Your Halloween Plans Sorted! Spooky Gigs & Events Coming Soon
Posted on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 14:00
Written by
Sarah Moore
Spooky season is upon us! Are you ready for pumpkins, parties and all the frights you can handle? If you're looking for some inspo on how to celebrate over the next few weeks while Halloween takes over, then we've got just the guide for you.
Whether you're looking for something for all the family or you're in the market for a night you won't forget, then we've got just the ticket. Check out the below events and book today!
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Family fun
Spookfest
A spooky spectacle is coming this Halloween!
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at Spookfest, returning to Trafford Centre this Halloween! Hop on the ghost train, brave the haunted house, and treat yourself to delicious snacks (with a few tricks too!). Don’t miss the incredible Pumpkin Tower, standing over five metres tall and featuring more than 250 pumpkins and Jack o'lanterns – the perfect spot for a spooky selfie!
Spookfest runs until Sunday 3rd November 2024 – don’t miss out!
📅 Event Dates
- Tuesday 22nd October 2024: Spookfest - The Trafford Centre
- Thursday 24th October 2024: Spookfest - The Trafford Centre
- Saturday 26th October 2024: Spookfest - The Trafford Centre
- Monday 28th October 2024: Spookfest - The Trafford Centre
- Wednesday 30th October 2024: Spookfest - The Trafford Centre
- Friday 1st November 2024: Spookfest - The Trafford Centre
- Sunday 3rd November 2024: Spookfest - The Trafford Centre
West End Musical Halloween
The West End’s number one concert series returns with a ghoulishly good night!
Prepare for a night of spooky showstoppers as West End Musical Halloween heads to the Lyric Theatre! Hosted by West End star Shanay Holmes, this spine-tingling concert features surprise performances from some of the West End’s biggest stars. Expect show-stopping tunes from the darker side of musicals like Sweeney Todd, The Phantom of the Opera, Hadestown and Beetlejuice.
Join in the fun – singing, dancing, and dressing up are all encouraged at this ghoulishly good event! Don’t miss out on the tricks, treats, and spectacular performances at this sell-out celebration of spooky musical theatre.
📅 Event Dates
- Monday 28th October 2024: West End Musical Halloween - Lyric Theatre, London
Family Friendly Ghost Tour at Newstead Abbey
Seek out the stories of the Ghosts who haunt the Abbey
Embark on a spook-tacular adventure with the Family Friendly Ghost Tour at Newstead Abbey! Guided by knowledgeable tour leaders, guests can uncover the eerie tales of the ghosts that haunt the Abbey while enjoying a fun-filled experience. Dressing up in your favourite Halloween costume is highly encouraged!
Head down to the Abbey for a tour on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October, and Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd November. Each tour lasts one hour, making it the perfect choice for a hauntingly good family outing!
📅 Event Dates
- Saturday 26th October 2024: Family Friendly Ghost Tour - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
- Sunday 27th October 2024: Family Friendly Ghost Tour - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
- Saturday 2nd November 2024: Family Friendly Ghost Tour - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
- Sunday 3rd November 2024: Family Friendly Ghost Tour - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
It's In Nottingham - Halloween Monster Mash
A day of ghostly delights, family fun, and Halloween magic
Mark your calendars for a frightfully fun Halloween Monster Mash at Nottingham Castle on Thursday 31st October! Join in the ghostly delights and family-friendly festivities, featuring music and dancing with our lively DJ in the bandstand. Enjoy free face painting for kids, spooky games, crafts, and delicious treats from food and drink stalls.
Come dressed in your best Halloween costume for a chance to showcase your spooky style! Tickets are just £1 per person, which includes entry to the Castle. Don’t miss out on this magical day of Halloween fun for all the family!
📅 Event Dates
- Thursday 31st October 2024: It's In Nottingham - Halloween Monster Mash - Nottingham Castle, Nottingham
Spooky events
Bingo 'N' Crazy Halloween Special
A spooky halloween themed special of Bingo in Rossendale
Following a fantastic debut, the fabulous Bingo 'N' Crazy returns for a spook-tacular Halloween-themed special on Friday 25th October 2024 at St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale! Join your host, Foster Grant, and his team of Bingo Helpers for a night filled with crazy Bingo fun. Experience live games on stage, including Lip Sync Battles, Play Your Cards Right, Air Guitar Championships, Finish The Lyrics, and a thrilling Dance Off!
Enjoy six exciting games of Bingo with prizes to be won, along with interactive stage games and audience participation from start to finish. Don your most colourful costume and immerse yourself in the “groovy” Bingo stage set, complete with TV screens for those all-important numbers!
📅 Event Dates
- Friday 25th October 2024: Bingo 'N' Crazy - Halloween Special - St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Papa Shango - Halloween Special
Indie rockers head to The Rigger for a Halloween show
Get ready for a night of indie rock as Papa Shango hits The Rigger for a thrilling Halloween special on Saturday 26th October 2024! Joining them are special guests Dirty Donations, promising an electrifying atmosphere and unforgettable performances.
Don’t miss this chance to rock out in your best Halloween costume and enjoy a fantastic line-up of music that will keep you on your feet all night long. Join us at The Rigger, Newcastle Under Lyme, for a spooky celebration filled with great tunes and good vibes!
