Fancy dress, parties and flower crown workshops – there’s something for everyone this October, writes Rebecca Healy…
Day of the Dead Flower Crown Workshop
Peckham’s Crisis charity shop is hosting a flower crown workshop with florists ‘Where have all the flowers gone?’ for the Mexican day of the dead celebration this Halloween.
Fresh flower blossoms are integral to the festival’s celebrations. Traditionally marigolds are believed to guide the spirits of the deceased home.
Inspired by Frida Kahlo’s flower crown self-portrait, you can create your very own crown at this event using wire, tape and dried or faux vintage blooms. There is no experience required.
Date: Friday 31 October 2025, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Crisis Peckham, 160 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4NB.
Tickets: £30, visit @shopfromcrisispeckham on Instagram
Fright Nights at Rivoli Ballroom
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The famous 1950s ballroom in Brockley is often used as a filming location, in music videos and for gigs – but for this Halloween it will show a spooky selection of horror films, including more family friendly titles.
Date: Monday 27th October 7:30 pm ‘Psycho’
Tuesday 28th October 7:30pm ‘Carrie’
Wednesday 29th October 7:30 ‘The Crow’
Thursday 30th October 7:30pm ‘The Lost Boys’
Friday 31st October 5pm ‘Hocus Pocus’ and 8 pm ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’
Location: Rivoli Ballroom, Brockley
Tickets: From £10 to £16.50, rivoliballroom.com
Park it in the market: Halloween special
Greenwich Market’s special celebration of vintage cars, bikes and rock’n’roll called ‘Park it in the Market’ will return for a Halloween special.
Seasonal décor, including jack-o’lanterns will accompany the usual selection of motors at the historic market, said to date back to the 14th Century.
Vendors will be transformed into vampires, werewolves and other spooky characters. There will be music, vintage stalls and plenty of street food options.
Fancy dress encouraged.
Date: Thursday 30th October, 7:30pm -10pm
Location: Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ.
FREE EVENT
For more info visit: Greenwichmarket.london
Organoke at St Giles Church
Organoke is a unique event that fuses the traditional organ, a live band and karaoke.
It was set up in 2016 when an idea was shared between friends wanting to raise funds for the restoration of the 1844 organ at St Giles’ church in Camberwell.
The event is in two halves, with the first half featuring communal organ singing to all the classic spooky hits you’ve never heard an organ play.
After, attendees join on stage and sing karaoke, all with dressing up and trick or treating.
Date: Saturday 1 November 2025, Doors at 7pm and show at 8pm
Location: St Giles Church, Camberwell, SE5 8RB
Tickets: £31 at organoke.com
The South London soul train Halloween special with Brass Rascals
If live music is more your thing, then you should surely get down to the CLF art lounge to see Brass Rascals this Halloween.
The live brass band includes some of London’s most talented session musicians who have played with the likes of Loyle Carner and Tom Misch, and recently supported Rex Orange County on tour.
DJs including Jazzheadchronic will be joined by other guests in playing funk, soul and hip-hop, providing an all-night disco until 4AM. The band will hit the stage at the late time of midnight, ensuring a party atmosphere.
Date: Friday 31st October. Time: 10pm-4am
Location: CLF Art Lounge, Rooftop, 120 Peckham Hill St, SE15 5JT
Tickets: £5-13. clfartlounge.com
