Lincoln Castle

Lincolnshire Open-Air Cinema

The UK's No.1 outdoor cinema shows will return to Lincoln Castle for Halloween.

Get ready for a Halloween experience like no other. *Tickets will sell quickly!

What's On + Book Tickets

23 Oct

The Lost Boys (15)

Thursday 23 October

Gates: 6:00PM / Show: 7:30PM

Get ready for an open-air screening of the vampire classic THE LOST BOYS!

Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch The Lost Boys on a giant cinema screen under the stars!

Plus a spooky soundtrack to enjoy before the movie with specially curated songs for vampires and vampire killers alike.
24 Oct

Scream (18)

Friday 24 October

Gates: 6:00PM / Show: 7:30PM

A thrilling Halloween outdoor cinema experience with a screening of the Halloween classic, SCREAM!

Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch Scream on a giant cinema screen under the stars!

Plus a spooky soundtrack to enjoy before the movie with specially curated songs. *Fancy dress encouraged.
25 Oct

Hocus Pocus Spooktacular (PG)

Saturday 25 October

Gates: 6:00PM / Show: 7:30PM

A spooktacular Halloween open-air screening of the Disney classic HOCUS POCUS!

Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch Hocus Pocus on a giant cinema screen under the stars!

FANCY DRESS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!

Plus a spooky soundtrack to enjoy before the movie with specially curated songs for witches, ghouls, ghosts, vampires, werewolves and humans alike.
26 Oct

The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)

Sunday 26 October

Gates: 6:00PM / Show: 7:30PM

Get ready for a screening of Tim Burton's classic The Nightmare Before Christmas!

FANCY DRESS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!

Plus a spooky soundtrack to enjoy before the movie with specially curated songs for witches, ghouls, ghosts, vampires, werewolves and humans alike.

About the Venue

A landmark of medieval history, Lincoln Castle offers visitors a glimpse into over 1,000 years of British heritage. Experience an unforgettable evening of cinema beneath the imposing walls of this ancient fortress, where every corner tells a story.

Please click here to find out more.

Hot food and snacks available

On-site bar

Picnics and drinks welcome.

No glasses. Plastic and paper cups only.

No dogs, except assistance or guide dogs.

Event Location

Screenings take place within the castle walls.

Guests can enter via East Gate on Castle Hill.

Lincoln Castle is well signposted on brown signs on all major routes into the city.

There is no event car park available, guests can make use of nearby public car parks and pay and display options. We strongly recommend using public transport, taxi or travelling on foot where possible.

There are several small car parks close to Lincoln Castle but capacity in these is very limited. Postcodes for these are:

St Paul's Lane - LN1 3AL / Castle Hill - LN1 3AA / Westgate 1 - LN1 3BG / Westgate 2 - LN1 3BG / Westgate 3 - LN1 3BG / The Lawn - LN1 3BU

See Lincoln Castle's website for more information on travelling to the venue.

Accessibility: The event is held on flat ground with short grass and has accessible toilet facilities on-site. There is a paved access route that crosses the pavements outside the East Gate enabling you to avoid the cobbles. Please speak to our friendly stewards if you require any assistance. Please note that there is no parking available and no fixed drop-off point on-site.

EVENT INFO

There is some important event information we advise you to read before attending this screening. Please click here to view this information.

For more information on the event experience please click here.

By purchasing tickets, you agree to the Adventure Cinema Terms and Conditions

Venue Address

Lincoln Castle
Castle Hill
Lincoln
LN1 3AA

Essential Add-Ons

Enhance your experience with our Snacking Treat Bags, Adventure Cinema Programme and Blankets.

Treat bags are a branded tote bag filled with delicious sharing snacks PLUS the official Adventure Cinema 2025 Season Programme.

*Pre-order your essential add-ons when purchasing your tickets and collect them on arrival at the event. Add-ons can also be purchased separately by coming back to this page and clicking ‘Book Tickets’ on your show.