London Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment 2026

19 Halloween movies, theater, and entertainment in London and nearby.

As Halloween approaches, London's stages and screens present a mix of seasonal entertainment. If you're seeking a major theatrical production, consider the Ghost Stories at Peacock Theatre.

For a more casual evening, JOIA Rooftop offers outdoor film screenings, while the West End Musical Halloween at Lyric Theatre provides a different kind of stage show.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 24 South Bank Halloween Market London

Features 60 independent craft stalls, a workshop, and a treasure hunt.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 44 Silent Halloween Disco Boat London

Costumed silent disco cruise aboard a two-storey boat on the Thames.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 8 The London Dungeon Halloween: Dracula's Victorian Nightmare London

Unwrap the sinister Victorian legend of the cursed Unlucky Mummy.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 35 Halloween at the Tower of London London

Encounter wandering ghosts and eerie installations across the historic castle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do we survive a horror double feature or all-night marathon in London?

Treat it as an endurance event: eat a real meal beforehand, alternate caffeine with water, and use the intermissions to walk and stretch rather than doomscroll in your seat. Bring a hoodie, since theaters cool down overnight, plus eye drops and a snack stash within the venue's rules. Arrange the ride home in advance; nobody makes good transit decisions at 4 am.

What are the phone rules at haunted theater and immersive shows in London?

Stricter than movies: immersive and small-house productions often require phones fully off or pouched, since a lit screen wrecks a blackout scene for the whole room, and some ghost tours-turned-shows ban recording of performers outright. Photo moments, when offered, are announced. Silence it before entering, not during the first scare, and take the no-phone hour as part of the atmosphere.

How do we find free or cheap Halloween screenings in London?

Libraries, parks departments, campuses, museums, and breweries all run October screenings that are free or under ten dollars, and they're published in early October on community calendars rather than movie apps. Free events are first-come seating, so arrive 30-plus minutes early with your own blanket or chairs. Quality tip: outdoor classics and family monster matinees are where the free tier shines.

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