Cheap And Free Halloween Events In London

No matter the season, karaoke needs no justification - and this Halloween, The Star by Liverpool Street is giving you full license to unleash your inner rockstar (or creature of the night).

From the 29th through to the 31st of October, the venue is hosting a series of open-mic karaoke nights bathed in an eerie green glow. Running from 8pm to midnight, it's an all-abilities free-for-all where hitting the high notes is entirely optional, but taking the stage is mandatory.

The Old School Yard is inviting Halloween revellers to celebrate the season in true throwback fashion with School of Fright – an almighty bash fuelled by themed cocktails, hits from the 80s and 90s, and a fog machine that's working overtime. 

Dance among the cobwebs and maybe even win a prize for Best Dressed – and those who arrive before 7pm will get to make the most of the happy hour drink deals. 

Step into the spotlight from beyond the grave this Halloween at The Pilgrim Pub's Dead Famous party in Oval. Pay tribute to music icons, movie legends, and historical greats by dressing as your favorite late celebrity for an evening of spooky glamour and ghoulish fun.

Running from 7pm through 1am, the night features live music to keep the spirits dancing, an eerie party atmosphere, and a £50 bar tab prize for the best dressed dead legend. Every ticket holder also receives a free shot on entry.

If you love fancy dress and can't say no to a night of disco, The Dog in Croydon is the pub to be at this Halloween. 

The Halloween Fancy Dress Disco will see music fill the venue until 12:30am, with games, cocktails and a few of the season's spookiest songs thrown in – think Thriller and Monster Mash – you're sure to have a scary-good night. And you might want to take the dress-up request seriously, as there are some great prizes to be won. 

For a Halloween night with a twist, head to Victorian-style venue Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers, where your £11 ticket will get you entry and a welcome cocktail. Expect DJs and a devilish drag host, with tunes guaranteed to keep you dancing all night.

The Halloween Edit is a big event in Pergola Brixton's yearly calendar, taking over the popular venue with themed decorations and a DJ playlist of throwback anthems to keep you dancing until late. 

Halloween attire is expected from all attending – and with a super low entry fee and special guest DJs promised on the night, it's the least you could do. 

Head to Bread and Roses in Clapham for the LBK Halloween special. This is an open karaoke event, where you can get up on stage and sing with the backing of a live band.

Expect themed decor, singalong fun and plenty of fancy dress, with prizes for the best costumes. Whether you fancy performing or watching from the audience, you can nab tickets for £11 or less.

Surrender to the power of nostalgia and dance for five hours straight to throwback hits at The Big Chill's So Fetch - 2000s Halloween Party. Sing along to your favourite tunes by Britney, Rihanna, McFly, Justin Timberlake, Busted and plenty more legends from the era. 

Not that you'll need a drink to have a good time, but if you do there's plenty on offer at the bar. All you need to do now is decide what to dress up as – this is a Halloween party after all. 

Lively Balham pub Hagen & Hyde is bringing the Halloween energy this October with their Spooky Times party. 

The night will feature live music, themed shots, and a fancy dress competition which could see you win a £50 bar tab. If you think simple is best and aren't into hard-hitting club nights, this is the ideal way to celebrate at a low-key local venue that also knows how to party. 

Looking for a spooky night out in South London? Then check out Lost After Dark, taking over Lost Society in Battersea with killer cocktails, shots and music.

Until 2am, you can dance the night away to pop, hip hop and RnB tunes from their DJs. What's more, the first 50 guests will receive a free welcome drink.

The Balham Bowls Club invites partygoers to its eclectic pub for a Trick or Treat event that's fun and wholesome in equal measure. They're running two sessions on 31st October: an afternoon session where kids are welcome, featuring pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and crafts; and an evening party where Halloween cocktails and live music come out to play.

Both events will also host a costume competition, where the winner will receive a fabulously freaky prize - so dress to impress.

Check out the Halloween edition of DUSK for a cracking night out, taking place at Pergola on The Wharf. Fancy dress is encouraged, and the tunes will be flowing throughout.

Expect a mix of Afrohouse, house and soulful grooves, courtesy of resident DJ Roxa Damas and special guest performer DR Vades.

