Halloween In London: Things To Do
Halloween falls on Friday, 31st October this year, making it perfect for a proper night out without worrying about lectures the next morning. London transforms into a haunting playground with everything from budget-friendly pub crawls to immersive experiences and spine-tingling ghost tours. Whether you’re after a fun night out with mates or seeking genuine thrills, we’ve rounded up the best Halloween events for students in 2025.
1. London Dungeon Halloween Experience
Step into the shadowy heart of Victorian London, where the chill in the air is more than just the fog rolling off the Thames. This year, the London Dungeon invites you to uncover the legend of Dracula—a tale steeped in superstition, bloodlust, and fear. From the windswept shores of Whitby to the gaslit alleys of the capital, something ancient has awakened. As London trembles in the grip of terror, dare to venture below ground, where the Count himself may be waiting… ready to claim his next victim.
Date: 18 October – 3 November
Time: 10am – 6pm
Where: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB
Located Near: urbanest Westminster Bridge & St. Pancras student accommodation
Book Tickets: London Dungeons
2. Haunted Tours of London
London Ghost Walks
Uncover the ghostly side of the capital as you wander through London’s most haunted corners and spine-tingling tales. Join Richard Jones, the city’s leading ghost expert, who’s been guiding curious souls through London’s spectral streets since 1982. Along the way, you’ll explore eerie graveyards, forgotten alleyways, and cobbled lanes steeped in paranormal history—and if you’re lucky (or unlucky), you might just feel a ghostly presence yourself.
Date: All year round
Time: 7pm
Where: Various locations depending on selected tour
Book Tickets: London Ghost Tour
Ghost Bus Tours
Climb aboard a vintage 1960s Routemaster for a sightseeing tour with a sinister twist. With on-board actors bringing London’s darkest tales to life, you’ll roll past infamous sites of murder, torture, and execution, from the haunting halls of Westminster Abbey to the shadow of the Tower of London.
Departs: Northumberland Avenue, off Trafalgar Square
Located Near: urbanest Westminster Bridge
Book: The Ghost Bus Tours
Thames Thriller Speedboat
Set sail on the Thames with a ghostly pirate crew for a high-speed adventure through London’s haunted history. As you race past the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and the shadowy docklands, you’ll hear spine-chilling tales of restless spirits and river legends that refuse to stay buried.
Dates: Saturday 26th & Thursday 31st October
Where: London Eye Millennium Pier
Located Near: urbanest Vauxhall & King’s Cross
Book: Thames Thriller
3. Halloween Pub Crawl
Get your best costume ready and join hundreds of fellow revellers for London’s biggest Halloween pub crawl across four lively venues in the West End. This isn’t your average night out – expect VIP treatment with queue-jump entry, complimentary ghastly shots at every stop, and an exclusive wristband unlocking spooky drink deals all night long. As you make your way through some of London’s finest bars, you’ll enjoy drinking games, freebies, and plenty of eerie surprises along the way. A dedicated photographer will be there to capture your best costume efforts, while DJs spin until 3am to keep the party alive (or undead).
Dates: Friday 31st October & Saturday 1st November
Time: 7:30pm or 8:45pm start
Meeting Point: Central London (Soho/Leicester Square area)
Located Near: urbanest King’s Cross & Hoxton
Book: Halloween Pub Crawl
4. Halloween Karaoke
For those watching their pennies, dive into the spooky fun at BAM Karaoke Box London this Halloween. Expect songs, sequins and screams in the Mayhem Room. With free entry to the main Halloween party, house drinks flowing, and access to a venue turned karaoke-monster ball, it’s not to be missed.
Time: Entry from 6:00 pm to 1:30am
Location: 74 Victoria Street (Zig Zag Building), London SW1E 6SQ
Located Near: urbanest Victoria
Book: BAM Karaoke
5. Kew Gardens Spooky Trails
Enjoy a spooktacular adventure at Kew Gardens with an illuminated haunted woods trail, with grinning glowing pumpkins, ghouls and wicked witches creeping around every corner. Perfect for friends and family, you can pair the tricks with treats with a delicious hot chocolate, toasted marshmallows and more.
Date & Time: 17 October to 25 October 2025: 6pm to 10pm & 26 October to 2 November 2025: 4pm to 10pm
Where: Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE
Book: Halloween at Kew
5. Warner Bros. Studio Tour: Dark Arts
Step into the wizarding world this Halloween as the Harry Potter Studios unveil their Dark Arts takeover. The iconic Great Hall glows under the light of hundreds of floating pumpkins, while Dementors drift through the Forbidden Forest, waiting to be driven back with your best Patronus charm. Expect billowing smoke, eerie shadows, and the chilling presence of Death Eaters patrolling the sets — a truly spellbinding experience that brings the darker side of magic to life.
Dates: 12 September – 9 November
Where: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Hertfordshire
Located Near: urbanest St. Pancras (40 minutes by train)
Book: Warner Bros Dark Arts (advance booking essential)
6. Visit The Ten Bells
One of the most haunted pubs in London, The Ten Bells, is connected to the most well-known serial killer, Jack The Ripper. Standing on the corner of Commercial Street and Fournier Street, this pub has been said to be the waiting spot where Jack the Ripper planned his next victim.
