Top things to do this Halloween in NewcastleGateshead

Halloween in Newcastle and Gateshead is a time for spooky fun and thrilling adventures. Whether you prefer haunted history tours, scare fests, thrilling film screenings or family-friendly events, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 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!

Give yourself the heebie-jeebies when you make your way around Newcastle Castle for their Ghost Tour on Friday 17th October. You'll wander through echoing chambers, winding staircases, and shadowy passageways as your guide uncovers the grizzly tales and sinister secrets hidden within these medieval walls. From brutal executions to stories of crime and cruelty, discover the darker side of the Castle’s past in a spine-chilling evening of history with a haunting twist. Finally you will visit our haunted gaol and end the night on the Castle Keep roof to take in the city lights below.

Located just outside of Newcastle, take part in the scream park, Psycho Path.  The scare park will be open to members of the public from September 27th until November 1st. The park consists of a variety of different experiences designed to send shivers down visitors' spines, including a range of horror-themed attractions, such as classics like Iscream, Psycho City, Corn-ered, Thunder Dome, Isolation, Dolls House-themed maze and Cutthroat Island. 2025 brings the addition of a Psychotorium, a brand-new maze. The event also boasts new stage shows, including "The Bewitching", featuring several different acts like fire and drag performers. Book your tickets now.

Tyneside Cinema's Halloween All-Nighter returns on 25th October, and it's a must for any horror film fanatic. This year, every screen will feature not four, but five blood-chilling titles of terror. So prepare for horror movie nirvana at the most anticipated event of the year. From a cavalcade of creatures doing The Monster Mash in the Classic; to a mystery line-up of Unusual Suspect horror icons in the Electra; to a blood-soaked bonanza of female revenge tales (“Good for Her!”) in the Roxy; to a brilliantly barmy celebration of the B-Movie in the Gallery and Digital Lounge – The Tyneside invites you to step inside for another Nightmare on Pilgrim Street. Check out the film timetable and book your tickets here.

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! Book now.

Until 2nd November, enjoy a feast of frightfully fun live shows and exciting experiments. Check out The Anatomy of a Dinosaur Show where you can meet delightfully spooky dinosaurs. Life are also hosting Halloween late night opening on 31st October (open until 7pm.) Plus enjoy exclusive Halloween treats such as getting hands-on with slime, dust off your best dance moves at the Spooky Disco and discover what yucky things your eyes can't see on the Feely Wall! Book now.

From 24th October - 1st November 2025, step into the storm as Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus comes back to life. With a surge of new film and television adaptations reimagining Mary Shelley’s immortal tale, get ready to experience the thrilling live version in The Common Room's Wood Hall. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Shelley’s novel, a horror enthusiast, or newly drawn to the legend by this year’s onslaught of Frankenstein reimaginings, this is the chance to experience the story that started it all - live, in the flesh. Tickets from £29.50, book yours now!

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. Book here.

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. Book here.

Until 7^th November you can enjoy a spine-tingling adventure in Newcastle on a 1.5-hour crime tour led by a local expert, delving into the city's dark history with chilling tales of murder, witchcraft at St. Andrew's Churchyard, body-snatchers at Bigg Market, and devilish debauchery at the Quayside – it’s an ultimate thrill for the brave-hearted. Book your spot now.

Lilidorei at the Alnwick Garden is a magical play and adventure village located within the stunning Alnwick Gardens and is the biggest play structure in the world. When you visit Lilidorei, you can create your own narrative; visit the clan houses, play on the world’s largest play structure, take part in daily activities or join in with stories with one of the Story Keepers! Come and join in with Spookydorei this autumn. Open from 8th October until 2nd November - come along dressed up as your favourite Halloween character and unlock the spooky stories of Lilidorei with the Story Keepers...if you're brave enough. Book here.

The Moon Market at Gateshead Stadium awakens for one night only on Friday 24^th October and this time, it’s strictly for the brave! Step into a twisted bazaar bathed in moonlight for the adults-only night market for those who dare to attend! You can explore incredible stalls offering dark art, occult trinkets, and sinister handmade treasures, sip on wickedly crafted cocktails and sample devilish treats and enjoy some scary entertainment. Book your tickets here.

From Halloween, to Bonfire Night and Christmas, there is still so much to pack into 2024! Keep up to dates on the latest firework displays, Christmas window reveals and New Year celebrations right here on our website. Be sure to follow our socials to keep up to date on all things toon!