Goblins, ghosts, witches, and ghouls galore will descend upon Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood to celebrate the spookiest season of them all: Halloween. Making a grand return after a successful debut last year is Australia’s largest Halloween Festival that is set to transform The Rocks into a ghostly playground over 4 days in October and November. Petrifying parties, spooky screenings, zombie discos, and a lot more are on the horizon with “Ghost in The Rocks” from October 30 to November 2. Read on for highlights.
Ghost in The Rocks, Halloween Festival
The Rocks is all set to morph into an eerie ghost town for the event, with spooky decor, scare zones, and flickering lights. Plus, get a chance to mingle with mysterious creatures as they wander the streets.
Highlight events will include a ghost cinema hosting spooky screenings, murder mystery parties at a pop-up bar, a Halloween parade where a procession of costumed characters and floats will take to the streets, a groovy zombie disco where you can shimmy in your spookiest outfit and a ghoulish Halloween market. Entry to the festival is free.
During the day, visitors can expect a family-friendly atmosphere with artisan stalls, pumpkin-spiced treats, handcrafted goods, and a variety of food and drinks. Nighttime brings a totally different experience and a much darker vibe. You’ll want to keep an eye open for things that go bump in the night — expect a multi-level haunted house party, a murder cocktail bar, and a spooky night market.
The Rocks is famed for its haunted history, so it’s the ideal playground for an event such as this. Ghost in The Rocks comes from the creative minds behind stellar Sydney events like Mov’in Cinemas and Bastille Festival. We’ll let you know when we have updates, in the meantime, check out these ghost tours in Sydney as you get ready for Halloween.