Hove Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

15 unique & unusual Halloween events in Hove and nearby.

With over 18 Halloween happenings nearby, there's plenty to explore for a frightfully good time. From the immersive storytelling and dance of The Darker Half at Charleston to the family-friendly pumpkin picking near Tunbridge Wells, find your perfect seasonal adventure.

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Illustration of a haunted mansion with glowing windows, ghosts, a stone path, and jack-o'-lanterns at twilight (Twisted Tales: Ghost Story Writing for Young People)

Twisted Tales: Ghost Story Writing for Young People

Brighton

Ghost-story writing workshop for teens in a haunted historic house.

Brighton Ghost Walk of the Lanes

Brighton and Hove

Costumed theatrical walking tour visiting eight haunted sites in Brighton's Lanes.

Lewes Ghost Walk

Lewes 8 mi

Guided walk through dark history led by author Robert Stevens.

East Dean Ghost Walks

East Dean 17 mi

Guided evening walking tour exploring eerie history and smuggler legends.

Illustration of three small ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera tripods in a dim hallway with pumpkins and a ghost (Paranormal Investigation at Michelham Priory)

Paranormal Investigation at Michelham Priory

Hailsham 19 mi

Investigate 800 years of history by torchlight with paranormal experiments.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Halloween Activity: Spooky Spiders & Slithering Snakes)

Halloween Activity: Spooky Spiders & Slithering Snakes

Haywards Heath 13 mi

Craft wooden spiders and snakes using child-safe tools.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Staying Grounded Through Autumn)

Staying Grounded Through Autumn

Brighton and Hove $$

Ayurvedic wellness insights paired with an immersive sound journey.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Spooky Bouquets & Whiskers)

Spooky Bouquets & Whiskers

Brighton $$$

Arrange a Halloween pumpkin bouquet surrounded by rescue cats.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Dance Autumn: Rosaria Guided Silent Disco)

Dance Autumn: Rosaria Guided Silent Disco

Brighton $

Sunset silent disco session on wet sand led by Rosaria Gracia.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Autumn Equinox Wild Woman Yurt Circles)

Autumn Equinox Wild Woman Yurt Circles

Lewes 7 mi $$

Intimate women's equinox circle featuring reflection, sharing, and tea in a yurt.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Autumn Equinox Women Circle)

Autumn Equinox Women Circle

North Chailey 12 mi $$

Half-day gathering with sauna, yoga, and open-fire seasonal dining.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Penshurst Place Estate Autumn Amble & Lunch)

Penshurst Place Estate Autumn Amble & Lunch

Penshurst 29 mi

Guided estate walk followed by lunch in a private banqueting room.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Littlehampton Bonfire Night)

Littlehampton Bonfire Night

Littlehampton 16 mi $$

Traditional torchlight procession with award-winning fireworks

Illustration of a clay witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards at a small round table inside a candlelit tent (The Darker Half: An Evening of Storytelling, Music and Dance)

The Darker Half: An Evening of Storytelling, Music and Dance

Firle 12 mi $$

An evening celebrating Samhain with folklore, storytelling, music, and dance.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Ashurst Wood Bonfire Society Bonfire and Firework Night)

Ashurst Wood Bonfire Society Bonfire and Firework Night

Ashurst Wood 21 mi $$

Torchlit procession and live band performance

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Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 30 Butlin's Spooktober Halloween Breaks Bognor Regis

Family Halloween break with spooky fairground rides, themed shows, and discos.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 16 Halloween Silent Disco at The British Engineerium Brighton and Hove

Two-channel silent disco inside a Victorian steam pump room.

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Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

Haunted Experiences

1 of 10 Haunted Happenings: A Ghost Tour for Young People Brighton

Historic ghost tour designed especially for teenagers aged 13 to 16.

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Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 6 Shut Up I’m Talking Live - Halloween Special Brighton and Hove

Live Halloween podcast show hosted by Tom Simons and Jack Manifold.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Halloween-season events in Hove continue into early November?

The season doesn't end at midnight on the 31st: Día de los Muertos celebrations run October 31 through November 2, harvest markets and fall festivals continue into mid-November, and some attractions run one final discounted weekend. Costume and decor clearance peaks November 1-2 for next-year planning. If October overflowed, the first November weekend is the graceful catch-up window.

What should we bring to seasonal and harvest markets in Hove?

Cash in small bills alongside your card, since some vendors are cash-only while others are card-only, plus a sturdy tote or backpack for purchases and a cooler in the car for anything perishable. Go early for selection or the last hour for deals. Walk the full market once before buying, note the two best stalls, then circle back and commit.

What's the parking strategy for festivals and big community events in Hove?

Big festivals fill official lots by late morning, so arrive early, use the event's posted satellite lots and shuttles rather than gambling on street parking, and drop a pin on your car the moment you park. Neighborhood streets near events often carry event-day restrictions that generate real tickets. Leaving 20 minutes before the closing act beats sitting in the exit crawl.

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