Hollyoaks Halloween special confirmed with huge names back from the dead

| Soaps Editor and Editorial Training Manager Published October 6, 2026 7:00am Spooooky! Which cast members might you meet? Not all of them will be alive… (Picture: Metro/Lime Pictures) Here’s something to lift your spirits – Hollyoaks is planning its own ghoulish Halloween event, a decade on from the now iconic Spooktacular episodes. Personally, I can’t even believe it was 10 years ago that I was writing about that, I feel almost like a zombie myself. But while I’m not quite dead yet, fans will be able to encounter specters from the gruesome past of the damned village. A special on-set event, including an hour tour that will, for want of a better phrase, make your digestive system convulse in fright, will see the return of some ghostly figures – cast members who played unfortunate souls no longer with us. As well as this, expect some jump scares, some other chance meetings, and some other mega-surprises. Witch please, I’m there. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Following the success of the previous behind-the-scenes tours, Lime Pictures is opening the gates to Hollyoaks Village again for the terrifying HorrorOaks event – and it will be immersive, so gird your loins. The tour will follow a storyline event that brings you into the action on the night of Halloween itself – Saturday October 31. All the details Event: HorrorOaks When: Saturday, 31st October 2026 Operational Hours: 16:00 – 11:00 (Tours run throughout the evening) Tour Duration: 1 Hour per group Tickets & Booking: Available to purchase https://app.tickettailor.com/events/hollyoakstour/2436566 (Make sure to check disclaimers and guidance as the tours might not be appropriate for everyone) 10 years on from Spooktacular, might Nico jump out at you? (Picture: Lime Pictures) The iconic set and surrounding grounds will be transformed into a nightmare village, featuring haunting thematic dressing, ambient low-light effects, heavy fog, and chilling soundscapes, Metro can exclusively reveal. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. So, if you can rip yourself way from robbing neighbours of their mini Haribo bags, and you reckon your disposition can handle it, then tickets are now available but they are very limited so you’d better booooo-k soon. We can’t reveal which rotting characters will be doing a James Nightingale and emerging from their graves as the surprise is part of the fun/terror. Deals of the Day Kurt Geiger's new Notting Hill collection is a love letter to London's chaotic weather I’ve found the Hoover gadget that could make cleaning your floors so much easier I tried L'Oréal Paris's new PDRN serum and my skin looked glossier after one use This new Cricut gadget turns your favourite photos into stickers in minutes From kitchen hatches to burgundy walls – the biggest home trends for 2027 If you survive, make sure to let us know how you get on, it promises to be a scream. Arrow MORE: Hollyoaks star confirms explosive ‘super ambitious’ event to end Ste story Arrow MORE: I tried each UK chain’s Pumpkin Spice Latte — there was one clear winner Arrow MORE: The 12 best pumpkin patches in and around London to visit this autumn The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.