Skiddle Recommends: The best events to attend in October 2022

It may seem that now the sun’s gone into hibernation that all the fun’s over. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. 

With Halloween looming, Manchester’s Warehouse Project, some huge artists touring, and even a few festivals to groove at, there are many events in October 2022 to take a peek at. 

So if you’re wondering what’s on in October, check out the awe-inspiring events below. 

 

Terminal V Halloween Festival

When: Saturday 29 October 2022

Where: Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Just because summer’s over doesn’t mean there aren’t still devilishly brilliant festivals to let loose at. The jewel in the electronic music festival crown, Terminal V, returns with a scarily cracking lineup for Halloween. 

Huge names, including Camelphat, FJAAK, Richie Hawtin, Skream, and more, will dominate the decks for 12 hours of incredible tunes and immaculate vibes. 

Terminal V is renowned for its lineups, mindblowing production, and warming, passionate crowds who live to revel in tunes spun by some of the world's greatest artists. Head over to The Royal Highland Centre this Halloween for a show you won’t soon forget.

 

Find tickets for Terminal V Halloween Festival - here

 

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

 

When: Multiple dates through October and beyond

Where: Palace Theatre, London

Now an overworked employee of The Ministry of Magic, Harry grapples with his past while raising three children, including Albus, who’s struggling under the weight of the remarkable Potter legacy.

Acclaimed author J.K Rowling’s new story about the wizard we all know and love will be brought to life at The Palace Theatre this October. This is the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage, which is magical in itself. But the show is also the most awarded West End play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking nine awards, including Best New Play. 

With multi-award-winners Jack Thorne and John Tiffany behind the scenes, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is as amazing as it is engaging. 

 

Find tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - here

 

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Oktoberfest Comes To Newcastle!

When: Sunday 30th October 2022

Where: Boiler Shop, Newcastle Upon Tyne 

Arguably the best event in the calendar has finally come around - Oktoberfest! We reckon there’s no better way to kick off a jolly autumn than with a few steins, bratwurst, and tunes. 

Find the party at Newcastle’s brilliant Boiler Shop, transformed to honour Oktoberfest celebrations. Sit yourself down for a laugh and chat with mates on Bavarian trestle tables before diving headfirst into the traditional festival with steins full of delicious German beers, a cheeky sausage or two, and German pretzels. 

Expect a lively atmosphere courtesy of oompah bands playing singalong tunes and performers all night long. 

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Find tickets for Oktoberfest Comes To Newcastle! - here

 

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Paloma. with Paranoid London, Natalia, EJ, Rosa

Photo: The Loft / Facebook.com 

When: Saturday 15th October 2022

Where: The Loft, Manchester 

Relatively new to Manchester, having opened last year, The Loft has some cracking events going down this October. One for those with stamina, their Paloma party kicks off at 11 and keeps the tunes rolling out and the crowd jumping until 5 am. 

Paranoid London will be taking over the venue’s impeccable sound system, as well as Manchester’s own Natalia, and EJ & Rosa. Head over to hear the delicious sounds of acid house, electro, and synth rippling through the air as you sip your third vodka diet coke. 

With a stripped-back but charming interior, a mega sound system, and the tagline “a big kids nursery where the fun never stops”, you know any night at The Loft is going to bang.

 

Find tickets for Paloma. with Paranoid London, Natalia, EJ, Rosa - here

 

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Boiler Room: Bristol

Photo: Propyard / Facebook.com

When: Friday 14th October 2022

Where: Propyard, Bristol

The iconic Boiler Room is coming to Bristol’s Propyard! A brilliant venue for grooving to tunes all night long, Propyard is a tall, industrial-style former factory building with high windows and steel beams - perfect for late-night raving.

As such a huge, well-known brand is bringing house and techno tunes to Bristolian ravers for a six-hour party, naturally, everyone wants in. This Friday event is actually the second Bristol Boiler Room date, added purely due to high demand after the Saturday event sold out.

