What to do for Halloween 2022

So, you've got your costume sorted, and hopefully, you've ditched the fake blood and contacts for something actually creative. Well, then now you're going to have to plan what frightful frivolities you are going to be a part of this year. But, we know that finding what to do for Halloween 2022 can be a tad overwhelming with all that's on offer, so we've put all the best ones in one place for you.

There are huge late-night warehouse raves, petrifying parks full of live horror actors that want to cause some stains downstairs, Halloween-themed circuses with costume-clad acrobats taking on daring stunts, and even Halloween bingo... hey, don't knock it till you've tried it.

Whatever your taste, multiple events are happening up and down the country with all the ingredients for a spooky old time, so get scrolling and start planning your Halloween weekend now!

 

Spooktacular

Image: Spooktacular on Facebook

When: 7th - 31st October 2022

Where: Silverburn Shopping Centre in Glasgow

Following the success of their last events, Spooktacular and Galactic Carnival, Global Events and Attractions are back and spookier than ever! Their fairground will be possessing the car park at Silverburn Shopping Centre and will be filled with frightfully good fun that will have you and your little monsters under its spell. Thrills, spills and chills can all be found at Spooktacular, and with a ticket, you can secure a four-hour unlimited ride wristband, with a variety of ghoulishly good rides for thrill-seekers and families to get their screams on!

 

Find tickets for Spooktacular - here

 

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Whatton House of Horror

Image: Whatton House of Horror on Facebook

When: 6th - 31st October 2022

Where: Whatton House in Loughborough

After their award-winning horror park last year, the team at Whatton House are setting up again for a scare park like no other. This year sees two terrifying trails, set in the 17th Century, in the time of the Witchfinder! Set throughout the woods of the area, you will be transported back to a time of witchcraft, plague and evil entities. You can also traverse into the dungeons of the Witchfinder, and watch him brutally interrogate the accused witches, as they beg for mercy. This one is not for the faint of heart, but for you horror and adrenaline junkies, it will be spooktacular.

 

Find tickets for Whatton House of Horror - here

 

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Westfest

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When: Saturday 29 October 2022

Where: Bath And West Show Ground in Shepton Mallet

For all you hardcore ravers in the place, don't worry, you ain't being left out this Halloween, as the biggest indoor electronic music festival, Westfest, is back this year. The biggest names in Drum and Bass are taking over the Bath and West showground this Halloween, and we expect your face to be scrunched up in appreciation and your gun fingers locked and loaded, as this one is about to pop off more heads than Jason Voorhees. It's going to be special, and with the tunes that are about to be blasted, you might want to wear an outfit with ear protection... Darth Vader anyone?

 

Find tickets for Westfest - here

 

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

Image: FORGE on Facebook

When: Friday 28th October 2022

Where: FORGE in Sheffield

Coming to Sheffield's brand new warehouse rave spot, Forge, for their 5th ever event, and first Halloween party. You will be two-stepping zombie style until the early hours as Chaos in the CBD will be providing the headline slot and their unique brand of jazzy techno, and with the quality across the rest of the lineup too, it's bound to be an absolute dream - one that Freddy Kruger would be proud to invade. 

 

Find tickets for Førge Halloween - here

 

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Fear Factory Live 

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When: Every Friday - Sunday in October, including the Thursday before  Halloween weekend.

Where: The Bakehouse in Darwen

After winning awards for best newcomer at Scarecon (yes that is a real event), Fear Factory is back in Darwen with two paranoia-inducing mazes for you and your mates to tip-toe around as you try and hide behind each other. The first maze is Mr Blooms Haunted House, a house hiding a dark web of debauchery, torture and bloodcurdling massacres. Maze two is a rather unassuming bread factory, where after dark, the chimney smoke turns black and a putrid smell fills the air. Discover the secrets of the factory at your own risk, just don't say you weren't warned!

