Halloween 2026
Halloween in Bordeaux
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
14 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 25 ideas
- 6 nights out
- 9 costume parties
- 12 for families
- 6 free
Don't miss
Halloween Party at Deus Ex Machina
Halloween Party: CASA BLÙ x LA COMPIL
Promenade Hantée - Costume Contest and Candy Hunt
Wednesday 28 October
Children's Halloween at Château Formont
The château becomes haunted for children, featuring stories for ages 3+, werewolf games for ages 10+, and face painting.
FamilySource: Halloween 2026 à Bordeaux, en Gironde et dans le Sud-Ouest : que faire ?
Friday 30 October
Promenade Hantée - Card Drawing and Mascot Parade
Activities at Promenade Sainte-Catherine including card drawing and a parade with the mascot Cathy.
FamilyFreeSource: Bordeaux : la Promenade Sainte Catherine devient hantée à l'occasion d'Halloween
Le Labyrinthe hanté du Tépacap Mérignac
An hour-long haunted labyrinth experience for ages 12+. Find hidden gold pieces while escaping creatures. Online reservation required, limited spots.
Source: Halloween 2026 à Bordeaux, en Gironde et dans le Sud-Ouest : que faire ?
Promenade Hantée - Open-Air Cinema: E.T.
Enjoy an open-air screening of Steven Spielberg's E.T. Popcorn, blankets, and hot drinks will be available. Reservation is required.
FamilyFreeSource: Bordeaux : la Promenade Sainte Catherine devient hantée à l'occasion d'Halloween
Comedy Club d'Halloween
Twenty local comedians in costume will perform one-hour sets, promising a fun and humorous Halloween evening.
Night outCostumeSource: Comedy Club Halloween à L'Estrade de Bordeaux - JDS
Le Bal des Sorcières by Musée d'Aquitaine and Opéra National de Bordeaux
A 'Witches' Ball' organized by the Musée d'Aquitaine and the Opéra National de Bordeaux. Further details on the nature of the event (e.g., performance or party) are not specified.
Murder Party and Haunted Ball at Château Formont
A murder party for ages 12+ followed by a costumed haunted ball.
Night outCostumeSource: Halloween 2026 à Bordeaux, en Gironde et dans le Sud-Ouest : que faire ?
Saturday 31 October
Promenade Hantée - Costume Contest and Candy Hunt
Wear your best costume and participate in a costume contest with prizes (gift cards and surprises from shops). Enjoy makeup artists and a big candy hunt. The mascot Cathy will be dressed as a witch. Activities run until 18:00.
CostumeFamilyFreeSource: Bordeaux : la Promenade Sainte Catherine devient hantée à l'occasion d'Halloween
Halloween Afternoon for Children at Musée d'Aquitaine
Families are invited to come in costume for various activities until 17:30. Program includes a ghost hunt (ages 5+), a story and witch-making workshop (ages 4-8), drawings inspired by the 'Tremblez, tremblez! Les sorcières sont parmi nous' exhibition (ages 8+), music, mysterious touch boxes, and ephemeral tattoos. Participants will receive candies and decals. Limited spots available.
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Halloween Party: CASA BLÙ x LA COMPIL
A grand Halloween party at Hôtel Renaissance Bordeaux with a blend of Día de los Muertos and Haunted House ambiances. Features DJ sets by Matt Diamond & CASA BLÙ at GINA Bar and Nussi playing 90's & 2000's hits downstairs. Dress code: Haunted house. Ends at 00:30.
Night outCostumeSource: Halloween Party : CASA BLÙ x LA COMPIL - Bordeaux Métropole
Halloween Party for Young Adults at Musée d'Aquitaine
An evening event for ages 15-25. The museum hall will transform into a dance floor with a DJ set by Pops. There will also be a costume contest. Search for a treasure stolen by a demon from 18:30 to 20:00. Check out the exhibition 'Tremblez, tremblez! Les sorcières sont parmi nous'.
Night outCostumeSource: Halloween : menace sur le musée ! | Site de la ville de Bordeaux
Halloween Party at Deus Ex Machina
An immense Halloween party featuring an explosive line-up of rock and garage psych punk bands including The Black Wizards, SIZ, and Montevideo, followed by a DJ set from L'Astrodøme. Dark costumes are encouraged.
