Top things to do this Halloween in NewcastleGateshead

Halloween in NewcastleGateshead is a time for spooky fun and thrilling adventures. Whether you prefer haunted castle tours, scare fests, thrilling film screenings, Halloween discos or family-friendly events, we've really got it all! So, gather your friends and family, put on your spookiest costumes and immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit. Just remember to have a frightfully good time!

Until 2nd November

Explore Newcastle Castle, and the city that bears its name, like never before this Halloween. Step inside the Castle walls and uncover centuries of dark and fascinating history, from Romans and Anglo-Saxons to Victorians, medieval prisoners and those caught up in Newcastle’s infamous witch trials.

Discover a host of spooky activities perfect for families and history lovers. Meet Jane Martin, one of the people caught up in Newcastle’s very own witch trials, get creative with the Halloween Drawing Competition for your chance to win a prize and show off your Halloween costume for the chance to win too. You can also take on the Castle’s Trick or Treat Trail, included with your Annual Pass. Hunt for hidden ghosts, complete terrifying challenges and uncover a secret message left behind by the ghosts of the Castle. Find out more.

24th October (Night 1) & 31st October (Night 2)

Tyneside Cinema invites you to step inside for another Nightmare on Pilgrim Street. The Halloween All-Nighters return this year and it's bigger and better than before. It's a must for any horror film fanatic! There's 25 films to choose from for Night 1 and 20 to choose from for Night 2. Featured films are: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sweeny Todd: The Demom Barber of Fleet Street, Carrie, The Evil Dead and so many more. You don't have to commit to one screen, you can mix and match and jump between themes and screens. Find out more.

28th, 30th & 31st October

Join in Beamish Halloween evenings for a special spine-tingling experience, as Beamish is transformed into The Un-living Museum of the North. Play the night away with fiendishly family-friendly fun in the 1950s welfare hall. The cobbled Edwardian street is home to more than just the townsfolk at Halloween, you can meet the newest inhabitants and enjoy some enthralling entertainment across the museum. No tricks here, just delicious treats from Herron’s Bakery, Jubilee Sweet Shop and The Sun Inn to sink your teeth into. Find out more.

30th October

Enter the Discovery Museum (if you dare) in your finest Halloween dress for a frighteningly fun evening. Some of the terrorific activities on offer will include Bewitching Tales, 'Bugs & Stuff' animal handling, Creepy Crafts, Devilish Disco in the Great Hall, 'Fangtastic' face painting, Ghoulish games, Fright night fancy dress competition for the little and not so little ones...no tricks here just treats! Find out more.

30th October

Head to Blackfriars for a fantastic Murder Mystery dinner. There’s something lurking in the cellars of Blackfriars…and we’re not talking about the wine! The 13th-century friary is setting the scene for a Murder Mystery Dinner, and it's going to be super spooky. A mysterious journal has been discovered in the Blackfriars cellars, detailing one man’s hunt for a vampire. Now, paranormal investigator Kelvin Smith has arrived to uncover the truth. But with mysterious deaths linked to Blackfriars, perhaps some things are better left buried. Your job on the night is to enjoy dinner, follow the clues and see if you can work out what’s really going on! Find out more.

30th October

A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits for all the family. Join the amazing cast and live band this Halloween with stunning stage visuals and state-of-the-art production, bringing to life an amazing crescendo of all things Halloween - with a twist! Arrive dressed to impress, with a prize for the winner, as you settle in for The Music of the Night, in this brand-new concert Thriller. There will be singing, laughter and maybe some Dancing in the Moonlight, to celebrate the magic of Halloween, for one night only. Find out more.

30th October

Head over to Great North Museum: Hancock, for a day full of frighteningly fun Halloween activities with at the Halloween takeover! On the day, feel free to drop in between 11am and 7pm, where you can expect plenty of spooky crafts, games and terrific tales of local lore and legends. This event is free and great for all the family. Find out more.

31st October

Halloween is creeping closer, and this year Eldon Square is back with a fang-tastic day of spooky fun! From our much-loved Eldon Scare Trail to family entertainment throughout the day, there’s something for every little ghost, witch and wizard to enjoy. Join in for a spellbinding Halloween adventure as Eldon Square transforms into a spook-filled wonderland for families. Start your Halloween adventure at the Community Quarter, where children will receive their trail sheet before setting off on a hunt around the centre. Hidden throughout Eldon Square are 12 Halloween-themed vinyls, find them all to reveal the mystery Halloween word! Find out more.

31st October

Daytime Dead Disco is taking over Times Square this Halloween for one huge afternoon of disco, house and feel-good party anthems with the legendary Gok Wan at the helm. Expect a full-scale Halloween production, outrageous costumes and a live performance from Ellie Sax (Ministry of Sound Classical), with support from Mark Hutchinson & Tom Brodie. Find out more.

31st October

This Halloween, Flight Club are throwing one seriously spooky house party! Flight Club will be transformed into a haunted house party packed with Social Darts, live DJs, fancy dress, creepy cocktails, devilish food specials, spooky surprises and plenty of ways to win. Find out more.

Until 1st November 

Take part in the North East’s multi award-winning Halloween Scream Park, Psycho Path. The scare park will be open to members of the public until November 1st. It brings Halloween to life with immersive horror trials and features a variety of different spooky experiences designed to send shivers down visitors' spines, including brand new additions such as Flight Path 666, Psycho VR. The Origin Of Evil, Neurotica Hospital, Meet & Greet Stations alongside Bite Club VIP. Find out more.

Until 1st November

It's fright night season and things are getting a little spooky at Boulevard! Get ready as ghosts and ghouls come out to play on stage for yet another incredible ‘Nightmare on Churchill Street’ You can expect plenty of treats and maybe a few little tricks! At the Halloween Spooktacular, fancy dress is encouraged - so make sure to go all out and get ready for a spooktacular drag show and night out like no other. Find out more.

Escape Key, your portal to the ominous and unknown, offers a selection of spine-tingling escape rooms. Join your group and delve into hair-raising mysteries that lurk in the shadows. Will you uncover the secrets of the Witch, immersing yourself in Newcastle's eerie history and attempt to escape the chilling scenario tied to the city's past or journey back in time to the era of the Black Death and escape the horrors of the deadly plague. Whatever you choose, you are in for a treat! Find out more.