Top Picks
18 Spooktacular Halloween Events
From live theatre to immersive scare events, children's crafting to live music, here is our top pick of the most dreadfully decadent and fabulously frighting Halloween events in Cornwall.
1. David Mynne: Dracula
Wed 2 October – Sat 2 November
Various Venues
Beware! He is unearthed. He is coming. Keep your windows locked and hang up the garlic! The team that brought you The Odyssey, Canterbury Tales and A Christmas Carol have got their teeth into Bram Stoker’s classic tale of the vampire. Devised and written in their inimitable, irreverent style to bring you a better and bloodier one-man performance of Dracula: the Vampyr!
This monstrous, disturbing and completely batty tale of dark deeds is touring across Cornwall this Autumn. The perfect spooky show!
2. Witchcrafternoon Tea
Sun 20th October, 2024
The Alverton, Truro
Step into a world of magic at The Alverton’s ‘Witchcrafternoon Tea’ – a spellbinding twist on their signature treats. Savour bewitched sweets, enchanted scones, and mystical savouries in the grand setting of their historic Great Hall.
Indulge in an afternoon of whimsical delights fit for witches, and wizards of all ages! This haunted high tea is sure cast a delicious spell on your taste buds.
3. Spooky Newquay Zombie Crawl
Sat 26 October
Newquay
Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure as Newquay transforms into a playground for the undead! The annual Spooky Newquay Zombie Crawl is creeping back into town, promising a day of frightful fun and monstrous mayhem for all the family to enjoy.
Before the main crawl, sharpen your undead skills at various zombie workshops throughout the town. These interactive sessions will cover everything from perfecting your zombie walk to mastering gruesome makeup techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned zombie or a first-time participant, the experts will help you transform into the most convincing walking dead in town.
As the day begins to end, join hundreds of fellow zombies for the signature crawl through Newquay. The route will take you through Newquay town centre, offering plenty of opportunities for spooky photo ops and playful interactions with onlookers.
4. Ghosts and the Cornish Landscape
Thu 31 October
The Acorn, Penzance
The talk by Keith Wallis, host of the Piskie Trap Podcast, will explore a range of ghostly tales from across Cornwall, from phantom hounds and wandering spectres on the lonely moors, to ancient apparitions among the carns and quoits, and stories of smugglers in the isolated coves.
The Cornish landscape is rich and diverse, and almost everywhere you’ll find local stories of ghosts and spirits that roam the wilderness or haunt our towns and villages. Wallis be delving into some of these stories that have a link to the landscape, investigating their history and origins, and how they play an important part in our culture and heritage.
5. Spooktacular at Bedruthan
Fri 4 — Thu 31 October
Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Newquay
A magical and not-too- spooky immersive Halloween experience designed for kids. As families enter our eerie forest our Halloween helpers will set the tone for a fun and enhanting adventure.
A feast for the eyes with glowing pumpkins, twinkling candles, bubbling cauldrons and the odd surprise along the way. Enjoy a Spooktacular story and Halloween themed arts and crafts. Enjoy time together before or after your experience with a sweet and savoury spooktastic high tea. No tricks … just lots of treats.
6. Dia De Los Muertos
Sat 26 October
Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot
Party like there’s no mañana at this Mexicana-inspired cabaret event! House of Damnation presents a one night only experience, featuring some of Cornwall’s best drag artists, such as Drag by Object, Rhianna Rocket, Cleo Toris, and your host for evening, Evilyn Carnate, as well as live vocals from the best musicians in the region: Benji Matthews and Mason Edwards.
7. Pumpkin Fest
Sat 19 – Thu 31 October
Camel Creek, Wadebridge
Looking for a spook-tacular autumn day out? Head to Camel Creek for Pumpkin Fest – a seasonal celebration packed with pumpkins, cosy autumn vibes, scenic photo spots, and all the adventure you could want! Plus, expect family-friendly frights and hauntingly good fun around every corner!
On Thu 24 and Fri 25 there is a Toddler Takeover, perfect for little ones.
8. Halloween Party
Sun 27 October
Carnon Downs Village Hall
Stagezone Youth Theatre is hosting a Halloween Costume Party for all young people aged 6-18 in the local community. The hall will be decorated; come dressed in your Halloween fineness. Join in “fang-tastic” games, a disco, and be “thrilled” learning an iconic dance!
