Bristol Halloween Events: Top Halloween Party Activities and Events
As the autumn leaves tumble down the charming streets of Bristol, the city transforms into a thrilling Halloween hub. In addition, it is brimming with spooky delights and spine-tingling fun!
Welcome to your ultimate guide on "Bristol Halloween Events," where we unveil an enchanting lineup of eerie escapades and party pleasures.
Whether you’re a ghostly ghoul or a high-spirited witch, our list of top-notch celebrations has something for you. Moreover, every age and interest is covered.
, grab your broomsticks and fake fangs, and prepare for a hauntingly good time that's sure to bewitch your senses and leave you howling with laughter!
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West Country Games embraces all the stereotypes of the West Country in one great day out, comprising of 9 totally hilarious games suitable for all sorts of groups.
If you have an upcoming, Stag do, Hen Weekend, Birthday Party or Team Building Day, then why not give us a try?
Bristol Halloween Party Activities & Events in the City
Halloween in Bristol is a spine-tingling experience that transforms Bristol city into the ultimate Halloween extravaganza. From the bustling city centre to the frightfully fun Halloween events scattered throughout Bristol, there’s something for everyone! Whether you're planning a kids Halloween outing or a pulse-quickening Halloween party, Bristol Halloween has an event for everyone on 31 October.
Dive into the playful chaos at Bristol’s famous pumpkin patches, perfect for an unforgettable Halloween family adventure. Don’t miss out on the excitement. Therefore, remember to buy tickets early for popular events in the city.
Bristol’s Halloween day festivities are a thrilling mix of eerie and enchanting, perfect for those who love a good scare or a cheerful Halloween parade. Kids’ Halloween activities abound. So gather up the little goblins and head to some carefully curated events designed for younger audiences.
Partygoers can look forward to Bristol's vibrant Halloween parties at various venues across the city. Whether it’s a haunted house or a creepy cocktail night, Bristol October offers unforgettable Halloween experiences.
A visit to Bristol city wouldn't be complete without experiencing the Halloween event fun. With so much to see and do, you’ll want to explore every corner of Bristol. Meanwhile, keep an eye on the event schedule for spooky extras.
Transform your Halloween day with thrilling events in the heart of the city centre. Plan for a hauntingly good time at Bristol Halloween events and venues ideally suited for all. Make sure to attend house parties and organized celebrations, as there's no better place than Bristol to enjoy Halloween events and party venues. So buy those tickets now while you can!
Discover Top Halloween Events & Party Venues in Bristol City
soooo, let's get spooky... and dive into these great events!
Lakota Cirque Du Soul Bristol Halloween Special
You can always count on Lakota
to put on a great party and this Halloween in Bristol is no different! Head down to this legendary venue in Stoke’s Croft for another whacky night!
This year, Lakota have the theatre of nightmares waiting for you. Watch out for the killer clowns, braindead zombies and vampire bats! You’ll be in for a surprise with performers lurking around every corner! Ghoulish outfits are a must to gain entry into the fun within.
The music, of course, will be up to the usual mind-bending par, with top DJs pounding out Drum & Bass, Hip Hop, House and Garage in five different spaces.
Horror in the Caves
Get in the mood for Halloween a week early with this hair-raising spook fest put on by Bristol Film Festival !
Head deep down underground beneath the city to the Redcliffe Caves.
Once home to wily smugglers and dastardly pirates and later, used as shelter from the perilous bombs of the Second World War, these cave walls certainly hold a lot of mysteries!
This year Bristol Film Festival are hosting Halloween screenings at Arnos Vale, Averys Wine Cellars and the Planetarium at We The Curious over the Halloween season so you have plenty of chances to catch one of their showings.
They even have a screening of one the earliest horror films ever made taking place at St Mary Redcliffe. This silent films will be accompanied by a score performed live by musicians which is bound to deliver a real spine tingling experience.
We think Redcliffe Caves are still the best spot to catch a horror film that will haunt your nightmares for weeks after so snap those tickets up fast!
You can choose from a wide array of macabre movies, from classics such as Bride of Frankenstein and The Thing to spine chillers such as The Descent and The Substance… Was that noise behind you from the surround sound or from the depths of the dark tunnels…?
The Blast Halloween Carnival of the Dead
For a riotous time, you can’t get much better than The Blast Halloween Carnival of the Dead ! This year, following the sad closure of Motion, The Prospect Building is hosting this epic day time rave! Set to enthral your senses with some legendary acts such as Wilkinson, Mozey and Kanine.
The Blast really go to town with their Halloween celebrations so expect amazing decorations, wild carnival dancers and wild beats!
Fancy dress isn’t compulsory but strongly encouraged.
The Hatchet Inn
If you really want to freak yourselves out, head over to the Hatchet Inn for the authentic Halloween experience. The pub dates from 1606, making it one of the oldest pubs in Bristol.
It is reportedly haunted and it is also rumoured that underneath all the paint, the front door is made from human skin... need we say more!?