Located near our City student accommodation, have a drink in the very place Jack the Ripper did. Or walk the streets where his victims were found through the Jack the Ripper Tour. Located just one minute away from The Ten Bells, discover the spot where Mary Kelly met Jack the Ripper at Christ Church Spitalfields, or visit the street where Annie Chapman’s body was found at 29 Hanbury Street, just behind the pub. Continue the trail with a 14 minute walk to Buck’s Row where Mary Ann Nichols was discovered.
7. Club Nights & Parties
Ministry of Sound Halloween
If you’re after a Halloween night that hits all the right notes, Ministry of Sound has you covered with two unmissable events. On 31st October, the legendary club hosts the Halloween Carnival of Sound, with Øostil and Silver Panda taking over the decks for a night of deep beats, hypnotic visuals, and pure dark magic. Then, on 1st November, the party continues with the Ministry Doll Massacre, featuring high-energy sets from Monki, Alex Mills, and Lovra. Expect a haunted playground of lights, bass, and eerie theatrics, as the South London institution gets a full monstrous makeover – the perfect way to keep the Halloween chaos going long past midnight.
Date: 31st October & 1st November
Where: Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt St, London SE1 6DP
Located Near: urbanest Vauxhall
Book: Ministry of Sound Tickets
Zombie Mansion Immersive Party
Back from the dead for one night only, Zombie Mansion returns to East London this Halloween, and it’s bigger, bolder, and bloodier than ever. Step inside a fully immersive haunted experience, complete with monstrous décor, eerie performers, and thumping DJ sets that’ll keep the party going until the early hours. Want to start the night in style? Opt for the early boat party package and cruise down the Thames before diving headfirst into the capital’s ultimate Halloween takeover.
Date: 31st October
Where: MANSION, E1, Unit 2, 110 Pennington St, London E1W 2BB, UK
Located Near: urbanest City & Tower Bridge
Book: Fatsoma tickets
Halloween Silent Disco at London Transport Museum
All aboard for one of London’s most unique Halloween nights, a silent disco set among vintage trains and buses. Grab your headset and switch between live DJ sets as you dance through decades of transport history, cocktail in hand. With two time slots to choose from – early evening or late-night revelry – it’s the perfect mix of nostalgia, neon lights, and non-stop beats.
Date: 31st October
Where: London Transport Museum, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7BB
Located Near: urbanest King’s Cross
Book: Fatsoma tickets
8. Stay At The Langham Hotel
The most haunted hotel in London, experience luxury while keeping an eye out for ghostly sightings such as a Victorian doctor who roams the halls, a German prince moving through walls and doors that close themselves. Stay in room 333, their most haunted room, where guests have said to have seen someone dressed in Victorian evening wear hovering above the floor.
Where: The Langham Hotel, 1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA
Located Near: urbanest King’s Cross & Westminster Bridge student accommodation
Check Availability: https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/product/the-langham-hotel-london
9. Spooky Movie Nights
Get cosy and enjoy some chilling horrors at one of the oldest ballrooms in London. The Rivoli Pop-up Cinema is located at Crofton Park and shows classic horror flicks during spooky season that will send shivers down your spine. Perfect for visiting with friends or family, they offer a 1950s bar serving ghoulish-themed cocktails to sip between screams.
Book your tickets here and choose from The Lost Boys, Carrie, The Shining, Hocus Pocus, or even The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Or for more information visit Rivoli Ballroom Cinema Nights.
10. The London Halloween Ball
Sold out 6 years in a row, the infamous Electric Brixton is hosting London’s biggest Halloween party and the spookiest show in the capital. Expect dead-rising stage shows, scare actors, a trick or treat station, a murder mystery, a photobooth and much more at this unforgettable Halloween party. Get your scary costumes out and have a spooktacular time!
Date: 31 October
Time: 11pm – 4am
Where: Electric Brixton, Town Hall Parade, London SW2 1RJ
Book: Electric Brixton
11. Phantom Peak’s Hallowed Peak
Step into another dimension this October as Phantom Peak transforms into Hallowed Peak – a twisted take on its usual Wild West charm. The town’s Lunar Festival takes a haunting turn as ghosts invade the townsfolk’s dreams, and eerie secrets seep through every shadowed alley. Expect ten brand-new trails, spine-chilling mysteries to unravel, and a creepily curated themed menu that’s equal parts delicious and disturbing.
Date: 19th September onwards
Where: Phantom Peak, Surrey Quays Rd, London SE16 7PJ
Located Near: urbanest Tower Bridge
Book: Phantom Peak
Celebrating Halloween in London
From spine-tingling ghost tours to immersive experiences and vibrant parties, there are a variety of events and things to do in London for Halloween. Whether you’re exploring the haunted history, dancing the night away, or experiencing the paranormal, there’s something for everyone. Embrace the spirit of Halloween this season, put on your best costume and grab your friends for some spooky-filled fun!