Halloween is Saturday 31 October 2026. For a night out without a large ticket bill, start with the free-entry events below, then read the conditions carefully. There are also markets, a Day of the Dead celebration and self-guided walks. Food and drinks cost extra.

Choose your Halloween plan

Plan Date Area Entry
Night Tales Day Party 31 Oct Hackney Central Conditional free ticket; terrace only
Tequila Mockingbird 31 Oct Monument / Putney / Wimbledon Free or free before 9pm
Between the Bridges Halloween Fest 31 Oct South Bank Sold out; waiting list
Day of the Dead 31 Oct Columbia Road Free
SoLo Halloween Market 25 Oct South Bank Free admission

Night Tales Halloween Day Party

31 October, 4–10pm | 14 Bohemia Place, Hackney Central | 18+ with ID; conditional free entry

House and disco on the terrace make this an afternoon-to-evening option. Free early-entry tickets are listed, but follow the arrival deadline on your selected ticket. It covers the terrace, not the club. View tickets.

Tequila Mockingbird Halloween parties

31 October | Monument, Putney and Wimbledon | Free entry under venue conditions

Venue Free-entry rule
Monument Free entry
Putney Free before 9pm
Wimbledon Free before 9pm

Choose your neighbourhood, arrive early where a deadline applies and check the booking terms. Drinks are extra. Official parties and booking links.

Between the Bridges Halloween Fest

31 October, 4pm–midnight | South Bank | Free tickets sold out; waiting list only

The free tickets were sold out when checked. Join the organiser’s waiting list for news of another release, but make another plan because joining does not secure admission. Join the waiting list.

Day of the Dead on Columbia Road

31 October, from noon; procession around 2pm | Bethnal Green | Free

This Mexican celebration of remembrance has music and a street procession. It is a good daytime alternative to a party. Timings are approximate. Check the programme.

SoLo Halloween Market

25 October, noon–5pm | Between the Bridges, South Bank | Free admission

Browse seasonal crafts a week before Halloween, try the free workshop from noon to 3pm, or follow the listed treasure hunt. Market details.

Four free spooky walks

These are self-guided public-space ideas, not organised Halloween events.

  • Crossbones, Southwark: see the ribbon-covered memorial gates from the street. Garden access depends on opening arrangements.
  • Smithfield, Farringdon: walk the streets around the market and St Bartholomew’s Hospital; stay in public areas.
  • Tower Hill: explore outside the Tower of London. Entry inside needs a separate paid ticket.
  • Brompton Cemetery: walk among Victorian monuments during opening hours, respecting graves and visitors. Check current information.

A paid option at Serial Killer Speakeasy

24 October; choose a session | Glaziers Hall, London Bridge | From £36 plus booking fee | 18+ with valid ID

This true-crime theatre experience includes four themed cocktails, with mocktails on request. Check the final session price before booking. Experience details.

Book Serial Killer Speakeasy →

Practical questions

Does free entry mean no booking?
No. Some parties need a free ticket or require arrival before a deadline. Follow the conditions on your selected ticket.
Can I turn up at Between the Bridges without a ticket?
Do not rely on it. The Halloween Fest listing says tickets are sold out and directs visitors to a waiting list.
What can I do without going to a party?
Try Columbia Road, SoLo or a self-guided walk. Check opening hours for enclosed sites.

More affordable London plans

Coming with children? Read our Halloween family guide. For other dates, browse the Agenda and our London on a budget guides.