Halloween events in Edinburgh
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HWResLife
Posted 3 days ago
Wed 28 Oct, 2026 12:10 AM
Looking for some spooky activities to do with friends? Edinburgh is full of things to do and events to take part in!
Here are our top spots this Halloween that you and your friends can check out.
Major Events
Walk through a display of over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins at the Royal Highland Centre from October 9th - 31st. There will be seasonal food, treats and sweet delights as well as unforgettable photo opportunities throughout the experience. Ticket prices vary from £14 to £30 depending on what day/time you decide to go!
An intense 16+ horror experience featuring four scare mazes running from October 16th - 31st (see their site for specific dates). Explore familiar nightmares, face all-new scares and discover what lurks behind every door. This is such a fun activity to experience with your friends or flatmates - it might be best to hold on tight to each other! General admission tickets typically cost £30, with gates opening from 6:30pm to 10:30pm.
Tours, Walks & Underground Adventures
The Real Mary King's Close Lantern Tour
Join together in lantern-lit historical tours exploring beneath the Royal Mile. The tour lasts 1 hour and includes real stories of Edinburgh's former residents and historic characters brought to life. Ticket prices are £31.50 for adults.
Experience the city's history with immersive indoor and outdoor escape rooms. Each game is filled with immersive theatre, ingenious puzzles and true stories enhanced by live actors. Depending on how big your group is, prices will range from £23 to £36.
Parties, Pubs & Nightlife
Hosted at The Hoxon on October 31st, at 7pm, the Hoose Party features live tarot readings, potion-making, DJ sets, spooky gelato and a fancy dress contest. And an even better feature - your tickets include a free drink on arrival!
Halloween Night: Vampire Renaissance
Taking place on October 31st, at 9:30pm, at The Mother Superior, you can enjoy a night filled with music, drinks and performances!
Have a lovely Halloween! Dress up as your favourite characters, have a wander in a few scare mazes and try not to jump-scare each other too much! 👻
