The Halloween costume contest returns with hundreds of pounds up for grabs
10:38, 20 Oct 2025Updated 10:39, 20 Oct 2025
The Liverpool ONE Halloween Street Party (2023)(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)
Liverpool ONE has announced the return of its annual Halloween Street Party, with timings and performers now being confirmed. The day of festivities will be happening this weekend on Sunday, October 16, from 11am to 5pm.
The event promises a day of thrilling entertainment, where “creativity meets costume chaos and every family member can embrace their spooky side”. Centre stage is the much-loved children’s Halloween competition. Taking place on Paradise Street this year, with a showcase that grows each year, the winning costume claims £200 to spend at Liverpool ONE, with prizes for runners-up and surprise winners throughout the day.
Aspiring competitors can register on Paradise Street from 12pm, with final entries accepted until 3pm. Presenters Leanne Campbell and Trevor Jordan will be hosting the main stage and the competition.
Giant spider puppet Arachnobot is back for 2025(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
Local favourites Katumba will be bringing Halloween-infused rhythms to the city’s streets, hosting drumming workshops for kids. Their hands-on workshops offer participants the chance to master the beats with a Halloween twist.
MD Productions’ zombie dance collective returns with their signature masterclasses, teaching choreography before delivering their own performances that blend Halloween and dancing. New to this year is a kids’ silent disco.
Roaming characters will materialise throughout Paradise Street, including the return of the Arachnobot, the giant spider, along with ‘Uncle Doom’ and his Organ of Gloom and other characters creating photo opportunities.
Katumba leading the Liverpool ONE Halloween street party(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)
Donna Howitt, place strategy director at Liverpool ONE, said: “We’re so excited to announce the full programme of activities for our Halloween Street Party.
“It’s the perfect opportunity for families to come together and let their imaginations run wild with costumes, music and spooky fun.
“Every year the creativity and enthusiasm from kids amazes us, and this year promises even more thrills and laughs. We can’t wait to see Liverpool ONE buzzing with ghouls, giggles, and plenty of show-stopping fancy dresses.”
The Katumba Band, leading the Liverpool One Halloween Takeover Parade.Liverpool ONE Halloween street party details
Date: Sunday, October 26, 11am to 5pm
Location: Liverpool ONE
Tickets: Free to attend