West End cabaret doesn't have to break the bank this spooky season. On the 31st of October, House of Burlesque... SPEAKEASY hosts its Hallowe'en Spookeasy Special at QT, beneath the Middle Eight Hotel, with entry tickets starting from just £15.

Your ticket unlocks access to a hidden underground speakeasy, a live performance from world-class burlesque stars, and entry to the exclusive Happy Hour show menu. Plus, showgoers can score 20% off their total bill at the hotel's upmarket Sycamore restaurant when dining before or after the show, making it one of the best-value West End nights out on Halloween.

Spend Halloween at The Champion, a historic Notting Hill pub transforming into a haunted wonderland with spine-chilling décor from 7pm. Your £5.50 ticket includes entry and a complimentary spooky shot, followed by live anthems from The Ghouls and a late-night soundtrack courtesy of DJ Spooky.

Fancy dress is strongly encouraged, with more than £300 worth of prizes awaiting the best costume and celebrations continuing until 2am.

BrewDog Waterloo is hosting Waterloo After Dark on Saturday the 31st of October from 9pm onwards.

Tickets start from £5.50 for a night centered around an epic frat-party mashup where celebrity lookalikes, creative costumes, and great craft beer meet. A resident DJ will keep the dancefloor moving to classic 80s, 90s, and commercial pop hits until 2am, complemented by surprise beer giveaways from the Lucky Dip tub.

Age Against The Machine are teaming up with Club de Fromage to bring you the ultimate 80s Halloween event. This takes place at West End venue The Phoenix, promising killer tunes until late.

As well as Halloween classics like Thriller and Ghostbusters, you can expect to hear all the best music from the decade. Think Madonna, Queen, Prince, The Smiths and much more.

For a cheap Halloween brunch in London, Flight Club's Spooky Social is a bit of a no-brainer. You can tuck into endless pizza and sip on a bottle of prosecco or four beers each for two glorious hours. Decked out with devilish decor, creating a haunted house vibe, and DJs playing spooky beats, it's the ultimate place for thrills and chills this October. Even better, there's a Halloween-themed welcome cocktail, plus prizes for best dressed and showdown champions.

With tickets starting from as little as £13.75 per person, London Month of the Dead is a series of spooky events taking place all over the city. These are perfect for fans of all things terrifying, at locations like Tower Hamlets Cemetery and St Leonard's Church.

Whether you fancy exploring a crypt, learning more about witchcraft or going on a torch-lit walk around a graveyard, you can do it all with these guys.

Costing just £16.50 per person for teams of up to 10 people, StreetHunt Games is a unique experience that combines scavenger hunts with escape rooms and murder mysteries. They offer two different experiences in Blackfriars and Holborn, where you'll explore spooky areas like former prison Bridewell Theatre and the haunted Lincoln's Inn Fields.

You'll work as a group to solve clues and crack the code, entirely self-guided using just your phone. Choose between investigating your uncle's mysterious death or acting as a private investigator, using the interactive map provided.

Celebrate Halloween night in the heart of Camden Lock as the Club De Fromage team transforms Dingwalls into the spookiest club in town.

DJs and performers will spin a mix of pop, 80s classics, and party mashups from 11pm to 3.30am. Expect a stage decorated with Halloween props, dramatic stage shows, and a crowd in fancy dress dancing all night long.

The ghouls behind Hackney's notorious Ghost Newington walking tour are stepping indoors for one night only to take over Newington Green's retro Mildmay Club. Hosted by the enigmatic 'Ghost Master' alongside immersive theatre makers Dusty Sally and prop designers Vi and Sly, this isn't your average trivia night.

Look forward to a two-hour gauntlet of brain-scrambling riddles, nerve-testing physical challenges, sudden jump scares, and unhinged theatrical surprises.

The fairground-themed Trapeze bar in Old Street is taking you on a twisted trip to the circus this season with their Carnevil Returns Halloween Special. 

This wild party will be conducted by a resident DJ spinning 90s throwback anthems, R&B and more. Watch the chaos unfold as you sip on a complimentary BuzzBallz drink – and VIP ticket holders can also bag a booth for the evening plus a bottle of spirit and queue jump.

