Halloween events in London

Prepare for eerie events and ghoulish goings-on in London this year with our pick of London's best Halloween events
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The Home of Halloween at The London Dungeon
31st October – 2nd November
This year The Master of Tricks will take up residence in the London Dungeon to ensure the biggest and boldest Halloween full of scary fun, mischief tricks and treats, gripping storytelling, jump through the roof surprises and pumpkins aplenty.

2.8 Hours Later
16 Oct - 1 Nov
London is on lockdown, the infection is spreading and panic is taking hold… the zombies are coming… will you survive? 2.8 Hours Later, the smash-hit, adrenaline filled, cross-city urban chase game, is back for Halloween and hitting the streets of London.

Backyard Cinema - Zombie Apocalypse
31 Oct - 7 Nov
Join the Zombies this Halloween for a thrilling theatrical indoor cinema experience, Zombie Apocalypse. As part of the next instalment from Backyard Cinema, for 8 nights, from 31st October – 7th November 2014, horror fans can choose their film and embark on a 4-hour journey of survival in the only safe place on the planet, a top-secret East London location! If you’re brave enough to take the challenge, you’ll make your way through quarantine, the survival zone & a secret science lab…all before the movie even starts.

Carpet of harvest lights, King’s Cross
30 Oct - 1 Nov
This autumn at King's Cross 3,000 candle-lit pumpkins will blanket the Canalside Steps, lighting up the Regent's Canal and creating an incredible display.

Halloween Late: Death in the Archives
31st October
Come and investigate tales of death, disease and destruction from the archives of the Caird Library at the National Maritime Museum. There will also be the opportunity to take part in a candlelit tour of The Art and Science of Exploration exhibition; death drawing sessions run by London Drawing, and taxidermy demonstrations. Enjoy a ghoulish evening of fascination and darkness if your stomach can take it…

London Eye Witch Academy
25th October - 1st November
Become a member with the witches and wizards of the Witch Academy, whilst learning spells, enchantments and spooky facts about the landmarks you can see from the London Eye.

Devilish Dog Walk
26th October
Don't let your dog miss out on all the Halloween fun, dress them up and take them walkies.

Phobophobia 2014 at the London Tombs
25th October - 1st November
Phobophobia, the Halloween spectacular at The London Bridge Experience and Tombs make a welcome return this October with an eight night run to bring thrill seekers to their knees in what has previously been described as the "Ultimate Halloween night out for the sickest souls".

The Mansion London Halloween Ball
1st November
Consider yourself warned. This winter no sins will go unpunished at The Mansion London. Bringing guests out in goose bumps, old school, horror movies will be projected throughout the evening, and the party will feature a one-off art exhibition by Argentum Gallery.

Twisted Circus Halloween Festival
31st October
Evil clowns lurking in the shadows, ancient zombies providing a fright, what more could you want from a night out on Halloween. From the talented to the bizarre, those brave enough to watch will see hazardous tricks attempted before their eyes.

Night Safaris
30th October
Join one of two special after hours Halloween events at the Natural History Museum. Discover scientific hoaxes and tricks, or the Museum's most special scientific treats.

Necropolis – London’s Journey of The Dead
30 October - 1 November
Reveal the secrets of London’s dead on this historical tour of ghosts and gore and go deep underneath Waterloo in what is rumoured to be the remains of The Necropolis Station.

Children's Pumplin Carving
31 October
Let your children test their pumpkin carving skills in this annual competition.

Ghost Stories
16th Oct - 18th Jan
Ghost Stories mixes the very best of theatre with the buzz of a thrill-ride, delivering something truly unique. With some new moments of shock, this revival promises more jolts than ever. You haven’t seen horror, until you’ve seen it live.

Lucky Halloween Night
30 - 31 October
Get in touch with your wicked side this Halloween at The Lucky Pig. With a fabulously sultry jazz ensemble by Belle Noir to tempt you downstairs on Thursday 30th followed by DJ and Dancing on Friday 31st, we're serving up a double helping of tricks and treats this October.

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To see the full list of Halloween events taking place in London see the
All In London Halloween Events Guide >>>


Additional reading...
Big City Magic: Tales of a modern-day wizard in the big city... A Goblin Market in Soho

Published Sep 12, 2014