The best Halloween events in Miami for 2024

Carved from a historic Art Deco theater, Queen Miami Beach sets the stage for an equally artful Halloween party. Black Swan: Elegance in the Shadows promises an enchanting evening full of live entertainment inspired by the famous ballet, “Swan Lake.” Choose from two dinner seatings with a la carte menus as aerialists, musicians and ballet dancers bring to life the ballet’s twisted duality of darkness and light. In step with Queen’s high fashion, the dress code here is “Black Swan couture.” Think flowing silks, feathered masks and elegant ensembles fit for the Paris Opera.

On Halloween night, Wynwood’s favorite watering hole will transform into Akelarre, a gathering place for witches and warlocks of Miami. Inspired by the Basque term Akelarre, meaning “witches’s sabbath,” this interactive party will see live performances across Gramps’ indoor and outdoor venues, including three live bands, four DJs, tarot readers and costumed actors creeping out—er, entertaining—guests well past the witching hour. Tickets are priced $10 in advance, $15 on day of show and $20 at the door. 

Once an abandoned warehouse lot in Hialeah, Factory Town is the perfect grunge venue for epic Halloween parties. You’ll find just that in Hocus Pocus, a three-night music festival that runs from 7pm to 7am starting on All Hallows' Eve. Brush by dancing zombies as you zig-zag from stage to stage to catch some of the world’s biggest names in electronic music, including Carl Craig, Charlotte de Witte, Moodyman, The Martinez Brothers, Artbat, AMÉMÉ, Nina Kravitz and many more. Tickets start at $48 for general admission 

Can you keep a secret? Faena Theater’s late-night dance party, EVERAFTER, gets a terrifying twist on Halloween night with Tales from the Crypt. Powerhouse vocalist Rocky Lanes stars as Mistress of Ceremonies and medium to the underworld, summoning spirits to reveal their deep, dark secrets through a series of spine-chilling vignettes performed by aerialists, burlesque dancers, fire artists, musicians and more. General admission tickets start at $90 per guest.

Boogie on down to ZeyZey for a glitter-fueled fete inspired by disco and all things 1970s. Vinyl legend Carlos Willengton will take over the decks on Friday, November 1, with his infectious energy and curated selects of house and disco classics. Get into the groove with your best ’70s-inspired costume and dance the night away like a boogie man would. 

Calling all cinephiles! Set sail for A Life Aquatic Halloween Party at Brother’s Keeper, inspired by the cinematic universe of Wes Anderson. On Thursday, October 31, the neon-lit watering hole will offer a hosted bar from 9 to 11pm, and happy hour-priced oysters shucked by Steve Zissou himself. Don your best Wes Anderson-inspired film costume for a chance to win fun prizes. Early bird tickets start at $50 per person.

Miami’s notorious strip club-slash-night club, E11EVEN, will host a six-night Halloween spectacular, Hollywood: Boulevard of Dreams. Starting Friday, October 25, catch live performances and DJ sets by Hollywood A-listers like Offset and Damaged Goods. On Halloween night, Missouri rapper and BET Hip Hop Awards winner Sexyy Red takes over the stage for a devilish night of debauchery. Tickets and table reservations are available online.

Scary movies and swimming pools may seem an odd combination. Then again, nothing is ordinary at The Standard. Swing by the retro boutique hotel on Thursday, October 26, for back-to-back film screenings, snacks, and drinks by the pool. Catch a 7 pm screening of the cult classic Candyman, followed by Little Shop of Horrors at 9 pm. Admission is free with RSVP, and seating is first come, first serve.

For Miami teens, Halloween in Coconut Grove is a rite of passage. Sipsip Rum Bar offers a more grown-up affair with Spirits of the Dead, a spooky soiree atop the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden. On Halloween night, the Caribbean-inspired rum bar will transform its rooftop into a haunted dancefloor complete with themed cocktails and killer views of the Grove’s party scene below. General admission is free with RSVP.

Screw “Halloweek.” At this pop-up bar in Little Havana, Halloween is a month-long affair. The Dead Flamingo will host Nightmare on 8th Street all October long, with weekly events like horror movie screenings, Halloween-themed trivia, karaoke and more, plus terrifying twists on their usual Tiki-inspired cocktails. Check out their Instagram for all events and happenings.

Regatta Grove is celebrating Halloween all month long with a mix of parties, costume contests, and a family-friendly pumpkin patch. On October 26, the Juice gets loose at Beetlegrove, a Beetlejuice-inspired bash from 12 pm to 3 am. On Halloween night, October 31, the waterfront lounge gets a surreal twist with mind-bending decor a la Twilight Zone. Dress to impress at either party for a chance to win a $500 bar tab. For a more low-key hangout, bring the family to Regatta Grove’s pumpkin patch every weekend in October. The best part? All events are free with RSVP.