What’s on in Bristol for Halloween 2025

Bristol is gearing up for a wicked Halloween! Whether you’re looking for wholesome pumpkin picking, something scary, or nights out that’ll raise the dead, there’s an event for everyone. Here’s your complete guide to Halloween 2025 in Bristol.

 

Wholesome Halloween Events in Bristol

 

Pumpkin Picking Festival at Farrington’s Farm
📅 18 Oct – 31 Oct 2025
📍 Farrington Gurney, Bristol
Grab your wellies and head to the biggest pumpkin patch near Bristol and Bath! Pick the perfect pumpkin and enjoy the autumnal vibes at Farrington’s Farm’s famous Pumpkin Picking Festival.

 

 

(Probably) Bristol’s Biggest Indoor Pumpkin Patch at Cabot Circus
📅 25 Oct – 31 Oct 2025
📍 Cabot Circus, Bristol
Enjoy this brand new stunning indoor pumpkin wonderland filled with hundreds of pumpkins — completely weatherproof and free to visit. Don’t miss the pumpkin giveaway and the fun Halloween Snail Trail around the shopping centre.

 

 

Halloween Drive-In Movie Theatre at Mollie’s Motel
📅 26 Oct 2025
📍 Bristol
Roll up to Mollie’s Motel for an old-school American drive-in cinema experience. This Halloween edition features spooky classics, so be sure to check what’s on the big screen.

 

 

Halloween Outdoor Cinema at The Downs School
📅 30 Oct 2025
📍 Bristol
Snuggle under the stars for a double feature of “Hocus Pocus” and “Sinister.” The perfect blend of nostalgia and screams on The Downs in Clifton.

 

 

Pumpkin Patch Nights at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park
📅 3 Oct – 31 Oct 2025
📍 Keynsham, Bristol
When night falls, the pumpkin patch transforms into a festival-style evening with fire pits, street food, pop-up bars, and live performers. A perfect date-night or chilled evening with friends.

 

 

 

👻 Halloween Nights Out & Parties in Bristol

 

Bingo Lingo – Halloween House of Horrors at DOCUMENT Bristol
📅 24 Oct 2025
📍 DOCUMENT, Bristol
Expect chaos, costumes, and confetti at Bingo Lingo’s Halloween House of Horrors. Think spooky games, bizarre antics, and fun — this one’s not for the faint-hearted.

 

 

The Raveyard Shift at Lakota
📅 24 Oct 2025
📍 Lakota, Bristol
Get ready for a jump-up DnB Halloween rave as Lakota transforms into a haunted house for Bristol’s bass fans.

 

 

Hospitality x [THE BLAST] Halloween Carnival of the Dead
📅 25 Oct 2025
📍 The Prospect Building, Bristol
This legendary collaboration returns for another massive Halloween party. Expect outrageous costumes, big sets, and big Bristol crowds at the Carnival of the Dead.

 

 

Spooky Silent Disco at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
📅 31 Oct 2025
📍 Bristol Museum
Dance among ancient artefacts and dinosaurs at the Spooky Silent Disco — one of Bristol’s most unique Halloween nights out.

 

 

 

🕯️ Creepy Culture & Theatre Events in Bristol

 

Ghost Stories by Candlelight at Bristol Old Vic
📅 21 Oct – 25 Oct 2025
📍 Bristol Old Vic
The sell-out show returns with four brand new haunting tales from award-winning writers. Step into the candlelit theatre and prepare for shivers down your spine.

 

 

The Improv Spotlight: Spooky Special at PRSC
📅 25 Oct 2025
📍 PRSC, Bristol
Enjoy a night of improvised horror comedy featuring “I Don’t Know What You’ll Do This Summer” and “After Dusk: The Improvised Twilight Zone.”  Laughs and plenty of surprises.

 

 

Murder Mystery Night at Future Inn Bristol
📅 31 Oct 2025
📍 Future Inn, Bristol
Can you crack the case? A night of intrigue, deception, and a delicious dinner as you solve a chilling murder mystery.

 

 

 

💀 Scary Adventures & Haunted Attractions

 

FEAR at Avon Valley Scream Park
📅 10 Oct – 1 Nov 2025
📍 Avon Valley, Bristol
Back and bigger than ever, FEAR delivers thirteen nights of heart-stopping terror. Voted one of the UK’s best scream parks, this is an unmissable Halloween attraction for those who love all things scary and immersive.

 

 

Horror in the Caves with Bristol Film Festival
📅 23 Oct – 26 Oct 2025
📍 Bristol
Venture underground for Horror in the Caves, an immersive cinema experience. Watch cult horror films deep beneath the city — if you dare.

 

 

The Halloween Trail at Clifton Observatory
📅 25 Oct – 4 Nov 2025
📍 Clifton Observatory, Bristol
Follow clues, explore the Observatory, and discover spooky surprises on this Halloween Trail — perfect for a crisp autumn day out.

 

 

 

Looking for October plans that aren’t Halloween related? Check out our recent post showcasing what’s on in the city this month. There might only be 11 days left of October 2025 – but there’s certainly not a shortage of things to do!

 

 

 

Published: 20.10.25 by Phoebe Clutton