Halloween in Manchester and the North

Tom Grieve, Cinema Editor Last Updated 24 October 2023

Let’s face it, Halloween is the best holiday. It’s got everything: scary movies, fancy dress and plenty of sweets…but how to celebrate All Hallows Eve once you’re tired of trick or treating? Fear not, we’ve got you covered, whether you prefer to spend this October exploring the North’s creepiest corners on a guided tour, eating frighteningly good food, carving pumpkins with the family, or just holed up with some horror films — there’s plenty of spooky goings-on for the culturally curious to investigate.

Creepy capers across Manchester and the North for little and big ghosts with the most.

Grimmfest 2024 at Odeon Great Northern

Grimmfest at Odeon Great Northern, Manchester, 3–6 October 2024, from £7.50 - Book now

Manchester’s premiere horror film festival kicks the spooky season off early.

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The Winter Droving in Penrith

The Winter Droving at Penrith Old Fire Station, Cumbria, 26 October 2024, free entry - Find Out More

We can’t get enough of Penrith’s Winter Droving festival, which raises a toast to the change in seasons and its rural heritage.

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Ducie Street Warehouse

Ducie Street Warehouse, Ground Floor, Warehouse, Ducie St,, Manchester, M1 2TP - Visit now

Ducie Street Warehouse welcome the globally renowned DJ Fat Tony for its inaugural Monster Ball, plus there’s a spooky special edition of Ducie Street’s famous Disco Brunch.

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Cinema in Manchester and the North

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Theatre in Manchester and the North

Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.

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Music in Manchester and the North

From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.

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From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.

Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North

Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.

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Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.

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In this round-up, we have bookmarks as well as books, plus plenty to do both on- and offline.