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Spooky Nights on the Big Screen
Get ready for a spooky night of outdoor cinema at Dalkeith Country Park. Across five evenings from 23, 24 & 25 and 30 & 31 October, settle in for a line-up of Halloween favourites on The Big Halloween Screen, from family-friendly classics including Coco and Hocus Pocus to cult favourites like Practical Magic, Beetlejuice and The Lost Boys.
With screenings taking place after dark, it’s the perfect way to enjoy Halloween in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Settle in under the stars, pick up a hot drink, popcorn, pizza twist or a tipple from the on-site Coffee Cabin, and enjoy a Halloween film night with friends and family.
Tickets must be booked online in advance, spaces are limited.
Tickets & Booking
Book early and save on your tickets for The Big Halloween Screen. Early Bird prices are available until Sunday 4 October. VIP tickets include a deck chair, prime viewing position and popcorn.
| Ticket | Early Bird Price | Standard Price |
| VIP | £20.00 | £24.00 |
| Adult (15+) | £15.00 | £18.00 |
| Child (under 15) | £10.00 | £12.00 |
Please Note: Early Bird prices end Sunday 4 October 2026.
On The Big Screen
Doors open: 17.30
Film starts: 18.30
About: Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer.
Doors open: 17.30
Film starts: 18.30
About: Two witch sisters, raised by their eccentric aunts in a small town, face closed-minded prejudice and a curse which threatens to prevent them ever finding lasting love.
Doors open: 17.30
Film starts: 18.30
About: After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.
Doors open: 16.00
Film starts: 17.00
About: Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.
Doors open: 19.00
Film starts: 20.00
About: When a recently divorced mother and her two teenage boys move to a coastal town to stay with her father, it doesn’t take long for the brothers to realize the area is a haven for something much more sinister than party-going surfers.
Doors open: 16.00
Film starts: 17.00
About: A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.
Doors open: 19.00
Film starts: 20.00
About: In the small town of Woodsboro, California, a masked killer known as Ghostface begins murdering high school students, and a group of friends must use their knowledge of horror movies to unmask the killer.
Snacks, Sips & Halloween Treats
No outdoor cinema night is complete without the snacks. Grab a box of popcorn or a pizza twist from The Coffee Cabin before settling in for your Halloween film at Dalkeith Country Park.
You can also warm up with a hot drink or choose from a selection of cold drinks and alcohol to enjoy throughout the screening.
Please note: only alcohol purchased on site can be consumed at The Big Halloween Screen.