With tickets costing only £3.30 each, The Coat & Badge's Dance of the Dead Masquerade Ball is one of the most affordable Halloween events around.

They'll give you a mask on arrival, and all proceeds are going to the Wooden Spoon Foundation. Throw on your best spooky outfit and get ready to dance.

Get ready to step back in time at Northcote Record this Halloween, thanks to their Hollaback Ghoul event. This is a 90s and 00s-themed party, complete with live DJs to get you on the dancefloor.

Expect to hear all the best RnB and hip hop classics, and dance the night away with a drink in hand.

You can always count on Simmons to throw an affordable party to ensure even the low-budget revellers can get involved in the Halloween fun. 

With hop-hop and R&B bangers old and new filling the room until 4am, and live performances from aerial artists, Lemonade Halloween Special is a night out you can't go wrong with. Pair it was a few cocktails from Simmons' extensive menu of greats, and you've got yourself a spooky celebration to remember. 

Ely's Yard Social is committing to theme this year with their Nightmare On Brick Lane: 80's Halloween Party. Tickets start from £5.50 per person, granting access to a night of spooky throwback anthems and dancing. 

DJ Miami Myers will be on the decks, and you can expect to hear hits from the likes of Whitney Houston, Madonna, Queen and more. There'll be prizes for the best costumes, tick or treat giveaways, a themed photobooth and venue decor, plus a bespoke cocktail menu. 

With entry starting from just £5 per person, including a free BuzzBall, The Zombie Ball makes for an affordable Halloween weekender. It's taking over Bar Rumba in Soho for two nights, with themed decor throughout.

Resident DJs will be playing until 3am, and fancy dress is encouraged. Plus, there are VIP table packages available for something a little more exclusive.

Costing £16.50 per person, including a welcome cocktail, Gambit Bar's Day of the Dead party is a great choice this Halloween. They've teamed up with Don Julio to bring you some cracking cocktails, while you dance to disco tunes.

Expect live DJs, face painting and tarot readings throughout. Fancy dress is optional, so whip out your best costume if you want to get involved.

The Duke's Head in Putney are hosting a murder mystery experience this Halloween: Murder on the Thames. Kick off with a drink in the basement Rowing Club, included in your ticket price, before getting involved in the game.

You'll have until midnight to work out the killer, using your detective skills to find the suspect. Afterwards, a DJ will be spinning tunes until late.

Looking for something unique this October? A free Halloween Dog Party is coming to The Star by Hackney Downs, bringing together some of the cutest dogs from across the city for a frightfully fun celebration.

Get in the spooky spirit with Spirits of Fitzrovia – an affordable fancy dress party in the heart of London. The Lucky Pig's basement cocktail bar will become the setting for an almighty Halloween bash complete with DJ sets and 25% off themed cocktails throughout the night. 

£5.50 will get you a welcome shot, entry until 2am and the chance to win a bottle of whisky if you happen to be in the best costume of the night. 

For all those who aren't scared of a good time, we suggest nabbing a £11 ticket to The 411 Halloween Party. This trendy NYC-inspired bar is adding some cool to the creepy season, with a DJ-led affair that will having Monster Mash-ing until 2am. 

Look the part by getting dressed up and show off your costume on the dancefloor, with house cocktails, draught beer and wide range of wines to see you through. 

Celebrate Halloween night at John The Unicorn in Peckham with an unmissable evening of crowd-pleasing tunes.

Doors open at 8pm as DJ Dan Melrose spins everything from iconic 90s throwback jams to disco anthems, Halloween classics, and Ray Parker Jr. monster hits. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged for this 3am session.

Celebrate Halloween 2026 in style with Cafe Mambo Ibiza's return to West London. Transforming the venue into a multi-level party across three distinct spaces, including the club room and panoramic rooftop, this event promises full-scale immersive production and live acts from dusk till dawn.

Enjoy an eclectic soundtrack spanning house and party mashups alongside themed live entertainment and on-site face painters. Ticket options range from £11 early bird entries to £27.50 final release.

