Quirky Halloween Events In London

From spell-binding boozy brunches to zombie glitterati descending on the capital, this October is set to be an all-out ruckus of gory antics and scary sights. But where can you catch the best of it all? Check out our recommendations for quirky Halloween events in London and get ready for a bloody night on the tiles. You know what they say about painting the town red...

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Last edited by Lauren Cole

Last updated on 4th November 2024




The Magic Hour

Are you looking for a truly mystical event this Halloween? Check out The Magic Hour on Park Lane. Famed and celebrity-endorsed magician Sonic will be doing a captivating performance with all kinds of sleight of hand and trickery. 

Sip & Sew

Prepare to stitch and bewitch at Sip & Sew's spooktacular Halloween Embroidery Workshop. This creepy, cool event sets you up with all the gear to craft your own stunning Day of the Dead embroidery. For just £30, you'll enjoy two hours of laid-back embroidery guidance, covering everything from mastering different stitches and spooktacular embellishment techniques to the art of thread blending and putting the finishing touches on your eerie embroidery.

Blame Gloria

Blame Gloria are throwing open the doors to their Clapham and Covent Garden venues for none other than a Disco Inferno brunch this Halloween. Think a haunted disco experience, featuring eccentric performers, quirky costumes and live vocals, not to mention a tasty brunch dish and bottomless cocktails.

Victorian Murder Mystery

@ Mr Fogg's Residence on Various dates from Sunday 22nd December 2024

Mr Fogg's Victorian Murder Mystery is running Halloween specials on the 26th and 27th of October, and the 2nd and 3rd of November. Snap up tickets now for £60 per person and look forward to a two-hour-long theatrical, immersive experience, plus two signature concoctions each. As Phileas J. Fogg welcomes you to his Mayfair Residence, all is not as it seems and among artefacts and antiques in the year 1873, a tragedy unravels. There's a batch of fresh new suspects (Sir Thomas Banks, Lady Amelia Worthington and Dr Edward Fairfax) and it's your job to decipher who the killer is with your brilliant detective skills.

Royal Maritime Greenwich Ghost Tour

@ Outside the Entrance to Cutty Sark Tall Ship (Closest Entrance to The Gypsy Moth Pub) on Saturday 11th January 2025

After quirky things to do for Halloween in London 2025? Make sure the Royal Maritime Greenwich Ghost Tour is on your radar. Hear stories of the Cutty Sark Curse, ghosts of jilted lovers and summoned spirits, before visiting Charles Dickens' favourite haunted pub.

The Case of the Poisoned Chalice - An Immersive Cocktail Experience

@ The Mind Palace on Various dates from Saturday 21st December 2024

This mysterious immersive cocktail experience is to die for, quite literally. You've got to solve the case and separate the delish drinks from the poisoned chalice, defeating Sebastian Moran, Moriarty's right-hand man, in the process. 

'Hot Tub Boat Cinema' | Skuna Boats

@ Skuna Boats on Sunday 22nd December 2024 and 2 other dates

The Hot Tub Film Club by Skuna Boats is making a splash this winter! Grab some snacks, hop into a toasty 38°C hot tub, and drift along the river while watching your favourite films. With the sparkling Canary Wharf skyline as your backdrop, it's hands down the coolest (or should we say hottest?) cinema experience out there.

Tickets are £35, complete with popcorn, lockers, and changing rooms. Pack your swimsuit and get ready for classic flicks like Nightmare Before Christmas, Elf, and Home Alone - movie nights have never been this steamy.

The Candlelight Club

@ The Candlelight Club on Various dates from Tuesday 31st December 2024

The Candlelight Club is a 1920s party with a Halloween twist come the 26th October, one where you'll be treated to live jazz and other performers across the themed night. Come for just the party, add on dinner or throw in a couple of bottles of Champagne too, before dancing the evening away.

Puttshack Bank

Situated in the heart of the City, close to Bank station, Puttshack is the ultimate indoor mini golf destination. They offer automatic point scoring, live electronic leaderboards and a ball that tracks your performance - meaning there's no need to worry about scorecards.

From the 28th October to 3rd November, they're promising limited edition spooky cocktails, eerie decorations and sound effects alongside a revamped wheel of fortune - plus face-painting stations from 1 to 4pm on the 31st.

Archer Street Bars

Archer Street's bars are throwing open their doors for a Rock Horror Picture Show party this Halloween on the 26th of October across their Soho, SW11 and Notting Hill sites. Not only do you get free-flowing bubbles, beer and pizza with your ticket, but also the chance to be entertained by West End stars all from £55 per person. 

The Chocolate Cocktail Club London

@ The Chocolate Cocktail Club on Various dates from Saturday 21st December 2024

On the hunt for quirky events this spooky season? Mosey down to The Chocolate Cocktail Club in Farringdon, the cosy space that specialises in deliciously sweet drinks. The venue will be slinging out themed cocktails from spooky s'mores-themed tipples to the Sinister Solero and a pumpkin spice white Russian.