London Month of the Dead

Festival in Various

The 2026 programme runs 1 October to 1 November; the last week (27 to 31 October) still has dated talks, cemetery walks and candlelit events, many selling out.

An October festival of more than 60 events exploring London's relationship with death. The programme includes guided walks through crypts and cemeteries, talks on Georgian dissecting rooms and Victorian bereavement, and candlelit performances. Many events take place at Brompton Cemetery Chapel, with some offering free gin punch.

What

Festival

Area

Various

Open London Month of the Dead in Guide by Vana

A free, independent guide to London. Nothing here is a paid placement.