As ghouls, ghosts and other terrifying things descend on our city this month, we’re rounding up some of the best events taking place in and around Liverpool this Halloween.
1. Big Pub Quiz: Halloween Special
Whether you’re a horror fanatic or happier with Hocus Pocus, join Guild Quiz legend Che for a night testing you on all things Halloween
No tricks, just treats here, with mad rounds, games rounds and a fancy dress competition for the chance to spooktacular prizes and a £300 jackpot!
When: 31 October, 7-11pm
Where: Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students
How much: £2.30
More information: https://www.liverpoolguild.org/events/big-pub-quiz-halloween-special-6f81
2. Stranger Things Halloween Special at Camp and Furnace
THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET STRANGE! Gather your greatest costumes, from Eddie’s 80s rockers and Vecna worthy monsters, to bloody nosed 11s and proper possessed cheerleaders…we want to see THE LOT! Event includes:
- Costume Dress Code
- Soundtrack Hits
- 80s Classics
- Huge Visuals & Projections
- Themed Cocktails
- DJ
- Halloween Treats
- Spooky Surprises
- Delicious Street Food Available
When: 28 October, 8pm-2am
Where: Camp and Furnace
How much: £12.65
More information: https://campandfurnace.com/whats-on/stranger-things-halloween-special-party/
3. Crack a Murder Mystery – The Body Snatchers: Halloween 2022 Special at the Everyman
Not for the faint-hearted is this interactive theatrical Halloween Special Murder Mystery Show at the Everyman.
When: Friday, 28 October to Monday, 31 October
Where: Everyman Theatre, Hope Street
How much: £25
More information: https://www.everymanplayhouse.com/whats-on/murder-mystery-the-body-snatchers-halloween-2022-special
4. Pumpkin Carving Session
Come along to the Guild to show off your carving skills and carve a pumpkin with us!
When: 31 October, 1-5pm
Where: Activity Space 5, Liverpool Guild of Students
How much: Free
More information: https://www.liverpoolguild.org/events/pumpkin-carving-session
5. Northern Film Orchestra presents Frankenstein – Live!
Experience the iconic horror film based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein with live orchestra. The 1931 movie was produced without music, enter Michael Shapiro whose 70-minute haunting score performed by a chamber orchestra adds another dimension and emotional impact to the viewing experience.
When: 29 October, 7.30pm
Where: Tung Auditorium, Yoko Ono Lennon Centre
How much: Standard: £27.50/Concession: £22.00
More information: https://thetungauditorium.com/events/northern-film-orchestra-presents-frankenstein-live#book-tickets
6. Halls Halloween Quiz
Celebrate Halloween and put your general knowledge to the test to be in with a chance of winning big prizes!
Bring your flatmates along for or team up with other residents on the night to be in with a chance of winning a prize. All residents are welcome!
When: 25 October, 7pm
Where: AJ Pub, Campus
How much: Free
More information: https://hallslife.liverpool.ac.uk/halls-halloween-quiz_173166
7. Immersive Cinema Scare Attraction
You’ll be feeling the hairs at the back of your neck stand up when this Halloween Immersive Cinema Scare Attraction Experience comes to Wav Liverpool in Glegg Street this Halloween weekend – and you wait in fear of what’s next! As well as a full-on movie experience, there’ll be choreographed live acting horror scenes, games, and fiendish food and drinks… and you’ll decide what to watch with a Scare-O-Meter vote.
When: 28-29 October
Where: The Wav
How much: £28
More information: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Wav-Liverpool/Halloween-Immersive-Cinema-Scare-Attraction—Liverpool/36133781/
8. Pumpkin Picking
Pumpkin picking is a great event for you and your housemates, and luckily there are plenty of places close to Liverpool to find yours:
- Pumpkin Alley in Ormskirk passes include wheelbarrow use and your first pumpkin. You can find out more about Pumpkin Alley here.
- Sandhill Strawberry Farm in Rainhill is not just a traditional working farm, but it is also a great place to go to find pumpkins and even Christmas trees. More here.
- The Pumpkin Patch in Hightown isopen every day till 31 October and has plenty of pumpkins to choose from. Check out their Facebook page here.