Looking for Halloween parties in Bournemouth and Poole in 2026? From house and trance at The Vault and Canvas to Halloween bingo at 1812, a rooftop celebration at Rockwater and live music at SBOMB, these six events offer different ways to spend Halloween weekend. Find dates, venues and available ticket information for a night out with friends, whether you fancy a late-night dancefloor or a pub party in Poole’s Old Town.
8th October 2026
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, giving us a whole weekend to make something of those costume plans. Across Bournemouth and Poole, the choice includes club nights, musical bingo, live bands and a rooftop party overlooking the coast.
We’ve brought together six events for Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026, with options for an early-evening get-together as well as celebrations continuing into the small hours.
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Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Time: 10pm-4am
Age: 18+
Location: The Vault, 39 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 5PW
Tickets: Check current releases through Skiddle
Halloween weekend starts on the dancefloor as CUE returns to The Vault with Job De Jong and Lucas Alexander.
The music spans house, UK garage, deep house, tech house and minimal, making this a choice for friends planning a proper club night. With the party continuing until 4am, leave room in your plans for a late finish.
Check tickets for CUE Halloween at The Vault.
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: Doors open at 9pm
Age: 18+; photo ID required
Location: Canvas, 45 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 5PW
Tickets: Available through Skiddle
Two local dance music crews join forces for a two-room Halloween takeover at Canvas, bringing house and trance together under one roof.
House of the South’s line-up includes Brian Holt, Stu Tones, Kris Too Far and Milsum. Bournemouth Trance Family brings Marlow, AJM, Clo De Rae, Name Is Critical and Feenix.
Costumes are strongly encouraged, so this is a good excuse to get the group’s Halloween plans out of the chat and onto the dancefloor. Confirm finishing and last-entry times with the organiser before travelling.
Check tickets for the Canvas Halloween Party.
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: 1812, Bournemouth
Tickets: Book through Old Skool Bingo’s event page
For a Halloween outing with plenty of singing along, Old Skool Bingo mixes bingo rounds with RnB, hip hop and party favourites from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
Dance competitions, audience games and prizes keep the evening moving, while a best-dressed competition gives your costume another chance to earn its keep.
The early-evening slot makes this an option for friends who want a celebration without committing to an all-night party, or a starting point before heading elsewhere.
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: From 7pm
Age: Strictly 18+
Location: Rockwater, Pinecliff Road, Poole, BH13 6LP
Tickets: Available through Skiddle
Rockwater’s Roof Terrace gets a Halloween makeover for The Haunting of Branksome Chine.
The announced plans include DJs, live entertainment and a prize for the best and most terrifying costume. Gather your friends, agree on just how elaborate those outfits are going to be and make an evening of it by the coast.
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: Doors open at 6pm
Entry: Advertised at £7
Booking: Advance tickets required; no ticket, no entry
SBOMB’s Day of the Dead party combines live music with a late-night DJ set.
Kingsmen provide the live soundtrack before DJ Cliff Knows Nothing takes over for the later celebrations. It’s an appealing option if your ideal Halloween evening starts with a band and carries on with a few drinks and a dance.
Book through SBOMB’s website before heading out, as the venue specifies that entry requires a ticket.
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: From 8pm
Location: The Angel, 28 Market Street, Poole, BH15 1NF
Admission: Check with the pub
The Angel in Poole’s Old Town is keeping things straightforward with a Halloween fancy dress party and disco.
DJ Will supplies the music, with guests encouraged to arrive in costume. For anyone who prefers a pub setting for an evening of dancing and catching up with friends, this is one to consider.
See the pub’s events page for the announcement and contact details.
For daytime activities and family plans, explore our guides to Halloween events in Bournemouth and Halloween events in Poole.
Before booking, check each organiser’s current ticket prices, availability and entry requirements, including age restrictions and last-entry times.
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