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Halloween is creeping closer, and if you're after some spooky fun, you're in the right spot. We've rounded up the top Halloween happenings in the city centre.
Sip, dress up and vibe to DJ tunes
Taking Back Saturday Halloween: Emo & Punk Party | 31 OCT | From 8pm
This Halloween, The Tuning Fork transforms into an emo and punk paradise — so throw on your spookiest costume and hit the dancefloor surrounded by haunting visuals and themed decor. Sing your heart out to pop punk anthems from Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, Paramore, and more. Plus, don’t miss the best dressed competition and a special gift for the first 100 guests through the door.
Andrew Andrew | 31 OCT - 1 NOV | DJ from 10pm
Spooky season is calling, and Andrew Andrew is tumbling down the rabbit hole with an Alice in Wonderland-themed night of whimsical cocktails, bar tab prizes, and a magical costume competition.
Dr. Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co. | 31 OCT | From 8pm
This Halloween, Dr Rudi's gone full mad scientist! Think spooky cocktails, haunting decor and experiments gone deliciously wrong. Dress up is a must - the best and spookiest costume wins awesome prizes.
Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina | 2 NOV | 2 - 10pm
Rosie’s and Sauza Tequila bring you Día de los Muertos — a vibrant celebration of life, colour, and tequila! Enjoy live music, DJ sets, flash tattoos, Sauza cocktails, and free guac on arrival when you book a table.
Sudaka Halloween Latin Festival | 1 NOV | From 10pm
Sudaka is back for a Halloween special edition, and you won't want to miss it! The haunted Wynyard Pavilion will be hosting this massive Latin Halloween night featuring two dance floors, spine-tingling beats, live performances and epic costume competitions.
Paname Social | 31 OCT | 7pm till late
CERTIFIED BANGERZ is back with a Halloween Special, blending 80s, 90s, 00s, and house music for a night of nostalgic chaos. Expect a costume contest, free entry before 9.30pm ($10 after), and the soft launch of Dolce Disco — a new event series bringing fun, social vibes to the electronic scene.
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Fuel up - before, during or after!
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Eat, drink and play your way around Britomart until late on Thursday nights.
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1-31 OCT, 2025
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Watch a spooky film
Academy Cinemas | 17 - 31 OCT, 2025
Anna Biller's psychedelic horror delight is a throwback to counterculture horror with a sharp feminist twist.With a visual style that pays tribute to Technicolor thrillers of the 1960s, The Love Witch explores female fantasy and the repercussions of pathological narcissism.
The legendary Wayan Brothers comedy that spawned sequels and acclaim, comes to Academy for a one off $5 screening. A year after disposing of the body of a man they accidentally killed, a group of dumb teenagers are stalked by a bumbling serial killer.
An erotic horror film directed by Jesús Franco, following Linda Westinghouse, an American lawyer in Istanbul who is drawn into a surreal and seductive world after dreaming of a mysterious vampire woman.
Need a costume?
Look Sharp Store | 10A Victoria Street East
Need a last-minute costume to complete your night of Halloween celebrations? Look Sharp on Victoria Street is the ultimate party store and has a great selection of costumes to browse through. Whether you need a mask, a wig, decorations, a full costume or anything in between, Look Sharp is the place to go
Dangerfield | 55 High Street
Want a Halloween look that you can wear again? Head to Dangerfield on High Street for your witchy attire. Create your long-lasting Halloween outfit!
Catch a show
Treat Yourself
In the quiet glow of our Britomart kitchen, Giapo's spent weeks crafting three new fun and irresistible Halloween creations: The Watcher,The Crawler and The Dracula Kiss. Ice cream revellers can select their ice cream flavour, cone and any of the three Halloween creations. Prices start from $22, not bad for a Halloween costume that teams up as an edible treat!
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Scrunchy Millers | Orange Real Fruit Ice-Cream & Fanta Float
Try Scrunchy Millers' frightfully delicious Halloween treats - Orange Real Fruit Ice Cream and Fanta Float, both topped with Halloween lollies.
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Lush | Halloween Collection
Bathers beware! Raise your spirits with Lush's limited-edition Halloween collection - featuring new creations and must-have seasonal classics like fan fave Ghostie made with uplifting citrus and the one-and-only Lord Of Misrule Bath Bomb and Shower Gel.
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Lovisa | Pierce & Win
From ear to nose, Lovisa's Piercing Specialists are ready to add a little sparkle to your Halloween style. For 3 days only, get pierced and go into the draw to win a $50 Lovisa Voucher! No tricks, just treats. Limited time only. Valid at Lovisa Piercing stores. Visit in-store for details.
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Daldang | Halloween Meringue Pack
Got a sweet tooth? Grab a Daldang spooky meringue pack — light, delicious, and full of unique designs and flavours perfect for Halloween snacking.
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Krispy Kreme | Halloween Series
Nothing's scarier than an empty doughnut box! Sink your fangs into these spookily delicious Halloween treats — available in a dozen, double pack, or party-sized feast.
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Cocoa Wilds | Halloween Chocolate Slushie Milkshake
Back and better than ever, Cocoa Wild's ghost cups are now served with frozen hot chocolate this Halloween! Like a chocolate slushy milkshake, don't miss this custom blend of milk chocolate and pacific grown dark chocolate. Available until the end of the month.
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