Edinburgh Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Edinburgh and surrounding areas
Edinburgh kicks off Halloween 2025 on the Royal Mile and near Edinburgh Castle with haunted entertainment and seasonal thrills in the historic downtown. Experience haunted happenings, fall fairs, and Halloween entertainment such as ghost tours, spooky markets, and family-friendly fright nights.
Find the best Edinburgh Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Edinburgh by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Illuminated trail celebrating Glasgow's icons
Haunted Experiences
Immersive journey through Edinburgh's darkest history with live actors.
Food, Drink, and Parties
Bottomless pizza and Social Darts brunch experience
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
A multi-venue horror festival with diverse performances
Unique & Unusual
Spectacular fire performances marking the transition from summer to winter.
Editor's Picks
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GlasGLOW
(Glasgow)
Illuminated trail celebrating Glasgow's icons
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Samhuinn Fire Festival
Spectacular fire performances marking the transition from summer to winter.
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The Edinburgh Dungeon
Immersive journey through Edinburgh's darkest history with live actors.
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Edinburgh Horror Festival
A multi-venue horror festival with diverse performances
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City of the Dead Tours
Sole access to highly haunted locations and the Mackenzie Poltergeist.
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Whispers of the Past Halloween Tour at Edinburgh Castle
Adults-only historical ghost tour with exclusive member card.
Edinburgh Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
