As the dark nights creep in, London is preparing for the scariest night of the year. From eerie light trails around Kew Gardens to a Nightmare on Berkeley Street, the ultimate Halloween quiz and Wicked singalongs, here are 15 of the best ways to spend Halloween in London this year.
Face the roundtable at Traitors: Live Experience
Nothing shouts Halloween more than lies, deception, banishment and murder — so embrace your inner faithful or traitor at The Traitors: Live Experience. After a hair-raising round table, head to the Cloak and Dagger bar for limited-edition Halloween cocktails including Killer Clown and Berried Alive. There are a mix of family friendly (12+) and 18+ sessions, with tickets from £40.50.
Head north for White Heat’s Halloween House Party
If a room full of soft bois wasn’t scary enough, the Lexington’s White Heat Club is taking things up a notch with a terrifying mix of dead and alive indie cuts, post-punk and lots of Halloween-themed heavy hitters. Dressing up is encouraged — and those arriving in costume before midnight will get free entry. Otherwise, tickets are £6.
Make bad decisions at the Ultimate Halloween Quiz Party
The Ultimate Quiz Party is returning to Between the Bridges. Blood-curdling laughs are all but guaranteed throughout the various Halloween-themed quiz rounds. Crowd games, terrifying tunes and plenty of chaos are also a given. Tickets from £9.38.
A nightmare on Berkeley Street
For one-night only, 1 Hotel Mayfair’s Dovetale restaurant (run by Tom Sellers) will be transformed into a Nightmare on Berkeley Street experience. Expect bewitching DJ sets, spine-tingling Halloween cocktails and black and white horror movies playing in the background.
Spend a night at the Haunted Treehouse
The Nest at Treehouse Hotel has had a morbid makeover and is now The Haunted Treehouse. There will be chilling cocktails, devilish DJ sets and enchanting, 360-degree views of the city at night.
The Traitors Live Experience
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Don your best mob chic outfit at Alba
After something more glamorous than horrifying? Alba’s Halloween bash is inspired by Francis Ford Coppola’s Godfather. Besides the mafia vibe, there’ll be themed cocktails, card tricks, live music and then, after 11pm, a DJ playing long into the night. Don your best, mob chic outfit and settle in for a knuckle-biting evening.
Learn more about London’s chilling history
The streets of London can be turned into a paranormal playground this Halloween with a self-guided tour around London’s most haunted streets. Simply download the app, then follow your phone to uncover lost souls and stories on the streets. The 90-minute experience includes escape room challenges, scavenger hunts and plenety of immersive storytelling. Dressing up is encouraged, so put on a brave face and embrace London’s chilling history. From £10.
October 30 – November 2, 1 Leicester Square, WC2H 7AW, feverup.com
Witness a vampire awakening at the London Dungeon
Not for the faint-hearted, this one. Spend a nightmarish evening at the London Dungeon navigating the treacherous halls. Expect multi-sensory effects, prolonged darkness and some truly frightening scares. Be warned, this one is only for adults, with tickets starting at £18.
October 17 and 23, The London Dungeon, Riverside Building, SE1 7PB, thedungeons.com
The London Dungeon
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Head to Electric Brixton for the London Halloween Ball
The London Halloween Ball, pictured at the top of this page, returns to Electric Brixton for the seventh year in a row. Go for a spellbinding stage show, a trick or treat station, a will-you-make-it-out-alive photobooth and more. Things kick off at 10pm, with tickets from £8.
Head to the end of the Victoria line for Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Rachel Fairbrun’s huge annual Halloween live show, All Killa No Filla. Dust off your best fancy dress (not compulsory) and prepare to see two of the most hilariously outspoken stand-ups at the top of their game. Tickets from £22.
October 30, Soho Theatre Walthamstow, 186 Hoe Street, E17 4QH, sohotheatre.com
A terrifying night in Soho
You never know what’s hiding in the shadows of Soho, so head into London’s West End this Halloween. Death-defying stunts, drag artists, aerial performances and themed cocktails have all been thrown into the cauldron, so get ready for a petrifying cabaret performance. Tickets from £29.50.
It’s the Wicked-est time of the year at Lucky Voice
Celebrate the Wicked-est time of the year at Lucky Voice with Elphaba and Team Glinda-inspired shots. It doesn’t matter if you’re team green or pink, everyone will be expected to take part in hair-raising singalongs. Get the face paint at the ready.
Embark on a ghostly adventure at Kew Gardens
Embark on a glowing and ghostly adventure with Kew Garden’s After Dark Halloween trail. With daylight, twilight and moonlight sessions — depending on how brave you’re feeling —wind your way through the haunted woods and be careful, because you never know what is lurking in the creepy cobwebs. Tickets from £16.50.
October 17 – November 2, Royal Botanic Gardens, TW9 3AB, kew.org
Fright Fest
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Join horror fans from around the world at Fright Fest
Horror fans from around the world will gather at the Odeon Luxe West End for Fright Fest 2025. Enjoy a monstrous line-up of new, exciting and downright terrifying horror, fantasy, science fiction and thriller films over the Halloween weekend. For adults only, tickets £35.
Be petrified at Peckham’s Rooftop Film Club
Those who are feeling slightly less courageous can also prepare to be petrified at Rooftop Film Club in Peckham. With a range of cult classics from Hocus Pocus to Practical Magic and Halloween playing throughout the day, prepare to onto your popcorn. Tickets from £17.