So if you’re eager to smash up the dancefloor with your mates to thumping house and techno tunes, secure your tickets now or miss out on the madness! 

 

Find tickets for Boiler Room: Bristol - here

 

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Circus of Horrors- Addams Family Friendly

When: Multiple dates from Thursday 27th October - Monday 31st October 

Where: The Globe Theatre Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool

Spellbinding, weird, and ground breaking in equal measures, the Circus of Horrors is one of the best family events in October 2022! 

Designed to blow your mind, the acts at this whacky circus consist of unfazed sword swallowers, hair hangers, daredevils on motorbikes, human pin cushions, and more. 

We’d love to tell you more, but we don’t want to spoil it for you! 

If you’re eager to see what freaky tricks these incredible talents can pull off, but you can't make it to Blackpool, that's fine. This wild performance is coming to other parts of the UK too, including London, Aberdeen, Newbury, and more. Oh, and £6 has been slashed off the price of each ticket!

 

Find tickets for Circus of Horrors- Addams Family Friendly - here

 

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Circus Halloween - Solardo, Eats Everything, Sosa, Andrea Oliva

Photo: Blackstone Street Warehouse / Facebook.com 

When: Saturday 29th October 2022

Where: Blackstone Street Warehouse, Liverpool

Halloween, hands down, has to be one of the best holidays. If you’re a kid, you get sweets. If you’re an adult, you get sick raves! And Blackstone Street Warehouse’s legendary Circus Halloween rave is the one we’re dying for. 

The lineup is gorgeous, with heavy-weight DJ duo Solardo topping the bill. But before they hit the decks, there’s Eats Everything, Andrea Oliva, Sosa, Sarah Story, and Lopez to warm up the crowds. 

A nine-hour day party, doors open at 2 pm and the tunes will be uniting the crowd as they groove up until 11 pm. With a lineup to smash all others out of the park, a brilliant venue, and of course, the lovely party people of Liverpool, it’s going to be one for the books. 

Tickets are already flying out for this, so don't hang about!

 

Find tickets for Circus Halloween - Solardo, Eats Everything, Sosa, Andrea Oliva - here

 

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Carl Cox Live at Wembley Arena

Photo: Carl Cox / Facebook.com 

When: Saturday 15th October 2022

Where: OVO Arena Wembley, London

If you know anything about electronic music, you’ve heard of Carl Cox. The legendary DJ is touching down in the English capital, treating ravers to his first ever entirely live performance! Marking what could be the beginning of a new era for the artist, Cox is bringing his new album, live and in full, to Wembley Arena. 

If you’re thinking about snagging tickets, now’s the time! Tickets flew out to this spectacular event, selling out rapidly. The tickets available on Skiddle now are simply due to a small number of refunded tickets being put back on sale due to the performance being rescheduled. 

After planning this new show for years, it’s certainly going to be special. 

 

Find tickets for Carl Cox Live at Wembley Arena - here

 

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Crane Opening - Solardo, Hannah Wants, Danny Howard, Eli Brown

Photo: CRANE / Facebook.com 

When: Saturday 15th October 2022

Where: Crane, Birmingham 

Having drummed up a lot of excitement for its opening, we can’t say we aren’t counting down the days until Crane’s opening party. 2,700 people will unite in the huge industrial warehouse to jam all night long to some huge DJs. 

The party will be headlined by tech house heroes Solardo. But before they step up to hypnotise the crowd, Hannah Wants, Danny Howard, Eli Brown, and more will set the tone for the evening, opening up your senses to a glorious nine hours of hedonism. 

With many tickets already gone, it’s a brilliant idea to secure your tickets now to Birmingham’s biggest, best opening party. 

