Halloween 2026
Halloween in Antwerp
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
14 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 19 ideas
- 8 nights out
- 8 costume parties
- 10 for families
- 4 free
Don't miss
COCO LOCO x ZILLION SAMHAIN: The Halloween Rave
Emo Night Halloween
BOO! Send in the Clowns
Saturday 24 October
Herentals Griezelt
A Halloween event in the nearby town of Herentals, offering spooky fun for visitors.
Friday 30 October
Highlander Halloween session
Annual Halloween session at Highlander Antwerp. Attendees are invited to dress up in their favorite ghoul or monster costumes.
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Halloween Party
A Halloween party in Plein Publiek.
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Dubclash 4 Earthquaker Soundsystem meets Z-Town Rockers Halloween edition
A Halloween-themed soundsystem event.
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Saturday 31 October
Halloween Survival Run for Children
An active Halloween experience for children aged five and older, featuring an obstacle course with more than 15 challenges, including large inflatable obstacles. Children are encouraged to wear costumes.
CostumeFamilyFree
Halloween Party at Nova Community Center
District Antwerpen organizes a Halloween party for children from 4 years old. The program includes spooky stories, various animations, and soup. A dedicated program for 4-8 year olds runs from 14:00-17:00, and for 8+ year olds from 17:00-20:00. Costumes are welcome.
CostumeFamilyFree
Spookhuis (Haunted House) Deurne
A local haunted house event for the neighborhood. Free entry and Halloween treats. A bar and hotdogs will also be available.
FamilyFree
Halloweenmarkt Schoten
A Halloween market in the nearby municipality of Schoten.
Griezeltocht (Spooky Walk) Merksem
A spooky walk through Gemeentepark and the old cemetery, organized by local Scout groups. Tickets can be purchased at Frituur Woupy or at the start.
Family
Halloweentocht (Halloween Walk) Bouckenborghpark
A spooky walking trail through Bouckenborghpark, transformed by local Scouts and Guides. There's a children's walk from 18:00-20:00 and an adult walk from 20:00-22:00.
Family
COCO LOCO x ZILLION SAMHAIN: The Halloween Rave
Antwerp's biggest Halloween celebration, uniting two concepts for a spectacular night at Antwerp Expo. Expect international DJs, performers, spectacular visuals, elaborate sets, and special effects. Costumes are encouraged as the entire crowd becomes part of the experience.
Night outCostumeSource: Coco Loco Festival
Emo Night Halloween
A Halloween-themed Emo Night featuring sad and spooky tunes from the 90s to today, with occasional nu metal, pop, and other genres. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Night outCostumeSource: Resident Advisor Antwerp
BOO! Send in the Clowns
A Halloween-themed 'Send in the Clowns' event promising sinister drag-acts, spooky performances, bizarre pole dance shows, and a curated electronic music line-up.
Night outCostumeSource: What Happens
HALLOWEEN x DIA DE MUERTOS
A Halloween and Day of the Dead themed event.
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Festive Halloween Dinner
An unforgettable Halloween dinner with live performances.
Night outSource: Facebook - La Folie Halloween Dinner Antwerp 2026
Halloween Wandeling (Spooky Walk)
A guided walking tour through Antwerp with spooky stories, featuring tales from 'Bibberen in't stad' books by dialect guide Patrick Van Ouytsel.
Family
Sunday 1 November
All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen) - Public Holiday
All Saints' Day is a public holiday in Belgium. Traditionally, families visit cemeteries to remember the dead. Most shops and offices will be closed. Some bakeries and stores in tourist areas may have adjusted opening hours; it is advisable to check individual establishments.
All season
Halloween in the Library Berendrecht
Play activities and spooky fun at the local library, suitable for families with children.
FamilyFree
Halloween Haunted House & Escape Room
Camping Molenzijdseheide transforms into a spooky Halloween world with a haunted house and an escape room. Dare to face the tension and find your way out.
FamilySource: Wattedoen.be
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 14 Oct