wee Red Bar in Edinburgh

Offering something a little different to the raves and creative Halloween events, this one features live rap, including a rap battle! On the lineup is award-winning, Glasgow-born hip-hop artist WERD (SOS), rap-rock band Devils in Skirts, post-punk Victor Pope band, and more. There’ll also be a tarot reader and a prize for the best costume!

 

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Its Never Too Late Presents: FOUNDATION

When: Saturday 28th October 2023

Where: The Biscuit Factory in Edinburgh

Why not get involved in some wholesome raving this Halloween? This one at The Biscuit Factory offers trance, deep and prog house, and club classics while raising money for the Scott Martin Foundation, a local mental health and suicide prevention charity in Scotland. 

Oliver Smith headlines with support from Lost Witness with nostalgic trance, Greg Ochman and Bioy North with prog vibes, and NUKAF and N2L8 residents. 

 

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Smash Hits Halloween Thriller

When: Saturday 28th October 2023

Where: The Liquid Room in Edinburgh

The Liquid Room invites you to get in the Halloween spirit with the scariest 90s and 00s bangers. The venue will be transformed into the city’s biggest haunted house for the occasion as you jam to Rihanna, Talking Heads, Kanye, and more with a creepy cocktail in hand. Tickets are only a tenner, so grab yours below!

 

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Halloween 2023! Keep it steel X Decade

When: Saturday 28th October 2023

Where: La Belle Angele in Edinburgh

If, in your heart, you’re still in your emo phase, this might be the best of all Edinburgh Halloween parties for you! Spinning rock, metal, emo, and party tunes for the ultimate alt Halloween party, this one brings DJs from alt event brands Keep it Steel and Decade. There’ll be a live stage show, party games, a fancy dress competition, prizes, and Buckfast! Truly one of the best halloween events in Edinburgh.

 

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Deep Jungle Walk - Samhain Celebration

When: Friday 27th October 2023

Where: The Mash House in Edinburgh

Okay, so this one isn’t a Halloween event, but it falls on the weekend, so we think it counts. Celebrating Samhain (the name for November or the Gaelic festival on 1st November, marking the beginning of the darker half of the year), this Mash House party sees Ultra Instinct and Metatron spinning psytrance and Distorted Reality with progressive goa. Fancy dress is welcome, so get down and see what’s up!

 

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So Fetch - 2000s Halloween Party (Edinburgh)

When: Friday 27th October 2023

Where: La Belle Angele in Edinburgh

So Fetch returns to Edinburgh after another sold-out event for another night packed with your favourite throwback tunes. As a Halloween special, they’re asking you to don Mean Girls-inspired fancy dress while you jam to Britney, Bey, Avril Lavigne, Busted, Justin Timberlake, Amy Winehouse, and more.

 

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Annasach's Hallowe'en Ceilidh

Photo: Annasach Ceilidh Band / Facebook.com 

When: Friday 27th October 2023

Where: The Counting House (The Ballroom) in Edinburgh

Or celebrate the spooky evening with Scottish music with the Annasach Ceilidh Band. Annasach (which is Gaelic for unusual) is a three-piece Scottish ceilidh band with a dance caller, so even beginners can join in as she’ll explain the dances to you. Fancy dress is welcome, and if yours is the best, you’ll win a prize. Having performed across the UK as well as Europe since 1990, you can trust these guys to put on a memorable night.

 

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Why Not presents Welcome to the Freak Show

When: Tuesday 31st October 2023

Where: Whynot Nightclub in Edinburgh 

The Home of Halloween in Edinburgh proudly presents "Welcome to the Freak Show," a spectacular Halloween event that promises a night of unforgettable thrills and chills! With a complete club transformation, immersive experiences featuring live Freak Show performers, and spine-tingling music from their talented residents, this is the event to be at on Halloween night. Don't miss out on the best drinks deals in town – it's a night you'll never forget!

 

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Rhinestone Rodeo: Haunted Hoedown

When: Sunday 29th October 2023

Where: La Belle Angele in Edinburgh

Saddle up and prepare yourself for a Haunted Hoedown at one of the best Edinburgh Halloween events, Rhinestone Rodeo: Haunted Hoedown, where they celebrate all things country music. Attendees can expect to hear country classics all night from legends such as Luke Combs, Josh Turner, Luke Bryan, Dolly Parton, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, Trey Lewis, Zach Brown Band, Drake Milligan, Kelsea Ballerini, and herds more of country icons. So, grab your partners, polish your boots, and get ready for a Halloween rodeo hotter than a Texas summer.

 

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Pumpkin Patch at Almond Valley

When: Saturday 7th - Sunday 29th October 2023

Where: Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Edinburgh

Embrace the Halloween spirit at Almond Valley's Pumpkin Patch. Pick your own pumpkins from the all-weather patch, discovering unique shapes and colours in a barn-covered treasure hunt amidst friendly scarecrows and whimsical bale monsters. Once you've found your perfect specimen, explore the park and meet the animals, with a cosy treat waiting at Morag's Tearoom. Don't miss this enchanting seasonal celebration!

 

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Skalloween

When: Saturday 28th October 2023

Where: La Belle Angele in Edinburgh 

Join the spooktacular celebration at La Belle Angelle for Skalloween, where an electrifying night of Ska mayhem awaits, courtesy of the sensational Bombskare. This annual extravaganza is nothing short of legendary, and it's your chance to join in the spine-tingling fun and sea of hauntingly creative costumes. Bring your best dance moves and immerse yourself in a ghoulishly groovy Ska-fuelled atmosphere that will leave you howling for more.

