Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday 31 October, so the best Halloween parties in London this year land on the two biggest club nights of the week: Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October. This is the Mayfair and West End edition: the clubs that turn Halloween into a full production, the members' clubs that throw the most talked-about costume parties, and how to get a table before the weekend sells out.
Mayfair Halloween is a different night from the big ticketed raves. Time Out's 2026 Halloween party round-up confirms the Saturday date and is led by warehouse and festival-style events in Edmonton, the Royal Docks and Greenwich Peninsula. In Mayfair and Soho the format is tables, bottle service, guestlists and themed productions inside smaller, harder-door rooms. If that is the night you want, this page is for you.
What is confirmed for Halloween 2026 so far
As of 7 October 2026, here is what is fixed and what is not:
- The date: Saturday 31 October 2026, with Friday 30 October as the other big night. Several Mayfair clubs also open on Thursday 29 October, so Halloween week runs across three or four nights.
- The line-ups: most Mayfair and West End clubs have not yet published their Halloween 2026 themes, guest DJs or performers. They are usually announced in mid-October, and the biggest venues often keep the theme under wraps until the week itself.
- The clocks: they go back at 2am on Sunday 25 October, a week before Halloween, so Halloween night itself is a normal-length night.
- Saturday Night Tube: a Saturday Halloween means the Night Tube is running into Sunday morning, which makes getting home from the West End far easier than on a weeknight Halloween.
We will not list last year's events as this year's. Where we mention 2025, it is labelled as last year.
The best Mayfair and West End clubs for Halloween 2026
These are the clubs our booking desk expects to sell out first over Halloween weekend. None has confirmed a 2026 theme yet; what follows is what each venue is like and how Halloween bookings work there.
Tape London
Tape on Hanover Square is the celebrity-heavy Mayfair club and traditionally one of the first to fill for Halloween. Expect high demand for Saturday 31 October in particular. Our Tape London Halloween 2026 guide covers its Halloween tables in detail, or go straight to a Tape London table booking.
Cirque le Soir
Cirque le Soir in Soho already runs a circus-and-carnival show every night, with performers working the room, so Halloween suits it naturally. It is one of the most requested Halloween tables in the West End. Book through our Cirque le Soir table page or ladies can request the Cirque le Soir guestlist.
The London Reign
Reign is a showclub built around production: aerial acts, bottle parades and stage shows. Halloween is the kind of night it is designed for, and its large tables go early. See Reign table booking.
Maddox
Maddox on Mill Street is the more grown-up Mayfair option, with a main room, a courtyard and the house-music Green Room. It is one of the clubs people search for by name every Halloween; our Maddox Halloween 2026 guide covers what has been announced, last year's table prices and how to book.
The Scotch of St James
The Scotch, tucked into Mason's Yard in St James's, is the heritage pick: a 1960s rock-and-roll club with a stylish, older crowd and a late finish. Tables are limited, so book through Scotch of St James table booking early.
The Box Soho
The Box is the West End's cabaret-and-provocation venue, and Halloween is one of its signature nights. See our Box Soho Halloween 2026 guide before booking.
Annabel's and The Arts Club
Mayfair's two best-known members' clubs both throw famous Halloween parties, and both are run for members and their guests rather than as public club nights. Our guides to Annabel's Halloween and The Arts Club Mayfair Halloween explain how access works.
Also worth a look
99 Regent Street (formerly Cuckoo Club) and Rumour (formerly Tabu) both trade under their new names this autumn and have not announced Halloween plans. Selene, just north of Oxford Circus, and Dear Darling are strong alternatives close to Mayfair if the bigger names are full. Off Trafalgar Square, TSQ Club, the K-pop and EDM club beneath Thai Square, has already listed Halloween parties for Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October. Tables for all of them are on our London club booking page.
Halloween table prices: last year as a guide
As of October 2026, Halloween 2026 minimum spends have not been set at most clubs. As a guide, in 2025 Halloween tables at Tape, Cirque le Soir and Reign started from £1,000 minimum spend, and at the Scotch of St James from £1,500, with VIP and larger tables priced on enquiry.
A minimum spend is not a fee: it is the amount your table spends on drinks over the night, paid at the club. Three things push it up on Halloween:
- The night. Saturday 31 October will carry the highest minimums of the week. Friday 30 October, and Thursday 29 October where a club opens, are the better-value Halloween nights.
- Group size. Bigger groups need bigger tables, and the minimum scales with them.
- Table position. VIP sections and tables beside the DJ booth or stage cost more than side tables.
How to plan a Mayfair Halloween night
Book early. On a Saturday Halloween, the best tables at the busiest clubs can go weeks ahead. Request your table now and change the details later rather than waiting for the line-up.
Dress up, but keep it smart. Costumes are welcome at most Mayfair Halloween parties, but the usual dress code still applies underneath: think glamorous and tailored rather than inflatable. Ladies' heels rules generally still stand. Leave prop weapons at home, and expect to lift a full-face mask at the door for the ID check.
Arrive before midnight. Guestlists close early on busy nights and table holds are not open-ended. Arriving between 11pm and midnight is the safest window on Halloween weekend.
Plan the journey home. Green Park sits on the Victoria and Jubilee lines and Oxford Circus on the Central and Victoria lines, all Night Tube lines on Friday and Saturday nights. Check the live service before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 is on Saturday 31 October. Friday 30 October is the other big Halloween night in London's clubs, and some Mayfair venues also open on Thursday 29 October.
Have Mayfair clubs announced their Halloween 2026 parties?
Not yet, as of 7 October 2026. Mayfair and West End clubs usually reveal their Halloween themes and line-ups in mid-October. You can still book a table now: the booking does not depend on the theme.
How much is a Halloween table in Mayfair?
As a guide, in 2025 Halloween tables at the main Mayfair clubs started from £1,000 minimum spend, and from £1,500 at the Scotch of St James. 2026 prices are set closer to the night, and Saturday 31 October will be the most expensive.
Do I have to wear a costume on Halloween?
No. Costumes are encouraged, but a smart outfit that meets the club's normal dress code is always accepted. If you do dress up, keep it polished and avoid anything that hides your face at the door.
Is it better to go out on Friday 30 or Saturday 31 October?
Saturday is Halloween night itself and the hardest to book. Friday 30 October usually has more table choice and lower minimum spends, with much the same atmosphere.
To lock in your table for the best Halloween parties in London 2026, send us your night, group size and budget through our London table booking page, ladies can request the London guestlist, or message us on WhatsApp and we will match you to the right Mayfair club.