Halloween 2026
Halloween in Sydney
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
13 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 24 ideas
- 16 nights out
- 7 costume parties
- 8 for families
- 7 free
Don't miss
Ghost Festival in The Rocks
HELLHOUSE Horror Film Screenings at Sydney Opera House
Sydney's Halloween Fest
Saturday 24 October
Sydney's Halloween Fest
Two huge days of family-friendly Halloween fun with trick-or-treating, horror and magic shows, pony rides, reptile shows, spooky face painting, jumping castles, amusement rides, Halloween-themed photo displays, music, entertainment, merchandise, and prizes for best dressed. Families encouraged to come in costume.
CostumeFamilySource: Humanitix
Thursday 29 October
Halloween Karaoke at Red Cow Hotel
Join the Red Cow Hotel for a Halloween-themed karaoke session featuring greatest hits, with drink specials available throughout the night. Free entry.
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Luna Park Halloscream
Sydney's scariest Halloween event returns with unlimited rides, brand-new horror attractions including 'Escape the Circus', 'The Forgotten Children' scare maze, and 'Alienation' immersive game. Expect creepy characters, immersive scares, and a spooky atmosphere throughout the park, along with themed food and beverages. Aimed at those looking for a scarier Halloween experience.
Night outFamilySource: Time Out Sydney
Friday 30 October
Electric Nation Halloween Edition
An open-air music festival celebrating house, indie dance, Latin house, and global grooves, featuring artists like Topic, Bag Raiders, Yolanda Be Cool, KLP, and Raffa FL.
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Halloween Weekend at Hotel Bondi
Two nights of DJs, killer drink specials ($16 Cuervo Devil's Reserve Margaritas, $6 drinks 9 PM-11 PM), and Halloween party vibes. DJ Matty G on Friday from 9 PM and DJ Jhunboy on Saturday from 9:30 PM. Costumes are encouraged for the 'wildest Halloween party on the East'.
Night outCostumeFreeSource: The Happiest Hour
Escapade Thriller Halloween Party
A Halloween thriller party featuring 80s funk, R&B, and old-school dance tracks spun by DJs Nasser T, Jimmy Jam, Danny K, and Tony Saliba. Doors open 9 PM, ID essential, casual smart dress code.
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Dead Set Halloween Weekend Live Music
Two nights of hard rock and heavy metal chaos with live bands and DJs in a haunted underground vibe. Friday features a 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' tribute with Electrik, Ditzy Dog, Drunken Sun, and Orange Empress. Saturday's Halloween show, curated by Crimewave MGMT, includes Naugrim, Crown St Militia, Blame The Widow, and Stockade.
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Monster Fest 2026
Australia's darkest film festival returns with a wicked selection of horror, cult, and genre cinema from Australia and around the world. Showing at Event Cinemas George St (Sydney Opening Night only) and Event Cinemas Burwood (Sydney). VIP and 5 Film Passes are available, with booking fees applying online. Passes are for single customers only and cannot be used for multiple tickets to a single session or concurrently running sessions.
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Halloween Ghost Tours Sydney
Guided walking tours through some of Sydney's real historic locations, with stories based on inquest transcripts, newspaper archives, and cemetery records. Family tours are also available for a less intense experience.
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Saturday 31 October
Sydney Zombie Walk
The annual Sydney Zombie Walk invites people of all ages to dress up as their best undead characters and take part in a zombie-themed walk. The family-friendly event features food stalls, merchandise, makeup artists, and entertainment. Pets are also welcome to join in. Registration closes Wednesday, October 28.
CostumeFamilySource: Lane Cove Living
Baile de Halloween
Prepare for a scary night at Shark Hotel in the heart of the city. Experience two environments, immersive visuals, special effects, and a heavy selection of funk and Brazilian beats from top DJs. Costumes are highly encouraged. Special promotion: October or November birthdays get a free VIP entry (first 30 registrants).
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Halloween Trivia at Penny's
Penny's hosts a Halloween-themed trivia night with prizes for winners, kicking off at 7 PM. Free entry.
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Spooktober Film Program
The Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace embraces Halloween with a packed program of horror favourites, cult classics and special screenings. Highlights include 'Young Frankenstein' (50th Anniversary), 'The Silence of the Lambs' (35th Anniversary), 'The Exorcist – Director's Cut 4K Restoration', 'The Craft' (30th Anniversary in 4K), and 'John Carpenter's Halloween – Live In Concert'.
Night outSource: Lane Cove Living
Cubic Escape Room Horror Experiences
Cubic Escape Room offers immersive horror escape rooms with live actors, such as 'Soul Catcher,' for an intense and story-driven experience. Booking ahead is recommended.
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Entermission VR Escape Rooms - Spooky VR Escapes
Experience spooky virtual reality escape rooms with hand-tracking technology, wind, and heat effects. Themes include 'House of Fear' and other haunted scenarios. A unique, immersive Halloween thrill. Booking ahead is recommended.
Night outSource: Entermission Sydney
Zombie Apocalypse: Edge of Extinction Escape Room
Survive a high-stakes zombie outbreak in this themed escape room.
Night outSource: Halloween Sydney 2026
Kids Eat Free Halloween Special
Kids eat FREE with every adult meal at Drummoyne Sailing Club, plus adults receive a FREE beer or wine. Event also features free face painting, spooky cocktails, and lollies.
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Halloween at Darling Square
Celebrate Halloween with free, family-friendly fun including a Trick-or-Treat Hunt through the precinct and free Halloween face painting. Retailers also offer lucky dip prizes from October 19-31. Limited-edition Halloween food and drinks available at IIKO Mazesoba.
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Halloween Festival on Majors Bay Road
A free afternoon of spooky family fun. The street comes alive with a trick-or-treat trail, face painting, roving performers, live music, and street games. Dress up in your Halloween best.
CostumeFamilyFreeSource: Time Out Sydney
Halloween Street Party – Newtown
A free Halloween street party packed with spooky family fun. Enjoy trick-or-treating, a haunted house, pumpkin carving, spooky games, face painting, and live music. There will also be costume competitions for people and pets, along with a free BBQ and snacks.
CostumeFamilyFreeSource: Time Out Sydney
Fiesta del Sol Sydney Halloween Takeover
One of Sydney's biggest Latin music celebrations takes over Tumbalong Park for a full day and night of live music, dancing, and Latin flavors.
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Sunday 1 November
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day (All Hallows' Day) is observed by many churches in Australia, including the Catholic, Anglican, and Uniting Churches, to honor all saints. It is not a public holiday in New South Wales, and most businesses will follow regular Sunday opening hours.
All season
HELLHOUSE Horror Film Screenings at Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House transforms into HELLHOUSE, screening eight acclaimed horror films. Program includes 'Exhuma' (Oct 27), 'Angel's Egg' (Oct 28), Maja Holand's documentary 'HEX' (Oct 30), and on Halloween night (Oct 31), a special screening of 'The Babadook' followed by a Q&A with director Jennifer Kent, a live-scored silent film 'Häxan', and a 4K restoration screening of 'Pan's Labyrinth'.
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Ghost Festival in The Rocks
Australia's biggest Halloween festival transforms Sydney's historic streets and laneways into a haunted playground. Expect Halloween food and drinks, themed bars, live music, DJs, markets, roaming performers, and larger-than-life installations. Features a Poliakov Haunted Woods and Main Stage. Free entry to the street festival; some immersive experiences are ticketed. On Oct 30 & 31, George Street and Overseas Passenger Terminal close to traffic from 7 PM to midnight for an even bigger festival crowd.
Night outCostumeFreeSource: City of Sydney - What's On
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 14 Oct