 

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Terminal V Halloween - After Parties (Saturday and Sunday) 

When: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October 2023

Where: The Liquidroom Warehouse in Edinburgh

If you're going to be at Terminal V this Halloween weekend, and don't want the fun to stop, then these spectral after-parties in the heart of Edinburgh will see you and like-minded spirits from Terminal V rise from the darkness. Once the day's revelry at The Royal Highland Centre concludes, the party journeys on into the night, as The Liquidroom Warehouse on Victoria Street becomes an otherworldly realm, featuring a spellbinding array of DJs handpicked from the festival.

Hosted by Nightvision, expect a line-up that will haunt your senses in the best way possible, with the lineup announced soon. Join the spirits of Terminal V on this ethereal journey - a hauntingly good time awaits.

 

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Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ at Craigies Farm

When: Friday 13th - Tuesday 31st October 2023

Where: Craigies Farm in Edinburgh

Join the Halloween 'Spooktacular' at Craigies Farm this October for a pumpkin-pickin' adventure in their eerie patch and explore the all-new Halloween addition, the 'Spooky Tunnels' that transform into 'Tunnels of Terror' after dark, offering thrilling fun for older children and adults. For an added dose of excitement, there's a brand new after-dark illuminated experience in partnership with NL Productions, the creators of the Castle of Light at Edinburgh Castle. As the sun sets, the fear factor rises, promising a fang-tastic time for the whole family and an opportunity to make unforgettable memories. Will you brave the Tunnels of Terror? 

 

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Halloween Party - Room13

When: Tuesday 31st October 2023

Where: Boteco Do Brasil in Edinburgh

Join the Halloween Party at Room13 in Edinburgh for a truly immersive experience of horror and insanity. Unleash your inner party monster and dance the night away in your spookiest costume to the beats of DJ Gavin Marks, who'll be spinning a mix of Latin, Reggaeton, Dembow, and Bailie Funk with an international twist. One of the coolest Edinburgh Halloween parties you can get your claws into this spooky season, tickets below!

 

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Trial by Witch

When: Saturday 28th October 2023

Where: The Westport Oracle in Edinburgh

Immerse yourself in a truly unique and interactive Halloween experience at the "Trial by Witch" event in Edinburgh. Join a coven of multi-dimensional witches as they redefine the notion of a witch trial, placing the power of reformative justice in the hands of the once-accused. After the performance, engage in a live Q&A session for an opportunity to seek guidance and insights from real-life witches. Don't miss this extraordinary journey into the mystical and the thought-provoking this Halloween.

 

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The Strange Case of Number 7 Charlotte Square

When: 20th October 2023

Where: The Georgian House, 7 Charlotte Square in Edinburgh

Step into the eerie past at The Strange Case of Number 7 Charlotte Square this Halloween season. Explore The Georgian House by candlelight and uncover its chilling ties to murderers, thieves, and traitors. With stories of bodysnatchers, beheadings, hauntings, and hangings, Number 7 Charlotte Square is a treasure trove of strange tales and enigmatic relics. This spine-tingling experience is not for the faint of heart but is a must for those daring souls who crave a glimpse into Edinburgh's ominous history. 

 

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RETRO - HALLOWEEN: A Night to DIE for...

When: Monday 30th October 2023

Where: The Caves in Edinburgh

Get ready for "A Night To Die For" at Edinburgh's Caves this Halloween eve. This ultimate retro-rave-mystery event promises a night of fiery aerial acts by Wolanski's circus performers, retro-themed costumes, and captivating sets. The Caves will transform into an intriguing labyrinth with magicians, LED artists, tarot readers, mystery stalls, and the Wizards' Retro-Arcade.

At midnight, a unique Murder Mystery unfolds before your eyes, making you an essential witness to the drama. The night culminates with the "All Hallows' Rave" featuring dark and demonic Halloween techno, DnB, and jungle from an incredible DJ lineup including Jamin Nimjah, Rodent, and RYME. A truly unique and multi-faceted Halloween experience of which memories will haunt you for a lifetime!

 

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The Ha Ha Horror Show

When: Friday 27th - Sunday 29th October 2023

Where: The Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh

If you're in Edinburgh for Halloween, and couldn't think of anything worse than going clubbing or drinking, then you have to attend  The Ha Ha Horror Show; a spine-tingling event featuring the Great Mortar's astonishing comeback from retirement, promising mind-reading, fortune-telling, and death-defying magic.

However, there's just one chilling twist - Mortar has met his end right before the show, leaving his understudy, Tom Short, to take the stage. As a finalist for Leicester Square's New Comedian of the Year and runner-up for Chortle Student Comedian of the Year, Tom Short brings his 'Tommy Cooper-esque' charm to this unforgettable night of British comedy. Don't miss the eeriest and most hilarious show in town!

 

 

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With so many fiendish forays happening in Edinburgh this Halloween, we couldn't possibly include them all in one list, so if you didn't find what you're looking for, find all of the Edinburgh Halloween Events on sale on Skiddle by clicking, or tapping - HERE 

 

If Bristol isn't taking your fancy this Halloween, check out our other Best Halloween Events lists from cities all across the country by clicking or tapping on the links below:

Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield

 

Still can't find what you're looking for? Explore all the eerie-sistible (sorry) Halloween events on Skiddle for every city in the UK has on offer this Halloween, by clicking or tapping on the links below:

Birmingham, Bristol, Brighton, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield

 

 

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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.