The best Halloween events in Melbourne
From spooky pop-ups to haunted tours, these are the best ways to celebrate Halloween in Melbourne.
When is Halloween 2025?
In 2025, Halloween is celebrated on Friday 31st October.
Fun Halloween events in Melbourne
Monopoly Dreams
Trick or treat trail, themed activities and spooky surprises. 27 Oct to 2 Nov
Miranda Tequila Bar
Where the rhythm gets wicked and the drinks get spooky. Party starts at 9pm. 1 Nov.
Trick or Treat on Lygon Street
Celebrate Halloween in Carlton with kids activities, entertainment and lots of lollies.
Halloween at Old Melbourne Gaol
Experience a spine-chilling Halloween at Old Melbourne Gaol, where history meets hauntings.
Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour
Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.
Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery
Take a spine-chilling journey back in time to explore the rich paranormal realm of Old Melbourne.
Skyline Melbourne Scare Park
Enjoy a frightfully fun mix of scares at the Scare Park – where spooky meets spectacular.
Player Night: Hollow Knight and Silksong
Celebrate Hollow Knight and Silksong in an after-hours Game Worlds fan event.
Friday Night Social: Halloween Party
A free party featuring live music and performances as the Distraction exhibition stays open late.
A Twist of Fate: Halloween Special
The spookiest (so far) episodes of anthology series A Twist of Fate, recreated for Halloween.
Halloween Party at Theory Bar
Ghouls just wanna have fun, and this is the night to party like your afterlife depends on it.
A Haunted Affair
Step into an immersive Halloween experience that blends playful theatrics, and unexpected moments.
Zombie Prom Halloween Party
It’s murder on the dance floor as Heartbreaker hosts the freakiest date of the year.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Halloween Screening
This Halloween, watch one of the greatest stop motion animated musicals ever made.
Halloween desserts and treats
GLO Gelato
Special spiced pumpkin gelato folded with smashed pumpkin pie. Available until 31 Oct
Godiva
Celebrate Halloween with Spiced Pumpkin & Grape Jelly Sandwich Chocolixir drinks & special gift box.
Last updated on Mon 27 Oct 2025
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