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.
1. Ghost in The Rocks
Ghost in the Rocks is a new Halloween event that is set to take over The Rocks from October 30 to November 2. Touted as Australia’s largest Halloween Festival, the event will feature zombie parties, ghoulish markets, and even an authentic New Orleans-style street parade where everyone is encouraged to dress in their best. The immersive event will transform Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood with flickering lights, ghostly apparitions, and multiple scare zones. Featuring both ticketed and free events, the giant festival promises to be the place to be this Halloween, so don’t miss out. Read more here.
2. Halloween Candlelight Concert
If you haven’t been to one of Sydney’s enchanting Candlelight concerts, now is the perfect time to plan a date night. The popular concerts feature tributes to artists like Coldplay, Whitney Houston, Hans Zimmer, and more. This spooky season, book your spot for a spooky and immersive Halloween concert and enjoy classics like Thriller by Michael Jackson, Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the Ghostbusters theme song, and a lot more.
3. Halloscream
Luna Park leaves no stone unturned for Halloween every year with the spine-chilling Halloscream festival. Previous editions have featured wicked witches, scary spells, and terrifying mazes to get lost in. This year is no exception, with a scare maze, actors playing the dead, themed food and drink, unlimited rides, and a lot more. Halloscream is suitable for audiences over 14 due to its scary themes. Get in early and find more information here.
4. Ghost Cinema
An immersive outdoor horror movie cinema is coming to Sydney with some seriously scary screenings on the menu. From classics like The Conjuring to Corpse Bride to more kid-friendly titles like Coco and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the Ghost Cinema will take over The Rocks throughout select dates in October and November. Find more information and see the full line-up here.
5. Bubble Planet
If you want to do something fun this Halloween, head to Bubble Planet in Sydney Olympic Park. This immersive event features everything from oversized bubbles and balloons, VR tech, and 10 colourful rooms to explore. Keen to jump in?
6. Halloween at Funlab
From October 4 to November 3, Hijinx Hotel, Holey Moley, and Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq will transform into spooky and fun-filled destinations. From creepy challenge rooms at Hijinx Hotel to eerie mini-golf holes at Holey Moley, and a haunted laser tag arena at Archie Brothers, enjoy immersive Halloween activities at no extra charge. Plus, visit after dark from 6pm to 10pm for the Witching Hour, and get entertained by roaming ghouls and acrobatic performers.
7. Dining in the Dark
Ever wondered what it’s like to dine in complete darkness? If science is to be believed, it can elevate your dining experience to a whole other level of deliciousness. This sensational dining experience around Sydney is putting this to the test with a blindfold and a surprise menu for guests.
8. Haymarket’s Spookfest
For a day of wholesome family fun with a dash of spooks, head down to Haymarket and Flemington from October 29 to November 2, for Spookfest. The local festival will feature street performers, activities like face painting, amazing bargain shopping, and delicious street food. Get more information here.
9. Horror movie marathon, Dendy
Horror movie lovers can head to Dendy Newtown for a Halloween takeover. 25 of the scariest movies ever made, including classics like The Exorcist and Scream to titles like Train to Busan, Aliens, The Shining, and more will be screened for one night only on the spookiest day of them all — October 31. Even better, horror movie ticket holders who show up dressed in a Halloween costume will receive a free small popcorn. Get your tickets on Dendy Newtown.
10. Halloween Ghost Hunt
This Halloween, experience the Halloween Ghost Hunt in Sydney. Explore the city’s haunted streets, visit 10 eerie locations, and solve puzzles and challenges along the way. Perfect for friends and family, it’s a fun, outdoor adventure filled with spooky surprises and mystery.