The ultimate guide to Halloween in Singapore

Ascend from hell to heaven, all in one booze-filled night at Vertigore. Spanning across HighHouse and Nova’s three floors, this debut Halloween party goes all out with an exciting line-up of stellar DJs and all-night revelry. The floors of HighHouse turn into a hellish landscape but don’t be phased by the torture rooms and scare actors, just head straight for the games that punish failed attempts with shots of tequila. Guest DJs XTVA and Shaun Nocturnals will spin the house and techno on October 26 and pass the baton to DJ Tang and DJ Kong for their hip-hop bangers and throwback beats on the 30th. After your trials, ascend to the highest bar in Singapore where you’ll be greeted at Nova’s pearly gates with stunning city views and a supernova installation by renowned light artist Jun Ong. Celebrate your journey to the Afterlife with glasses of rosé, then party it up on your first day in heaven to bass house, trap, and techno by LENERD & Zushan. Fantastic Dinosaur and Fred E will lead the throwback hits on the second night, making sure you’ll never want to come down from that high. Find out more here.

Party it up in sinister style at SambaRoom’s very first Halloween bash in the newly opened, world-famous SushiSamba. Expect two nights of hauntingly captivating music, killer views, and bewitching performances at this Stanley-Kubrick-themed celebration, aptly titled ‘Redrum’. Mystery and opulence merge to keep you on your toes, complemented by unsettling decor that springs to life during the performances. Stephen Day sets the chilling tone for the 30th with a hypnotic set of deep house, synthwave, and Italo disco. On the 31st, expect Yujin to take over with sounds of disco, funk, and Afrobeats to keep you moving for the finale. Both nights will see dancers and contortionists crash the dancefloor alongside revellers in one multi-sensory tangle. Find out more here.

It’s spooky season so you know what that means – it’s time to make your way to the gates of hell at Universal Studios Singapore for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Asian-inspired horror takes centre stage with scenes from the ancient Qing Dynasty to a monster-infested version of present-day South Korea. Scream your way out of four all-new nightmare-inducing haunted houses, including one inspired by the popular South Korean Netflix apocalyptic horror series, Sweet Home. When you need a break from the scares, slither your way to the new spine-chilling speakeasy known as the Viper Lounge, where you can enjoy a range of deliciously devilish canapés and drinks. 

Get spooky with the community at Kampong Boogie’s Halloween celebration. In true Kampong Boogie fashion, expect plenty of dancing, a BBQ cookout, and chill vibes, this time with a frightfully fun twist. Come dressed in your best to win prizes – kids can complete their look with ghoulish face painting on-site. Chef Ricardo Allen will be manning the grill so expect signature Caribbean classics like Jamaican jerk chicken, goat curry, and a galore of other soul foods. Groove like there’s no tomorrow with dark, heart-pounding beats across hip hop, R&B, funk, soul, afro, house, and more before cooling off with icy Peronis and Asahis on tap. Everyone’s invited to this family-friendly Halloween bash, even the furkids. Get your tickets at the door or find out more here.

Illumi just got extra spook-tacular this October. It's decked with all the Halloween trimmings for more lights and frights at the Bayfront Event Space. Put on your scariest face or channel your favourite character, and snake through illumi's Trick-or-Treat adventures across nine themed worlds that will leave you bewitched. The nights are packed with fang-tastic activities for the whole family including face painting, tarot card readings, and photo ops with roving ghouls and goblins. Hop on classic rides like the carousel and swing chairs, and of course, fill your treat bags to the brim with candy.

Aside from Halloween parties and haunted houses – there’s no better way to get your fix of hair-raising thrills than with a good ol’ scary movie. This weekend, catch some of the creepiest Asian horror flicks at the Projector Cineleisure's first-ever House of Horrors Film Festival. Watch six curated films from across the region, like South Korea’s Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, Thailand’s Pee Mak, and Indonesia’s Pengabdi Setan. Don’t think you’ll be getting off scot-free though – complete your night with a visit to The Realm, an immersive haunted house experience that brings the terror on screen to life. Get your tickets here.

