La Mon Hotel Halloween Carvery
A five-course feast with live music, magic, and family entertainment.
11 Halloween food, drink, and parties near Bangor.
As autumn deepens, Bangor and surrounding towns host a mix of Halloween happenings. Whether you're seeking a full-blown party experience like Shockwave in Belfast, or a more local gathering such as Halloween Night at No.7 Duke Street, the season offers diverse ways to celebrate.
For those venturing slightly further afield, consider the family-friendly Halloween Carvery in Belfast or the wider selection of ticketed events scattered across the region.
Craft friendly ghosts and pumpkins using treasures from the seashore.
Guided tour through haunted hot spots featuring paranormal experiments.
Drive-in movie screenings with audio tuned directly to your car radio.
Craft a fresh seasonal wreath with no prior experience needed.
See all Halloween parties, events, and celebrations in your area.
Early-bird tiers for big parties drop in September and can run 30-50 percent below door price, with prices stepping up as tiers sell through. The Saturday-before-Halloween events genuinely sell out days ahead. Buy as a group in one order if you want the same tier, and read the refund line before paying, since most Halloween party tickets are final-sale.
Stack it honestly: ticket or cover, two to four drinks at event pricing, late food, rides both ways, and costume, commonly $80-150 a person on peak Saturday. Trim by buying early-bird tickets, eating a real dinner beforehand, pregaming lightly at home, closet-building the costume, and leaving before surge pricing. One splurge item, ticket or costume, not both, keeps it fun.
Double your estimate: full face paint runs 45-90 minutes, group looks need staging, and every latex prosthetic has a learning curve. Do a full trial run a week early, timed, and photograph the result so night-of is assembly, not invention. Set a hard leave-time alarm, pre-book the ride, and remember makeup removal supplies matter at 2 am more than you think.