Halloween 2026
Halloween in Barcelona
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
13 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 28 ideas
- 17 nights out
- 12 costume parties
- 5 for families
Don't miss
Live Music & DJ Set at The Old Irish Pub
Halloween Tardeo at Hyde Club
Halloween at Sauvage Swinger Club
Sunday 25 October
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Clocks in mainland Spain will fall back by one hour, from 03:00 AM to 02:00 AM. This marks the end of Central European Summer Time (CEST) and the beginning of Central European Time (CET), meaning earlier sunrises and sunsets.
Thursday 29 October
Festa de la Castanyada at Centre Cívic El Coll - La Bruguera
A traditional Castanyada celebration featuring roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes, accompanied by music.
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Halloween Pubcrawl Barcelona Party
Three nights of Halloween bar hopping. Thursday night ends at Pacha, Friday night at Jambore Club, and Saturday night at another club. Costumes are required to join in the fun.
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Friday 30 October
KINYXX Open Air Halloween [Balla Barcelona Festival]
An open-air festival by the sea with music, costumes, and a lively atmosphere, starting early to celebrate Halloween.
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HLWN Fest 2026
A Halloween night with a festive atmosphere, music, and a costume competition held in a distinctive setting. The event runs until 2:30 AM on October 31st.
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Festa de la Castanyada (Costume Parade)
Barcelona's traditional autumn celebration featuring a costume parade and live music from La Cuca Band. Prizes will be awarded for eco-costumes made from recycled materials.
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Saturday 31 October
Throwback Open Air Halloween Festival – Back to 80s, 90s & 00s
An open-air Halloween festival celebrating retro music from the 80s, 90s, and 00s. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with a crowd dressed in costumes.
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Halloween Rooftop Cinema at Hotel El Palace Barcelona
Enjoy Halloween film screenings on the Hotel El Palace Barcelona's rooftop garden. Features original version films with Spanish subtitles, popcorn, and a Patrón Paloma cocktail. Two screenings: 'Coco' (18:00) and 'Halloween' (1978) (20:30). Ages 12+.
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Live Music & DJ Set at The Old Irish Pub
Halloween celebration with live music from Sean Carrol at 8 PM, followed by a resident DJ from 11 PM. A professional make-up artist will be available from 9:30 PM, and a free Halloween shot is offered for early arrivals (before 10 PM). Costume competitions and a scary photocall.
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Halloween at Sauvage Swinger Club
The club will be transformed for a night of seduction, mystery, and freedom. Expect vampires, nocturnal creatures, dark fantasies, and elaborate costumes (latex, lace, leather, transparencies). The event is sex-positive, inclusive, and respectful.
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Mascarada Halloween Party at Poble Espanyol
A mask-themed party with reggaeton, dembow, and urban music, running until 6 AM. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks, and the Plaza Mayor will be elaborately decorated. Features DJs La Dirty Blonde, Joana Dinamita, Moomy Taai, and Rico Rosa.
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Halloween Party at Shoko Barcelona (PURE SHÔKO)
A Halloween night featuring Trap, Drill UK, RnB, Hip Hop, Reggaeton, and Afrobeats with DJs Papis and Oumar. Expect unlimited energy and a vibrant atmosphere.
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Nitsa: Oscar Mulero at Sala Apolo
A night of advanced techno with Oscar Mulero, a key figure in the Spanish electronic scene, with roots in post-punk, EBM, and industrial music.
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Halloween Slow Club: Navider + Toni The Boss
A Halloween party at Slow Club featuring DJs Navider and Toni The Boss, promising a wild night.
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Halloween Tardeo at Hyde Club
A special Halloween edition of Hyde Club's 'tardeo' (afternoon/early evening party) with music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, and a costume party atmosphere.
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Halloween Party at CocoVail Beer Hall
A Halloween celebration at this popular craft beer bar, featuring horrific decorations, a prize for the best costume, and trick-or-treat surprises.
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La Castanyada - Traditional Autumn Celebration
Catalan tradition coinciding with Halloween and All Saints' Day. Locals enjoy roasted chestnuts ('castanyes'), roasted sweet potatoes ('moniatos'), and 'panellets' (small almond-based sweets) sold by street vendors and bakeries.
Sunday 1 November
YASS! Especial Halloween at Safari Disco Club
A Halloween party running from midnight until 6 AM.
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Razzlloween 2026: La Electrónica & The Rave
Razzmatazz hosts two Halloween events, 'La Electrónica' and 'The Rave', starting in the early hours of All Saints' Day.
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Extended Cemetery Opening Hours & Special Services for All Saints' Day
Barcelona's cemeteries (e.g., Poblenou, Montjuïc, Sant Andreu, Horta, Les Corts) will have extended visiting hours from 08:00 to 18:00. Special activities include classical music at Horta Cemetery (10:00-14:00), a concert at Poblenou Cemetery, and commemorative masses. Reinforced public transport and flower sales points will be available.
All Saints' Day (Día de Todos los Santos) - Public Holiday
A national public holiday in Spain when families traditionally visit cemeteries to honor their deceased loved ones, laying flowers and lighting candles. Most shops and offices will be closed.
Mexican Altar of the Dead at Montjuïc Cemetery
MEXCAT organizes a traditional Mexican altar to honor the dead as part of the All Saints' Day observances.
All season
Four Nights of Fright at The George Payne
Celebrate Halloween with four nights of horror-themed fun. Expect Halloween-inspired games, prizes for the best-dressed, giveaways, and 'Crazy Karaoke'. A 'Movie Night Massacre' is scheduled for Saturday, October 31st.
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La Zona Horror Show at Poble Espanyol
A night-time horror experience designed for those seeking a more intense experience, not suitable for young children. Held on specific dates in October.
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Creepy Halloween Family at Poble Espanyol
An immersive family experience with magic, enigmas, and scares, suitable for different age groups. Features over 30 characters, clue games, live shows, play zones, and two mysterious tunnels. Entry includes access to Poble Espanyol. Choose between HAUNTED (10:00-17:00, ages 2+, mild scares) and SCREAM (17:00-21:00, ages 7+, increased scares). On Oct 31, times are 10:00-19:00. Sundays 10:00-20:00, Saturdays 10:00-21:00.
Misión Castaween at Paradox Museum Barcelona
A special Castanyada and Halloween scavenger hunt throughout the month of October. Visitors must find six hidden Castaween characters across the museum's more than 70 rooms and experiences to receive a surprise gift. Perfect for families looking for a different way to celebrate. Weekdays 11:00-19:30, weekends 10:30-19:30.
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Exhibition: Digues, cosa. Joan Brossa i el poema objecte
This exhibition, part of the 'Digues, cosa. Joan Brossa i els poemes objecte' cycle, explores Joan Brossa's object poems, particularly those conceived as homages and counter-monuments. It features sculptural, photographic, film, and sound works by various artists.
Portabella: agent provocador. Tiempo de vida
A scenic creation directed, adapted, and performed by Moreno Bernardi, inspired by the book 'Tiempo de vida' by Marcos Giralt Torrente, combining words, music, and audiovisual languages.
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 13 Oct