Glasgow Barras Halloween market returns this weekend - everything you need to know

Barras night market is back for Halloween
-Credit: (Image: Barras FB)


As excitement builds for Halloween this week one of Glasgow's most famous spots is hosting its very own dedicated market.

The Barras is set to offer a thrilling evening of spooky fun with the return of their Halloween night market.

The iconic London Road market will be transformed on October 31 with plenty of spooky fun on offer, countless photo opportunities and themed stalls on offer.

This year's event has a fitting theme, with the return of a film favourite Beetlejuice providing the inspiration for the decor.

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When is the Barras Halloween market?

This year's market takes place on the day itself - Thursday, October 31 – and will run from 5pm until 10pm.

How much does it cost to enter?

Much like last year's event, which was a smash hit, the market is free to enter, and is also dog and children friendly, meaning the whole family can take part. It's set to be the ideal way to celebrate the spookiest night of the year.

Do you need to dress up?

The traders will be joining in on the fun
The traders will be joining in on the fun -Credit:Barras FB

No, but it is highly encouraged!

What can you expect?

The market, which is over a century old, said fans can look to spooky performances and live entertainment "that’ll send shivers down your spine", delicious street food and some unexpected surprises on the night.

You can find out more about the event on the Facebook page.

They've teased a haunted house and added that there will be plenty of photo ops both on the surrounding streets and within the market itself.

Will the traders be open?

The night market will feature over 100 traders and will be spread between the indoor markets and surrounding streets with a mix of delightful treats for people to shop.

There will also be plenty of street food on offer from the vendors on site.

Will there be live entertainment?

The organisers said there will be live entertainment "throughout the night" that’ll send shivers down your spine.

What else do we need to know?

Parking: There is parking within the immediate surrounding area of the market. The team say you can refer to Google Maps for your nearest locations.

Cash or Card? The traders accept a mix of both payments. The team say the nearest cash points can be found at Barras Newsagents (charged) and Morrisons (free).

The Barras Night Market takes place on Thursday, October 31 and will run from 5 pm until 10 pm.

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