Best Halloween Events in Reading 2025

6th October 2025

If you're looking for spooky things to do this October, Reading is pulling out all the stops for Halloween. Whether you’re after eerie entertainment, family-friendly fun or a night of ghoulish revelry, there’s something happening on every corner. From creepy theatre and pumpkin trails to bottomless brunches and haunted history walks, here are the top things to do this Halloween in Reading.

Classic Spooky Films

Throughout October | Reading Biscuit Factory
Get your fright fix on the big screen with special scary screenings at Reading Biscuit Factory throughout October. Perfect for a date night or a cosy evening with friends.

Halloween Broad Street Beats

18 Oct | Broad Street Mall
Broad Street Mall is turning up the volume for spooky season with live music, DJs and street performers bringing serious party vibes. Expect immersive decorations, dancing and plenty of Halloween surprises.

The Reading Witch

Throughout October | Deadlocked Escape Rooms
Ready for a real scare? Step inside Deadlocked Escape Rooms and face 'The Reading Witch'. Solve puzzles and unravel mysteries before time runs out. Perfect for groups who love a thrill and a challenge!

Arts and Drafts

23 Oct | Phantom Brewing Co
Phantom Brewing Co. is serving up craft beer and creativity. Join their Halloween edition of Arts and Drafts to paint, have a drink and let your spooky side shine. Ideal for anyone who likes their Halloween with a splash of artistry.

Pumpkin Picking and Woodland Trail

Multiple Dates | Wasing Estate
Head to Wasing Estate for a wholesome day out among the pumpkins. Pick your perfect carving candidate and follow the woodland trail for a healthy dose of autumn! Great for families or anyone wanting a break from the scares.

Halloween Beer Festivus Extravaganza

25 Oct | Phantom Brewing Co
Phantom Brewing Co. isn’t done yet! They’re also throwing their legendary Beer Festivus. Think fancy dress, live music and special birthday brews. A must for craft beer lovers looking to celebrate in spooky style.

Pumpkin and Paint Bottomless Brunch

25 Oct | Angel Bar
Brunch, bottomless drinks and pumpkins to decorate...what more could you want? Angel Bar is hosting a Halloween get-together that’s part creative workshop, part party.

Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail

25 Oct - 2 Nov | Reading Town Centre

Green cauldrons are magically appearing in shop windows across Reading town centre for Halloween... Follow the trail and count up each bubbling cauldron for a chance to win a fang-tastic prize!

Alternative Market

25 Oct | Reading Uni Students Union
For those who like their shopping a little bit different, the Reading Alternative Market is a treasure trove of gothic gifts, handmade jewellery and quirky art. Perfect for grabbing unique Halloween décor or an outfit with edge.

Halloween Trail

25 & 26 Oct | Caversham Court Gardens
Follow the family-friendly trail through Caversham Court Gardens for ghostly sights and ghoulish surprises. Trail sheets £1 from the Friends of the Gardens.

Dice Doodles x Altered Book Hour Halloween Special

27 Oct | Rising Sun Arts Centre
Roll the dice and get creative at this spooky art workshop mixing doodles and altered books. No skills needed, just imagination and a love of Halloween!

Progress Theatre: Titus Andronicus

27 Oct – 1 Nov | The Mount
For something truly macabre, catch Shakespeare’s bloodiest play at Progress Theatre. Their bold, horror-infused production delivers gore, revenge and a Halloween atmosphere that’s not for the faint-hearted.

Horror Movies & Monsters Quiz

28 Oct | Market House
Test your horror knowledge at this fiendish quiz night. £3 entry and a £100 games voucher for the last soul standing!

In the Time of Giants!

1 Nov | Castle Tap
Enjoy a night of larger-than-life storytelling as The Travelling Talesman shares epic myths of giants and gods. Free entry, donations welcome.

Sing-along-a-Scary Nick

1 Nov | The Flowing Spring
Warm up those vocal cords for a night of singalong scares. This spooky musical evening promises laughs, audience participation and just enough fright to keep you on your toes.

Terry’s Halloween-themed Reading Walkabout

7 Nov | Reading
Discover Reading’s haunted history on a guided walk packed with ghost stories and eerie tales. Terry’s Walkabout is an atmospheric way to explore the town after dark. Keep your eyes peeled for things that go bump in the night!

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With so many eerie options, Reading is the place to be this October. For more halloween events happening in Reading this year, check out whatsonreading.com