 

Find tickets for Crane Opening - Solardo, Hannah Wants, Danny Howard, Eli Brown - here

 

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WHP22 - Ape Birthday

Photo: The Warehouse Project / Instagram.com 

When: Friday 7th October 2022

Where: Depot (Mayfield), Manchester

The Warehouse Project is one of the most prestigious electronic music events in Manchester. The UK, even. On DJ Mag's list of the Top 100 Clubs in the World, Warehouse Project stands righteously at number eight, above Berghain in Berlin, Fabric in London, and Pacha in Ibiza. Yeah, it’s that good.

This October, they’ve got a number of star-studded events to dance at until your legs turn to jelly. And The APE Birthday is one of them! There are loads of incredible artists on its lineup, including Craig David Presents TS5, Wilkinson, Shy FX, Mike Skinner, Skream, and many more unbelievable talents. It’ll be mindblowing. 

Can’t make this WHP party? Click or tap here for more WHP events. 

 

Find tickets for WHP22 - Ape Birthday - here

 

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Spooktacular 

Photo: Shop Silverburn / Facebook.com

When: Friday 7th October until Monday 31st October 2022

Where: Silverburn Shopping Centre, Glasgow

From now until the end of October, the spookiest fairground will fill you and your little ones with terror as you scream in fear on your favourite rides. 

There are classics such as the tea cups, waltzers, and the Ferris wheel. Or mix it up with the pirate ship and the bungees. Your ticket grants your four hours of thrills, so why not do them all? 

And maybe even kick it up a notch to make it a family Halloween you'll fondly look back on with hook-a-duck, scary face painting, or even the zipline!

Kids under two years old go free, and family tickets are available to help you save a few bob. So secure your tickets for Spooktacular now. If you dare! 

 

Find tickets for Spooktacular - here

 

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Cirque Du Soul: Leeds // Halloween Special // Clipz, Anish Kumar

Photo: Beaver Works / Facebook.com 

When: Monday 31st October - Tuesday 1st November 2022

Where: Beaver Works, Leeds 

Beaver Works is one of the craziest venues in Leeds. And for Halloween, of course they’re kicking it up a notch. 

The venue will be decked out in Halloween decorations, and Halloween performers will roam around to help you get into the Halloween spirit. So join 2,500 other ravers to feel these tunes booming through your skull! 

There’ll be five rooms of music smashing out the best of house, disco, hip hop, garage, and drum and bass. And CO2 and confetti jets to help you get lost in the moment. There’ll also be food stalls if you get a bit peckish, funfair rides, and huge names on the bill, including Clipz and Anish Kumar. 

It’s going to be insane. Oh, and the first 500 people to buy tickets get a free Jack Daniels drink. So don’t delay securing your tickets. 

 

Find tickets for Cirque Du Soul: Leeds // Halloween Special // Clipz, Anish Kumar - here

 

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Førge Halloween: Chaos in the CBD, Moxie, Niks, Udaya + more

Photo: FØRGE Sheffield / Facebook.com 

When: Friday 28th - Saturday 29th October 2022

Where: FORGE, Sheffield

Brand new cultural hub and live music venue FORGE is throwing a massive Halloween rave that parties on until 5 am. And the lineup is huge!

Chaos in the CBD will bring jazz-infused house and techno bangers to a crowd of rowdy partiers. And Moxie will be smashing it out of the park with a Chicago house, energetic disco, and techno set. Other names on the lineup include NIKS, 2002BPM, Omaueze, Just Harry, Mia, Rubes, Son Of, and Zubs. With an unbelievable lineup, everyone’s going to be grooving all night long. 

Despite being a new addition to Sheffield’s nightlife scene, FORGE already has a great reputation. And this night will only further prove its worth. 

 

Find tickets for Førge Halloween: Chaos in the CBD, Moxie, Niks, Udaya + more - here

 

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WHP22 - Peggy Gou presents: Gou Talk

When: Friday 21st October 2022

Where: Depot (Mayfield), Manchester

Peggy Gou has made huge waves since she stepped on the scene. So obviously her party at Manchester’s legendary Warehouse Project is going to be nothing short of amazing.

