Halloween 2026
Halloween in Brussels
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
14 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 16 ideas
- 6 nights out
- 3 costume parties
- 9 for families
- 3 free
Don't miss
Día de Muertos in Marolles district
Halloween Party at Autoworld
From Athens to Brussels with love ♡ Halloween 2026
Friday 30 October
Halloween Party at Autoworld
When night falls on October 30, the Autoworld museum becomes the setting for a Halloween party. Visitors will discover ghost stories told along the aisles, punctuated by eerie performances and a spellbinding musical atmosphere. Activities include face painting for kids, steaming pumpkin soup, and surprises for those in costume.
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Saturday 31 October
Le Bal des monstres at Neder-Over-Heembeek
A family Halloween party organized by the Cultural Center of Neder-Over-Heembeek in a transformed old church. The program includes a costume ball, music, entertainment, face painting, and snacks. Runs until 8:00 PM.
CostumeFamilyFree
Saint-Gilles Halloween Parade with fireworks
The annual Halloween Parade during the Saint-Gilles Festival. Starting at 6 p.m. at Place Morichar, it will feature performances, a marching band, and a fireworks display.
Halloween Music Festival at Sparkoh! museum
An electro-rock, house, and techno music festival running for eleven hours, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Costumes are mandatory. The festival offers two different stages. Located outside Brussels, in Frameries, but presented as a significant Halloween event.
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From Athens to Brussels with love ♡ Halloween 2026
A Halloween club night at Recyclart featuring DJs Khidja, Chlorys, Joost de Lyser, tabi (BE), and Strik. Runs until 5:00 AM.
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Candlelight Halloween Concert
A spine-chilling, candlelit concert at a legendary Brussels venue, featuring classic Halloween themes from films like *The Exorcist*, *Stranger Things*, *Beetlejuice*, *The Addams Family*, and *Ghostbusters*.
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Le Cercueil Bar Halloween Ambiance
A cult bar near Grand-Place with a macabre and Gothic atmosphere, featuring coffins as tables and hanging skeletons. It's a popular spot to celebrate Halloween with themed cocktails and unique Belgian beers.
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Hangar Halloween Rave at Brussels Gate
A two-day warehouse rave party promising an electrifying atmosphere with multiple DJ sets and hours of electronic music in an industrial setting.
Sunday 1 November
All Saints' Day (Toussaint) - Public Holiday
All Saints' Day is a public holiday in Belgium. Many families visit cemeteries to remember their deceased loved ones and place chrysanthemums on graves. Most shops and offices will be closed.
Sunday at Home: Halloween at the House of Creation
A family afternoon dedicated to Halloween, featuring games, workshops, shows for all ages, and a new mysterious BeDetectives scenario to discover.
FamilyFreeSource: Familin'Bruxelles
Seasonal Sweets: Spice Cakes (Pain d'épices)
Around All Saints' Day, bakeries traditionally sell 'pain d'épices' (spice cakes). These are soft gingerbread-like cakes, often made with honey and a blend of spices. They are a common treat during the autumn and holiday season.
All season
Halloween Fair at Tour & Taxis
Tour & Taxis is transformed into a magical Halloween universe with witches, giant pumpkins, and enchanting decorations. The program includes a fairground (rides are paid), a haunted manor, a themed brunch at La Fabbrica, and the immersive exhibition 'Mind of a Serial Killer'. A labyrinth for children offers workshops to make and decorate wizard hats and face painting. Open daily from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Halloween at Mini-Europe
The miniature park is transformed for Halloween with hundreds of skeletons, monsters, witches, and zombies. European monuments are presented with unusual scenes and specially designed decorations. Additional activities like costumed actors and face painting are planned on October 30, October 31, and November 1.
Pumpkimania at Groot-Bijgaarden Castle
A Halloween festival transforming the castle park into a world with thousands of pumpkins. Features impressive pumpkin sculptures, disturbing decorations, moving puppets, and light and sound effects along a nearly one-kilometer route. Special Halloween activities are planned from October 24 to November 1. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the Halloween period. Located a few kilometers from Brussels.
Día de Muertos in Marolles district
A family-friendly festival combining ceremonies, musical strolls, cuisine, and performances to discover colorful traditions and local entertainment. The grand procession will take place on Saturday, October 31 (later correction to Nov 1 at 19:00, still within the date range, but needs to be clear) from Boulevard du Midi/Rue des Tanneurs.
Halloween Festival at the Museum of Fantastic Art
A family experience that combines discovery of collections with mysterious riddles. Children are invited to solve challenges to earn a witchcraft diploma. The ticket also includes access to the 'Trolls & Critters best of' exhibition and museum wooden games. Usual hours are 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with special hours on October 31 and November 1.
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 14 Oct