Halloween in Sydney 2024

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 (Select Dates: Friday 25 October - Thursday 31 October, 2024)

The Halloscream in Sydney's most iconic amusement park is the largest Halloween event in the city. Luna Park in Milsons Point transforms into the Harbour from Hell for Halloscream, featuring the fan-favorite scare attraction and a new immersive horror maze in the Crystal Palace. For the first time, the Big Top becomes a chilling horror experience.

Halloscream tickets are available online only and include access from 6 pm on your selected event night. General admission is priced at $100, including entry to the scare attractions, immersive Big Top experience, and the iconic Coney Island. VIP tickets, at $145, come with extra perks such as access to the exclusive VIP Lounge, a ride photo pass, a beverage voucher, and exclusive Halloscream merchandise.

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. Now held in the city center, the 2024 Zombie Walk will take place on Saturday, November 2, starting at noon at St Mary’s Cathedral Square, with the walk itself beginning at 2 pm. Participants will gather in the park from midday to admire the hordes of zombies before they proceed on the route, which includes heading north on College Street, west on Albert Road, through the middle of Hyde Park, and north on College Street, ending back at St Mary’s Cathedral Square. The event, which supports The Brain Foundation, features food trucks with zombie-themed treats, makeup artists to perfect terrifying looks, and various competitions with prizes. Easily accessible, the park is just a short walk from Town Hall, St James, Martin Place, and Kings Cross stations.

Halloween Party Cruise on Sydney Harbour (Thursday, October 31-Saturday, 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 (Thursday, October 31-Sunday, November 3, 2024)

This unprecedented Halloween celebration features 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 free four-day event promises to be a spine-tingling experience.

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.