Peggy Gou will be headlining The Depot with stunning, groovy house tracks that’ll surely blow the roof off the place. But alongside her, there are some other huge talents on the scene. Look out for house and techno DJ and producer Dixon, techno and melodic house disc jockey Job Jobse, and TSHA, who blends dance tunes with RnB and soul flavours.

But of course, there’s more! The veteran Laurent Garnier will be tearing up the Concourse along with Floorplan with their silky gospel-influenced sounds, and Chaos in the CBD, another name that’s generating more excitement with each day. 

And there are loads more on this gorgeous lineup. It’s definitely going to be special. 

 

Find tickets for WHP22 - Peggy Gou presents: Gou Talk - here

 

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Defected / Glitterbox

When: Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th October 2022

Where: Depot (Mayfield), Manchester

Last-minute rave? Last-minute rave! Only a few tickets are left for this wild one at Warehouse Project, so don’t put it off if you fancy it!

Defected, Glitterbox, and Classic Music Co have joined forces to bring the incredible ravers of WHP a banging party overflowing with house, disco, and tech house bangers. Groove Armada will be headlining this huge celebration of tunes. Known for their proper party-starting anthems like Superstylin' and the laidback groove driven My Friend, you can count on these guys to get the whole place shaking. 

Bob Sinclar will bring his genre melting pot sound too. Dan Shake will deliver disco house tunes that force you to groove along, and the legendary Dave Lee ZR will be blasting euphoric tunes to teleport you to another universe. 

There are loads of other brilliant DJs on the lineup, but this gives you a good taste of what to expect. It’s going to be good vibes all around all night long. 

 

Find tickets for Defected / Glitterbox - here

 

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WAH Southampton - Chase & Status (DJ set) + support! 

When: Thursday 20th October 2022

Where: Switch, Southampton

Since 2014, Worried About Henry has brought hard bass lineups to the UK's best venues for hardcore late-night raves that music fans just can't get enough of. And this month in Southampton’s Switch, Larnie Moles, Newton, and Patient will warm the crowd up with drum and bass and jungle tunes before Chase & Status raise the party up a level, headlining with their killer selections. 

Worried About Henry has a fantastic reputation, so why not see what all hype’s about? With a gorgeous lineup popping off in one of Southampton’s best nightlife venues, we can’t think of a better time to see what’s going on. Considering the size of Chase & Status, these tickets are super cheap. And the duo have just dropped a new album too.

There’s no better time to hit the dancefloor. 

 

Find tickets for WAH Southampton - Chase & Status (DJ set) + support! - here

 

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Hospitality Halloween w/ Grafix, Unglued, Pola & Bryson & more

When: Friday 28th October 2022

Where: The Concorde 2, Brighton

Brighton always knows what’s up. They know how to party, and it's the UK headquarters of drum and bass. So it’s not surprising that Worried About Henry and Hospitality have joined forces for a massive DnB rave this Halloween in Brighton. To say we’re buzzing is an understatement.

Going down in The Concorde 2, one of the city’s best live music venues, the night will see a killer selection of DJs take to the decks to create the soundscape of your most euphoric dreams. On the lineup, we’ve got Grafix, Unglued, Mozey, Dushi, and Pola & Bryson. The filthiest tunes will be blaring until 4 am, and it’s simply going to be a gorgeous night. 

Bring your gun fingers because it’s about to go in. Oh, and there are less than 2% of tickets left, so don't be messing about!

 

Find tickets for Hospitality Halloween w/ Grafix, Unglued, Pola & Bryson & more - here

 

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Bingo Lingo - Cardiff

Photo: BINGO LINGO / Facebook.com

When: Friday 21st October 2022

Where: Depot, Cardiff

The UK’s most loved bingo tour night returns to Cardiff to make you cackle at the absolutely mental prizes, dance, and drink a few too many. There’s a reason Bingo Lingo’s so huge. If you’re wondering why, it's because it’s mint. Everyone knows how to play it, everyone has a chance, and the atmosphere is killer. It’s all about having a laugh with your pals.

