Halloween 2026
Halloween in Paris
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
14 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 21 ideas
- 10 nights out
- 5 costume parties
- 9 for families
- 1 free
Don't miss
Dream Nation Halloween Festival
Horror Labyrinth SILENTIUM at The Dark Dreams Paris
Le Plus Grand Chateau Hanté De Paris Halloween Party 2026
Friday 30 October
Dream Nation Halloween Festival
Europe's largest Halloween party, a massive electronic music festival with over 60 artists across 6 stages. Features monumental decor, fantastic creatures, 3D mapping, lasers, immersive installations, a haunted house, giant swing, makeup stands, and special cocktails. Music genres include techno, hardstyle, hardcore, drum & bass, dubstep, and psytrance. The event is for ages 18+ and runs until 06:15 on November 1st.
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Saturday 31 October
Halloween Movies Night at Grand Rex (Early Screenings)
The Grand Rex hosts a terrifying night of Halloween films. Early afternoon screenings include family-friendly animated horror films like 'Frankenweenie', 'L'Étrange Noël de M. Jack', and 'Coco' in French.
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La Maison Hantée Show
A show titled 'La Maison Hantée' (The Haunted House) is scheduled for October 31, 2026.
Halloween Movies Night at Grand Rex (Afternoon Screenings)
The Grand Rex presents a selection of horror films in original version with French subtitles for ages 12 and up, including 'La Mouche', 'Malfaisante', 'Scream', 'Les Oiseaux', and 'Sleepy Hollow'.
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Halloween Movies Night at Grand Rex (Evening Screenings)
Continue the terrifying night at the Grand Rex with horror films in original version with French subtitles for ages 12 and up, featuring 'Clayface' and 'Shining'.
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Grande Nuit de l'Horreur at Filmothèque du Quartier Latin
A terrifying all-night cinema marathon featuring four horror films under the theme 'Dreams and Nightmares'. The event includes quizzes, gifts, surprises, popcorn, and a survival kit. Continues until 07:00 on November 1st.
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Halloween Movies Night at Grand Rex (Late Night Screenings)
For the bravest, late-night screenings of classic horror films in original version with French subtitles for ages 12 and up, including 'Ça' and 'L'Exorciste'.
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Le Plus Grand Chateau Hanté De Paris Halloween Party 2026
Club Haussmann transforms into a haunted mansion for a grand Halloween party, expecting over 900 costumed attendees. Features scary animations, a horror show with sexy gogos, photocall, bloody cocktails, and monster candies. Entry includes choice of premium alcoholic drinks or softs, with rounds of shots offered during DJ sets. Party runs until 5:00 AM.
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O'Sullivans Halloween Freak Show
Five O'Sullivans bars in Paris transform into a 'Freak Show' with a haunted circus atmosphere, DJ sets, and costume-themed parties. Free entry before 22:00, then paid entry including a drink (e.g., 18€ at Champs-Élysées, 17€ at Pigalle). Parties run until late night.
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Cyberpunk Halloween at 42 Marches
A 12-hour cyberpunk and post-apocalyptic themed Halloween party featuring techno, trance, house, and electronic performances. The night includes multiple DJ sets and live acts, continuing until noon on November 1st.
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Ghost Hunt at Hôtel de la Marine
A Halloween ghost hunt for children aged 5 and up, taking place in the opulent state rooms of the Hôtel de la Marine. Children will search for mischievous spirits hidden among the historical decorations.
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Fantastic Candlelit Visit at Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
Experience a unique nocturnal visit to the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner by candlelight, guided by storyteller Laure Urgin who will bring terrifying and poetic tales to life. Visitors are encouraged to wear their most frightening costumes. For ages 4 and up.
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Murder Party at Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine
Participate in a murder party for Halloween, an investigative game suitable for ages 13 and up.
FamilySource: Sortiraparis
Sunday 1 November
All Saints' Day (Toussaint) Public Holiday
All Saints' Day is a public holiday in France. Families traditionally visit cemeteries to honor their deceased loved ones. Many shops and offices will be closed. Bakeries often sell seasonal sweets and pastries for the occasion.
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Horror Labyrinth SILENTIUM at The Dark Dreams Paris
Experience SILENTIUM, a large-scale immersive horror labyrinth with live actors. This show-walk takes place in the dark with only one flashlight per group. Prices for the Halloween period (October 1 to November 3) are 49-66€ per player. Recommended for adults and informed adolescents; not for children under 12.
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Halloween Immersive Experience: The Trip in the Dark
A 1.5-hour immersive experience blending theater and escape game, specifically for Halloween, taking place in total darkness. Expect more actors, scares, suspense, and enigmatic characters in this new 'Urbex' mode. Suitable for ages 16 and up.
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Halloween Fun at Bulles & Billes
Bulles & Billes celebrates Halloween with creative workshops, puppet shows, potion making, and Halloween games. Activities are included in the entry fee and are suitable for children aged 0 to 11 and their parents.
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Haunted Château de Maisons for Halloween
Explore the elegant Château de Maisons, transformed for Halloween. Encounter the ghost of Madeleine, solve riddles in the basements, navigate a tunnel of terror, and participate in a mask decoration workshop. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Activities are offered from 10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 16:30 on selected dates.
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Halloween at Paris La Défense
A week of free family-friendly activities including a giant monster hunt, pumpkin-carving workshops, parades of giant creatures, and an impressive immersive maze on the plaza.
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Día de los Muertos at Jardin d'Acclimatation
The Jardin d'Acclimatation celebrates the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos with smiling calaveras, hypnotic decor, relooked attractions, a female mariachi orchestra, and captivating magic shows. Suitable for ages 3 and up.
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Le Parc de l'Étrange at Parc André Citroën
An immersive and unsettling Halloween experience for all ages in the magical and eerie world of the Festival of the Dead. Special evening events are planned for October 30 and 31.
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Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 13 Oct