Sunderland Halloween Events 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events in Sunderland and nearby

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Sunderland transforms for Halloween 2026 near the seafront and city landmarks with ghostly tours and autumn markets enlivening town squares.

Activities include ghostly tours, autumn markets and frightful entertainment such as haunted walks, family festivals and evening shows.

Editor's Picks

  1. Clubland Halloween Sunderland
    Annual sell-out club night featuring bounce, hardcore, and club classics.
  2. Ghost Hunting at Havelock Towers
    Paranormal investigation with equipment in an 1886 former hospital.
  3. BDTH Halloween House Party
    Burning Down The House DJ set featuring dancefloor bangers and fancy dress.
  4. Little Seekers Ghost Hunt at Havelock Tower
    Investigate paranormal activity at an 1886 former boys home.
  5. Autumn Equinox Sunrise Session
    Sunrise meditation, journaling, and charm crafting on Roker Beach.
  6. Spooky Clay Creations Kids Craft Workshop
    Children craft a clay ghost and pumpkin decoration.

Events Happening Soon

Halloween Scarecrow Festival Fri, Oct 23 View →
Halloween Special Outdoor Ghost Walk Mon, Oct 26 View →
Halloween Pumpkin Trail at Northumberlandia Mon, Oct 26 View →
The New Sundial Spooky Spectacular Wed, Oct 28 View →
Monster Mash Halloween Ball Wed, Oct 28 View →
Spectre Detectors - Ghost-Hunting Night Thu, Oct 29 View →

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 25 Spooky Clay Creations Kids Craft Workshop Sunderland

Children craft a clay ghost and pumpkin decoration.

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 Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd

Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 20 Clubland Halloween Sunderland Sunderland

Annual sell-out club night featuring bounce, hardcore, and club classics.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 15 Ghost Hunting at Havelock Towers Sunderland

Paranormal investigation with equipment in an 1886 former hospital.

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 Illustration of an outdoor movie night on a lawn with costumed characters in chairs facing a glowing screen and pumpkins

Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 14 Spooky Film Nights at Newcastle Castle Newcastle upon Tyne

Spooky film screenings in a historic castle Great Hall

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 27 Autumn Equinox Sunrise Session Sunderland

Sunrise meditation, journaling, and charm crafting on Roker Beach.

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

Seaham 5 mi away Washington 5 mi away · 6 events Houghton-Le-Spring 6 mi away · 1 event Jarrow 6 mi away South Shields 6 mi away · 10 events Felling 8 mi away · 4 events

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