Portsmouth Halloween Events 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events in Portsmouth and nearby

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Portsmouth brings Halloween 2026 to life around the Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays with haunted tours and spine-chilling activities.

Residents and visitors share ghost walks, costume festivities, pumpkin events, themed performances, and family-friendly autumn markets by the waterfront.

Editor's Picks

  1. SHY FX - Nightmare at Pitt St. Halloween Rave
    Drum n bass and jungle Halloween rave headlined by Shy FX.
  2. Ghost Tours at Kings Theatre
    Immersive 1930s-set theatrical tour investigating one of Britain's most haunted theatres.
  3. The Autumn Concert
    Live performance by the Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines.
  4. All Hallows Eve Concert
    Live music from the Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines.
  5. HallowEmo @ Staggeringly Good
    Live pop-punk and emo anthems with Mandark and Weak Asleep.
  6. Under 12s Halloween Disco
    Haunted ballroom dance floor with music, games, and costume prizes.

Events Happening Soon

The Holistic Wellness Halloween Mind Body Spirit Event Sat, Oct 17 View →
Halloween Half-Term at Carisbrooke Castle Sat, Oct 17 View →
Witches, Wands & Whistles Sat, Oct 17 View →
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The Portsmouth Ghost Walk Thu, Oct 22 View →
Rustic Autumn Paint and Draw Workshop - 6-16yrs Thu, Oct 22 View →

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 34 Under 12s Halloween Disco Portsmouth

Haunted ballroom dance floor with music, games, and costume prizes.

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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 25 SHY FX - Nightmare at Pitt St. Halloween Rave Portsmouth

Drum n bass and jungle Halloween rave headlined by Shy FX.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 14 Ghost Tours at Kings Theatre Portsmouth

Immersive 1930s-set theatrical tour investigating one of Britain's most haunted theatres.

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Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 6 The Autumn Concert Portsmouth

Live performance by the Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 19 Ghost Hunt at Wymering Manor Cosham

Paranormal investigation inside Portsmouth's oldest timber-framed building.

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

Gosport 3 mi away · 9 events Fareham 5 mi away · 12 events Havant 5 mi away · 4 events Waterlooville 6 mi away · 3 events Ryde 7 mi away · 1 event Cowes 10 mi away · 5 events

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