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.
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.

Family Things To Do Indoors
Don't 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.