The best Halloween events in Melbourne

From spooky pop-ups to haunted tours, these are the best ways to celebrate Halloween in Melbourne.

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In 2026, Halloween is celebrated on Saturday 31 October.

Fun Halloween events in Melbourne

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Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest

A bold, cinematic reimagining of the gothic classic.

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Bloom After Dark

Welcome the longer evening and arrival of summer with a night of music and a touch of Halloween.

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Hallozeen Zine Fair

Come along to shop some of the spookiest zines created by local zinesters.

Intimate, very dimly lit indoor club, with a stand-up comedy performer on stage and low-level amber and red stage lighting.

Halloween Comedy Competition

Enjoy a night of no-holds-barred comedy as eight new and up-and-coming comedians compete to win.

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A Twist of Fate: Halloween Special

Scary Goats Theatre's creepiest collection of short horror-comedy plays by local writers.

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Halloween at the Museum: Family Event

Dress up in your favourite costume and explore the museum after dark as galleries come alive.

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Spooky Silent Reading Party

Embrace the eerie ambiance of the library after closing time and immerse yourself in a spooky read.

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International Halloween Party

Come along to a large multicultural Halloween social night.

An outdoor space at Harbour Esplanade Docklands, featuring a large overhead hanging sign that reads THE STREET SOCIAL, a white picket fence, DJ equipment and a view of the harbour and city buildings.
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The Street Social: Halloween

A festive Docklands waterfront Halloween event for families and friends.

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A Spooky Escape at the Old Melbourne Gaol

Step inside Old Melbourne Gaol this Halloween and see if your family can escape the haunted prison!

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Halloween at the Old Melbourne Gaol

Step inside of Old Melbourne Gaol this Halloween and experience the haunted location after dark.

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The Grand Jazz Dinner Show: A Halloween Special

A live jazz dinner-and-show, with a Halloween twist.

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Halloween at the Museum: The Haunted Gala

The ultimate adults-only after-dark Halloween celebration for spooky style-makers and night owls.

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Halloween Tarot Reading

See what the tarot cards have in store this Halloween at Le Méridien Melbourne.

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Witches Market

A special Halloween witches market with crystals, candles, cauldrons and much more.

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Murder Among Monsters: Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner

An immersive three-course dinner where monsters mingle and someone ends up dead.

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Hella Queen: The Horror House of Diesel

This Halloween, Section 8 and House of Diesel are teaming up again for Hella Queen.

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The Halloween Madhouse

Come along to the biggest Halloween dress-up rooftop party in Melbourne.

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Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner

A fully immersive murder mystery dinner where you solve the murder.

A large, orange inflatable Halloween jack-o'-lantern with a textured surface, a brown stem on top, and sharp, purple facial features of triangular eyes and a jagged mouth.

Melbourne’s Biggest Halloween: Free Trick or Treat Trail

Free Halloween fun, with trick or treat, giant pumpkin, prizes and a free Melbourne Star ride.

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Witches in Britches

A lively musical-theatre restaurant with a kitsch Halloween atmosphere.

Halloween specials, offers and pop-ups

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Miilk Cake Studio

Pick up the 'berry me alive' or 'darkest sinner' cake in store until Halloween.

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Escape This

Halloween is dead. Long live Halloweek, a week-long celebration of escape experiences. From 28 Oct.

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Last updated on Thu 22 Oct 2026

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