Halloween in the City Weekender

Halloween in the City Weekender, Manchester, 24 - 31 October 2026

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Written by our Partnerships Team

Last updated 16 September 2026

What to expect

Celebrate Halloween in Manchester and get ready for a monstrously good time! This October sees the return of the MCR monsters as well as fun family friendly events across the city centre.

Dates for your diary:

Halloween in the City Weekender: Saturday 24 October, 10am – 6pm & Sunday 25 October, 10am – 5pm

MCR Monsters: Saturday 24 – Saturday 31 October Sponsored by Swizzles Mark the arrival of Halloween with a weekend of monstrously good events.

Celebrate the MCR Monsters' 10th birthday with live performances, party games and fancy dress fun, plus storytelling, spooky DJs, a birthday bake-off and the spectacular Walk the Plank monster procession.

Enjoy an array of free family events across Manchester city centre

Join in! Dress up! Party on!

Follow @HalloweenMCR on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok and find out more at www.halloweenmcr.com

Travel to Manchester for Halloween with Avanti West Coast

Avanti West Coast travel from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly in 2 hours 6 minutes and from Milton Keynes Central in 1 hour 41 minutes.

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