With the Halloween weekend fast approaching, we’d better start making plans. Glasgow’s iconic spot the Barras Market is welcoming Halloween enthusiasts at the end of this month to not only do some shopping, but also put their best Halloween costumes to use. And it’s free!
The Barras Market Halloween Special will take place on October 31 between 5pm and 10pm, bringing all the spooky vibes, themed stalls from local businesses and entertainment. This is a one-off event, so best to not sleep on it. This year, the market is Beetlejuice-themed, so guests can expect plenty of photo ops, as well as live performances.
5pm will be kicked off with a DJ set, while 6pm will see a neon hula hoop performance. 6:30pm will mark the first fire performance, and there will be a surprise performance on Moncur Street at 7pm. The night will continue with a drag performance from Slut Drop Sally at 8pm, and the night will culminate at 9pm with a second fire performance by Holly Haze. What is more, there should be a fancy dress competition on the spot, and the best costume will receive a special award, therefore winning Halloween.
The Barras Market has been around since 1888, starting off with humble beginnings with a small fruit shop on Main Street, Bridgeton. The current location of The Barras Market on London Road has been around since 1921, when James and Maggie McIver started the new market after the First World War. Initially, the market sold anything and everything from furniture to a single needle. Maggie McIver was also the founder of the Barrowland Ballroom, one of the most famous entertainment venues in Glasgow today.
The Barras team posted on Instagram: “This year we’ll be bringing you Beetlejuice to the East End, so expect photo opportunities a plenty! As well as:
✨ Themed Decor: Experience the market like never before with a full Beetlejuice makeover.
👻 Spooky Performances: Enjoy live entertainment that’ll send shivers down your spine.
🛍️ Independent Shopping: Discover unique treasures from our beloved independent traders.
🍴 Delicious Street Food: Satisfy your cravings with a variety of tasty treats.
🎉 Surprise Elements: Expect the unexpected with a few extra surprises throughout the night.
Don’t miss out on this spooktacular event! Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and get ready for a Halloween night to remember at The Barras Market.”