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From spooky exhibitions to pumpkin markets, these Halloween events will have you celebrating the season in style.
When I think of Halloween, my mind instantly goes back to my childhood. Like many, I would go trick-or-treating, knocking on one neighbour’s door to another (supervised of course) while earnestly grabbing a fistfull of sweets, which would undoubtedly leave me in a sugar coma for the rest of the night.
Reflecting on those times made me realise that the joy – and the buzz – of Halloween doesn’t really feel the same the older you get. From trick-or-treating to stumbling your way through university Halloween club nights, once you passed that phase in life, the celebrations tend to get a little scarce – or so I thought.
For those who are looking to celebrate the spooky season in style, there are a number of events taking place across the capital that will cater to every need.
From themed afternoon brunches to pumpkin carving masterclasses, here is our guide to a grown-up Halloween that is sure to bring that spark back into your life, with a cocktail or pumpkin in hand.
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Pergola Paddington Presents: Wunderbar Halloween
On Saturday 29 October, Pergola Paddington will be throwing its biggest Halloween party to date. Expect ghoulishly good times along with some pretty spooky decor while sipping on Pergola Paddington’s exclusive Oktoberfest beer.
And it doesn’t stop there – the Wunderbar menu includes items like Berliner Currywurst, loaded fries and buffalo wings. Yum.
Date: Saturday 29 October
Location: 5 Kingdom St, London W2 6PY
The Prince x Southern Comfort presents: House of Boo Brunch Party
London’s favourite party pub is hosting a series of Halloween events this year, including this House of Boo brunch.
Enjoy a 2.5 hour booking which includes a choice of 2 hours of bottomless brunch of Southern Comfort Halloween cocktail punch, Pravha, Prosecco and Bloody Mary’s.
Date: Saturday 29 October
Location: 14 Lillie Rd, London SW6 1TT
Mama Shelter Dias de los Muertos
Celebrate Halloween with Mama Shelter as they celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. Join Mama from 6pm until late for a spooky night of ghoulish fun along with live performances, tarot readings, tasty canapes and more.
Date: 29 October
Location: 437 Hackney Rd, London E2 8PP
The Horror Show! A Twisted Tale Of Modern Britain
Explore the terrifying horror genre at this exhibition at Somerset House. The show looks at the last five decades of modern British history and how horror has played a role within it through some of the country’s most provocative artists.
From the disruption of 1970s punk to modern witchcraft, the subversive and at times supernatural world of horror is the focal point of this intriguing exhibition.
Dates: 27 October 2022 – 19 February 2023
Location: Embankment Galleries, Somerset House
Bunga Bunga The Spooky Secret Supperclub Show
Sing, dance and dine at Bunga Bunga this Halloween with its super-secret, all-singing, all-immersive supperclub show Guests will be able to enjoy a range of Cointreau cocktails and dishes while taking in the performances – and there’s karaoke too.
Location: 167 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5PG
Halloween at Sky Garden
Take Halloween to new heights this year at a Halloween party that’s not to be missed.
Taking place on the 35th floor, Sky Garden will be hosting a chic Halloween event, featuring its resident DJ and delicious Halloween cocktails.
As ever, ghoulish garms are encouraged, so be sure to don your freakiest outfit for the occasion.
Date: 28 October
Location: 1, Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF
Los Mochis
Los Mochis will celebrate its Mexican heritage this Halloween, as guests will be able to enjoy spectacular installations as well as a host of food and cocktail specials.
Enjoy a range of specials including Count Taco-La (honey glazed pumpkin, cabbage, pineapple jalapeno salsa, sweet potato crisps) and Corpse Brownie (chocolate brownie coffin over a bed of raspberry coulis, white chocolate skull with dark chocolate shavings), as well as cocktail specials such as the Los Muertos Margarita (reposado tequila, spiced red wine cordial, lime and orange juice).
Dates: 25 October – 6 November
Location: 2-4 Farmer St, London W8 7SN
Lost in Brixton
Be transported to the world of Beetlejuice and the Nightmare Before Christmas, at Lost in Brixton,
This Halloween weekend, the Brixton hotspot will transform into a Tim Burton-inspired spooktacular, with the DJ taking requests all night long.
Dates: 28 – 29 October
Location: Brixton Village, Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8PS
Hallowed Peak
Phantom Peak, a fully-realised theme-park-style town, invites guests to join them this Halloween for a special event.
The 30,000 sq. foot fictional steampunk world will open the seasonal extravaganza Hallowed Peak, which will include 13 new trails. Players will be able to see how the township features new ghostly character developments, frightening hosts, and eerie games alongside an array of bars and eateries.
Dates: 21 October – 6 November
Location: Canada Water
Queen of Hoxton: Big Phat haunted house party
Halloween 2022 has arrived and this year Queen of Hoxton will be decked out in its most spooktacular attire yet.
Look out for all your traditional creepy faves, including pumpkins, spider webs, candles and much more. Plus there will be a special Halloween cocktail menu for those who dare to try.
Date: Saturday 29 October
Location: 1 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3JX
SUSHISAMBA Twisted Carnaval Weekender
SUSHISAMBA is back with another extraordinary party this Halloween – the Twisted Carnaval Weekender.
The Twisted Carnaval Weekender will see creepy contortionists, glow-in-the-dark bongos and of course show-stopping costumes throughout the space.
Be sure you dress to impress while enjoying special cocktails and DJ sets from Sarah Bo, Timanti and Kaios who will put guests in a trance with hypnotic tunes throughout the night.
Dates: 28 – 29 October
Location: Heron Tower, Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY
Halloween Movie Night at The Clapham Grand
Spend Halloween in Clapham with this Halloween Movie Night.
Guests will be able to enjoy a selection of food and drinks while watching an interactive showing of the cult classic Hocus Pocus. And that’s not all – after the film, guests will be able to play games and win costume prizes (for those who choose to dress for the occasion), along with a club night afterwards to top things off.
Date: 31 October
Location: The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill, SW11 1TT
Elba's Sinister Circus Brunch
Bloody Mary’s will have a whole new meaning at this bottomless brunch at Bar Elba. Guests will be able to enjoy frighteningly good food, 90 minutes of free-flowing Aperol Spritz, bubbles and beer, along with a selection of fortune tellers, contortionists, clowns and more at hand.
Date: 22 October – 19 November
Location: Rooftop Mercury House, 109-117 Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8UL
Halloween Pumpkin Market
This Halloween Pumpkin Market is perfect for the family, with over two hundred pumpkins, squashes and gourds available to purchase in various shapes and sizes.
Dates: Throughout October
Location: Covent Garden
Louche Soho Haunted House party
Head into Soho this Halloween where the ghosts of Soho’s raucous past will return to haunt the walls of Louche for a night of spooktacular surprises.
The venue will be welcoming guests on Saturday 29 October for the Haunted House Party, promising an epic show and a night to remember.
Throughout the night, the three-storey townhouse will be filled with spooky goings on and surprises around every corner including pulse racing performances from House of Burlesque dancers set to a soundtrack of vinyl spun by DJ Andy Smith downstairs and DJ Tony Coote upstairs. Entry is free all night and guests can enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails before 6pm.
Date: 29 October
Location: 5 Greek St, London W1D 4DD
Halloween at Chiswick House & Gardens
Wander from dusk into darkness from one ghostly space to another on Halloween at Chiswick House & Gardens.
Walk through illuminated haunted woods filled with neon cobwebs and look out for flickering flames from the fire garden before discovering a secret garden filled with more hidden surprises.
Date: 14–16th October & 20th – 31 October 2022
Location: Burlington Ln, Chiswick, London W4 2RP
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