October in London means one thing — Halloween season! ?The Month of the Dead, Horror Film Festival, Ghost Bus Tour & Pumpkin Picking！
It’s the perfect time to dress up, explore haunted places, and dive into the city’s mysterious stories. Whether you love ghost tours, horror movies, costume parties, or pumpkin farms, this guide has all the best London Halloween 2025 events and activities to fill your October with frightful fun.
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Looking for spooky adventures beyond the capital? We’ve also included top Halloween events in London, Manchester, and Birmingham — but let’s start with London’s most exciting Halloween 2025 attractions.
1️⃣ London Month of the Dead
? Oct 1 – Nov 11, 2025
? Ticket prices vary by event
The London Month of the Dead 2025 celebrates the city’s gothic heritage and hidden history through lectures, cemetery tours, concerts, and immersive workshops. Discover Victorian séances, candlelit cemetery concerts, and walking tours exploring London’s ghost stories and dark past.
With topics like witchcraft, forensics, crime, and the supernatural, this event is perfect for anyone who loves dark history experiences in London.
2️⃣ Horroctober – Horror Film Festival
? Prince Charles Cinema, 7 Leicester Pl, WC2H 7BY
? Oct 1 – Oct 31, 2025
Every October, the Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End transforms into a temple of terror for Horroctober, the city’s most iconic horror movie festival.
Catch screenings of classics like The Silence of the Lambs, Ghostbusters, House of Wax, Nosferatu, and Mulholland Drive, plus Asian horror gems like Memories of Murder and Perfect Blue.
Fans of sci-fi can join the Space Movie Marathon — 500 minutes of nonstop intergalactic cinema. For horror lovers, it’s one of the best Halloween film events in London. ?
3️⃣ Sky Garden – Day of the Dead x Halloween Party
? 1 Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF
? Oct 31, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 1:30 AM
? From £25
Celebrate Halloween 2025 in London’s Sky Garden, 160 metres above the city skyline! This London Halloween party offers live DJs, themed cocktails, and spectacular 360° views of London’s night lights.
It’s one of the most stylish Halloween nightlife events in London, combining spooky vibes with city glamour. ?
4️⃣ Halloween Films at Crofton Park Pictures
? Rivoli Ballroom, 350 Brockley Rd, SE4 2BY
? Oct 27 – Oct 31, 2025
? £5–15
Experience classic horror movies inside the Rivoli Ballroom, London’s only surviving 1950s dance hall — famous for its red velvet décor and vintage chandeliers.
From The Rocky Horror Picture Show to Psycho, this is a must-visit for fans of Halloween film screenings in London.
On Oct 25, there’s even a retro 70s–80s Halloween disco night! ?
5️⃣ Mr Fogg’s Victorian Murder Mystery
? Mr Fogg’s Residence, 15 Bruton Ln, London W1J 6JD
? Sept 27 – Nov 15, 2025 (Saturdays)
? £60
One of the most unique Halloween experiences in London, this immersive murder mystery takes place at Mr Fogg’s — a world-famous cocktail bar styled after Victorian London.
Sip handcrafted drinks, mingle with suspicious characters, and solve a thrilling crime in one of London’s most atmospheric settings. ?️♀️
6️⃣ Harry Potter Studio Tour – Dark Arts
? Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Leavesden WD25 7LR
? Sept 12 – Nov 9, 2025
? £56
Every autumn, the Harry Potter Studio Tour London transforms for its Dark Arts Halloween event. The Great Hall glows with floating pumpkins, Death Eaters stalk the halls, and visitors can duel with wands just like in the movies.
It’s one of the most magical family Halloween events near London — a must for Potter fans. ⚡
7️⃣ The Ghost Bus Tour
? Departs from Central London (WC2N 5BY)
? £25
Climb aboard London’s haunted black double-decker bus for a chilling ride through the city’s haunted landmarks, including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey.
With live actors and spooky storytelling, the Ghost Bus Tour London mixes comedy and fright in equal measure — perfect for Halloween night! ??
8️⃣ Twisted Circus Halloween Boat Party
? Tower Millennium Pier, London
? Nov 1, 2025
? £20–35
For party lovers, the Twisted Circus Halloween Boat Party is one of London’s most popular Halloween club events. Cruise along the River Thames surrounded by costumed performers, eerie décor, and live music.
There’s also an indoor version on Oct 31 — but the boat party offers unbeatable Halloween views of London at night.
9️⃣ Gothic Opera – Die Rheinnixen
? Battersea Arts Centre, SW11 5TN
? Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2025
? £19–32
If you love art and drama, experience something truly unique this Halloween in London — Gothic Opera’s haunting performance of Die Rheinnixen (The Rhine Nixies).
This gothic masterpiece tells the tragic story of the siren who lures sailors to their doom on the Rhine. Performed by an all-female cast and chamber orchestra, this dark opera in London is both rare and unforgettable. ?
? Pumpkin Carving Workshops
? Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Rd, SW3 4HS
? Oct 24 & Oct 30, 2025
? Adults £20 | Children £15
For families searching for Halloween activities in London with kids, the Chelsea Physic Garden Pumpkin Carving Workshop is a must.
Children can learn about pumpkins, explore autumn plants, and carve their own spooky lantern to take home. There’s also a make-your-own flying broomstick workshop on Oct 28! ?♀️
1️⃣1️⃣ Pumpkin Patch Festival – Cammas Hall Farm
? Hatfield Broad Oak, Hertfordshire CM22 7JT
? Oct 5 – Oct 31, 2025
? From £6
If you’re looking for pumpkin picking near London, head to Cammas Hall Farm — one of the region’s best Halloween pumpkin patches.
There are over 40 pumpkin varieties, themed photo spots, and a spooky Halloween maize maze. Visit after dark for an extra thrill! ?
1️⃣2️⃣ Silent Halloween Disco Boat
? The Dutch Master, Tower Millennium Pier (next to Tower of London)
? Nov 1, 2025
? £28–35
End your London Halloween weekend on a high note with a Silent Disco Halloween Boat Party on the Thames!
Put on your headphones, choose your music channel, and dance under the London skyline — surrounded by costumes, lights, and the mysterious calm of the river. ?
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