Three trips worth taking 30 October – 1 November, picked from what’s on across Europe and checked against the organisers’ own sites.
This weekend in Europe
30 October – 1 November
28 Oct – 1 Nov
Derry
Northern Ireland
Derry Halloween: often called Europe's biggest Halloween festival.
28 Oct – 1 Nov
Lucca
Lucca Comics & Games: Europe's biggest comics and cosplay festival takes over the walled town.
28 Oct – 1 Nov
Paris
Salon du Chocolat: the world's biggest chocolate show, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Derry, Northern Ireland
Derry’s walled city becomes the stage for a festival of trails, music and costume over Halloween week. Book anything ticketed early. 28 Oct – 1 Nov.
Lucca, Italy
Every autumn the medieval walls of Lucca fill with cosplayers, artists and fans. The town itself is a delight to walk, festival or not. 28 Oct – 1 Nov.
Paris, France
The Salon du Chocolat brings chocolatiers, pastry chefs and demos together for five days. Combine it with a weekend in the city. 28 Oct – 1 Nov.
Plan the trip
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