Brits flood UK streets in outrageous costumes and racy outfits for a wild Halloween night out

Britain’s cities descended into a riot of colour, chaos, and costumes last night as Halloween revellers hit the streets in full spooky splendour, and, in many cases, very little else.

From Leeds to London, Newcastle to Nottingham, partygoers braved the chilly October air to celebrate the scariest night of the year with a mix of creativity, humour, and sheer audacity.

The scenes were as wild as ever. Groups of friends crowded pubs, bars, and clubs dressed as everything from blood-soaked zombies to sexy police officers, Playboy bunnies, and even living works of art.

Leeds saw hundreds of partygoers pack its nightlife district, turning the streets into a surreal catwalk of horror and glamour. One group of women strutted down Call Lane in shimmering corsets and fishnets, while others went full gothic in vampire makeup and fake fangs.

Up north in Newcastle, a squad of lads took group fancy dress to the next level, donning matching Scream masks and black robes as they weaved through the crowds. Others went topical — one couple turned heads dressed as the Mona Lisa and the Louvre robbers, while a cheeky Donald Trump lookalike made a “presidential” appearance in Nottingham, posing for selfies with amused passers-by.

Meanwhile, Glastonbury offered a different kind of Halloween gathering. Hundreds of people took part in the annual Zombie Walk, a charity event raising funds for Children’s World. Families, horror fans, and even their pets joined the undead parade through the Somerset town, proving that not all Halloween fun has to end in a hangover.

But across the rest of the country, the mood was decidedly rowdier. Partygoers defied drizzle and near-freezing winds, stripping off in skimpy costumes to dance, drink, and celebrate late into the night.

“It’s freezing, but it’s Halloween — you’ve got to commit!” laughed Emma, 23, dressed as a devilish nurse outside a crowded bar in Nottingham. Her friend Zoe, wearing little more than fake blood and bunny ears, agreed: “It’s once a year — you can’t do spooky season halfway.”

The night was a carnival of contradictions — laughter and shrieks, face paint and fake gore, glitter and goosebumps. Traditional horror icons mingled with pop culture inspirations; skeletons sipped cocktails next to lifeguards, and witches brushed shoulders with superheroes.

In London’s Soho, long queues formed outside themed club nights, while Shoreditch saw a sea of glitter-drenched vampires and leather-clad demons. “It’s one of the busiest nights of the year,” said a bouncer outside a packed venue. “People have been planning their outfits for weeks — and some clearly planned to wear as little as possible.”

Police across major cities reported busy but largely good-natured celebrations, with only minor incidents related to public intoxication and traffic delays caused by overcrowded party districts.

By the early hours, the aftermath told its own story — pavements littered with fake cobwebs, wigs, and discarded props, while taxis ferried costumed survivors home to nurse sore feet and heavier heads.

The creativity of British revellers was on full display, from DIY face paint to elaborate homemade prosthetics. One group in Leeds even built light-up alien helmets that glowed through the fog. “It’s the one night you can be whoever — or whatever — you want,” said student Jake, still smeared with neon paint.

From the cobbled streets of York to the seafront bars of Brighton, Britain partied like never before, turning All Hallows’ Eve into a spectacle of the weird, the wild, and the downright unforgettable.

Halloween 2025 may be over, but its spirit — and the glitter — will linger long after dawn.