How to spend Halloween in Covent Garden

It’s not long now until Halloween’s finally here! If you still haven’t decided what you’re doing and are starting to worry, stay calm. Skiddle’s got you covered with a whole host of events ranging from spooky raves to plays, unique Halloween experiences and costume parties. 

Check out our pick of some of the best Covent Garden Halloween events to celebrate spooky season in style.  

Halloween Costume Party Nights

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When: Thursday 27th October - Monday 31st November 2022

Where: Bar Salsa Soho, London

Love dressing up for Halloween? Then we’ve got the perfect event(s) for you! Bar Salsa in Soho is putting on costume party nights starting on Thursday the 27th up to Halloween on Monday the 31st. Put some time and effort into your costume, as the best costume wins a bottle of Mexican tequila! Dance to DJs spinning club classics, afrobeats, Latin, and salsa tunes and get 50% off beer and cocktails from 4 - 8 pm. Entry is free if you get there before 9 pm on Thursday and Monday or before 7 pm on the weekend. It’s going to be brilliant. 

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The Halloween Rave at Fabric!

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When: Monday 31st October 2022

Where: Fabric, London

Students! If you’re happy to hop on a cheeky 20-minute tube, you’ll find yourself at one of London’s biggest Halloween raves at one of the world's best clubs. You and 1,500 other students will rave 'til sunrise to hip hop, RnB, trap, garage, UKG, EDM, house, and techno bangers. With a powerful sound system that rattles the bass through your entire body, lasers, and light displays, it’s set to be one of the biggest, wildest Halloween raves this year. With less than 20 tickets remaining, if you fancy a bit of this action, secure your tickets ASAP. 

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West End Musical Halloween

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When: Monday 31st October 2022 

Where: The Lyric Theatre, London

Not all Covent Garden Halloween events are centred around partying, though. If you love a bit of ghoulishly fantastic musical theatre, The Lyric will be putting on a Halloween show with all your favourite Halloween jams. Expect numbers from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Phantom Of The Opera, Little Shop Of Horrors, Thriller, Sweeney Todd, The Addams Family, Beetlejuice, and more. Expect tricks, treats, and loads of Halloween bangers. 

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RA Halloween Boat Party followed by afterparty at EGG

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When: Saturday 29th October 2022

Where: Golden Jubilee (boat), London / pickup from Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment

Hop aboard the Golden Jubilee and set sail to a Halloween party like no other. Stick on your best Halloween ‘fit and head down to Bar&Co at 6 pm for pre-drinks. Then dance from 7 pm 'til 11 pm house and techno as you cruise the Thames. If you’re still standing, head to the free afterparty that will rage on until 6 am at London’s iconic Egg club. But if you think you can’t hack it, there are tickets available for just the boat party. The boat will have two floors of music and an upper open terrace, offering stunning views of the city. Only a few tickets are left for this, so you know what to do… 

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Halloween Event - The Cocoa Butter Club at 1 Lombard Street

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When: Friday 28th October 2022

Where: 1 Lombard Street, London

Sick of the same old routine? We’ve got something here that’ll add some spice to this year's Halloween! The award-winning performance company The Cocoa Butter Club celebrates and showcases the talent of performers of colour. And they’re bringing old-school classics from RnB, hip hop, jazz, and blues performed by a live band to 1 Lombard Street. More than just silky smooth music, there’ll also be stunning burlesque, drag, and circus skill performances. 

Make a proper night of it by choosing the three-course dinner ticket. Or make it extra special with the VIP show, welcome glass of bubbly, and a three-course meal. 

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Faded Haunted Halloween

When: Saturday 29th October 2022

Where: 229 THE VENUE, London

Big Halloween costume party, anyone? Faded aims to create “fun safe experiences with good music, good people, and good vibes”. And they’re taking over 299 for a Halloween party you won’t forget. Bringing the freshest hip hop, RnB, afrobeat, and bashment tunes from 10 pm to 4 am, it’s going to be beautiful. It’s a party for the 21+ crowd and is strictly fancy dress. So get thinking about what you’ll be wearing! 

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Monsters' Carnival: The Psychedelic Halloween

When: Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th October 2022

Where: Secret Location, London

Get trippy this Halloween at Boogie London’s psychedelic Halloween party. One for night owls, the party kicks off at 11:45 pm on Saturday night and powers through until the sun rises at 11 am. A proper all-nighter. DJs on the lineup include Pastor John, Petran, Full Lotus, Fluoelf, Gacid, Mark Day, and more to be confirmed. They’ll be delivering techno, psytrance, goa trance, alternative, and dub tunes with full UV decor to take you to another universe. It’s going to be class. 

Find tickets for Monsters' Carnival: The Psychedelic Halloween - here

There are loads of unreal Covent Garden Halloween events going down this year. From raves to experiences and so much more. So if you didn’t find what you were looking for, click or tap here to discover more. 

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.

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