Halloween in London falls on Saturday 31 October 2026, giving the capital a full weekend to lean into its darker side. From illuminated gardens and haunted royal palaces to late-night parties, live music and family-friendly autumn activities, the city has a particularly varied programme this year.
For this guide, the focus is on confirmed 2026 events, prioritising official venue information alongside established London event guides. The result is a mix of atmospheric experiences, cultural events and more energetic Halloween nights, rather than a list built around one type of celebration.
How we chose the events
Timeless‘s selection considers confirmed 2026 dates, the quality and distinctiveness of the experience, location, audience and the strength of information available from the venue or event organiser. Official listings were checked wherever possible, including Kew, Historic Royal Palaces, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, The O2, Roundhouse, The London Dungeon, Sky Garden, The Royal Parks and the Barbican. Established London event publications were used to cross-check the wider Halloween calendar.
The best Halloween events in London 2026
Halloween at Kew
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE
Best for: Families, couples and atmospheric autumn evenings
Halloween at Kew is one of the most distinctive seasonal experiences in the capital. The 1.5km illuminated trail winds through Kew Gardens after dark, with live performers, fire artists and a series of new installations for 2026, including Dracula’s Lair, a Cursed Tomb, a Medieval Dungeon, Forest Ritual and Monster Disco. The famous Headless Horseman also returns.
There are three entry styles, with Daylight sessions aimed at younger visitors and later Twilight and Moonlight sessions offering progressively darker surroundings. Tickets start at £19.50 for non-member adults off peak, with peak adult tickets priced at £24.
Halloween at Hampton Court Palace
Location: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU
Best for: Families, history lovers and atmospheric daytime outings
Henry VIII’s former palace takes on a suitably eerie character for October half term. Halloween at Hampton Court Palace uses atmospheric projections, sound effects and theatrical touches throughout the historic interiors, whilst the Wilderness becomes an autumn trail with pumpkins, scarecrows and seasonal surprises.
Daily storytelling sessions add another layer to the experience, including Boo in Wren’s Revenge! in William III’s apartments. The Halloween programme is included with palace admission, making it particularly easy to combine with a full visit to the palace.
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Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Location: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Leavesden
Best for: Harry Potter fans and immersive film experiences
For something more cinematic, the Dark Arts feature at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London runs well beyond Halloween itself. The Great Hall is dressed for Hallowe’en with more than 100 floating pumpkins, whilst visitors can encounter Death Eaters and Dementors amongst the original sets, props and costumes from the Harry Potter films.
It is a polished choice for anyone who prefers elaborate production design to traditional haunted-house scares, with the attraction’s permanent behind-the-scenes film experience giving the Halloween treatment plenty of context.
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The London Dungeon: Curse of the Mummy
Location: County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB
Best for: Adults and older teenagers who enjoy theatrical scares
The London Dungeon returns with Curse of the Mummy, a Halloween show centred on the Victorian fascination with Egypt and the story of the so-called Unlucky Mummy. The seasonal production is included with admission from 17 October to 1 November.
The wider Dungeon experience combines live actors, immersive sets, special effects and rides while exploring around 1,000 years of London’s darker history. The attraction recommends itself particularly to visitors aged 12 and over, although children from five can enter with an accompanying adult.
Dance of the Dead at Sky Garden
Location: 1 Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF
Best for: A stylish Halloween night out
For a more polished party setting, Sky Garden is hosting its Dance of the Dead Halloween celebration across two nights. The event takes place 35 floors above London and includes live music, a DJ, Halloween anthems, fancy dress, cocktails and panoramic views across the city.
Tickets are currently listed at £35 and include a Dead Man’s Finger welcome cocktail and live performances from ALR Music. The event is 18+ and smart-casual dress is required.
skygarden.london/halloween-at-sky-garden-2/
Duran Duran: Halloween 2026 at The O2
Location: The O2 arena, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX
Best for: Live music and a large-scale Halloween night
Duran Duran are bringing a dedicated Halloween show to The O2 on Saturday 31 October. Doors are scheduled for 6.30pm, with the band promising a Halloween special built around their hits, deeper cuts and a suitably theatrical presentation.
The wider O2 complex is also planning Halloween-themed experiences around the show, including a silent disco, cinema screenings and surprise performances, although further details are still to be announced.
Halloween B3B at Roundhouse
Location: Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH
Best for: Electronic music and a late-night crowd
Camden’s Roundhouse has a distinctly club-focused Halloween option with Caiiro, Da Capo and Enoo Napa appearing for a Halloween B3B on Saturday 31 October. The 18+ event begins at 6pm, with tickets currently listed from £42.50.
For those planning a Halloween weekend rather than a single evening, the venue also has MESTIZA’s SACRO Halloween edition on 30 October, bringing flamenco influences and electronic music together.
Halloween Discovery Days at The Royal Parks
Location: Hyde Park Learning Centre
Best for: Families looking for a free Halloween activity
Not every Halloween outing needs to involve a ticketed attraction. The Royal Parks is bringing back Discovery Days: Hair Raising Halloween during October half term, with free educational activities built around autumn and Halloween. The programme includes spooky crafts, stories and nature trails and is suitable for families.
There are also Halloween-themed nature activities at Brompton Cemetery, making this a useful option for families who prefer outdoor activities and a quieter pace.
Halloween at the Barbican: Family Film Week
Location: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Best for: Film-loving families
The Barbican is taking a more cinematic approach to Halloween with its Family Film Week. On 31 October, the programme includes a relaxed screening of Minions and Monsters with a pre-film drawing demonstration, followed by Singin’ in the Rain in the afternoon as part of its Hollywood-themed Halloween programme.
The Barbican is encouraging audiences to attend in costume or Hollywood-inspired dress, making this a charming alternative to the city’s more conventional Halloween parties.
Planning Halloween in London
The strongest Halloween events in London tend to fall into three distinct categories this year: immersive attractions, family-friendly seasonal experiences and adult nightlife. Saturday 31 October is likely to be particularly busy, with major events including Duran Duran at The O2, Halloween B3B at Roundhouse and Sky Garden’s two-night celebration.
For families, booking earlier sessions at Kew or visiting Hampton Court during October half term makes sense. Kew uses timed entry and advises visitors to book ahead, whilst its later Moonlight sessions are designed to become progressively spookier.
Those looking for Halloween activities in London without a large ticket price should consider the Royal Parks’ free Discovery Days, whilst film lovers have a more relaxed alternative at the Barbican. For a full-scale night out, Sky Garden and the major music venues offer a more dressed-up approach to Halloween.