Whilst there is no official party going on this year, The Hatchet is always a hub of Halloween activity, both human and supernatural! Drop by for at least one Bloody Mary to get you in the mood for the evening's festivities.
Fear at Avon Valley Scream Park
One of the biggest Halloween events in town, The Avon Valley Scream Park is back for 2025. These tickets are seriously hot property, promising an all immersive, truly terrifying experience!
With six different interactive experiences on offer, you won't know quite what will await you at every corner.
Participate in an Exorcism, witness the dark secrets that lie beneath the church, brave a ghoulish clown show if you dare and much more!
Alongside the main attractions there are amazing street entertainers, funfair rides and plenty of food and drink stalls.
Saddle up for an unforgettable night, just don’t expect to get any sleep when you get back home!
Ghost Stories by Candlelight 2025
Pare it back this Halloween with the simple act of ghost story telling at Bristol Old Vic.
Gather around to hear candlelit stories unfold in front of your ears and eyes. Four brand new spooky tales, written by award winning authors will brought to life.
We can't think of a better setting than the beautiful Bristol Old Vic, a theatre that dates back to 1766 and must have seen it's own fair share of macabre goings on in the ancient alley ways that surround it.
Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour
Ever wanted to learn more about your Bristol’s creepy past? Join this award winning 90 minute walk with Haunted and Hidden to discover the dark histories and grim secrets lurking around every corner!
Find out which city centre pubs are haunted, (not what you expect!), visit film and tv locations and hear spine chilling tales that will make you look at the city in a whole different way next time you’re stumbling home from the pub in the dark!
Make sure you book in advance for this spooky night time walk, after all, where else are you going to hear the story about Clifton’s ghostly Dwarf Highwayman?
Bristol Halloween Film Quiz
For something a bit more intellectual.. (well about as intellectual as we get!) check out Halloween Film Quiz at the iconic The Watershed !
This might not be your traditional Halloween night out but it was too good to miss off the list. Test out your knowledge of all things spooky in the film world and see if you know your Stephen Kings from your Things!
Win the private use of one of their screens and invite all your friends to showing of your absolute favourite scary movie.
Halloween outfits are essential and there's even a costume competition with bonus points up for grabs!
Just don’t forget that using a Ouija board is just as much of a cheating offence as using your smart phone!
Halloween Traditions in Bristol
Halloween is becoming a bigger and bigger deal across Bristol and it’s a great excuse to dress up and get out.
West Country Halloween traditions are still being set and are similar to those celebrated in the US of A, so help shape the spooky season and head off to one of the eerie events on offer to support local businesses and venues. Plan out your wicked weekend and make your own annual tradition to honour the hair-raising holiday!
Halloween events in Bristol include family-friendly parties and activities as well as adults-only nights, so there’s something for everyone… from cartoon cobwebs to phantasmal performers!
Top 3 Bristol Halloween Events
The city has a whole host of events on for All Hallows Eve, so we’ve picked three Bristol Halloween events that are all a little different. Don’t limit yourself to just one – there’s lots on!
Lakota Fun House of Horrors Bristol Halloween Special
This has to be the best of the Halloween club nights that Bristol has to offer this year – and there’s a great choice! Lakota has long been the scene of some of the wildest nights with the best music.
The venue really pulls out all the stops for its big events and All Hallows Eve is no different!
Not only is the music top class, but as soon as you walk through the door you will be immersed in a spectacular world of macabre dancers and performers. This is one not to miss!
Haunted and Hidden Bristol Halloween Walking Tour
The perfect activity to get you in the mood for the scary season. Learn about the terrifying past of Bristol lurking within the shadows of the streets you thought you knew.
Taking place after darkness has fallen, you will explore the old quarter of the city and hear some truly hair-raising tales of the old inhabitants and their bloody deeds.
With a strong pirating past, and plenty of deranged characters, expect to never be able to walk around the city at night again without looking over your shoulder!
Bristol Film Festival: Horror in the Caves
Deep beneath the streets in the Redcliffe Caves, the local Film Festival presents one of the most unique Bristol Halloween events: films in the crypts!
Check out a scary screening from classics such as Labyrinth to Oscar winner, The Substance There is an impressive line-up of monstrous movies across the whole of the Halloween weekend.
Even visiting in the day can be daunting as the darkness never leaves the caves… and those stone walls have a lot of ghost stories to tell.
fang-tastic timeS!
So there you have it, the boo-tiful roundup of Bristol Halloween events that'll have your spooky senses tingling with excitement! With a mix of terrifyingly fun activities, spine-chilling parties, and eerie escapades, Bristol turns into the ultimate Halloween haunt.
Don your most creative costume and join the ghostly gatherings to carve out unforgettable memories. Now, take a stab (figuratively, of course) at these thrilling Halloween parties and share your haunting experiences with us!
Whatever you do, you'll have a fang-tastic time that'll lift your spirits and haunt your dreams in the best possible way. Happy Haunting!