The Three Compasses in Dalston is transforming into The Coven this Halloween – a lair of fortune-telling fun that will see you finding out your fate via tarot cards, themed cocktails and bestowing curses on the Hex Wall. 

Tarot decks will be passed around between groups for you to read out each other's futures, while the cocktail menu reveals further insights depending on which drink you order. You can then release some pent-up anger at the Hex Wall by writing a curse directed at a past lover, dodgy landlord or evil boss. Smash burgers will be available for hungry hexers, and there will be a DJ present on Friday and Saturday spinning 80s, 90s, rock 'n' roll, hip hop and spooky bangers until 12:30am. 

Explore the shadows of London's past with Herstorical Tours, the theatrical walking tours rewriting history through the eyes (and voices) of the women who shaped it.

Created and led exclusively by women, these immersive experiences blend storytelling, acting, and comedy to uncover the city's untold tales - from witches and harlots to mystics and martyrs. Each tour shines a light on the forgotten corners and fierce characters of 'herstory,' bringing the darkly fascinating underbelly of London vividly to life.

If you can't decide between house grooves or heavy basslines, Milkshake's House of Horrors at EGG LDN has you covered.

Open from 11pm to 4am with tickets from £4.40 to £11, the event hosts musical variety spread across three dedicated rooms. Whether you want old-school hip-hop, hands-in-the-air disco vocals, or rolling jungle and drum and bass that makes the walls shake, it packs multiple club nights into one massive Halloween celebration.

Unleash your inner trivia mastermind this spooky season as Captain Matt Sparrow takes over the Lower Deck at The Admiralty for an evening of Halloween competition.

Located right on Trafalgar Square, this lively West End event challenges you and your sharpest friends to navigate a series of wickedly entertaining trivia rounds. Beyond testing your pop-culture and spooky knowledge for top-tier prizes, you're invited to go all-out in the costume competition - whether you choose dark glamour, iconic film villains, or classic creatures of the night.

Ballie Ballerson is transforming into the playground of horrors this Halloween with their Disco of the Dead party. Prepare for ghoulish games and a blood bath in the form of a glowing ball pit – as spooky shots are there to be won and £100 worth of prizes are up for grabs for the best dressed guest. 

Book a VIP private table if you're taking Halloween seriously this year, and make the most of the cocktails on offer along with the pop, house and disco tunes playing from the speakers. 

Give the basic cat ears a rest and let a team of SFX specialists handle your Halloween glow-down at The Ace Corner Shop on Shoreditch High Street. Your £5.50 booking covers an immersive introduction to Al's bizarre world, professional face artistry and a pair of Beavertown beers to split between now and later.

Pick your preferred treatment length, arrive promptly for the appointment and leave with a disturbing new look ready for the evening ahead.

Enter the land of the undead at Archer Street's Los Muertos event this Halloween. Honouring the Day of the Dead, this subterranean space is going all-out with themed decor, spooky cocktails and live performances.

A costume competition will also be taking place, which will see the winner take home a £200 bar tab. 

Back and bigger than ever, the Reggaeton Halloween Party is taking over Big Chill in King's Cross on the 31st. Dress to impress, and get ready to dance the night away.

Across two rooms, they'll be playing both non-stop reggaeton and a mix of hip hop, RnB and party anthems. Plus, you'll get free entry if your birthday falls between 21st October and 10th November.

Kick off your Halloween weekend in East London with a spooky disco celebration packed with anthems, divas, and queer pop culture. The dancefloor will be buzzing all night to house and disco mashups spun by DJs Knayohmi, Discoajojo, and Avi Golzman.

Alongside the music, partygoers can experience a live Halloween pageant presented by Slaytality, where you'll help decide who takes home the Horror Queen 2026 crown. Free tickets are available, but grab yours early before they vanish into the night.

Renowned party bar Belushi's is inviting all the saints and sinners to their London Bridge lair for live music, a DJ session that won't stop until 3am, and special themed cocktails to make the evening extra spooky. 

With tickets at £5.50 and student deals throughout the night, this is a super affordable way to celebrate the scary season.