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Londoners in for a Fright with Halloween Programming at MCM Comic Con this Weekend
London, Monday 20 October 2025: ReedPop are excited to reveal a huge range of seasonal Halloween-themed programming to take place at MCM Comic Con this week. Attendees will have access to a terrifying array of spooky panels, sessions and workshops, suitable for all members of the family. These will be included in tickets and will take place across all three days of the show, with exact timings detailed below.
Programming includes:
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After Hours: MCM Halloween Party
- Main Stage, Friday 24th October @ 6.45pm onwards
- Calling all ghosts, ghouls and spooky souls! Oogie boogie on down to the MCM Halloween Party. ALT PARTY CO will have you moshing, dancing and singing along to your favourite girly pop tunes, throwback classics and rock anthems in the ultimate nerdy party after the main show has closed. PLUS wicked giveaways galore! Halloween cosplay optional, but very much encouraged!
- Reservation is needed for After Hours programming. Information can be found here: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/schedule/reservations.html
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Creeper
- Creator Stage, Saturday 25th October @ 1pm, followed by signings in the Meet and Greet Zone
- Creeper are a UK-based goth-punk band known for turning heartbreak and horror into anthems you can scream your lungs out to. Catch them on the Creator Stage on Saturday to hear about their new album Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death, and afterwards in the Meet and Greet Zone for signings and merch.
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Musical Story Hour with Elphaba
- The Treehouse, Saturday 25th October @ 2.30pm
- Join Laura Scarlett for enchanting tales, music, and a touch of green witchy magic. Perfect for fans of all ages - come and discover what happened before Dorothy dropped in!
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Metal Karaoke
- Fringe Stage, Sunday 26th October @ 3.45pm
- It's time for some METAL. You are the front person of your band in this chord crashing, electrifying karaoke session. Sign up with your song before 2pm to take part. Places are limited and first come first served.
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Spooky Pokemon Biology
- Live Stage, Sunday 26th October @ 4:15pm
- We will be heading to Lavender Town as we explore what makes Ghost Pokemon super-effective at being ghoulishy fun.
- Spooky Pottery Painting
- The Hangout, Every day - check the schedule for details
- Paint your very own eerie ceramics - think ghosts, goblins, and creepy-cute designs. No experience needed, just bring your spooky vibes and let’s make some fang-tastic art! Please note supplies are limited and are first come, first served.
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Kids' Crafting
- The Treehouse, All weekend
- Make a monster mask, create some ghoulishly good scratch art, or colour in a spooky suncatcher to take home and treasure. The Treehouse is where it's at!
Head to Writers Block to hear from your favourite horror and fantasy authors, including the following sessions…
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Cloaks, Wands, Pleasure and Pain
- Writer's Block stage, Friday 24th October @ 2.00pm
- Join these acclaimed authors as they entice you in with how they incorporate intricate magical elements into their stories, discuss their work and craft, as well as inspiration behind their fantasy worlds.
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Monstrous Tales
- Writer's Block stage, Saturday 25th October @ 1:00pm-1:45pm
- Join these tellers of Monstrous Tales as they discuss their new chilling anthology of short stories inspired by the mythical creatures and cryptids of Britain.
- Authors: Rosie Andrews, Janice Hallett, Sunyi Dean, Dan Jones, Stuart Turton
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The Beating Heart of Horror - Writing Your Fears
- Writer's Block stage, Saturday 25th October @ 4:00pm-4:45pm- Writers block stage
- Get a horrifying glimpse into the minds of these four talented authors who are setting the horror fiction world on fire.
- Authors: Keith Rosson, Thomas Olde Heuvelt, Laura Purcell, V. Castro
Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements as ReedPop reveals more exciting guests, panels and activities in the lead up to MCM Comic Con October.
The full schedule can be found here: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/schedule.html
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About MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con London is Europe’s largest fan convention, held at the Excel London twice yearly since 2002, usually on the last weekend in May and October. The show is produced by ReedPop and welcomes tens of thousands of fans every year. At MCM Comic Con, attendees can expect to find everything from celebrity panels and exclusive premiers, to cosplay, comic book writing workshops, independent artists, live action role play. All these features, and more, make MCM Comic Con the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture.
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About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organisers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localised audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MagicCon, and more. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop's major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com)