Halloween in Brighton isn’t all trick-or-treat buckets and cobweb-strewn doorways – though this does make for part of the fun! In true Brighton fashion, the season takes on a refined, yet deliciously decadent, twist. From beautifully crafted floral pumpkins to fantastical nights of ballroom revelry, there might even be the eerie whisper of ghostly tales in the city’s darkened lanes, Brighton offers an October like no other.
Forget the classic hollowed-out grin and flickering tealight. This Halloween, pumpkins are taking centre stage in a more stylish form.
Across Brighton, local florists and craft stores are running seasonal sessions where pumpkins become elegant vases for autumn blooms. Think russet dahlias, velvety roses and trails of ivy spilling over orange curves – a perfect marriage of the whimsical and the chic. Learn how to create the perfect centrepiece for your dinner table, bring along friends or go as a solo adventurer and meet new people this Autumn season.
Step beyond the ordinary Halloween party and into something altogether more dramatic.
Black Cat Cabaret brings a ballroom of opulent terror to The Old Market this Halloween. The grand masked ball encourages guests to embrace the timeless grandeur of Halloweens past. With costuming being essential in traditional Venetian styles: Bauta, Colombina, Volto or Medico Della Peste.
The Haunted Ballroom is less about fear and more about fascination, with a touch of the macabre glittering beneath the chandeliers.
As the evenings draw in, Brighton’s twisting lanes and historic graveyards reveal their secrets. Guided ghost walks take curious wanderers through the city’s shadowy past – from tales of smuggling and scandal to whispered hauntings in forgotten corners.
This Halloween, Brighton invites you to look beyond the ordinary. It’s not about garish masks or buckets of sweets, but about indulgence, artistry and atmosphere. Whether you’re crafting a pumpkin masterpiece, waltzing in a haunted ballroom or listening for echoes of the past on a ghost walk, you’ll find Brighton delivers Halloween with unmistakable style.
And should you need a place to spend the night from your haunting attractions, know that the Square Townhouse is here to offer a luxurious evening with seasonal cocktails and glamourous rooms.