If you’re not one for scares this Halloween but still want to get into the spooky spirit, Candlelight’s A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics is the perfect middle-ground. Bask in the intimate and historically rich setting of The Arts House while listening to the excellent string quartet from Vocalise in this live, multi-sensory music experience inspired by Halloween classics new and old – Michael Jackson’s Thriller, a mashup of music from Netflix’s Stranger Things, the iconic prelude from Psycho, and theme music from cult-favourite Halloween films like Beetlejuice and The Addams Family. Classical music fans will also enjoy the quartet’s rendition of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre and Edvard Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King. Tickets start at $42 and are selling fast so grab them here.

Singapore's first World War Two-themed immersive theatrical horror experience is happening at Fort Canning. And as if choosing a location renowned for being haunted isn't enough, the experience is also set 12,000 square feet underground at the Battlebox, an actual British war bunker from the 60s. The experience is premised on a fictional alternate history where a book of summoning unleashes bloodthirsty demons in an attempt to win the war. Grab your brave buds as you navigate the space, keeping your eyes peeled for terrifying live actors, formidable monsters, and realistic special effects as this uniquely hair-raising story unfolds.

Are you afraid of the dark? Ditch the witch’s broom and take on the night at Skyline Luge Singapore, where the real thrills begin after sunset. Brave souls are invited to race through haunted tracks, cursed by shamanistic rituals and ghostly spirits. As you speed downhill, prepare for spine-tingling encounters with lurking figures, eerie lighting, and spooky smoke effects. Keep your eyes sharp as you navigate the bends – hidden scarers might jump out when you least expect it. More than your average luge ride, it’s a chilling descent into the unknown.

Before Universal Studios Singapore turns into the nightmarish Halloween Horror Nights at sundown, it's a family-friendly spook fest in the day. Forget tricks – there are only treats here with meet-and-greet sessions featuring Illumination's Minion Monsters, candy grabs all around the park, Halloween-themed bites at the restaurants, and spooky merch to take home. Plus, treat your mini monsters to the all-new show Fortune Favors the Furry where DreamWorks Animation’s Puss in Boots fights to save his ninth life, and heart-pumping rides (kid-friendly too, of course) such as Enchanted Airways, and Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase.

If the thought of artificial intelligence taking over the world gives you the heebie-jeebies, you can rest easy – or not. Zouk’s main room, with its iconic futuristic centerpiece known as the Mothership, is transforming into an electrifying cyberpunk celebration of AI’s downfall. Here, the ghostly echoes of AI linger over pulsating beats and infectious rhythms, creating an atmosphere that's both haunting and exhilarating. We're talking a soundtrack filled with chilling tunes from 80s and 90s horror movies, brought to life by resident DJs Jeremy Boon and Aldrin spinning on deck.

A night of thrills, chills, and throwbacks awaits you at TableMinis’ Halloween house party, where the hobby store transforms into a den of horrors. Rave like it’s the 80s on the spooky dance floor cast in eerie neon lights and pulsating beats – it’s guaranteed to be a devilishly good time with all-night dancing and a vibe that could bring back the dead. Or hit up the game room for some horrifying play sessions of Dead by Daylight. Grab a console, settle down, and get ready to test your survival skills in this thrilling horror game. Then, face your fears at the live exorcism performance, where you must help banish the evil forces that lurk. When you need a break from the scares, head to the cosy living room for pizza, beer pong, and chill vibes. But be warned – plenty of jump scares await you throughout the night, so watch your back. Find out more about it here.

Singapore’s best creatives join forces to bring back the kampung spirit – perhaps quite literally –  at Kampung Halloween, a spook fest that’s creepy and collaborative. The Halloween party runs from October 25 to November 3 and will feature ghoulish games, scary storytelling sessions, and haunting performances that will keep you up all night. Watch the undead, ghosts, and creatures come together in one terrifying spectacle at Hantu Ballhaus – a collaboration across art forms like dance, visual arts, fashion, and more. Or gather around to hear personal stories of the supernatural, from eerie encounters to losing loved ones at They Walk Amongst Us. This highly-anticipated live storytelling experience features storytellers of various backgrounds and is part performance and part confession to get your hair standing. See how creatives interpret the afterlife and supernatural beliefs across all cultures at the Our Ghosts exhibition. It’ll leave you feeling spooked with a newfound unique perspective on cultural identity. Find out more about the festival here.