There are scares around every corner this Halloween, whether you’re a fearless fright fan or a secret scaredy-cat.
Looking for something for your little monsters? Check out family friendly Halloween events and top ideas for half term fun. For the thrill-seeking grown-ups, there are ghost tours and graveyards galore.
With a host of horrifying things to do in Belfast and beyond throughout October, we’ve picked our spookiest recommendations to help you plan the perfect Halloween.
Halloween Family Fun
Discover fun things to do with the whole family this Halloween in Belfast and beyond. There are pumpkin patches aplenty, films for all ages and fancy dress opportunities across the city.
Halloween Events
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Glass of Thrones: Behind the Scenes Tour Game Of ThronesGlass of Thrones: Behind the Scenes Tour
Sat, 30 Oct 2021, 11:00amRelive the legacy of Game of Thrones on this interactive Glass of Thrones walking tour!
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Cinemagic Halloween at the Museum – Mr Hullabaloo’s Happy Halloween Children's EventsCinemagic Halloween at the Museum – Mr Hullabaloo’s Happy Halloween
Sun, 24 Oct 2021, 11:00amCelebrate Halloween with Cinemagic at the Ulster Museum & enjoy a programme of spooky cinematic thrills. Mr Hullabaloo…
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Cinemagic Halloween at the Museum – The Witches Children's EventsCinemagic Halloween at the Museum – The Witches
Sun, 31 Oct 2021, 3:15pmCelebrate Halloween with Cinemagic at the Ulster Museum with our screening of The Witches, based on the novel…
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SKYTrek by Starlight Children's EventsSKYTrek by Starlight
23 - 31 Oct 2021For older tricksters, they can reach frightful heights on a new exclusive Halloween experience- SKYTrek by Starlight.
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Cinemagic Halloween at the Museum – Room on the Broom Children's EventsCinemagic Halloween at the Museum – Room on the Broom
Sat, 30 Oct 2021, 4:00pmCelebrate Halloween with Cinemagic at the Ulster Museum and enjoy Room on the Broom - Tales at Twilight,…
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Cinemagic Halloween at the Museum – Hocus Pocus Children's EventsCinemagic Halloween at the Museum – Hocus Pocus
Sun, 31 Oct 2021, 1:00pmCelebrate Halloween with Cinemagic at the Ulster Museum and enjoy this fancy dress screening of the classic Halloween…
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The Gingerbread Man by Banyan Puppet Theatre Children's EventsThe Gingerbread Man by Banyan Puppet Theatre
26 - 27 Oct 2021Ards Puppet Festival presents a half term treat in this fast paced, freshly baked adventure from the bakery…
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Halloween Cinema at Castlecourt Children's EventsHalloween Cinema at Castlecourt
29 - 30 Oct 2021Get spooked at the Castlecourt pop-up Halloween Cinema this October! See favourites like Casper, Hocus Pocus, Cruella and…
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Halloween at Hillsborough Castle: The Wild Raven Ghost Walk Belfast PlusHalloween at Hillsborough Castle: The Wild Raven Ghost Walk
28 - 31 Oct 2021The ghostly tales of Hillsborough’s haunting history are reimagined in this unique after-hours experience for Halloween.
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The Howling FilmsThe Howling
Sun, 31 Oct 2021, 6:30pmJoin BanterFlix at the Black Box in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter on Halloween night for a double-bill screening of…
Terrifying Tours
With its reputation as a city of history, mystery and great storytelling, Belfast's tour guides have plenty of great ghost stories to share and scare this Halloween.
Halloween Tours: The Darker Side of Clifton Street Cemetery
Explore Clifton Street Cemetery this Halloween weekend and discover its darker side!
Talk, Walk & Tipple – Belfast Ghost Tour
Join historian Francis Higgins in the Deer’s Head for a talk & tour featuring Ireland’s ghosts, banshees and fairy folk.
Donaghadee Halloween Walking Tour
Join the Valhalla Theatre Company on their spooky tour of Donaghadee.
Newtownards Halloween Walking Tour
Join the Valhalla Theatre Company on their spooky tour of Newtownards.
Half Term Family Fun
Discover more fun ideas for the whole family during the October half term break.
Family Days Out
It’s time to get back to family days out and Belfast has something for everyone. Visit top family fun attractions, plan a shopping spree and stay for dinner.
Family Fun – Belfast Plus
Discover family fun attractions in Lisburn and Castlereagh and Ards and North Down, just minutes from Belfast. See our top suggestions for a fun-filled day out.
Rainy Days in Belfast
Dont let bad weather stop you from having a fantastic time in Belfast! See our top suggestions for rainy day activities and attractions for all the family.
Plan Your Trip
Car Parking in Belfast
Secure car parking is available across Belfast. See our guide to car parks in the city.
Getting Around Belfast
Belfast is compact and bijou, so getting around the city is easy on foot, by bike or by taxi
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice for Visitors to Belfast
Coronavirus: Official visitor advice for tourists coming to Belfast and Northern Ireland.