9. Hallowine
Fri 1 November
Knightor Winery, St Austell
As the light fades and the shadows lengthen, Knightor Windery welcome all those of the night to join them for some bloodcurdling live music and hauntingly good cocktails.
Dank Frank’s will be serving food from 6pm-9pm. The Bar in the Barn will be open serving whatever the witches desire, and live music from 7pm. Dress in your scariest best and there will be an adults fancy dress competition at 8pm. Be there, or forever be haunted…
10. Spooky Redruth
Mon 28 – Thu 31 October
Redruth Library
Join Redruth Library and the Redruth Town Council for some “Spooky” Halloween activities and workshops over the October half-term week.
11. Scare Asylum
Sat 26 – Thu 31 October
Raze the Roof, Penryn
Scare Asylum is a fun, frightening, thrilling experience! Are You Brave Enough? Form your scare squad and take on the challenge of Scare Asylum!
This live entertainment scare maze experience features live scare actors and corridors with non-stop twists and turns and jumps around every corner.
12. Halloween Spooktacular
Sun 27 October
The Regal Theatre, Redruth
With rib-tickling laughter and audience participation, join the Halloween Adventure of a lifetime!
It’s treats all round this Halloween, as Made to Measure Productions bring Halloween Spooktacular to Redruth town! You’ll need to get ready for rib-tickling laughter and bags of audience participation as you join our intrepid explorers on the Halloween Adventure of a lifetime! Don’t miss your chance to see the UK’s premier Halloween Children’s Show this October!
13. The Crow
Wed 30 October
The Poly, Falmouth
Spooky film night at the Poly! The night before his wedding, musician Eric Draven (Brandon Lee) and his fiancée are brutally murdered by members of a violent inner-city gang. On the anniversary of their death, Eric rises from the grave and assumes the gothic mantle of the Crow, a supernatural avenger.
14. Shivers and Shadows
Sun 27 October
The Acorn, Penzance
Get ready to SHIVER, SHAKE, SHUDDER, and SCREAM as Squashbox Theatre presents its first-ever show for Halloween! Craig, your friendly host, has just inherited a creepy mansion from his Great Uncle Vladimir. Join him as he explores the mansion’s secrets and meets some of its strange and spooky inhabitants.
What GHOULS and SPECTRES haunt the gloomy corridors of this old house? What are those EERIE SHAPES moving through the dark forest outside? And what MYSTERIOUS CREATURE lurks in the cellar down below?
15. Biofluorescent Night Walk
Thu 31 October
Trebah Garden, Mawnan Smith
Join Trebah Garden for another extraordinary adventure to explore the fascinating world of biofluorescence! Biofluorescence is a unique phenomenon where certain organisms emit light in different colours than the ones they absorb, and embark on a guided walk to discover this captivating natural phenomenon up close.
With UV torches provided, venture into the darkness to witness a stunning display of biofluorescent organisms in their natural habitat. From fungi to insects and plants, encounter a diverse array of species that come alive with vibrant hues of green, blue, red, purple, orange, and more, revealing Nature’s hidden spectacles.
16. Paw Patrol Halloween
Sun 27 October
Coastal Valley Camp and Crafts, Newquay
Walk the beautiful stream and play on the rope swing. Meet Chase and Marshall and help them save the day. Enjoy snacks and story time with your favourite characters.
Designed to let younger children into Halloween in a fun, light-hearted way. The wood-fired food barn will be open for warm drinks, beers and sweet and savoury treats.
17. A Falmouth Ghost Story
Tue 29 & Wed 30 October
The Poly, Falmouth
Back this year by popular demand, Will of Falmouth Uncovered will lead you through Falmouth’s streets to unravel a gruesome murder story and its paranormal legacy.
18. Halloween Night NQY
Fri 1 November
Project 83, Newquay
Local legends 50 Year Storm return to Project 83 for a killer Halloween shindig alongside pals Six Kinds of Wednesday! 50 Year Storm: The 3 piece from Newquay create sharp alternative synth rock with a euphoric heavy edge. For fans of Muse, Biffy Clyro, Rival Sons and Incubus. Free entry, food stalls, and fancy dress is a must!
