Norwich Ghost Walks' Halloween shows run at Cow Tower 23 to 31 October, £18. Plus two horror nights at the Arts Centre and the weekly ghost walk routes.
Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026, and the biggest thing in Norwich for it is Norwich Ghost Walks’ run of Halloween shows in the park around Cow Tower, every night from Friday 23 to Saturday 31 October except Sunday 25. Tickets are £18 and must be booked in advance, according to Norwich Ghost Walks. The city council lists the run on its own events planner.
The quick answer
- Halloween ghost walks: Cow Tower park, 23 to 31 October (not Sunday 25), 7.30pm to 9.30pm, £18, booked in advance. Jump scares; no dogs.
- Halloween night itself: Bloghaus of Horrors at Norwich Arts Centre, 8pm, £16. The night before, SLASHER? I barely know her!, 8pm, £17.50.
- Year-round: weekly ghost walks on Tuesdays (Elm Hill) and Thursdays (the river), 7.30pm, from the Adam and Eve pub.
The Halloween shows at Cow Tower
Norwich Ghost Walks describe the Halloween run as an evening of storytelling with “our troop of spooky performers” and a guild of costumed characters. The audience is guided along the park paths beside the river to Cow Tower and beyond, stopping at story points along the way.
What the organiser states:
- When: every night from 23 to 31 October except Sunday 25 October, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
- Price: £18.
- Booking: limited numbers, pre-booked only, through the ticket site Universe, linked from the Norwich Ghost Walks home page.
- Scares: the Halloween shows include jump scares. The weekly walks no longer do.
- Dogs: not allowed at the Halloween shows, because of the jump scares.
- Access: the Cow Tower route is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
- Age: the organiser generally recommends its walks for ages 10 and over, but leaves the call to parents.
All of that comes from the organiser’s events page and FAQ. The walks go ahead whatever the weather, so dress for a riverside path at night in late October.
If you are driving, our parking in Norwich page has the nearest car parks and evening tariffs.
The weekly ghost walks
The Halloween run sits on top of a regular programme that runs from April to December (Norwich Ghost Walks):
| Walk | Day | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Hill Walk | Tuesdays, 7.30pm | The cobbled streets around Elm Hill, the oldest part of the city |
| River Walk | Thursdays, 7.30pm | Along Quayside and the lanes beside the river |
Both start and finish outside the Adam and Eve pub, 17 Bishopgate, NR3 1RZ, by St Helen’s Wharf pay and display car park, where the organiser says an evening rate applies after 6.30pm. Walks last about two hours. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the weekly walks. A third route, the Norwich Castle walk, runs only in summer.
Halloween weekend in the city
- SLASHER? I barely know her!, Friday 30 October, 8pm. Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedicts Street. £17.50, or £15 for supporters. Seated, doors 7pm (Norwich Arts Centre).
- Bloghaus of Horrors: Halloween Special, Saturday 31 October, 8pm. Norwich Arts Centre. £16, or £14 for supporters. Standing, doors 7pm (Norwich Arts Centre).
- Time by Luxmuralis, Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 October, timed entry from 5.15pm to 8pm. Norwich Cathedral. Not a Halloween show, but the cathedral after dark in projected light and sound is the obvious family evening that week. Adults £10, children £5, family £25, plus booking fee (Norwich Cathedral).
- 47th Norwich Beer Festival, final day Saturday 31 October, 11.30am to 9.30pm. The Halls. £5 on the door, over 18s only. See our beer festival page.
Just after Halloween, The Halls has The Music of Tim Burton, Danny Elfman and Beyond on Wednesday 4 November, with shows at 6.15pm and 8.30pm (The Halls), and the stage version of Paranormal Activity is at the Theatre Royal from 10 to 14 November, for ages 15 and over (Norwich Theatre).
For daytime half-term ideas see our October half term in Norwich page, and for everything else over the next six weeks, what’s on in Norwich. Bonfire night follows on Thursday 5 November; Norwich has no city display, and our fireworks page explains what is on instead.
Frequently asked questions
What is on in Norwich for Halloween 2026?
The main event is Norwich Ghost Walks’ Halloween run at Cow Tower, nightly from 23 to 31 October except Sunday 25, at £18. Norwich Arts Centre has Halloween nights on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October, and Time by Luxmuralis lights up the cathedral from 27 to 31 October.
Where do the Norwich ghost walks start?
The weekly walks start and finish outside the Adam and Eve pub, 17 Bishopgate, NR3 1RZ. The Halloween shows take place in the park around Cow Tower.
How much is the Norwich ghost walk at Halloween?
£18, booked in advance. The organiser says all its events have limited numbers and must be pre-booked.
Are the Norwich ghost walks suitable for children?
The organiser recommends ages 10 and over but leaves it to parents. The Halloween shows include jump scares; the weekly walks no longer do.
Can I bring my dog on a Norwich ghost walk?
On the weekly walks, yes, on a lead. Not at the Halloween shows.
Sources
Norwich Ghost Walks: home page, events and FAQ; Norwich City Council, Norwich Ghost Walks listing; Norwich Arts Centre, SLASHER? I barely know her! and Bloghaus of Horrors; Norwich Cathedral, Time by Luxmuralis; The Halls; Norwich Theatre. All checked 3 October 2026.
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