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Halloween in the City 2025 includes a monster trail, monster party procession and more free family activities for half term\"TheThe Monsters have arrived in Manchester ahead of Halloween(Image: Jason Roberts \/Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n

The big wheel may have just gone up on Albert Square ahead of the return of Manchester Christmas<\/a> Markets, but there’s still some very important festivities to enjoy this weekend.<\/p>\n

Halloween falls next Friday, and in anticipation of that, Manchester has been invaded by a series of inflatable monsters.<\/p>\n

This half term, the rooftops of some of Manchester’s most well-known buildings and landmarks, have been taken over by 17 giant monsters, as the Arndale, AO Arena and Treehouse Hotel get a spooky makeover.<\/p>\n

Creating a free trail of unmissable spooky sights, this year the trail features five brand-new beasts and two new locations.<\/p>\n

Stay connected with our City Life newsletter here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The spooktacular installations are part of Halloween in the City<\/a> organised by Manchester BID and CityCo, and they’ve gone to town with this year’s ghoulish decorations and installations.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Monsters have arrived in Manchester ahead of Halloween(Image: Jason Roberts \/Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n

The MCR Monsters have become a defining feature of Halloween in Manchester since their first appearance in 2017.<\/p>\n

Designed by renowned artists, Filthy Luker and Pedro Estrellas, these surreal, larger-than-life creations attract thousands of families, visitors and monster hunters every year.<\/p>\n

Spooky Spice will be bringing a roar of 90s nostalgia to the AO Arena, with giant leopard print tentacles giving a whole new meaning to \u201cspice up your life\u201d.<\/p>\n

Over at Manchester Arndale, Rocky Boo-Boa is ready to go the distance – a bruised-eye brawler ready to stomp into the ring and prove he\u2019s a true champion heavyweight of the monster world.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Monsters have arrived in Manchester ahead of Halloween(Image: Jason Roberts \/Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, at New Century at NOMA, Bruce Springscream will be keeping a three-eyed watch over the city, while R.STINKWORP makes its first Manchester appearance at Printworks, with its giant mouth and seven beady eyes.<\/p>\n

Black and white, checkered Cru-hella will stalk visitors at ground level, bringing scares up close and personal during the Halloween in the City weekender, on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October, together with old favorites Ooey, Gooey and Scary Gary.<\/p>\n

Alongside the new arrivals, don\u2019t miss Terrif-eye at Corn Exchange Manchester, The Mayfield Menace at Depot Mayfield, Horrible Harvey at Harvey Nichols Manchester, KRAMPUS at KAMPUS, Harry and Gordon at Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square, and The Ghoullaghers at The Royal Exchange Manchester.<\/p>\n

The 2025 trail also expands to two new locations. Guests at the Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly and Treehouse Hotel Manchester will find themselves checking in under the gazes of monstrous beasts, Spookadilly and Branchzilla.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Monsters have arrived in Manchester ahead of Halloween(Image: Jason Roberts \/Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n

This weekend (25 and 26 October) as well as the monster trail, the city will host a number of free family-friendly events in the run up to Halloween.<\/p>\n

Manchester will be alive with monstrous celebrations, including a giant fancy dress take over, live performances, spooky DJs, storytelling and the spectacular Walk the Plank Monster Party Procession – the latter setting off from Market Street this Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

The full guide to the Halloween in the City events taking place this weekend, including times and locations can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you’re on the lookout for all of the monsters, there’s an official map here<\/a> to help you track down each and every one. But in truth, it’s hard to miss their bulging eyes, spindly tentacles and spiky teeth.<\/p>\n

Below are all the names of the monsters, their locations and a map to help you make your way around the city:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Rocky Boo-Boa<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Monsters have arrived in Manchester ahead of Halloween(Image: Jason Roberts \/Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n

Manchester Arndale, Exchange Square, M4 3AJ, Above Next<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/what3words.com\/<\/a>\/\/\/congratulations.sparks.lake<\/p>\n

2. R.STINKWORP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Printworks, Pumpyard, 27 Withy Grove, Printworks, M4 2BS – Inside<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/what3words.com\/candle.retire.rocky<\/a><\/p>\n

3. <\/strong>Terrif-Eye<\/strong><\/p>\n

Corn Exchange Manchester, Manchester, M4 3TR – Inside<\/p>\n

10.30am-11.30pm Only<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/w3w.co\/woof.years.vine<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Harry and Gordon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square, 1 Exchange Square, M3 1BD<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/what3words.com\/varieties.public.cave<\/a><\/p>\n

5. <\/strong>Ooey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exchange Square, M3 1BD – Opposite Selfridges<\/p>\n

Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th October Only<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/what3words.com\/goats.appear.wheels<\/a><\/p>\n

6. <\/strong>Scary Gary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exchange Square, M3 1BD<\/p>\n

Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th October Only<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION:https:\/\/what3words.com\/edge.wash.vibe<\/a><\/p>\n

7. <\/strong>Horrible Harvey<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"TheThe Monsters have arrived in Manchester ahead of Halloween(Image: Jason Roberts \/Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n

Harvey Nichols Manchester, 21 New Cathedral Street, M1 1AD<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/what3words.com\/stole.photos.fact<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Cru-hella<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Cathedral Street, M1 1AD<\/p>\n

Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th October Only<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/what3words.com\/drain.wiped.gifts<\/a><\/p>\n

9. <\/strong>The Ghoullaghers<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Royal Exchange Manchester, St Ann\u2019s Square, M2 7DH<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/what3words.com\/<\/a>losses.tape.happy<\/p>\n

10. The Ghoullaghers<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"TheThe Monsters have arrived in Manchester ahead of Halloween(Image: Jason Roberts \/Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n

The Royal Exchange Manchester, Cross Street, M2 7DH<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/what3words.com\/maker.crunch.trains<\/a><\/p>\n

11. <\/strong>Goey<\/strong><\/p>\n

St Anns Square, M2 2HQ – Opposite McDonalds<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION:\/\/\/found.mops.view<\/p>\n

12. Branchzilla<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"TheThe Monsters have arrived in Manchester ahead of Halloween(Image: Jason Roberts \/Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n

Treehouse Hotel Manchester, Blackfriars Street, Manchester, M3 2EQ<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/what3words.com<\/a>\/honey.fruit.friend<\/p>\n

13. Spooky Spice<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"TheThe Monsters have arrived in Manchester ahead of Halloween(Image: Jason Roberts \/Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n

AO Arena, AO Arena, Hunts Bank Approach, Manchester, M3 1AR<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/w3w.co\/risen.sobs.winter<\/a><\/p>\n

14. <\/strong>Bruce Springscream<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Century at NOMA, New Century, 34 Hanover Street, Manchester, M4 4AH<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/what3words.com\/join.swift.sounds<\/a><\/p>\n

15. <\/strong>KRAMPUS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bungalow @ KAMPUS, 44 Aytoun Street, Manchester, M1 3GL<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/what3words.com\/feast.pushy.become<\/a><\/p>\n

16. <\/strong>The Mayfield Menace<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depot Mayfield, 11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PY<\/p>\n

MAP LOCATION: https:\/\/what3words.com\/admire.clear.busy<\/a><\/p>\n

17. <\/strong>Spookadilly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly, 91 London Road, Manchester, M1 2PG<\/p>\n

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