If you’ve so much as stepped inside a shopping centre, scrolled through Instagram or turned on the TV in the past week, you’ll likely have been flooded with reminders that Halloween is just around the corner.
This year, Halloween falls on Monday, so a lot of the major events are taking place this weekend – to save partiers from those pesky work hangovers.
If you’re looking to get in on the ~*spooky*~ action this weekend, but aren’t sure what exactly to do, check out our guide to the best Halloween events in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane below.
Halloween events in Perth
S&J Cocktail Trail – Halloween Edition
- Date:
- Location: Hadiqa, Perth, WA
- Price: $80
- Buy tickets here.
Trick or treat yourself along the trail as you enjoy petite Signature Sips & light bites at each S&J venue with Halloween goodies waiting at each venue. The cocktail trail stops at many of Sneakers and Jeans iconic hospitality venues, including Hadiqa, The Flour Factory, Varnish on King and Caballitos.
Halloween Twilight Market
- Date: 28th October
- Location: Perth Cultural Centre
- Price: Free
- Buy tickets here.
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate the spooky season, then head to the Halloween Twilight Market at the Perth Cultural Centre in Northbridge. You’ll find 80 of WA’s best makers and crafters, a tempting array of food plus live music and a pop-up bar. Keep an eye out for some kids activities like spooky sensory play and face painting.
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Halloween events in Sydney
Ghost Mansion Halloween Party
- Date: 29th & 30th October
- Location: Secret location (35 mins from Sydney CBD)
- Price: Start from $50
- Buy tickets here.
Ghost mansion Halloween party offers an array of DJ’s, including Hoten, Mazuko, Tahl, Meyerhold, Dmitri and Luanc who will be playing through a spooky haunted mansion. As well as the DJ’s, there wil be fire dancers and acrobatics, multiple Halloween-themed rooms, scare actors and Halloween make up artists.
Knot A Yacht Halloween (Open Air Boat Party)
- Date: 30th October
- Location: King Street Wharf Darling Harbour
- Price: Start from $43
- Buy tickets here.
Knot A Yacht Get is bringing an incredible artist lineup to play for patrons as they sail around on a luxury yacht. The DJ’s will play House, Tech House, NRG and Trance as the yacht sails around Sydney’s beautiful harbour.
Halloween events in Melbourne
Halloween Fest at Billboard
- Date: 29th October
- Location: Billboard The Venue
- Price: $35
- Buy tickets here.
Melbourne’s Biggest Nightclub will be completely transformed into a huge haunted house with some of Melbourne’s Best DJ’s playing over 2 rooms. There will also be Halloween makeup artists, prizes and a photobooth.
Harryween: Harry Styles Halloween Party – Melbourne
- Date: 28th October
- Location: Stay Gold
- Price: From $15
- Buy tickets here
If you’re a die-hard Harry Styles fan, it’s hard to go past Harrywheen. The event will see patrons dressed up at the iconic singer and will be playing all of Harry Styles’ biggest hits mixed in with popular sing-alongs.
Halloween events in Brisbane
The Upside Down Halloween Party
- Date: October 28th
- Location: Family nightclub
- Price: Start from $33
- Buy tickets here.
The Upside Down Halloween Party is providing spooky entertainment featuring a massive Halloween showcase. There will be performers, dancers and production, and Family nightclub will be decked out with over-the-top Halloween decorations.
Batty Halloween in the Park Event Details
- Date: 29th October
- Location: Doug Larsen Park, Beenleigh
- Price: Free
- Buy tickets here.
If you’re looking for somewhere kid-friendly to celebrate this Halloween, then Batty Halloween in the Park Event Details is a great call. There will be lots of free fun activities, including a best-dressed competition, craft activities for kids, sausage sizzle for dinner and a special guest appearance by a very special educational Black Flying-fox, Fig.
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