Halloween 2026
Halloween in Schwechat
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
13 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 11 ideas
- 2 nights out
- 1 costume party
- 4 for families
Don't miss
Halloween Festival "Alice in Nightmare"
YuniCon 2026 - Anime, Manga & Gaming Convention
"Chaos im Bestattungshaus" Comedy Play
Saturday 24 October
"Chaos im Bestattungshaus" Comedy Play
A comedy play by Theaterwerkstatt Schwechat, featuring a thematically relevant title for the Halloween season, meaning 'Chaos in the Funeral Home'.
Monday 26 October
Season Closing with Historic Shuttle Bus
The Eisenbahnmuseum Schwechat concludes its season with a special event featuring a historic shuttle bus operating between Simmering U3 and the museum. The museum will be open with field railway operations.
Family
Tuesday 27 October
"Chaos im Bestattungshaus" Comedy Play
A comedy play by Theaterwerkstatt Schwechat, featuring a thematically relevant title for the Halloween season, meaning 'Chaos in the Funeral Home'.
Wednesday 28 October
"Chaos im Bestattungshaus" Comedy Play
A comedy play by Theaterwerkstatt Schwechat, featuring a thematically relevant title for the Halloween season, meaning 'Chaos in the Funeral Home'.
Friday 30 October
YuniCon 2026 - Anime, Manga & Gaming Convention
Austria's coolest convention for fans of anime, manga, and gaming. Features competitions, voice actors, bands, parties, DJ sets, shows, panels, workshops, a gaming area, and an artist alley. Includes 3 days of 'After Con Parties' and highlights elaborate costumes.
Night outCostumeFamilySource: Multiversum Schwechat, YuniCon Official Website, WasMachMa.at
Afro & Latino Evening - Halloween Special
An open evening with Afro & Latino rhythms, a short dance introduction, a simple participation program for beginners, and a free dance floor. Designed for women, men, and older children; no dance experience or partner required.
Night outFamily
"Chaos im Bestattungshaus" Comedy Play
A comedy play by Theaterwerkstatt Schwechat, featuring a thematically relevant title for the Halloween season, meaning 'Chaos in the Funeral Home'.
Saturday 31 October
Halloween Festival "Alice in Nightmare"
A large Halloween festival for all ages, featuring new escape rooms, a living horror trail, and various game stations. The event is held under the motto 'Alice im Alptraum' (Alice in Nightmare).
Sunday 1 November
"Chaos im Bestattungshaus" Comedy Play - Matinee
A matinee performance of the comedy play by Theaterwerkstatt Schwechat, thematically relevant for the Halloween season.
"Chaos im Bestattungshaus" Comedy Play
A comedy play by Theaterwerkstatt Schwechat, featuring a thematically relevant title for the Halloween season, meaning 'Chaos in the Funeral Home'.
All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen) - Public Holiday
All Saints' Day is a public holiday in Austria. Many shops and offices will be closed. Families traditionally visit cemeteries to decorate graves and light 'Seelenlichter' (soul lights) in remembrance of the deceased. Bakeries typically offer 'Allerheiligenstriezel' (All Saints' Braid), a traditional sweet bread.
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 18 Oct