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Halloween events in Banbury
Banbury does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.
Confirmed dates
Fishies Halloween 2026
Oct 24, 2026 · O2 Academy Oxford
LAST ENTRY 2AM. Valid Brookes Student ID Required. Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small.
Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15cm
JUKEBOX HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Oct 27, 2026 · O2 Academy Oxford
Last entry 1am. Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small.
Halloween&Machine - The Hill
Oct 31, 2026 · Caffeine & Machine: The Hill
Come closer... we’ve got fire, frights, and things that go bump in the night.” Spooky season is slithering back - and this year, Halloween is getting a little more... unhinged. The Yard comes alive (or undead?!) with shadows that don’t quite move right.
Dress your car up and come along! Benefits of booking in advance include: Arrive 30mins either side of your chosen time and a space will be guaranteed The full face-value will be returned to spend on the day on any on-site purchase – on food, drinks, or in the Cult of Machine store Full flexibility; this booking is fully refundable up to seven days beforehand Stay as long as you like, though no same day returns are permitted Visit hungry! Inspired by our own adventure road trips, the food we love reflects the recipes and flavours collected on the best of journeys. We use fresh, natural, and quality ingredients, best savoured slowly, and with friends. Our Kitchens open the moment we do and stay that way until one hour before close.
The Halloween Red Light Boiler
Oct 31, 2026 · O2 Academy Oxford
Last entry 2am. Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small.
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Good to know
- Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
- Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
- Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
- Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.
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