 

Find tickets for Fear Factory Live - here

 

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Terminal V Halloween

Image: Terminal V on Facebook

When: Saturday 29 October 2022

Where: Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh

Just because summer’s over doesn’t mean there aren’t still scarily good festivals happening this spooky season, and the mecca of techno music, Terminal V, returns with a devilishly lineup for Halloween. There are huge names, including Camelphat, Richie Hawtin, and Skream taking over the decks, and whilst they may not be in costume, all eyes will be on them. So, finish off the Halloween weekend with a bang and don't miss out on this. Just be scareful, you won't want to go back to work on Monday.

 

Find tickets for Terminal V Halloween - here

 

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Bingo Lingo - Cardiff - Halloween Special

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When: Saturday 29th October 2022

Where: Depot in Cardiff

Right, we know what you're thinking, Bingo on Halloween? Is that not what Nan does? Well, whilst you may not be wrong, if you took your Nan to this bingo she may be haunting you before it's over. Bingo Lingo is all about a loud, proud, and riotous time. In their words, they've taken bingo, shaken all the dust out and turned it into one mad, confetti-filled, party-bingo night! Plus, the festivities only get better come Halloween, with the fancy dress all but compulsory, venue decor, horrific on-stage antics from their stage demons & DJs, plus a gruesome twist on all their prizes. This one is nearly sold out, so don't hold back and get them tickets now!

 

Find tickets for Bingo Lingo - Halloween Special - here

 

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Scare Kingdom Scream Park

Image: Scare Kingdom on Facebook

When: Every weekend in October, and the entire week of Halloween

Where: Scare Kingdom Scream Park Blackburn 

Voted the UK’s best Halloween attraction Scare Kingdom offers guests the ultimate Halloween experience combining live scareactors, special effects and heart-pumping thrills, across seven attractions and experiences for daring families, thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies and courageous kids. There are five different scare mazes, 1 scare experience, and a licensed bar with food and retail available as well. It's great fun, just remember a spare pair of undies, as once you enter a maze, the only way out is through the other end!

 

Find tickets for Scare Kingdom Scream Park - here

 

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Detonate Halloween: In The Arena

Image: Detonate Halloween: In The Arena on Facebook

When: Saturday 29th October 2022

Where: Motorpoint Arena Nottingham in Nottingham

For all you hardcore ravers in the place, don't worry, you ain't being left out this Halloween, as Detonate is coming back to Nottingham. They are set to take over the Motorpoint arena this Halloween for an event that will give you all pumpkin to talk about (sorry about that one.) Fancy dress is encouraged here and we for one can't wait to see a sea of Squid Game guards skanking the night away in perfect unison. This is bound to be one of the dirtiest events of the season, plus it means you can go to a Halloween event with the music you want, instead of having Bette Midler put a spell on you.

 

Find tickets for Detonate Halloween: In The Arena - here

 

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Magic Garden Rave - Halloween Circus

Image: Magic Garden Rave on Facebook

When: Friday 21st October 2022

Where: The Steel Yard in London

Enter a nexus where inclusive and joyous energy meets underground Dance music, and everyone is draped in silly Halloween outfits, sounds mega doesn't it? Well, the Magic Garden Rave, which has toured the country, is finishing off with its spooky finale at The Steel Yard and is here to provide all the petrified punters with a proper good party. Expect to see outfits aplenty here, with a full venue makeover, mind-bending visuals and so much more. It's bound to be a special night, and if we were in London this Halloween, there's a good chance we'd be down at the front with you.

 

Find tickets for Magic Garden Rave - Halloween Circus - here

 

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Roller Jam: Stranger Things Halloween Special

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When: Saturday 29th October 2022

Where: Roller Jam in Birmingham

Prepare your favourite track and plug it into the walkman, as this event is going to lift you up Vecna style. But that being said, we want to make sure you're there to see another day, and you know, not broken like a twig by an upside-down by a Zyghon rip-off. Unlike Vecna, this Halloween roller-skating bonanza by Rollerjam will have you running right towards the weird-looking 'costumes', as it promises to bring you right back to the 80s Roller rinks, with a modern, upside-down twist. So, if you're a wiz on the skates and a fan of the Netflix show, or just a Metallica fan who wants to know what all the fuss is about, then this is the event for you this Halloween.

 

Find tickets for Roller Jam: Stranger Things Halloween Special - here

 

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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.