As the bewitching night of 31 October approaches, the city is ready to unleash a whirlwind of Halloween excitement. You’ll find an array of events that cater to both the adventurous and the faint of heart – turning the city and North Adelaide into anything but a ghost town!
Whether you're a die-hard Halloween enthusiast or someone who simply enjoys a bit of spooky fun, this year’s events promise to delight people of all ages and scare thresholds. From family-friendly outings at Adelaide Zoo to heart-pounding ghost tours at Adelaide Gaol, you won’t want to miss out!
What’s in store? Take a peek (if you dare).
Boo at the Zoo
Calling all ghosts, ghouls and gremlins! Dress up in your most bewitching costumes for a frightfully-fun night of family-friendly entertainment at the Zoo. Everyone gets a treat bag on arrival, just follow the trick-or-treat trail to fill them up with all delicious goodies. With plenty of spots for ghoulish photos and live entertainment to get you singing and dancing, its sure to be spooktacular time!
Halloween Wail at the Gaol
This iconic venue will transform into a Halloween hub, offering spooky fun that’s sure to delight kids and adults alike. This year, expect more spine-tingling chills and thrills than ever: explore an enchanted forest, a witch's kitchen and a ghostly hallway, there’s something eerie around every corner. And if you’re feeling lucky, try your hand at the lucky dip and carnival arcade games!
Day of the Dead Party
Party till the spirits rise as you commemorate Día de los Muertos with a tequila-soaked celebration, packed with vibrant colour, face painting, tequila cocktails, and fresh beats. Raise a glass to the living and lost as you soak in the margaritas, mezcal, or mischief.
7 Deadly Sins Halloween Party
Seven deadly cocktails and two nights of elegance and excess – everything you need to indulge in the dark side this Halloween. Get downright sinful as this basement bar transforms into a decadent den of temptation with custom cocktails oozing all night. Dress to kill and give in to temptation, go on!
Adelaide Haunted Horizons Ghost Tours
Described as delivering the scariest ghost tours in Australia, head to some of the city’s most haunted locations for a chilling guided experience or embark on a ghost hunt after dark.
Not into ghosts? Join a 'Dark Side' or 'Murder & Madness' tour, where they journey into a darker side of history.
O’Connell Street Halloween Creature Hunt
This Halloween, dare to venture down O’Connell Street North Adelaide hunting for spooky creatures lurking in shopfront windows! Pick up a postcard from any business with a footpath sticker to help you keep count, then scan the QR code to enter the draw to win one of the Halloween creatures and a $100 voucher to spend at your favourite O’Connell Street haunt.
Don't miss Spooky Saturday in the North Adelaide Village! Capture some fang-tastc memories while you enjoy a day of creepy crafts, ghoulish games and scary photo opportunities. A skele-ton of wholesome fun!
THE RESURRECTION
The spirit of My Lover Cindi has clawed her way back from the veil, summoning a pre-Feast party stitched from your wildest fever dreams. Gather, dance, indulge, and raise a glass to chosen family as Atlantis Bar transforms into a queer utopia filled with performances from the freaks, lovers, and legends. Come as you like; all are welcome!
Sky-High Halloween Weekend at Merrymaker Rooftop Bar
Get ready for an elevated Halloween celebration, high above Adelaide's skyline. Sip on devilish signature cocktails and dance under the stars as the DJ spins spooky beats late into the night. With city views to die for, glowing lights, and a kaleidoscope of costumes, it's the perfect mix of eerie and electric!
80's & 90's Halloween Silent Disco!
Dance through the decades as the historic Queens Theatre transforms into a spooky, atmospheric dancefloor on All Hallow's Eve. Slip on your headphones and belt along to your pick of nostalgic anthems — the best of the 80s, 90s, and 00s. With a licensed bar, moody lighting, and costumes that range from glam to ghoulish, this is Halloween reimagined for grown-ups who love to party!
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