Discover Halloween events in Bournemouth for 2026, including spooky family trails at the Russell-Cotes, a Halloween party on Bournemouth Pier, atmospheric live music and adult club nights at Canvas, The Vault and The Old Fire Station. Find confirmed dates, ticket prices, locations and booking links, plus information about pumpkin picking near Bournemouth and events expected at the Oceanarium during October half term.
8th September 2026
Halloween in Bournemouth returns with haunted museum trails, family parties, atmospheric live music and late-night club events. Confirmed highlights for 2026 include Haunting Half-Term at the Russell-Cotes, a children’s party on Bournemouth Pier, a concert featuring music from Tim Burton’s films and Halloween nights at Canvas, The Vault and The Old Fire Station. Below, you will find the confirmed dates, times, prices and booking information, with further events added as local venues announce their plans.
Families can choose from museum trails, Halloween crafts and an organised party on Bournemouth Pier. More attractions are expected to announce their half-term programmes closer to October.
Haunting Half-Term at the Russell-Cotes
The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum is holding a week of family Halloween activities from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
Children can search for ghosts on a trail through the historic house, follow a spooky garden trail and take part in Halloween-themed garden games. The outdoor games are dependent on suitable weather.
Drop-in craft sessions will run from 10.30am until 1pm on:
Children can choose a Halloween craft to complete and take home. The sessions cost £4.50 per child, do not require advance booking and are not suitable for children under three.
The trails are free, but visitors must purchase a normal museum admission ticket to enter the historic house and complete the indoor trail.
Find out more about Haunting Half-Term
Location: Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, BH1 3AA
Party Peeps is bringing its Family Halloween Party to Key West Bar and Grill on Bournemouth Pier on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Running from 4pm until 6pm, the event promises two hours of organised Halloween entertainment in a memorable location, 200 metres out at sea.
Families can expect:
Tickets start from £2, although different ticket types and booking fees may apply. Advance booking is recommended because places are limited.
Book the Family Halloween Party
Location: Key West Bar and Grill, Bournemouth Pier, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA
Music from Tim Burton’s distinctive films will fill St Peter’s Church on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Performed by Mystery Ensemble, the concert takes audiences on a journey through the music associated with Burton’s fantastical worlds. The programme is expected to feature atmospheric compositions connected with films such as Alice in Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Beetlejuice.
The historic Grade I-listed church provides an appropriately atmospheric setting for this candlelit Halloween performance.
The concert begins at 6.30pm. Check the booking page for current ticket prices, seating information and age guidance before booking.
Location: St Peter’s Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Bournemouth’s largest confirmed Halloween programme is currently its nightlife calendar, with events taking place at The Vault, Canvas and The Old Fire Station.
CUE Bournemouth Halloween at The Vault
CUE returns to The Vault for a Halloween club night on Friday 30 October 2026.
Job de Jong and Lucas Alexander lead the confirmed line-up, with music spanning house, UK garage, deep house, tech house and minimal.
The event runs from 10pm until 4am and is for people aged 18 and over. Photographic identification may be required on arrival.
Ticket prices depend on the release available when booking. Earlier releases are normally the least expensive, so advance booking is advisable.
Book CUE Bournemouth Halloween
Location: The Vault, 39 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 5PW
Religion Goes Bonkers: Trick or Treat
Halloween celebrations begin during the afternoon at The Old Fire Station on Saturday 31 October 2026.
The Religion Goes Bonkers: Trick or Treat daytime rave runs from 3pm until 10pm, bringing together Religion Rave and Bonkers for a programme of hardcore and hardstyle music.
Despite its daytime running hours, this is an adult club event for people aged 18 and over, not a children’s Halloween party.
The super-early-bird ticket release has already sold out. Check the booking page for the current ticket price and availability.
Book Religion Goes Bonkers: Trick or Treat
Location: The Old Fire Station, 28–36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AD
House of the South Halloween Party at Canvas
House of the South and Bournemouth Trance Family are joining forces for a two-room Halloween takeover at Canvas on Saturday 31 October 2026.
The line-up includes:
Music will cover house and trance, with Canvas receiving a full Halloween transformation for the occasion.
Doors open at 9pm, with the party continuing until approximately 4am. The organiser lists last entry as 2am.
Tickets start from £9. The event is for people aged 18 and over, photographic identification is required and Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged.
Book the Canvas Halloween Party
Location: Canvas, 45 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 5PW
Jungle Cakes Halloween at The Vault
The Vault will be transformed into a ghoulish club spread across three music arenas on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Jungle Cakes Haunted House brings together drum and bass, jungle, UK garage and 140 music. The announced line-up includes General Levy, Ed Solo, Phibes, Deekline, Benny Page, Doktor and Nicky Blackmarket.
The three rooms will feature:
The event runs from 10pm until 4am and is for people aged 18 and over. Fancy dress is encouraged.
Tickets start from £12.50, with later releases costing more. Booking fees may also be added.
Location: The Vault, 39 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 5PW
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There is not currently a confirmed pick-your-own pumpkin field within Bournemouth itself. However, several pumpkin events are taking place within a short drive of the town.
Nearby options include:
These events are covered in our separate Southbourne, Christchurch and Poole Halloween guides.
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