Halloween 2026
Halloween in Zalaegerszeg
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
9 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 12 ideas
- 4 nights out
- 5 costume parties
- 5 for families
- 3 free
Don't miss
Boszorkány vagy szellem? Varázslatos halloweeni nyomozás Zalaegerszegen (Witch or Ghost? Magical Halloween Investigation in Zalaegerszeg)
Zalaegerszeg Kertvárosi jelmezes Halloween menet (Zalaegerszeg Garden City Costumed Halloween Parade)
Halloween éjszaka az Art Moziban (Halloween Night at Art Cinema)
Monday 26 October
Halloween kézműves kaland – kreatív játszóház gyerekeknek (Halloween Craft Adventure – Creative Playhouse for Children)
A creative workshop for children, offering Halloween-themed craft activities. Participation is free but requires prior registration via email (apaczaiamk@gmail.com) or phone (06-92/314-866).
FamilyFree
Tuesday 27 October
Egyetemi Halloween Party
A university Halloween party. Those arriving in costume or makeup receive a free drink.
Night outCostumeSource: Angels Bar, Club & Lounge Instagram
Wednesday 28 October
Boszorkány vagy szellem? Varázslatos halloweeni nyomozás Zalaegerszegen (Witch or Ghost? Magical Halloween Investigation in Zalaegerszeg)
An exciting, 5-station detective walk for children aged 6-10 and their parents in downtown Zalaegerszeg. Participants solve puzzles to uncover a mystery. Costumes are encouraged. Registration required via Tourinform office (92/316-160, zalaegerszeg@tourinform.hu).
CostumeFamilyFree
Thursday 29 October
Térszínház: Az én hibám (Space Theater: My Fault)
A theater performance with a duration of 90 minutes.
Friday 30 October
Never Say Never - Halloween Horror Arena
Prepare for the most chilling night of your life. Entry for those 16 and over. Early bird tickets were 3,000 HUF, pre-sale tickets 3,500 HUF.
Night outCostume
Saturday 31 October
Kicsi Gesztenye Klub Csodálatos emlékeink (Little Chestnut Club: Our Wonderful Memories)
A children's show. Part of the family and children's programs at Keresztury VMK.
Family
Zalaegerszeg Kertvárosi jelmezes Halloween menet (Zalaegerszeg Garden City Costumed Halloween Parade)
A costumed Halloween parade in the Kertváros district of Zalaegerszeg.
CostumeFamily
Halloweeni Retro Party
An evening where the greatest hits of yesteryear meet the chilling atmosphere of Halloween. DJ MOLNÁR will provide the music. Costumes are encouraged. Table reservations possible after ticket purchase.
Night outCostume
Halloween éjszaka az Art Moziban (Halloween Night at Art Cinema)
An all-night horror film screening for genre fans. Program includes 'Démoni fény' (Demonic Light) at 23:00, 'Mosolyogj' (Smile) at 00:45, and 'A Halloween véget ér' (Halloween Ends) at 03:00. Tickets are for all three films; no individual tickets. No reservation possible.
Night out
Sunday 1 November
All Saints' Day (Mindenszentek) – Public Holiday
All Saints' Day is a public holiday in Hungary. As it falls on a Sunday in 2026, there is no additional day off. Most shops and offices are expected to be closed. Families traditionally visit cemeteries to commemorate their deceased loved ones, lighting candles and placing flowers.
All season
All Souls' Day Period – Cemetery Visits and Traffic Arrangements
During the All Saints' and All Souls' period, Zalaegerszeg's central cemeteries (Göcseji úti and Új temető) will have extended visiting hours, typically from 6:00 to 20:00. Traffic arrangements will be in place around the Új temető (New Cemetery), with one-way traffic on Ságodi út towards Kaszaházi út from October 31st to November 3rd, between 9:00 and 22:00. Vehicle entry into the New Cemetery is restricted to those with permits and disabled badges. Police and civil guards will assist visitors and patrol for safety.
Fények Falva (Village of Lights)
The Göcseji Falumúzeum transforms into a unique light park, combining traditional village atmosphere with light art. Open daily from 17:00 to 21:00, with an admission fee (tickets available online). Closed on December 24-25 and December 31. This event runs through the Halloween period, offering an illuminated experience.
FamilyFreeSource: ZEGI Múzeumok
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 21 Oct

