Halloween 2024 in London

Although Halloween isn't a national thing in the UK, the bone-chilling holiday is still celebrated in many cities, including London—and it isn't limited to just pumpkin carving. Let's see what treats the British capital has in store for us for Halloween.

Events and Activities

Halloween Scavenger Hunt (Saturday, October 26, 2024)

Experience the thrill of the Halloween Scavenger Hunt by BucketRace at Golden Square. In this seasonal Halloween game, teams transform into witches and wizards, gather potion ingredients, and build mystery boxes for a public exhibition. All you need is a charged smartphone and comfy footwear, with tickets ranging from £15 to £27. Get ready for a night of spooky adventures, creative challenges, and endless fun!

London Cabaret Club: El Dia Of The Dead (Thursday, October 31, 2024)

Ghoulish gals and ghastly guys, celebrate El Dia Of The Dead at The London Cabaret Club on Thursday, October 31, 2024, and two other dates. Embrace the spooky season with a vibrant fiesta inspired by the famous Mexican celebration. Enjoy a delicious Latin menu, dress up in kaleidoscopic costumes, and compete for epic prizes. This Halloween cabaret and burlesque event in Holborn offers food, drink, and tickets ranging from £75 to £230.

FrightFest Halloween (November 1—2, 2024)

Experience the thrill of FrightFest - The Dark Heart of Cinema with a two-day Halloween event. Held at the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square, it showcases a selection of the best horror films from around the world. According to the organizers, this year's lineup includes premieres, special screenings, and Q&A sessions with filmmakers, making it a must-attend for horror enthusiasts. Tickets range from £14.99 for single films to £250 for the luxurious Royal Circle seating.

The London Dungeon

One of the city's most famous attractions, the London Dungeon, is perfect for Halloween. This immersive experience features 360-degree sets, gripping storytelling, 13 interactive shows, and 20 live actors bringing 1000 years of history to life with state-of-the-art special effects. The Dungeon combines laughs and screams with one thrilling ride and cutting-edge storytelling. Standard Ticket is £26.50 per adult when booked early and £35 on the day. Visitors can also use the interactive map to navigate the attractions, which are part of a larger cluster offering up to 71% off on entry to multiple attractions, including the SEA LIFE London Aquarium, the London Eye, and Madame Tussauds. With 90 days to explore, you can take your time to enjoy the full adventure.

No Escape

If you are up for adventure games filled with a series of puzzles and want to truly feel the creepy Halloween vibe, No Escape is your top choice. It offers several spine-chilling themes across multiple locations in London, including Aldgate East, Oxford Street, Holloway, and Brixton. You can save the entire city from ghouls thirsty for blood by disarming a dangerous chemical weapon or outsmarting crazy dolls at a haunted toy store. Alternatively, you might find yourself trapped in Mrs. Lovett's notorious pie shop or Sweeney Todd’s barber shop, where customers have mysteriously vanished. Each room features a creepy character actor to heighten the fear factor. Enjoyed by groups of friends, families, colleagues, and adventure lovers, No Escape has served hundreds of thousands of happy customers and received countless 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor.

London Bridge Ghost Walking Tour

For those seeking a spine-tingling adventure, the London Bridge Ghost Walking Tour for Two, priced at £33, offers an intimate exploration of ancient Southwark and London Bridge's dark past. You'll visit Britain's oldest operating theater and The Clink, the country’s oldest prison, both rumored to be haunted. The tour includes stories of the old Bishop of Winchester’s 'Geese,' unconsecrated graveyards, and a haunted 17th-century pub. This small-group tour, rated 4.6 out of 5, provides a personalized and immersive ghostly experience.

Lantern Ghost Tours: London Paranormal Ghost Tours

Lantern Ghost Tours offers thrilling London Paranormal Ghost Tours, including the Haunted London Pub Tour, where you visit three of London's most haunted pubs and uncover tales of the Professor of Profanity, Dr. Johnson's pub, Sweeney Todd's Barber Shop, and a swearing parrot. This 90-minute tour is priced at £17.50 per person. For a more hands-on experience, the Paranormal Activity Tour in Old London lets you use K2 Meters and Dowsing Rods to investigate ghostly encounters, murder stories, and plague pits over two hours for £24.00. Alternatively, The Haunting at Home: A Paranormal Adventure offers a 120-minute ghostly online audio experience for £27.99, challenging you to conduct paranormal experiments in your own home.

Haunted Royal Drury Lane Theater Tour (October 13—31, 2024)

There's nothing like going to an old haunted theater on a Halloween evening. Experience the ultimate spooky Halloween Tour at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London's oldest theater, running from October 13th to 31st on selected dates at 9:15 PM. Begin with a Halloween-themed cocktail in the Cecil Beaton lounge before delving into the theater's rich history of conspiracy, scandal, and ghostly encounters. Hear spine-chilling tales, seek out the legendary Man in Grey, and explore hidden passages and darkened doorways. Tickets are £30 per person, including the cocktail.

Halloween Pub Crawl (October 31, November 1—2, 2024)

"An evening of horrible history," they say. Get ready for a spook-tacular time with the Halloween Pub Crawl London: Scary Tales, from 7:30-8:30 pm at Rumba. Twist your favorite fairy tale characters into dark and deadly costumes and enjoy a thrilling pub crawl through central London. For £20-£40, you’ll get free shots, cheap drinks, and an epic crowd ready to party all night. With over 300,000 guests since 2011 and a Certificate of Excellence since 2014, expect a frightfully great night. Meet your host at the first bar, visit three awesome bars and one epic club, and enjoy drink discounts and free entry at each venue.