Halloween 2026
Halloween in Amsterdam
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
10 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 10 ideas
- 6 nights out
- 4 costume parties
- 2 for families
Don't miss
Amsterdam Halloween 2026: The Ring
The Fright Crawl | Amsterdam's Hottest Halloween Bar Crawl
The Amsterdam Dungeon: House of Halloween
Friday 30 October
The Fright Crawl | Amsterdam's Hottest Halloween Bar Crawl
Experience Amsterdam's Halloween bar crawl, visiting 4+ bars with one wristband for no cover. This is a 18+ event.
Night outSource: AllEvents
Saturday 31 October
The Fright Crawl | Amsterdam Halloween Day Bar Crawl
Amsterdam's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl, visiting 4+ bars with one wristband for no cover. Runs from 1 PM to 8 PM, then continues with Halloween night parties. This is an 18+ event.
Night outSource: Eventbrite
Rave To The Grave – Amsterdam's Biggest Halloween Boat Party
An immersive Halloween boat party featuring demonic DJs, live interactive theatrics, carnival clowns, iconic film actors, and elaborate decorations across all decks. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged with prizes for best costume. Boat sets sail from Ruijterkade 14. Guests must arrive 45 minutes prior to boarding.
Night outCostumeSource: Completeamsterdam
Amsterdam Halloween 2026: The Ring
The 17th edition of Amsterdam's biggest Halloween event since 2009, themed after 'The Ring'. Features immersive horror experiences and an afterparty. Costumes are encouraged to match the theme. Runs until 05:00.
Night outCostumeSource: Iamsterdam.com
Haunted Halloween Festival
Step into Supper and Bar Rouge, transformed into a Halloween haunted house for a night of costumes, DJ sets, and spooky chaos. Features 30 different shows, killer cocktails, and top DJs playing for six hours until 05:00 AM. Costume required for admission.
Night outCostume
The Amsterdam Dungeon: House of Halloween
Two regular tour scenes are temporarily replaced by a Halloween special. Experience 'The Bloodstained House' with a medium evoking an evil spirit and 'The Last Witch' story. Dungeons After Dark: The Haunted Red Lights Experience offers extra scares with live actors for a complete new experience.
FamilySource: Iamsterdam.com
Halloween Afrobeats x Amapiano Special
A Halloween special party featuring Afrobeats and Amapiano music.
Night outSource: Facebook
Kids Halloween Costume Ball
An annual Halloween party for all ages, complete with face painting, trick-or-treating, cakes, and dancing. Families are encouraged to come in their funniest or scariest costumes.
CostumeFamily
Sunday 1 November
All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen)
A Catholic feast day in the Netherlands to commemorate all saints, known and unknown. It is not a national public holiday, so most shops and offices will remain open. Traditionally, bakeries might sell 'Anijskrakelingen' (anise pretzels) and 'vlechtbroden' (braided breads).
All season
Imagine Film Festival
The Netherlands' largest fantastic film festival, focusing on horror, fantasy, and science fiction. This year's theme is 'Ghost in the Feed'. Held across three Amsterdam venues.
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 21 Oct