Broad Street Beats is back for Spooky Season!

14th October 2025

Broad Street Mall is set to raise the spirits this spooky season as Broad Street Beats returns with a Halloween twist on Saturday, 18th October – promising a fang-tastic day of live music, family fun and community celebration.

In partnership with The Rhoom Studios, this FREE event will run from 11am to 3pm, filling the mall with thrilling tunes and ghoulish delights. Families, music lovers and Halloween fans of all ages are invited to join the fun!

Taking centre stage will be a lineup of sensational local talent, curated to lift your spirits and get everyone moving. With live performances, hands-on activities, and plenty of tricks and treats, this special edition of Broad Street Beats is set to be a scream!

Highlights on the day will include:

• Live music performances from incredible local artists – guaranteed to bring the energy and keep the vibes high all afternoon.
• A FREE Halloween tote bag decorating workshop with Jelly – perfect for little monsters preparing for trick-or-treating.
• FREE face painting – a professional artist will be offering Halloween-themed designs throughout the day.
• A Halloween costume competition – amazing prizes including Urban Fun, Subway and Reading Biscuit Factory vouchers will be on offer for the most boo-tiful and frightfully fabulous costumes. Winners to be announced at 1:30pm.
• An appearance from Topsy - Broad Street Mall’s beloved mascot will be back handing out FREE sweets and showing off his monster moves.
• A Spooktacular Kids Disco - mini witches and wizards can dance it out to Halloween hits alongside Topsy between 1pm-1:45pm.
• FREE muffin samples from Muffin Break and tasty treats from Subway – no tricks, just delicious bites throughout the day,

The event will also welcome The Jessica Project and Project Salama, two incredible organisations raising awareness and offering support to survivors of abuse and violence. Visitors can explore their empowering merchandise and learn more about the vital services they provide.

Broad Street Mall is also proud to continue supporting the Every Little Thing Festival, created by Sinead Gibson in memory of her daughter Diva. The festival focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention – and Sinead will be joining the event to share her story and connect with the community.

Steven Connolly, Centre Manager at Broad Street Mall, said: “We’re excited to bring back Broad Street Beats this October, this time with a spooky Halloween twist. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate the season with our community. With something for all ages, we’re looking forward to welcoming families and visitors for some free frightfully fun entertainment.”

Broad Street Beats is part of an ongoing series of events at Broad Street Mall, celebrating local music, creativity and community spirit. With more showcases planned into 2026, the series continues to offer free, inclusive entertainment at the heart of Reading.