Halloween 2026
Halloween in Edinburgh
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
13 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 29 ideas
- 12 nights out
- 4 costume parties
- 10 for families
- 3 free
Don't miss
Samhuinn Fire Festival
Whispers After Dark at Edinburgh Castle
Pumpkins After Dark Edinburgh
Saturday 24 October
Conifox Halloween Pumpkin Festival (Daytime)
A family-friendly Halloween adventure with a pumpkin patch, spooky mazes (Witches' Labyrinth, Funhouse of Fear), live music, character meet & greets, and access to the outdoor adventure park. Funfair rides and pumpkins are an additional cost.
Family
Monday 26 October
Halloween Tales at Trinity House
The House's resident storyteller shares tales of mysterious ships, strange superstitions, hangings, and vanishings. Suitable for ages 12+. 'Little Ones Halloween Tales' is available for ages 5+.
Family
Wednesday 28 October
Horror Film Screening: Candyman (1992)
A screening of the horror classic Candyman (1992).
Free
Spotlight Talk: Jacobite Chest
A curator-led 20-minute talk exploring revolutionary Jacobite medicines.
Free
Thursday 29 October
Atik Halloween Night
Scotland's 'biggest Halloween night' at Atik, with each room covered in gory decor. Costume is encouraged.
Night outCostumeSource: Skiddle
Exhibition Launch Of Poxed: Germs In History
A reception and talks by Professor Christos Lynteris and Dr Janet Scott, celebrating the launch of a new exhibition exploring the history of infectious diseases.
Friday 30 October
So Fetch - 2000s Halloween Party
Relive the noughties with throwback tunes from Britney Spears to Beyoncé. Fancy dress (Mean Girls-inspired) is highly encouraged. Complimentary entry for birthdays between Oct 23 - Nov 6.
Night outCostume
Fright Night: Silent Movie Screening with Live Score (Nosferatu)
A candlelit screening of the 1922 horror classic 'Nosferatu' accompanied by a live pianist performing the original score by Hans Erdmann. Suitable for ages 10+.
Family
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1920) with Live Organ Score
A screening of the 1920 silent film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, brought to life with a live organ score from Donald MacKenzie. Patrons are encouraged to dress in 1920s fashion.
Costume
Nosferatu - Silent Film with Live Score
Screening of the silent horror classic 'Nosferatu' with a live score.
Evil Dead II Screening
A screening of Sam Raimi's horror-comedy classic, 'Evil Dead II'.
Saturday 31 October
Disco Days Edinburgh - Halloween Special
A daytime disco event featuring 70s, 80s, and retro dance tunes. Food available for purchase.
Night outSource: Skiddle
The Big Halloween Screen: Hocus Pocus (PG)
An after-dark outdoor cinema screening of 'Hocus Pocus' at Dalkeith Country Park. Doors open at 4pm, film starts at 5pm. VIP tickets include a deck chair, prime viewing, and popcorn.
Family
Just Like Heaven: Alt 80's Halloween Night
An alternative 80s Halloween party with post-punk, new wave, and indie classics. Halloween costumes are highly encouraged.
Night outCostume
Old Skool BINGO Edinburgh Halloween Special
A Halloween-themed bingo party.
Night out
Samhuinn Fire Festival
The annual Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the ancient Celtic New Year, with fire, drumming, and performance. Suitable for older children (10+). Gates open at 6:30pm and last entry is 9pm.
FamilyFree
The Halloween Party
A late-night Halloween club party.
Night out
Haunted House Party Halloween Brunch
Flight Club transforms into a Haunted House Party with darts, cocktails, unlimited pizza, and devilish decorations and DJs. Multiple start times are available.
Night out
Halloween Shenanigans at Edin-boo! Castle
Family-friendly Halloween fun at Edinburgh Castle with costumed characters and ghost stories in the Great Hall.
Family
Sunday 1 November
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day (1 November) is not a public holiday in Scotland, and generally, shops and offices remain open as usual. There are no widespread traditional seasonal sweets or public celebrations of the dead instead of Halloween. The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated on October 31st, is the historical root of Halloween in Scotland.
All season
Whispers After Dark at Edinburgh Castle
An atmospheric, guided Halloween journey through Edinburgh Castle's shadowed passageways and ancient spaces, uncovering centuries of history and darker stories. Mostly outdoors, involves steep and cobbled walkways and dark, enclosed spaces. Strictly for over 18s. 6pm and 6:30pm tour times.
Night out
Monsters and Myths at Dynamic Earth
A trail exploring the science behind legends like dragons, kelpies, and werewolves, alongside spooky science sessions and family films. It offers hands-on experiments to separate fact from fiction.
Family
Haunting Halloween Hunt & Characters
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions gets a spooky makeover, offering a Halloween Hunt, live characters, ghostly surprises, and five floors of interactive fun. Designed to be spooky, not scary, and suitable for families. Discount available for early morning (before 9 am) or evening (after 7 pm) entry.
Family
Pumpkins After Dark Edinburgh
An outdoor, time-slotted walk-through Halloween light trail at the Royal Highland Centre, featuring thousands of illuminated hand-carved pumpkins, live carving demonstrations, seasonal food, and entertainment. Designed to be family-friendly with no jump scares. Last entry at 10pm, lights off at 11pm.
Terror at Conifox Scream Park (16+)
An immersive horror experience for thrill-seekers aged 16 and over, featuring four scare mazes including 'Sadistic Circus', 'Blackout', and 'Redneck Rampage', plus an all-new maze for 2026. Includes live fire performers and a fireworks display on some nights. Fast Track tickets are available.
Night outSource: What's On Edinburgh
Wild Magic! An Autumn Family Trail at Edinburgh Castle
A self-led trail across Edinburgh Castle exploring wild magic, plants, trees, and ancient stories about their magical powers. Visitors find answers to clues and receive a sticker reward. Last entry at 4pm.
Family
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 16 Oct