Halloween and Castanyada parties in Barcelona

The Tibidabo funfair doesn't want to miss out on the scariest night of the year and so has prepared a special programme for the whole family that's on until November 5. At night the most terrifying characters aren't locked up in the Krueger Hotel but instead are walking the streets of the theme park in a parade inspired by 'The Curse of the Black Pearl' from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. The opening hours at the funfair are longer than usual but only for the most courageous (it's recommended for ages nine and up). During these long nights you can enjoy a special choreography starring zombies out of the most famous films. What's more, from October 28 the ghost of Alfred Hitchcock turns up in the Krueger Hotel with a scene from 'Psycho', and the programme also grows with a show from 'La familia Monstre', inspired by the TV show 'The Munsters'. 

Grab a costume and celebrate Halloween with two rock bands, a costume contest, a DJ, and many more suprises. Your ticket in gets you a free shot and tapas, as well as special prices at the bar until midnight, and of course the performances. Conrad Freeman, originally from upstart New York, which he calls 'the worst part of the USA', plays acoustic punk rock, roots, folk and blues. The Lucies are an indie rock band with touches of brisk guitar à la The Smiths, Joy Division–esque gothic splendour, and Franz Ferdinand–type slick dance floor rhythms. You'll hardly notice their lyrics full of dark wit and melancholy as wave after wave of glittering indie hooks keep you sweating on the dance floor. After the live performances you're treated to a surprise international guest DJ to keep you going into the wee hours. (Note: Avoid paying an additional charge by getting there before 12.30am.)

Up in the Loft at Razzmatazz you can join in the Goa-Halloween party, because every night can be a scary night if you play your cards right. Featuring Astral Projection from Israel, along with Hypnoxock, César Mimesis of Suntrip Records, and Petaphysical Psytrance.

Organist Juan de la Rubia continues the tradition of offering a concert for All Saints' Day at the Palau de la Música Catalana. The concert is improvised, based on the screening of the 1927 silent film 'Metropolis'.