If sitting in a hall playing bingo doesn’t sound that great, let us give you some more deets. This isn’t ordinary bingo where some dull-eyed person who’d rather be anywhere else calls out number after number. No, Bingo Lingo gives weird prizes and thumping tunes. There’ll be dance-offs, twerking, and a lot of chaos. 

So if you haven’t done a bingo event yet, this is your sign. Get your tickets ASAP because they always sell out. No one wants to miss out on this madness.

 

Find tickets for Bingo Lingo - Cardiff - here

 

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Oktoberfest Halloween - Bristol [Saturday 29th Oct]

Photo: Clock Factory Bristol / Facebook.com

When: Saturday 29th October 2022

Where: Clock Factory Bristol, Bristol

Some of us just don’t really get Halloween. What’s so fun about being scared? Or being covered in sticky fake blood? It’s not everyone’s idea of fun. If you’re one of them that don’t really get the screams, but don’t mind the pints that often go with it, this is the event for you this Halloween.

Ditch the fangs and stick on your lederhosen, raise your steins, and dance all night long to DJs and a live Bavarian Oompah band. The area will be sheltered and heated, so you don’t have to worry about typical English weather ruining your night. When that stein goes to your head, grab a bratwurst and chat away with your pals. 

And with the choice of two sessions - one at 12:00-16:30 and 17:30-22:00 - it’s easy to fit into your schedule. It’s also a 5-minute walk from the bus station, so you won’t find have to battle with others for the last few Uber drivers in the area when it's over. 

 

Find tickets for Oktoberfest Halloween - Bristol [Saturday 29th Oct] - here

 

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Boogie Brunch - Halloween

Photo: Radisson RED Glasgow / Facebook.com

When: Saturday 29th October 2022

Where: Radisson Red, Glasgow

Tickets are flying out for this Halloween Boogie Brunch in Glasgow’s Radisson Red. Head over to indulge in a gorgeous 3-course meal while enjoying your favourite Halloween tunes played live on a saxophone and spun by resident DJ, Stevie Lennon. Your £54 ticket includes the meal, a drink from the sponsors, Whispering Angel, all this spectacular entertainment, and the stunning views that provide the gorgeous backdrop. 

There are also prizes for the best and worse costumes, so bear that in mind when you’re getting ready! Most certain to sell out as many other Radisson Red brunches have, if you fancy a slice of this boujee, spooky brunch, secure your tickets ASAP. 

 

Find tickets for Boogie Brunch - Halloween - here

 

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Claptone: The Masquerade - Halloween Indoor Festival

When: Saturday 29th October 2022

Where: Tobacco Dock, London

Down at London's killer party venue, Tobacco Dock, is the city's biggest Halloween party of 2022. Presented by Claptone, the lineup is huge, featuring names such as Faithless, Paul Woodford, Dombresky, Danny Howard, and Claptone himself. There are plenty of others, too, like Arielle Free, Melle Brown, Jodie Harsh, Jess Bays, Fat Tony, Bag Raiders, and more. 

A party with a stellar reputation, the biggest UK The Masquerade event so far, and a stong lineup - it's going to be absolutely huge. The venue has a capacity of around 2,000, multiple rooms, and a solid reputation as the warehouse to rave in London. 

With just a handful of tickets left, if you want to be at this massive all-dayer event, secure your place now. Or find yourself sitting on the sofa, bored, wishing you bought tickets. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! 

 

Find tickets for Claptone: The Masquerade - Halloween Indoor Festival - here

 

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Transitioning from summer to autumn can be difficult. But it doesn’t have to be. By singing, dancing, raving, laughing, and experiencing new, thrilling moments at some killer events in October 2022, we can beat those autumn blues and sail smoothly into the colder months. 

 

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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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