The acclaimed Living Dead Festival descends on XOYO Birmingham on Saturday 31st October 2026, unleashing a full‑scale Halloween takeover that turns the venue into a nightmarish labyrinth of house and disco. For one night only, XOYO will be completely transformed with life‑size Halloween décor, giant inflatables, walk-under installations and full‑venue dressing across the main room, A/V room and roof garden. Staged by reputable event organisers Running Wild, this rare late‑night electronic event promises a spine‑tingling celebration of dancefloor mischief, powered by Birmingham’s leading underground selectors. Tickets are flying and now on their third release at £18 + bf via Fatsoma.
The festival’s mission is simple: make XOYO Birmingham unrecognisable. Known for its world‑class production and immersive club environment, the venue will push its capabilities to the extreme, creating an eerie world of glowing corridors, monstrous centrepieces and atmospheric detail designed to swallow clubbers whole. Guests are encouraged to arrive in their most ghoulish Halloween threads to become part of the spectacle, joining a crowd of one thousand Halloween heads ready to dance until late.
The soundtrack on the night is dedicated to house and disco, showcasing top talent from Birmingham’s thriving underground scene. Leading the charge is FARAZ, whose eight‑year journey from student DJ to Ibiza resident has shaped him into one of the city’s most instinctive selectors. Now curating the musical direction for CNTRL at Club Colette, his sets champion the forward‑thinking sounds driving Birmingham’s underground culture. Joining him is Harbison, a rising name known for sharp, high‑energy club sets that fuse groove, rhythm and late‑night intensity. Completing the trio is Holland, whose slick, dance‑ready selections have earned him a fast‑growing reputation across the Midlands. Together, they form a proudly homegrown lineup built to deliver a Halloween blowout rooted in the city’s own talent.
XOYO Birmingham makes the perfect venue for Living Dead’s Halloween shenanigans. From its large‑scale main room to the intimate vibes of second room A/V and the roof garden with panoramic views, Living Dead’s immersive décor will be right at home in the multi‑room Digbeth landmark. Add in the venue’s killer sound system a lineup stacked with regional heavy hitters, this Halloween promises to be one of Birmingham’s most atmospheric nights of the year.