Night outCostumeFreeSource: Halloween à Bordeaux en 2026 ? 4 idées d'activités terrifiantes
Halloween 2026 By Pop'Art
Halloween party organized by Pop'Art. Further details on time, price, and exact location are not specified.
Night outCostumeSource: Halloween 2026 By Pop'Art, Bordeaux · Shotgun Tickets
Sunday 1 November
Cemetery Visits for All Saints' Day
On All Saints' Day, it is customary for people to visit cemeteries. The Cimetière de la Chartreuse, Bordeaux's oldest and largest, will be open for visits, closing at 17:30.
All Saints' Day (La Toussaint) - Public Holiday
All Saints' Day is a public holiday in France. Most shops and offices will be closed. It is traditional for families to visit cemeteries to honor their deceased loved ones.
Source: Jours fériés et ponts dans le secteur privé - Service Public
Seasonal Sweets for Toussaint
Around All Saints' Day, it is traditional for bakeries to sell seasonal sweets. While specific to Bordeaux were not found, this is a general custom in France.
All season
La Quête d'Halloween - Family Treasure Hunt
A family-friendly treasure hunt through Bordeaux's historic center, designed for children aged 6-10. Solve riddles, observe the environment, and perform sensory challenges to progress in a magical quest. Also available at 15:00. Parents accompanying must also have a ticket.
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Halloween at La Forêt Magique de Bordeaux
Discover four themed adventures on a single forest path: 'Le Secret d'Halloween' (ages 8+), 'L'Académie des Méchants' (ages 4-7), 'La Chasse aux Monstres' (under 4), and 'La Quête de la citrouille d'or' (all ages). Enjoy games, riddles, and a treasure hunt lasting approximately 2 hours. Last entry at 17:00. Reservation highly recommended.
FamilySource: Halloween 2026 à la Forêt Magique de Bordeaux : jeux en forêt en famille
Le Mystère du Château Disparu - Family Scavenger Hunt
A brand new scavenger hunt by Bordeaux Visite, specially designed for Halloween for families with children aged 6-10. Explore Bordeaux's heritage and solve thrilling riddles. Booking recommended.
FamilySource: Halloween à Bordeaux en 2026 ? 4 idées d'activités terrifiantes
Halloween at Ferme Exotique de Cadaujac
The animal park transforms into a haunted adventure playground for younger children, featuring monsters, skeletons, ghosts, with games and challenges along the walk.
FamilySource: Halloween 2026 à Bordeaux, en Gironde et dans le Sud-Ouest : que faire ?
Promenade Hantée - Halloween Decorations
The Promenade Sainte-Catherine is decorated for Halloween with a giant spider, witches, scarecrows, and suspended witch hats. A magical cauldron will be in the water mirror.
FamilySource: Bordeaux : la Promenade Sainte Catherine devient hantée à l'occasion d'Halloween
Haunted Mansion and Makeup Workshops at Aushopping Bordeaux Lac
Visit a free haunted mansion. Makeup workshops are available daily from 14:00 to 17:00 for children aged 2 and up. There's also a contest.
FamilyFreeSource: Halloween 2026 : Manoir hanté gratuit à Bordeaux Lac
The Hostel Escape Game
Experience one of Bordeaux's most terrifying horror escape games, with immersive rooms like 'Chambre du Psychopathe'. Expect adrenaline and chills with cinematic immersion and intense sound effects. Booking recommended. Features actors and decor designed to scare. Available at two locations.
Source: Halloween à Bordeaux en 2026 ? 4 idées d'activités terrifiantes
John Doe Escape Game - Dark Edition
Two escape rooms transformed into 'Dark Edition' for a terrifying experience. Choose between stopping a mysterious virus or escaping a horrifying prison. Hyper-realistic and blood-chilling experiences. Booking recommended.
Pumpkin Painting Workshop by Artiste Bordeaux
A creative activity to get into the Halloween spirit. Paint your own Jack-o'-lantern, whether scary, cute, or artistic, and take home a personalized decoration. Booking required.
FamilySource: Halloween à Bordeaux en 2026 ? 4 idées d'activités terrifiantes
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 14 Oct