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Samhain Festival: OPENING PARTY
Join us for an evening of artist performances, poetry readings, ghost tours and art on the eve of Halloween from 7 - 9:30pm at OVADA Warehouse Gallery and from 10pm at Raoul’s Bar in Jericho.
EVENT SCHEDULE
7:00 - meet the exhibiting artists and grab a drink from the bar, sign up for the ghost tour to Raoul’s Bar. Vote for the ‘best costume’ - the prizes include a free bottle of prosecco at Raoul’s Bar later that evening. Take part in a performance by artist Pamella Gomes.
8:00 - a few words from OVADA trustees and curator Sarah Catterall.
8:15 - Poetry readings from artist, priest, thanatologist (death educator/specialist) Angie MacLachlan in-between performances.
8:25 - performance from artist Naomi Morris
8:45 - performance from artist Christa Santos
9:00 - performance from artist Audrey Baldwin
9:15 - Costume contest is put to vote
9:30 - Ghost tour to Raoul’s Bar sets off!
Raoul’s Bar
10:30 - costume contest winner receives prosecco. Talk more to the artists about their work, chat and relax. Raoul’s bar is open until 2am and we have the downstairs space reserved for 50 people.
Key info
Location: OVADA Warehouse Gallery
Date: FRIDAY 30 October 2026 from 7 - 10 pm
Suitable for all ages. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must not be left in the gallery space unattended
Tickets £5 / £10 / £15 per person & a family ticket option
The opening party is included in the price of Samhain Festival: Unlimited Access Ticket. You do not need to purchase an individual ticket if you have paid for unlimited access to all festival events. Please however, send an email to sarah.catterall@ovada.org.uk to confirm your attendance.
Although we have a range of ticket pricing, please get in touch with us at sarah.catterall@ovada.org.uk if pricing is a barrier to you attending the festival or events.
Thank you for your support!
Accessibility
The exhibition and events take place downstairs in the main warehouse gallery.
The closest fully accessible toilet is at Courtyard by Marriot Hotel, a 3minute walk from the gallery.
Join us for an evening of artist performances, poetry readings, ghost tours and art on the eve of Halloween from 7 - 9:30pm at OVADA Warehouse Gallery and from 10pm at Raoul’s Bar in Jericho.
EVENT SCHEDULE
7:00 - meet the exhibiting artists and grab a drink from the bar, sign up for the ghost tour to Raoul’s Bar. Vote for the ‘best costume’ - the prizes include a free bottle of prosecco at Raoul’s Bar later that evening. Take part in a performance by artist Pamella Gomes.
8:00 - a few words from OVADA trustees and curator Sarah Catterall.
8:15 - Poetry readings from artist, priest, thanatologist (death educator/specialist) Angie MacLachlan in-between performances.
8:25 - performance from artist Naomi Morris
8:45 - performance from artist Christa Santos
9:00 - performance from artist Audrey Baldwin
9:15 - Costume contest is put to vote
9:30 - Ghost tour to Raoul’s Bar sets off!
Raoul’s Bar
10:30 - costume contest winner receives prosecco. Talk more to the artists about their work, chat and relax. Raoul’s bar is open until 2am and we have the downstairs space reserved for 50 people.
Key info
Location: OVADA Warehouse Gallery
Date: FRIDAY 30 October 2026 from 7 - 10 pm
Suitable for all ages. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must not be left in the gallery space unattended
Tickets £5 / £10 / £15 per person & a family ticket option
The opening party is included in the price of Samhain Festival: Unlimited Access Ticket. You do not need to purchase an individual ticket if you have paid for unlimited access to all festival events. Please however, send an email to sarah.catterall@ovada.org.uk to confirm your attendance.
Although we have a range of ticket pricing, please get in touch with us at sarah.catterall@ovada.org.uk if pricing is a barrier to you attending the festival or events.
Thank you for your support!
Accessibility
The exhibition and events take place downstairs in the main warehouse gallery.
The closest fully accessible toilet is at Courtyard by Marriot Hotel, a 3minute walk from the gallery.