Halloween 2026
Halloween in Rome
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
13 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 23 ideas
- 12 nights out
- 5 costume parties
- 7 for families
- 1 free
Don't miss
REEL 31 – Il Risveglio del Male Immersive Horror Experience
Halloween: Un Ottobre da Brividi at Cinecittà World
Candlelight: Concert with Halloween Classics
Friday 30 October
Scary Movie — Horror Comedy Experience by GetOut Roma
The first Horror Comedy experience in Italy, featuring a path of challenges, laughter, and jumpscares with live actors.
Night outSource: GetOut Roma
Candlelight: Concert with Halloween Classics
A string quartet performs chilling horror movie soundtracks by candlelight. Three performances are scheduled for the evening.
Anti-Halloween Party at Satyrus
An 'Anti-Halloween' themed party for ages 14+. The event features music and a social atmosphere.
Horror Escape Rooms by GetOut Roma
Experience the thrill of escape rooms with live actors in 'Scream,' 'Saw,' or 'Jason Voorhees' themes. Extended operating hours are planned for Halloween night.
Night outSource: GetOut Roma
Saturday 31 October
Family Show: 'La vera storia di Jack Lanterna' at Teatro Mongiovino
A family-friendly show about the true story of Jack O'Lantern.
FamilySource: Viaggiapiccoli
Children's Show: 'Chi ha paura del buio?' at Teatro Verde
A children's show, 'Who's afraid of the dark?,' co-produced with Associazione Affabulazione di Ostia. The story revolves around a child's fear of the dark and how her parents invent a story of shadows, sounds, and colors to help her.
Family
Ottobrata Romana 2026 at Auditorium Parco della Musica
An event dedicated to traditional Roman music, offering a non-horror alternative for those looking for something different on Halloween night.
Samsara Halloween Party at Room 26
A traditional Halloween night party featuring house and dance music. The dress code is dark and elegant. The event runs until early morning.
Night outCostumeSource: EventiRoma.com
The Halloween Party - I fantasmi di Villa Borghese
An American-themed Halloween party with an open bar. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Night outCostumeSource: Spotted (la tua notte a Roma) Instagram
Halloween Masquerade Party
A masquerade party described as the 'craziest night of the year,' featuring costumes, treats, and tricks. Music will include House, Electro, Deep, and Hip Hop. This event is for ages 18+.
Night outCostumeSource: TicketOne
Nightmare Horror Escape Room with Demone Pavor
An immersive fantasy/horror escape room that can be intensified with the presence of 'Demone Pavor' (Demon Pavor), an actor who interacts and modifies the game for a more intense and unpredictable experience.
Night outSource: RomaToday
Dark-Themed Halloween at Profumo Spazio Sensoriale
Profumo Spazio Sensoriale hosts an elegant, dark-themed Halloween party. Guests can choose between an aperitivo, dinner à la carte, or simply the after-dinner party. The venue includes a large outdoor area.
Night outCostumeSource: EventiRoma.com
WeMeet - WeRoad Halloween Party
A free-entry Halloween party with Latin and Commercial music, ice-breaking games, and a 'single tag' system to encourage conversation. Costumes are appreciated but not mandatory.
Night outFree
L'Esorcista Immersive Experience at Castello Miramare di Maccarese
An immersive horror experience turning the castle's halls into a terrifying journey, from dinner with a show to a party. This event is available by pre-sale only.
Night outCostumeSource: EventiRoma.com
Halloween at Castello di Lunghezza
Children's Halloween parties and special spooky shows like 'Mercoledì e la Famiglia Addams,' 'Piccoli Brividi,' and 'Frankenstein.' The castle offers a unique setting for family-friendly Halloween fun.
Family
Sunday 1 November
Traditional 'Fave dei morti' Sweets Available
Bakeries across Rome will sell 'Fave dei morti' (beans of the dead), traditional almond biscuits associated with All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. These sweets are a long-standing custom for commemorating the deceased.
All Saints' Day (Ognissanti) - Public Holiday
All Saints' Day is a national public holiday in Italy. Government offices, post offices, banks, schools, and many private businesses will be closed. Families traditionally visit cemeteries to pay respects to deceased relatives. Bakeries will sell traditional sweets like 'Fave dei morti'.
All season
REEL 31 – Il Risveglio del Male Immersive Horror Experience
An immersive horror experience in an abandoned cinema, featuring 10 iconic horror characters and over 25 actors. This 90-minute experience promises adrenaline, clues, and interaction. Also available November 6-7.
Night out
La Fattoria delle Zucche at Roma World
Roma World, the ancient Rome theme park, hosts 'La Fattoria delle Zucche' and 'Laboratorio delle Zucche' with pumpkin carving workshops, themed decorations, and creative activities for families.
FamilySource: Roma World
Dylan Dog Horror Show
A theatrical production celebrating 40 years of Dylan Dog, combining theater, music, images, and horror atmospheres. The show transforms the theater space to immerse the audience in the world of Dylan Dog, with performances scheduled on Halloween night.
Halloween: Un Ottobre da Brividi at Cinecittà World
Cinecittà World transforms into a Halloween-themed park with horror attractions like the Horror House, Inferno roller coaster, and the new Haunted Theatre, alongside family-friendly areas such as the Villaggio Piccoli Brividi and Spooky Town Playground. The park features shows, themed dinners, and DJ sets, with extended hours during the Halloween weekend.
Night outFamilySource: Cinecittà World
Halloween in Famiglia at MagicLand
MagicLand offers a Halloween experience for families with themed attractions and shows throughout October. Highlights include 'La Fabbrica dei Mostriciattoli' show in the Music Hall on Saturdays and Sundays.
FamilySource: MagicLand
Family Halloween at Zoomarine
Zoomarine transforms for 'Family Halloween' with themed decorations, spectacles, animation, and face painting, offering a 'monstrous' adventure for the whole family.
Family
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 13 Oct