Everything you need to know about Glasgow at Halloween

Halloween is an exciting time in Glasgow as people get set to head out in their costumes with Glasgow city centre set to have some sights over the weekend.

Looking for things to do in Glasgow this halloween? These are the best events being held for all ages - whether you’re looking for a family friendly halloween bash in Glasgow, or something a bit more adult and scary - this is your ultimate guide to Glasgow at Halloween.

What Halloween events will take place in Glasgow?

There will be plenty of Halloween events going on in Glasgow over the weekend with there being no shortage of events to go to across the city.

• GlasGLOW
• HipHop Halloween Takeover at Golf Fang
• Raver Babies Halloween Tour 2023
• Spooktacular
• Melting Pot X Riverside Museum Halloween
• Halloween Family Fun Day Rave
• Seed Talks: The Psychology of Psychopaths
• Battlefield Lantern Parade
• Glasgow Dark Side Tour
• Panopticon Halloween Market
• Day of the Deid
• The Haunted Provan Hall Ghost Tour
• Spookfest at The Forge Market
• Barras Market Halloween Special
• Halloween Family Party
• Festival of the Dead
• Fright Night at Webster’s Theatre

What Glasgow bars and clubs are having parties for Halloween?

Several Glasgow bars and clubs will be celebrating Halloween with events and parties being on in the city over the weekend. make sure to dress up though as there will be prizes for the best dressed.

• The Plastic Youth Halloween Party at Inn Deep
• Boozy Brushes, Halloween Pumpkin Carve and Paint Party!
• Undertow - Halloween Special
• Halloween in Hillhead - FLY Glasgow X HHBC at Hillhead Bookclub
• Firewater Halloween
• Ganas de Halloween - Reggaeton Haunted House at Mango
• Twisted Circus Halloween Show at Saint Judes
• Black Parade - 00’s Emo Anthems Halloween Party at The Classic Grand

Will public transport be running in Glasgow at Halloween?

Public transport will be running as normal in Glasgow on Halloween with those heading along to GlasGLOW being offered free and half-price travel to the show as part of its partnership with First Bus to help folk save money – and the planet.

Who should I dress up as for Halloween?

The most popular Halloween outfits this year will likely be inspired by the two summer blockbuster film releases as there is set to be plenty of Barbies and Robert J. Oppenheimers cutting about town. If you are looking to be a bit more original you could dress up as someone related to Glasgow which you can check out here.

Can you go pumpkin picking in or near Glasgow?

Head to the likes of East Yonderton Farm or Spooktober at Clyde Valley Family Park for pumpkin picking. A full list of places to pick pumpkins in or near are Glasgow can be found here.

Does Glasgow have any scary myths or legends?

Glasgow has its own haunted past with there being some dark stories about the city such as Archie and the Ward Sister and The Gurning Man. You can find out more about some of Glasgow’s scariest stories here.

What are Glasgow’s most haunted buildings?

Although Glasgow may be famed for its architecture, there is some horrendous buildings in the city such as the Tron Theatre and Scotland Street School Museum.