Fiesta of the Dead
Experience excitement this October half term at Fiesta of the Dead – the Isle of Wight’s most extensive family Halloween event inspired by Día de los Muertos!
What's On
Get ready to immerse yourself in a magical world at the Land of Imagination!
Celebrate life like never before with Blackgang Chine's thrilling and enchanting Halloween festivities, taking place on 25, 26, 29, 30 & 31 October 2024.
Enter the Land of the Dead
As you step through the archway to the Land of the Dead for this epic Halloween event, be prepared to have your senses dazzled as you make your way past spectacular lighting displays and take the perfect snap with giant inflatables and a live DJ who’ll have you dancing all night.
Cowboy Town meets Mexico
Step into Cowboy Town and feel like you’re in Mexico, with festival decor, sounds, and smells transporting you to a different world and enjoy entertainment all evening long.
Ride Extinction in the DARK!
Experience the exhilaration of soaring to new heights on thrilling 360-degree pendulum swing, Extinction – now even more thrilling in the dark! If that’s too intense for you, there's also a milder, 120-degree option.
Not just any Halloween event...
Fiesta of the Dead is not just any Halloween event; it’s a celebration of life itself, a happy and lively event that will leave you feeling uplifted, with plenty for the whole family to enjoy.
Book your tickets now on the Blackgang Chine website.
Getting There
By car: Blackgang Chine, Ventnor, PO38 2HN. On-site parking is free of charge.
By bus: Southern Vectis no.6 stops right outside the park. Plan your journey here.
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