Halloween in Manchester and the North

Tom Grieve, Cinema Editor Last Updated 25 October 2024

Let’s face it, Halloween is the best holiday. It’s got everything: scary movies, fancy dress and plenty of sweets…but how to celebrate All Hallows Eve once you’re tired of trick or treating?

Fear not, we’ve got you covered. Whether you prefer to spend this October exploring the North’s creepiest corners on a Halloween trail, drinking blood red cocktails in your meticulously put together costume, spotting witches at the theatre with the family, or just holed up with some horror films — there’s plenty of spooky goings-on for the culturally curious to investigate.

Tattu

Tattu, Gartside Street, 3 Hardman Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 3EB - Visit now

Tattu Manchester is launching five days of Skullduggery on Friday 25th October to celebrate Halloween. One of the best-looking spaces in Manchester, expect luminous green hues, terrifyingly good limited edition specials, a bottomless brunch and a Sunday Sunset closing dinner.

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Flecky Bennett’s Ghost Walks

Flecky Bennett’s Ghost Walks, online, Until 17 December 2026, From £15 - Book now

Meet, Flecky Bennet, your guide through the dark and demonic side of the city as he takes you on one of Manchester’s award winning ghost walks.

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Flecky Bennett’s HALLOWEEN 2018 Ghost Walk

Shiverpool: Ghost and History Tours

Shiverpool: Ghost and History Tours, Until 27 February 2026, From £13.50 - Book now

Expect chilling street theatre and immersive thrills as the award winning Shiverpool return to Liverpool’s streets.

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Ducie Street Warehouse

Ducie Street Warehouse, Ground Floor, Warehouse, Ducie St,, Manchester, M1 2TP - Visit now

From a special Halloween-themed brunch party featuring DJs and a rum-based raspberry mojito, the “Blood Moon,” exclusively added to the bottomless drinks menu to spooky film screenings in the Lounge, Ducie Street Warehouse is going all in this October.

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