Expect spooky music, flames and fireworks as Sunderland Spooktacular returns. The Halloween-themed Barnes Park event returns on Friday, October 30, with two choreographed firework shows, expanded flame effects and a full evening of entertainment. The evening begins with Spellbound, an earlier lower-noise, family-friendly display designed with younger children and families in mind. This is followed later in the evening by Afterglow, a more traditional, higher-impact firework spectacular featuring bigger effects, greater intensity and a more powerful finale. Tickets from Fatsoma. com — Expect spooky music, flames and fireworks as Sunderland Spooktacular returns. The Halloween-themed Barnes Park event returns on Friday, October 30, with two choreographed firework shows, expanded flame effects and a full evening of entertainment. The evening begins with Spellbound, an earlier lower-noise, family-friendly display designed with younger children and families in mind. This is followed later in the evening by Afterglow, a more traditional, higher-impact firework spectacular featuring bigger effects, greater intensity and a more powerful finale. Tickets from Fatsoma. com | Stock image

placeholder image — Expect spooky music, flames and fireworks as Sunderland Spooktacular returns. The Halloween-themed Barnes Park event returns on Friday, October 30, with two choreographed firework shows, expanded flame effects and a full evening of entertainment. The evening begins with Spellbound, an earlier lower-noise, family-friendly display designed with younger children and families in mind. This is followed later in the evening by Afterglow, a more traditional, higher-impact firework spectacular featuring bigger effects, greater intensity and a more powerful finale. Tickets from Fatsoma. com | Stock image

13 frighteningly good things to do in Sunderland for Halloween 2026

By Katy Wheeler

Lifestyle Editor

Published 15th Oct 2026, 05:30 GMT

Updated 29th Oct 2026, 14:11 GMT

From big jump scares to more tame spooks for the little ones, there’s plenty happening in Sunderland this Halloween.

Here’s some suggestions if you’re looking for a frighteningly-good time this spooky season.

Clubland is back to bring the party to Elysium nightclub in Green Terrace on Halloween night, October 31. Tickets from Skiddle.

13. Halloween Clubland, Elysium

Clubland is back to bring the party to Elysium nightclub in Green Terrace on Halloween night, October 31. Tickets from Skiddle. | Sunderland Echo

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