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!

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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.