Skalloween: The Skangsters

The Skangsters are back at their usual home, Grosvenor Casino - Reading South on Rose Kiln Lane, on Friday 30 October for their annual Halloween gig, Skalloween. They describe it as 'the spookiest, craziest dance craze Halloween event there is', and the whole night leans into the season: fancy dress is highly encouraged, with guests turning up in gothic gladrags and winding through the casino to a secret showroom. The music stays in the 2 tone and Trojan ska territory, so it's a night for dancing rather than sitting still.

The venue has three bars and one stage, with guest DJs on the bill to keep things moving between the live sets. There's ample free parking on site, which makes it an easy one to get to if you're driving in from across Reading. It's strictly 18+, and everyone has to bring ID, so keep that in mind before you head out.

Tickets are £10 until 1 October, then they go up to £12.50, and there's a five-for-£50 deal if you're bringing a group. The night kicks off at 19:30.