23rd - 24th October
When: Friday 23 October – Saturday 24 October 2026
Where: Paisley Town Centre
Cost: Free
Get ready for a frightfully good time at the award-winning Paisley Halloween Festival, returning for two days of spooky entertainment, spectacular performances and family-friendly fun!
Inspired by the theme Haunted House, this year’s festival will transform Paisley town centre into a world of Halloween magic, with larger-than-life characters, dazzling light displays and plenty of thrills and chills for all ages.
Don’t miss the spectacular Halloween Parade, featuring more than 400 performers, including the Spark! LED Drummers, Uncle Doom and his Organ of Gloom, the majestic Ember the Dragon and the hilarious Granny Turismo. The parade takes place each evening from 7pm, winding through the town centre with music, special effects and spectacular visual displays.
There’s plenty more to explore throughout the weekend, including street performances, illuminated art installations and family-friendly funfair rides at the Lagoon area and East End Park.
Heading to Paisley Halloween Festival? Get there with McGill’s! Leave the car at home and take the bus into Paisley town centre, with services stopping nearby. Enjoy all the Halloween fun without worrying about parking!