The city's best Halloween club nights and parties

When? October 27-29
Where? Grande Halle de La Villette
How much? €54 for a one-day pass, €120 for a three-day pass

Chicago-born Pitchfork Festival has become a barometer for cool in the the indie music world. Every year, the French version takes place around Halloween at la Grande Halle de La Villette and brings with it plenty of Brits in search of a good boogie. Pitchfork falls on the bank holiday weekend of October so you can throw some shapes to the likes of M.I.A, Mount Kimbie, Warpaint and Bat for Lashes, without worrying about getting up in the morning.

When? Monday October 31 8pm-2am
Where? Brasserie Barbès
How much? Free

Inrockuptibles magazine invites you to their nineties-style Halloween party to pay tribute to Buffy and Spike, complete with fake-blood cocktails. The magazine team are taking over the decks, so expect to be plunged straight back into your spotty teenage years. 

When? Monday October 31 11.30pm-6am
Where? Badaboum
How much? €15

The Cabinet of Curiosities is set to invade Badaboum on October 31 - find your most extravagant costume and dance to Villanova, Vincent Giumelli and Jaaneman until sunrise. 

When? Monday October 318pm-5am
Where? Cabaret Sauvage
How much? €15

Cabaret Sauvage is celebrating Halloween with a bit Latin spice this year. Venezuelan, Colombian and Mexican bands will be lighting up the stage from 8pm to 5am on the Monday night. Expect live sets from Cumbia y Cardon and Sonora de Cumbear, followed by DJ sets from Captain Cumbia, the Original Batichica, Cambimba and Cocosett.

When? Monday October 31 11.59pm-10am
Where? A secret warehouse on the edge of Paris
How much? €15

Descend into the sombre universe of Insomnia, the techno music collective who could practically raise the dead. In the middle of a disused factory, Gescu, Re-UP and even Denis Kaznacheev will keep you dancing from midnight to 10am but don’t worry, Monday is a bank holiday so you can party as hard as you like. 

When? Monday October 31 11.50pm-5.30am
Where? Faust
How much? €15

Faust decided to invite techno veteran Marc Houle to their Halloween shindig. Which is lucky because his minimalist tunes go perfectly with the club’s spotlighting (also perfect for showing up the best bits of your costume.)

When? Saturday October 29
Where? La Mezcaleria
How much? TBC

The Mezcaleria, a secret mezcal bar, hidden behind Hotel 1K in République, is celebrating with the same Mexican verve – except on Saturday October 29. Five Mexican chefs will be rustling up Mexican street food, complete with DJs and live music bands. Mezcal will be flowing, but that goes without saying.