📅 Event Dates
- Saturday 26th October 2024: Papa shango - Halloween Special - The Rigger, Newcastle Under Lyme
Meet The Ghosts - Evening House Tours at Newstead Abbey
Explore the house at night and meet some of its most famous spectral residents!
Experience the enchanting Meet The Ghosts evening house tours at Newstead Abbey, where you can explore the historic house by night and encounter some of its most famous spectral residents!
Tours last one hour and includes a complimentary arrival drink. This event is recommended for over 18s and tickets are priced at £25 per person. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the Abbey's ghostly charm in a captivating and atmospheric setting!
📅 Event Dates
- Wednesday 23rd October 2024: Meet the Ghosts - Evening House Tours - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
- Sunday 27th October 2024: Meet the Ghosts - Evening House Tours - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
- Thursday 31st October 2024: Meet the Ghosts - Evening House Tours - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
- Friday 1st November 2024: Meet the Ghosts - Evening House Tours - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
- Saturday 2nd November 2024: Meet the Ghosts - Evening House Tours - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
Creepy concerts & freaky festivals
Garage Nation Halloween Festival
Ghoulish Garage, Eerie RnB and Haunting House at the iconic Ministry of Sound
Prepare for a spine-tingling celebration at the Garage Nation Halloween Festival, taking place on Saturday 26th October 2024 at Ministry of Sound, London!
The Ghoulish Garage Main Room features an incredible lineup, including Romeo & Lisa Maffia, Matt Jam Lamont, Scitt Garcia, DJ Cartier, Gavin Leon, MC DT, PSG, Viper, Ultra, and more!
Dance the night away in the Eerie R&B Arena, showcasing the best of 90s and 00s R&B and Hip-Hop, or groove to the Deep House and UK Funky beats in the Haunting House Room. Don’t miss out on this hauntingly good festival filled with music and eerie vibes!
📅 Event Dates
- Saturday 26th October 2024: Garage Nation Halloween Festival - Ministry of Sound, London
Halloween All-Nighter
Step into the world of the strange and unusual with a Beetlejuice-themed all-nighter
This Halloween, it’s showtime at the Beetlejuice Halloween All-Nighter on Saturday 2nd November! Step into the world of the strange and unusual for a night guaranteed to raise your spirits. Enjoy live music from Dead Happy and DO DO Appreciation Society, plus DJ Andyman spinning spooky beats until 04:00!
Dress to impress for your chance to win a cash prize for the best costume! Whether you go full Beetlejuice, channel your inner Lydia, or embody a bio-exorcist, we want to see your most creative looks. Bring your best afterlife oddities to the dance floor, and get your tickets now before the door to the Netherworld closes!
📅 Event Dates
- Saturday 2nd November 2024: Halloween All-Nighter - The Rigger, Newcastle Under Lyme
Tomorrow's Ghosts Halloween Festival
Resurrecting for another Halloween extravaganza with a devilishly good-looking line up
Resurrecting for another Halloween extravaganza, Tomorrow's Ghosts Halloween Festival returns with a devilishly good-looking line-up! Celebrate the darker side of life and embark on the long and winding road back to Whitby, where great music, creativity, and culture await.
Following a fantastic 2023, Tomorrow's Ghosts Festival are excited to bring you fresh talent alongside some familiar faces. See Peter Hook & The Light, Creeper, Ist Ist, Skeletal Family, Black Doldrums, The Gospel and more on Friday 1st November 2024.
📅 Event Dates
- Friday 1st November 2024: TOMORROW'S GHOSTS FESTIVAL // Halloween Gathering - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby
Halloween Spooky Soiree
The Grove presents Cheap Dirty Horse for it's very first Halloween special.
Join The Grove for the Halloween Spooky Soiree this Halloween, featuring Cheap Dirty Horse in their very first Halloween special on Thursday 31st October 2024! Enjoy a night of thrilling music with support from The People Assembly and Fallowed, ensuring an unforgettable atmosphere.
Remember, there’s a dress code – the spookier, the better! So channel your inner vampire, ghost, or any other frightful character you can think of. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Halloween in style at The Grove, Nottingham!
📅 Event Dates
- Thursday 31st October 2024: Halloween Spooky Soirée - Cheap Dirty Horse - The Grove, Nottingham
Trick or Treat Halloween Party
Spooky Halloween themed bash with live music from Bripop cover band and resident DJs
A spookily fun night awaits at the Trick or Treat Halloween Party on Saturday 26th October 2024 at Strings Bar & Venue, Isle of Wight! Book now for an evening filled with live music from Audio Ghosts, delivering the best indie and Britpop bangers, plus house DJs spinning tunes until late!
Enjoy Halloween-themed cocktails, fantastic drink promotions, and don’t forget to dress up in your spookiest outfit – fancy dress is encouraged! What’s not to love? Grab your advance ticket for just £3 and join us for a hauntingly good time!
📅 Event Dates
- Saturday 26th October 2024: Trick Or Treat Halloween Party! - Strings Bar & Venue, Isle of Wight