It’s that time of year again, the nights are getting dark, the pumpkin heads are on display and the spookiness is well and truly among us; get into the Halloween party spirit and celebrate at the very best events happening in the UK this weekend. We’ve selected five dark and deviant Halloween events you should party at.

The Hydra present: Roman Flügel, Todd Terje, Jeremy Underground and more

When: Saturday 27th October
Where: Printworks, London
Printworks London continues their incredible season of shows with their Halloween weekend event that sees The Hydra return to the prestigious venue, this time inviting heavyweights like Roman Flügel and Todd Terje joined by a host of exciting artists. A live show from Ninja Tune’s sample-loving Romare can be expected, as well as the connoisseur of all things house that is passionate record collector Jeremy Underground. Two rooms of scintillating music are sure to be a winning pick on Halloween weekend!

Playaz Halloween

When: Saturday 27th October
Where: O2 Academy Brixton
If Drum & Bass is more your jam then the Playaz party, that’s now had two decades at the very top of the genre, happening at O2 Academy in Brixton is a sure-fire event to enjoy. The show, happening on Saturday 27th October is set to be their most significant yet, including headliners Hype & Hazard who’ll be presenting a world debut of their brand new concept Switch.

Night Tales w/ Skream (Halloween Special)

When: Friday 26th October
Where: Night Tales, East London
The East London space has one of the largest covered terraces and has crackling fire pits and fire torches, heaters and some incredibly spooky production value in store for part one of their two part Halloween weekend. The man behind the decks for a mammoth 6pm until 4am session is Skream. A certified legend on the electronic circuit and one that’s sure to bring the party to the dance floor.

Drumcode Halloween at Tobacco Dock

When: Saturday 27th October
Where: Tobacco Dock, London
This Saturday, Adam Beyer returns to London and Tobacco Dock for his annual Halloween extravaganza. The Swede and his Drumcode contingent will return to the ‘ancient burial ground’ that’s sure to provide the heaviest, bone-rattling, apocalyptic techno performances. This one’s always a biggy and we expect the label to continue to inspire and amaze its audiences with its showcase.

ABODE Halloween Special

When: Sunday 28th October
Where: Studio 338, London
ABODE have had the summer of a lifetime with regards to what a brand can achieve through its events and presence in the music industry. A groundbreaking summer season at Amnesia Ibiza, Abode on the Rock in Malta and Abode In The Park day festival wrapped it all up. ABODE return to their spiritual home of Studio 338 for another spectacle of a deluge of riveting tech-house with residents Will Taylor, Ellie Cocks, GW Harrison and Artikal being joined by some very special guests.