Spooky season has crept up sooner than we thought, and how it’s already next week is beyond us. It is one of our favourite times of the year, and there is an abundance of things to do in Glasgow this Halloween. From Ghostbusters landing in the Botanics to scary movie scores in candlelight and even a disco party at the museum, weegies have plenty to choose from for next week. So, we have gathered all the most gruesome, thrilling and chilling events into one place, and here’s a list of all the things to do this Halloween.
1. Embark on a journey to a spooky land
The UK’s biggest Halloween event is taking place in Glasgow, and it’s GlasGLOW time! This year, guests are taken on a journey back in time to the 80s, with its “Glasgow’s Miles Better” theme. Between October 24 and November 10, Glasgow Botanic Gardens will be bringing chills and thrills to guests of all ages as well as some feel-good interactive light installations. The trail takes around 60 minutes and will make you contemplate the fragility of our existence. Now that’s what we call scary!
2. Listen to unique Pink Floyd tributes surrounded by a sea of candles
Beloved Pink Floyd tunes like you’ve never heard them before, surrounded by hundreds of candles. Visitors will have the chance to witness a unique performance on November 1 at The Trades Hall, a stunning historic venue. A special candlelit concert, dedicated to the legendary band Pink Floyd this spooky season, Candlelight: Tribute to Pink Floyd, will play well-known tunes, such as Comfortably Numb, Money, Hey You and more.
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3. Go to a Halloween New York disco at the Riverside Museum
Party at Scotland’s most famous museum with groovy vibes, dancers, drag performers and acrobats at this Halloween New York disco! Melting Pot DJ is bringing the disco vibes alongside a number of glitzy performers to get party-goers delightfully terrified. The night of November 1 will be as memorable as it gets, with its disco revolution at Riverside Museum. As it wouldn’t be Halloween without a proper spooky outfit, guests are invited to dress up either in the most gut-wrenching attire or to blend in with the music with a groovy 70’s disco outfit. Who knows, the magic of disco might even bring the exhibitions back to life at the Riverside Museum this Halloween. You can book your tickets here.
4. Dance along to disco and house tunes and sip on cocktails at this rooftop venue
Yotel Glasgow’s rooftop venue VEGA is adding to the festivities by hosting their Gravity event on November 1, full of cocktails, disco and house tunes. You can book your spot here.
5. Dare to embark on the Haunted Glasgow City Exploration Game
If you dare, set off on a ghostly journey around one of the most haunted cities in the world. This tour sends you around Glasgow to uncover the city’s dark past about the old buildings full of sinister secrets. Starting at Glasgow Central Station, the 65-minute experience sends you to 14 different locations, each one more occult than the last. Make sure to enlist the brightest minds you know, as you’ll need all the help you get as you search the city for answers.
6. Be a part of a haunted forest immersive horror experience
As humans, we often seek that adrenaline hit, that feeling that will make us feel alive. Well, between October 15 and November 2 you can make all your dreams come true in a dystopian-like environment. Nightmare will be an immersive horror experience where visitors will have to undergo all sorts of horrific challenges as they make their way across Kelburn Estate, testing their survival skills after an ancient box of all the fears of humanity has been disturbed. This is not for the faint-hearted, and all children between the ages 14 and 17 need to be accompanied by an adult. Bring warm, waterproof clothes; the use of umbrellas is not advised. Also, expect offensive language, graphic violence, professional scare actors and jump scares.
7. Perfect your putting game at this Hip-Hop Halloween-themed event
Golf Fang Glasgow is a funky adult crazy golf experience that will have some themed Halloweeny spooky things going on. The entry is £16, which includes a round on Golf Fang’s golf course, as part of the off-peak deal available Monday through Thursday.
8. Go to this witchy market with mocktails, mystic vibes and activities
Top up on crystals, get a tarot reading, join a coven or simply support local businesses at Glasgow Witchy Bazaar. The Glasgow Witchy Bazaar After Dark event will be taking place at The Haberdashery this Halloween on October 24 from 7pm until 11pm, and has a one-of-a-kind allure that draws in witchcraft and spirituality enthusiasts from everywhere. Expect pumpkin painting, bracelet making, a sound bath and witchy vibes. What is more, the usual Glasgow Witchy Bazaar is taking place on October 26 at The Haberdashery between 12pm and 4pm. You can book your tickets here.
9. Attend the “Freak Show”
Between October 10 and 31, guests can head to M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park to witness their new Halloween experience, “Freak Show: Uncaged”. Of course, the audience is part of the immersive experience of the spooky circus, with an outdoor setting, colourful horror characters, and lots of scares are to be expected. Plus, the spot is also hosting a pumpkin patch this year! You can book your tickets here.
10. Go pumpkin picking
Most pumpkin patches around Scotland are open until the end of the month, so why not enjoy some quality time with loved ones at a pumpkin festival? Plus, the farms offer Halloween-themed activities for guests to enjoy. You can check out the most noteworthy pumpkin patches near Glasgow here.
11. Check out this bookshop-themed bar
The Last Bookstore has recently opened its doors in Glasgow with 8,000 books lining its walls and plenty of cocktails to go around. Located on Hope Street, the bar and restaurant is owned by the same team behind Devil of Brooklyn and Tabac. The bar’s walls are lined with 8,000 books in total, containing 442,000,000 words, while there is a book arch consisting of 1,300 books, perfect for those photo ops. Go check it out!
13. Attend a spooky brunch with bottomless pizza
Bottomless pizza, ar darts, cocktails and a bottle of fizz. Do we need to say more? Flight Club is celebrating Halloween with their famous bottomless pizza brunches, filled with throwing the “sharp pointy things”, sourdough pizza and a bottle of bubbly per person! You can book your table and experience here.
14. Attend a bonkers bingo night
Have you ever been to Old Skool Bingo? Well, you’re in for a treat (and some tricks)! Expect bingo like you’ve never seen before, plenty of prizes to be won, R&B anthems and an overall Halloween extravaganza. Plus, do dress up in your spookiest costume!