Colorful decorations, terrifying zombie walks, fun street parades, amusement park’s frights, and pet parties—Sydney has a lot to offer during Halloween. Many Australians also observe The Day of All Saints or Day of the Dead celebrations.
Halloscream, Luna Park Sydney (2024 Dates TBA)
The Halloscream in Sydney's most iconic amusement park is the largest Halloween event in the city. The historical Luna Park in Milsons Point, North Sydney, transforms into a spooky abandoned amusement park or Harbour from Hell during five nights of pure horror. It offers memorable attractions like the Revenge of the Forgotten Funfair and others.
Sydney Zombie Walk (Saturday, November 2, 2024)
Since its inception in Newtown in 2009, this annual event has seen thousands of zombies dragging their rotting limbs through Sydney’s streets, including George Street, Macquarie Street, Pitt Street, and near the Opera House. Now held in the city center, the walk attracts a growing number of participants and spectators each year. Makeup artists are on-site to ensure everyone looks especially horrific, and the free event raises money for The Brain Foundation. In addition to the parade, there are food trucks with zombie treats, zombie exhibits, competitions, and prizes. This year's route is still being finalized, but the event promises a day of fun and fright while supporting a good cause.
Fearaphobia, Hawkesbury Showgrounds (2024 Dates TBA)
Fearaphobia is a blood-curdling collection of seven haunted attractions at Australia’s only dedicated scream park located at the Hawkesbury Showgrounds close to Richmond. Be prepared to meet your worst fears: zombies, vampires, ghosts, and ghouls. During the holidays the park is full of Halloween entertainment. The Killing Field is packed with surprises and scary encounters in a genuinely atmospheric and hair raising setting. Freakshow The Crypt & The Doll Factory, as well as other chilling attractions, feature some surprise guest artists who will be haunting the scream park during the night. Prizes await the best worst dressed, so visitors are encouraged to come in costumes and makeup.
Halloween Party Cruise on Sydney Harbour (October 31-November 2, 2024)
Halloween in Sydney is incomplete without a cruise on the iconic Sydney Harbour. The ultimate Halloween Boat Party offers a ghoulishly good time, inviting guests to don their best Halloween costumes and hop aboard for four hours of eerie fun. The cruise, priced at $69 per adult (plus surcharge), includes a variety of delicious canapés, a fully licensed bar with enchanting all-inclusive packages, an all-night DJ, and a spine-chilling party atmosphere. The boat features large indoor and outdoor decks perfect for capturing stunning Sydney Harbour selfies, spacious dance floors with disco lighting, and top-notch sound systems. The event also includes best costume prizes and a night filled with treats (no tricks) in an immersive Halloween setting. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the Opera House and other Sydney landmarks from the viewing decks, making this Halloween an unforgettable experience.
Ghost in The Rocks Festival (October 31-November 3, 2024)
This unprecedented Halloween celebration will feature massive tentacles slithering out of buildings, whispered tales of murder, and mysterious flickering lights, bringing America's beloved Halloween tradition to life in Australia. Infused with real-life spooky stories of The Rocks, the festival is set to make Sydney a Halloween hotspot. Highlights include the House of Horror for all-night partying, a chilling Ghost Cinema, murder mystery parties at the edgy Murder Bar, a Halloween parade, and a Zombie Disco. Created by the minds behind Mov’in Cinemas, Bastille Festival, and Xmas in July Festival in Canberra, this four-day event promises to be a spine-tingling experience. The festival is free, and the full program will be revealed in early September.
Homemade Halloween (Saturday, October 26, 2024)
Featuring an impressive lineup spread across four rooms and two levels, this event also invites attendees to don their most spine-chilling costumes for a chance to win prizes. While creativity is encouraged, please note that toy weapons are not permitted as part of costumes. Upgrade your experience with VIP perks like queue jump tickets and private booth reservations, or maximize your spending power with discounted Homemade Loot packages. Tickets are available online, offering various options to cater to your Halloween revelry.
