Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment Near Newport 2026

11 Halloween movies, theater, and entertainment near Newport.

From theatrical performances to unique tours, Halloween in Newport and nearby areas features events hosted in diverse settings. Explore options from downtown venues to those a short drive away.

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How To Survive a Horror Movie

Newport

Chilling burlesque, drag, circus, and sideshow horror entertainment.

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience (An Evening of Ghost Stories)

An Evening of Ghost Stories

Newport

Local ghost stories and legends recounted in the old castle pantry.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Bristol 21 mi

A 40th anniversary screening of the cult monster movie musical.

THE WITCHES

Bristol 21 mi

Screening of the 1990 Roald Dahl adaptation in Arnos Vale Cemetery.

GHOSTWATCH

Bristol 19 mi

Rare public screening of the controversial pseudo-documentary with a writer Q&A.

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk (Ben as Michael Jackson Halloween Special)

Ben as Michael Jackson Halloween Special

Bristol 20 mi $$

Tribute show featuring Ben Bowman, dancers, and classic King of Pop hits.

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night (An evening of ghost stories and Welsh folklore)

An evening of ghost stories and Welsh folklore

Caerwent 10 mi

Adults-only ghost stories and folklore with a complimentary hot drink.

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night (Hauntology, Lost Futures & Folk Horror)

Hauntology, Lost Futures & Folk Horror

Southville 19 mi $$

Folk horror lecture and Q&A hosted by Professor Robert Edgar.

Illustration of a skeleton drummer, a pumpkin headed guitarist and a masked singer on a stage at dusk under a big moon (Eclectic Voices Autumn Leaves Concert)

Eclectic Voices Autumn Leaves Concert

Hutton 18 mi $

Live seasonal music and diverse tunes performed at St Mary's Church.

Illustration of a small stage with red curtains, a witch and a ghost performing, glowing lanterns and pumpkins in front (A Vaguely SpooOooky Halloween)

A Vaguely SpooOooky Halloween

Cardiff 11 mi $$

Cabaret-style Halloween show with costume contest

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience (Halloween Puppet Show at The Dean Heritage Centre)

Halloween Puppet Show at The Dean Heritage Centre

Soudley 26 mi

Family-friendly witchy puppet show presented by Glove Actually.

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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 40 Calan Gaeaf at Tredegar House Newport

Celebrate Welsh folklore and Halloween traditions during October half term.

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Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 18 BINGO LINGO NEWPORT - Oktoberfest Special Newport

Wild Oktoberfest bingo rave featuring beer rounds, dance-offs, and crazy prizes.

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Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

Haunted Experiences

1 of 10 Halloween Nights at St Fagans National Museum of History Cardiff

Experience Welsh folklore, family activities, and the nightly burning of the Wicker Man.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 15 After Hours: 80s Fright Night Cardiff

Adults-only Halloween night featuring an 80s silent disco and slime lab.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are silent horror films with live music like in Newport?

A pipe organ or live ensemble scoring a classic in real time turns a century-old film into the most atmospheric event of the season, often staged in historic theaters or churches that outcreep any haunted house. They're conversation-friendly dates, welcoming to teens and film nerds alike, and they sell out because they run once. Sit center for the sound, arrive early for the architecture.

What's the parking plan for downtown theaters during October weekends in Newport?

Halloween-season crowds stack theater traffic on top of bar traffic, so pre-book a garage spot through a parking app when the show is downtown, and add 20-30 minutes over your normal estimate on the last two October weekends. Garages beat street parking for costume nights, lit, patrolled, and no 2 am meter surprises. Note your level and row; every garage looks identical at midnight.

How do we pick age-appropriate scary movies and shows for kids in Newport?

Use ratings as the floor, not the verdict: a sensitive 10-year-old and a horror-curious 8-year-old need different calls. Preview the specific film's scare profile, jump scares and peril read differently than gore, and check parent-review sites for scene-level detail. Matinee family screenings of classic monster movies are the on-ramp. Agree on a mid-movie exit signal that carries no shame.

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