The London Dungeon has announced its 2026 Halloween show, 'Curse of the Mummy', a theatrical experience based on a reportedly true story, running from October 17 to November 1. The event will immerse visitors in 1880s London across three shows, featuring actors portraying historical figures such as Victorian clairvoyant Madame Helena Blavatsky.
A Victorian Obsession with Egyptomania
The theme stems from the Victorian era's 'Egyptomania', when London's elite imported Egyptian mummies to the capital. According to myth, four young English travellers brought home the 'Unlucky Mummy' after visiting the mummy pits of Deir el-Bahri in Egypt. The travellers' fates were sealed after encountering the cursed corpse: one was accidentally shot and lost his arm, another suffered financial ruin, while others died in poverty or mysteriously disappeared. As each owner disposed of the body, the next was doomed to a treacherous fate.
Previous Halloween Shows and What to Expect
Last year, the London Dungeon featured a Dracula-themed Halloween adventure with eerie soundscapes and decaying graveyards. The year before, a séance-themed show included levitations and live actors. Catherine Pritchard, general manager for the London Dungeon, said: 'This Halloween, it's a curse we're up against. The Curse of the Mummy has been blamed for ruination and death so naturally, we thought let's bring it to the London Dungeon this Halloween. Guests will come face to face with Victorian London's darkest obsession – ancient Egypt, the occult, and a mummy that really doesn't like being disturbed. You'll be so scared you'll want your mummy!'
Tickets and Booking Details
The 'Curse of the Mummy' show is included within London Dungeon tickets between October 17 and November 1, 2026. Advance booking tickets start from £29 for adults and £23.50 for children. The experience is part of one of the Dungeon's biggest Halloween takeovers yet, offering guests a chance to uncover why some tombs are best left undisturbed.
