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Halloween parties in London 2026: the big nights out on 29, 30 and 31 October

Halloween is a Saturday this year, so the parties start on Thursday. Rooftops, raves and a day party at Drumsheds.

People in costume at a Halloween party in London

Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so London gets three nights of parties: Thursday 29, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October. These are the ones confirmed by more than one listing, with the cheapest tickets we could see. Prices go up as tickets sell, so book early for Saturday.

Saturday 31 October

elrow Horroween, Drumsheds

A daytime party, 1pm to 10.30pm, at Drumsheds in north London, with MK and Patrick Topping on the line-up. Tickets from £40 plus fees, 18+.

The Cause Halloween Festival, Canning Town

The whole venue, from midday Saturday until 6am Sunday. Tickets from around £11.50.

RITUAL, Century, Soho

A rooftop party on Shaftesbury Avenue, 9pm to 3am, house and techno, from £20.

Soho at night
Photo: Lemur12 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October

Dance of the Dead, Sky Garden

Halloween party in the Sky Garden, 35 floors up in the City, on both nights. From £38.50.

Thursday 29 October

The Halloween House of Horrors, Egg London

Three rooms in King’s Cross, 11pm to 4am, with tickets from about £4.40. The cheapest big night of the week.

Before you go

  • Costume is expected almost everywhere, and some nights say it is essential.
  • Bring photo ID. Most of these are strictly 18+.
  • The Tube runs all night on Saturdays on the Night Tube lines.

Got kids? Here is our guide to Halloween in London for families.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Halloween parties in London in 2026?

elrow Horroween at Drumsheds, The Cause in Canning Town, Dance of the Dead at the Sky Garden and the Festival of Horrors at Egg London are among the biggest.

When are the Halloween parties in London this year?

Halloween falls on a Saturday, so the big parties run on Thursday 29, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October.

What is the cheapest Halloween party in London?

The Festival of Horrors at Egg London starts from about £4.40.

Sources

Last checked: 16 October 2026. Times and prices can change, so check each venue before you go. Photo: Anne-Lise Heinrichs, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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