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Halloween in the City 2026
Saturday 24 October to Sunday 25 October. Across the city centre, City centre. Free.
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Free weekender with giant inflatable monsters, street performers, DJs, fancy dress and a roaming procession. The MCR Monsters trail stays up until 31 October.
- When
- Saturday 24 October to Sunday 25 October
- Where
- Across the city centre, City centre Map and directions
- Price
- Free
- Age
- All ages
- Type
- Free festival
- Last checked
- 16 October 2026. Plans change, so check cityco.com before you go.
Quick answers
When is Halloween in the City 2026?
Saturday 24 October to Sunday 25 October. Check the organiser's page before you go, as times can change.
How much does Halloween in the City cost?
It's free.
Who is Halloween in the City for?
All ages: it’s suitable for families.
Where is Halloween in the City?
Across the city centre, City centre.
Also on 24 Oct to 25 Oct
- 12pmonwards
Merseyday of the Dead
Free · All ages
Trail, crafts and safe trick-or-treating at Merseyway 12pm-3pm, then a Day of the Dead parade at Redrock 5pm-7pm.
Tickets and details: merseyway.com · Checked 17 Oct
- 3pmtill 9pm
Solstice presents UKG Halloween
From £22 · 18+
Halloween UK garage day party with Oxide & Neutrino and more.
Tickets and details: escapetofreightisland.com · Checked 17 Oct
- 7:30pm
All Killa No Filla: Live at Halloween
£25 to £35, plus £2.50 fee · 16+
The true-crime comedy podcast live on stage for Halloween.
Tickets and details: factoryinternational.org · Checked 17 Oct
More big Halloween events
- Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular 10 Oct to 1 Nov
- Trafford Centre Halloween Fair 17 Oct to 1 Nov
- Heaton Park of Horrors: Halloween Night Tubing 24 Oct to 1 Nov
- Hidden Horrors Trails 24 Oct to 1 Nov
- Factory International Mega Halloween Party 31 Oct
Every Halloween event in Manchester, day by day.