Sydney knows how to have fun with fear, especially during Halloween with creepy parties, haunted houses, and themed events taking over the city. This year, the city will host Australia’s largest Halloween festival once again with parades, markets, and more. Plus, get excited for the return of Luna Park’s Halloscream, a fun Halloween Ghost Hunt and more. Discover your inner Ghostbuster and make the most of this season with some of the coolest events happening around town throughout October and beyond.
What’s on in Sydney for Halloween
1. Ghost in The Rocks
Ghost in The Rocks is returning from October 29 to November 1, transforming Sydney’s historic precinct into a four-night Halloween festival. Expect spooky markets, live music, DJs, themed bars, immersive experiences and an outdoor horror cinema. With free street entertainment and selected ticketed experiences, the festival will bring plenty of Halloween fun to The Rocks.
2. Halloween Candlelight Concert
If you haven’t experienced one of Sydney’s enchanting Candlelight concerts, this Halloween weekend is the perfect opportunity. Set inside the beautiful St Stephen’s Uniting Church and illuminated by thousands of candles, these intimate performances offer a magical night of live music. On October 30, catch A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics or a tribute to The Weeknd, followed by Best of Cantonese Pop and a tribute to Adele on October 31. It’s a lovely way to celebrate spooky season with a little music and atmosphere.
3. Halloscream
Luna Park Sydney is bringing back its fright-filled Halloscream festival from October 29–31, 2026. This year’s event features three new Halloween attractions: Escape the Circus, The Forgotten Children scare maze and Alienation, an immersive alien-themed game. Guests can also enjoy unlimited rides on operating attractions after dark, while VIP ticket holders get access to the Patient Zero lounge and Pulse Zombie Rave. With creepy characters roaming the park and plenty of spooky surprises, Halloscream is shaping up to be a Halloween highlight.
4. Ghost Cinema
An outdoor Halloween cinema is coming to The Rocks this spooky season, with Ghost Cinema screening a mix of horror classics and family-friendly favourites at historic Cadmans Cottage. Running from October 29 to November 1, the programme includes everything from The Shining and The Conjuring to Hocus Pocus, Coco and Corpse Bride. With an atmospheric heritage setting and films under the night sky, it’s a fun way to celebrate Halloween.
5. Body Worlds
Ever wondered what goes on beneath the surface of the human body? BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness invites visitors to explore human anatomy through real human specimens preserved using plastination, alongside interactive displays examining the connection between our physical health, emotions and wellbeing.
6. Halloween at Funlab
Looking for some Halloween fun beyond the usual parties? Try Funlab! Sydney’s Hijinx Hotel, Holey Moley and Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq offer plenty of playful activities for a night out, from immersive challenge rooms and themed mini-golf to arcade games and laser tag. They’re worth keeping on your radar for a fun-filled Halloween outing with friends.
7. Newcastle Ghost Tours
Fancy exploring the darker side of NSW history? Newcastle Ghost Tours takes visitors through the city’s haunted past with after-dark walking tours, chilling local legends and stories of reported paranormal encounters. Established in 2010, the locally run experience also offers hands-on paranormal investigation nights at historic locations across Newcastle and the Hunter region. It’s currently NSW’s highest-rated ghost tour, boasting a perfect 5-star Google rating from 14 reviews.
8. Paddy’s Spookfest
Celebrate Halloween at Paddy’s Spookfest, with spooky festivities across Haymarket and Flemington’s Night Food Market. Families can enjoy face painting, trick-or-treat adventures, spooky photo opportunities and treasure hunts with prizes, while browsing the markets for costumes and Halloween treats. With free entry and plenty of family-friendly fun, it’s a festive way to get into the Halloween spirit.
9. Horror movie marathon, Dendy
Horror fans can celebrate Halloween with Dendy Newtown’s House of Horror cinema takeover on October 31, 2026. Expect a night dedicated to the genre’s most chilling films, with screenings of cult classics and iconic fright flicks, including Halloween, The Omen, A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Thing. Guests who arrive dressed in a Halloween costume can also score a free small popcorn.
10. Screamfest Sydney
Get ready for a huge Halloween night at Screamfest 2026, taking over Manning Bar at the University of Sydney on October 31. Featuring four themed stages, more than 50 DJs, immersive installations, carnival attractions, Scary-oke, food stalls and plenty of spooky entertainment, the festival promises a full night of Halloween festivities. Screamfest is also expanding to Wollongong and Newcastle this year, with 11,000 tickets available across all three cities. The event is strictly 18+, so bring your best Halloween costume and get ready to party until the early hours.
