We’ve rounded up the 12 best Edinburgh Halloween events taking place this year, with events for all ages, children and adults.
There are murder mystery dinners, Halloween hunts, trick or treat trails, ghost stories, pumpkin trails and a Halloween candlelight concert featuring music from some of the most popular horror movies of all time.
Eventbrite is hosting lots of these events for people around the region seeking their Halloween thrills, including a fire spinning workshop. Eventbrite currently lists around 3,500 Halloween themed events across the UK, and more than 150,000 fans of the scary season have already signed up to them
9. Spooky Bonkers Bingo
Head along to Frankenstein's for a night of bingo fun! Come in your best fancy dress to party and dance at what organisers call the best Halloween party in the whole of Edinburgh. Thursday, October 24, 6.45pm until 10pm. With your ticket, you will receive two free UniLife drinks and all of the fun stuff you'll need to join in on the bingo. Doors open at 6:45pm, and the event starts at 7:30pm. Make sure you dress to impress as the best spooky costume will win one of the amazing prizes on offer. Tickets, £20, at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spooky-bonkers-bingo-tickets-1043819701827?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&_gl=1*egy5y9*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY1MTI3MzU2Ny4xNzI5MTYwOTEx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyOTE2MDkxMC4xLjAuMTcyOTE2MDkxMC4wLjAuMA.. | Which Bingo
10. 7 Charlotte Square – After Dark in Edinburgh
Step into the strange world of 7 Charlotte Square, where body snatchers and beheadings, hauntings and hangings are just the beginning. Explore 7 Charlotte Square by candlelight after hours, just as the original residents and servants would have 230 years ago. Uncover the house's chilling links to infamous murderers, cunning thieves, and notorious traitors as you delve into its dark history. Explore the unsettling ties between the house and figures like Deacon Brodie, the infamous Burke and Hare, and even the exhumed skull of Robert Burns. This spine-tingling event is perfect for those brave enough to delve into Edinburgh's gruesome Georgian past. Saturday, October 26. Arrive anytime between 6pm and 7:30pm. Event concludes at 8:30pm. Tickets, £16, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/7-charlotte-square-after-dark-tickets-1022544045767?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&_gl=1*ruvpzo*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTI0MDUwNzcyMy4xNzI4NDAxODQ1*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyODQwMTg0NS4xLjAuMTcyODQwMTg0NS4wLjAuMA.. | Google Maps
11. Ghost Stories for Halloween
Enjoy a spooky evening filled with ghostly tales at THELMA, Ocean Terminal. Get ready to be thrilled and chilled as storytellers weave haunting narratives that will send shivers down your spine. The perfect night for those who love a good scare and want to enjoy the excitement of Halloween with hair-raising stories around the campfire. The event at Ocean Terminal is on Wednesday, October 30, 6pm until 7.30pm. Admission is free, however you need to get a ticket to attend, from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ghost-stories-for-halloween-tickets-1036648301977?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&_gl=1*smizih*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY1MTI3MzU2Ny4xNzI5MTYwOTEx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyOTE2MDkxMC4xLjAuMTcyOTE2MDkxMC4wLjAuMA.. | Big Bang PR
12. Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner
A night of suspense, intrigue, and delicious food awaits you. Put on your best costume and get ready to solve a thrilling murder mystery while enjoying a scrumptious dinner. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, so gather your friends and family for a spooky evening of fun. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to test your detective skills and enjoy a unique Halloween experience at The Hilcroft Hotel in Whitburn, on Friday, November 1, 6.30pm until 11.30pm. Tickets £38.62, at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/halloween-murder-mystery-dinner-tickets-963817994567?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&_gl=1*fpd0ss*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY1MTI3MzU2Ny4xNzI5MTYwOTEx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyOTE2MDkxMC4xLjAuMTcyOTE2MDkxMC4wLjAuMA.. | Adobe Stock