Spooktacular Halloween in NE1
Fright fest! The scariest time of the year is creeping back around and we're welcoming another horde of frighteningly good events into NE1!
From totally terrifying tours to ghoulish ghost walks and everything in between, get the lowdown as the Toon comes alive this October!
HALLOWEEN QUAYSIDE TOUR WITH BALTIC - FREE EVENT
30 OCTOBER
Discover the haunting horrors of Newcastle’s devilish past with a spooky Quayside tour with BALTIC! Led by a BALTIC history guru, head down to the Quayside and experience the horrors of the 1636 plague, learn about the gruesome crime and punishment techniques used in medieval Newcastle and feel the fear with an in-depth look at ancient witchcraft in NE1! A free event for those brave enough to visit, make sure you confirm your spot before it’s too late!
WOOFGANG HOWLOWEEN SPECIAL
27 OCTOBER
If you and your pooch are in need of a bit of Halloween fun, head to STACK for a fun fancy dress special! This October, the Woofgang Howloween Special promises to be one of the more popular events in Toon. STACK are inviting pups to dress up this Halloween. With a doggo photo station, best dressed competition and an array of delicious food vendors serving tasty treats throughout the evening, make sure you visit STACK for some great Halloween fun.
PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION INSIDE NEWCASTLE CASTLE
19 OCTOBER
Become a paranormal investigator for the night as you search for ghastly ghouls and devilish demons inside Newcastle Castle. Built in 1177, Newcastle Castle is well-known around the UK for inexplicable paranormal activity as foggy mists and dark shadows have all been caught on camera in the past! Get involved with ghost detecting equipment such as EMF readers and temperature guns as Newcastle Castle comes to life! With light refreshments available throughout the evening, this fantastic event will test the nerve of even the bravest of paranormal investigators.
RAVER TOTS NEWCASTLE HALLOWEEN PARTY
20 OCTOBER
Raver Tots are coming back to Newcastle for a crazy Halloween party that’s jam-packed with tonnes of brilliant fun! Taking place at Newcastle University Students’ Union, let the little ones dance away to chart hits and enjoy interactive Halloween decor throughout the night. With face painting stations and bubble blasters expected, make sure you book your spot at the hottest Halloween party in NE1!
HALLOWEEN ALL- NIGHTER
26 OCTOBER
Tyneside Cinema’s legendary all-nighter film night is back for another year of frights and screams! All four cinema screens will be showing sixteen petrifying films all night long - from old school psychological horrors to modern day chillers, Tyneside Cinema has your horror movie needs covered. Opening their Halloween party with a live band to help set the tone, make sure you head to Tyneside Cinema this Halloween. Watch out for the Shining Twins and Carrie who will be wandering the cinema throughout the night! For more information on times and prices, check out Tyneside Cinema’s website.
BACK TO THE 80S HALLOWEEN PARTY
26 OCTOBER
Dance all night long as the ultimate 80s Halloween extravaganza rolls into WHQ! Taking place in the downstairs room, don your best Halloween costume and jive away to all your favourite 80s film soundtracks. Expect tunes from the likes of Top Gun, Back to The Future and The Lost Boys! A perfect hotspot to enjoy the thrills and spills of Halloween, make sure you head here with your pals for an unforgettable night!
HEELS OF HELL
21 OCTOBER
Gather the gang and get down to the O2 Academy Newcastle for EIGHT red hot performances from the fierce queens of Ru Paul’s Drag Race. This incredible live show will welcome Sharon Needles, Alaska Thunderf***, Adore Delano, Miz Cracker, Latrice Royale and Kennedy Davenport, as well as Atlanta’s drag super monster Biqtch Puddin to the Toon for a devilishly good show. Tickets start from £28.90 - book yours now!
THE WITCHERY TOUR
27 OCTOBER
Head on a terrifying tour with a 4th generation traditional witch! Taking place at Newcastle Castle, learn about magic spells, spine-tingling charms and hypnotic incantations in this amazing event. Test your nerve and get involved with some of the witch’s tools! Hold a blasting rod that belonged to a witch from the 1700s and find out about the mysterious cunning man! Make sure you get involved with this fantastic interactive tour!
