Who says Halloween is just for kids? Here are 15+ spooky events for adults in Canberra
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Ready to get your spook on? This Halloween-themed event guide has something for anyone looking for a frightfully good night out.
Read on to find out how to have a fa-boo-lous Halloween in Canberra.
The Lost Boys at NFSA
Halloween costumes, bloody good cocktails and an ‘80s retro film favourite – what’s not to love? This Halloween, the National Film and Sound Archive is showing the classic movie The Lost Boys.
There’ll be a DJ spinning ‘80s tunes and a complimentary mocktail or cocktail included with your ticket, and dressing up is encouraged!
Combining horror, comedy, teen rebellion and rock-and-roll attitude, this retro movie will make you want to party all night.
Saturday 31 October, 7 pm | National Film and Sound Archive, 1 McCoy Circuit, Acton | Book here.
Ginninderry Spooktacular
Halloween is looking extra spooky at Ginninderry this year. On Saturday 31 October, this creepy celebration will feature a roaming magician, local dancers showcasing Halloween-inspired performances, live music, and a fire breather lighting up the evening.
Go along to explore the food vans and market stalls on McClymont Way, practice your pumpkin carving and bake a boo-tiful creation for your chance to win some prizes!
Saturday 31 October, 5 pm – late | 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn | Find out more here.
Halloween Reloaded
Reload Bar & Games is back from the dead for Halloween.
Hosting what promises to be a frightfully fun night out, head along for thrills, chills, and endless fun with Mario Kart battles, DJs, fatalities and more. With prizes for the best and worst dressed and a professional photographer capturing all the chaos, it will be a monster of a Halloween celebration.
Saturday 31 October, 7 pm – 2 am | Baileys Corner, 143 London Circuit (where Transit used to be) | Book here.
One Night At Moosie’s
Have you been to Canberra’s biggest and longest-running Halloween party? Returning for its 18th consecutive year, Mooseheads will be transforming into One Night at Moosie’s, a Five Nights at Freddy’s-inspired Halloween takeover packed with themed entertainment, DJs, costumes and late-night chaos.
With multiple levels of music, themed characters, immersive décor and more, the only question is: can you survive One Night at Moosie’s?
Saturday 31 October, 9 pm | Mooseheads, 105 London Circuit, Mooseheads Pub, City | Find out more here.
Spooktacular at the National Zoo and Aquarium
With frighteningly fun games, scary scavenger hunts, a devilish dancefloor, wickedly wonderful treats and lots of candy, this Halloween event is sure to be a fun night out for all ages.
Presented by the National Zoo & Aquarium Conservation Team to help raise vital funds for wildlife conservation, event every child will receive their very own Halloween gift bag and there will even be a Bent’Spook’ Bar for the adults with a free drink token included in every ticket! Be sure to watch out for the Zookeepers treating the animals to some Halloween fun.
Friday 30 October, 5.30 pm | National Zoo & Aquarium, 999 Lady Denman Drive, Weston | Book here.
Curated Halloween Boat Party
This sunset sail sounds like a scream. Taking Halloween to the water, Curated is hosting a 3.5-hour sailing session filled with music, themed games and plenty of chances to meet some new people.
Costumes are also highly encouraged, with prizes for the best dressed! Book your ticket – with limited spots, it’ll be a fight to the death.
Friday 30 October, 7 pm – 10.30 pm | 8 Trevillian Quay, Jetty 5, Kingston | Book here.
Dendy House of Horror
Looking for something that will give you some thrills and chills? Dendy Cinema is once again hosting its House of Horror to bring some spine-chilling screams and visceral visuals to the screen.
Showing everything from classics like A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Beetlejuice and Friday the 13th to K-horror Korean killers and some homegrown thrillers, ticket holders wearing a Halloween costume receive a free small popcorn!
Saturday 31 October, 4 pm onwards | Dendy Canberra, Canberra Centre, City | Book here.
FRUITBOWL – Halloween
Is this Canberra’s fruitiest dance party? FRUITBOWL is serving up juicy beats, deliciously haunting drag, and a dancefloor crawling with fruity creatures, freaks, and fabulous fiends!
Held as part of SpringOUT, get ready to get loose with Canberra’s incredible LGBTQIA+ community and allies.
Saturday 31 October, 6 pm – late | ChiChiz, 32 Northbourne Avenue, City | Book here
Canberra’s Biggest Halloween Party
It’s all in the event title. Get ready to dance till dawn with hundreds of zombies, ghosts and ghouls as Fiction is transformed with eerie beats and spooky vibes.
Featuring DJS across two dance areas, a free photobooth, free Halloween make-up artists, special treats upon arrival and more, this is your sign to lure your crew and get ready for a devilish night out.
Thursday 29 October, 9.30 pm | 50 Bunda Street, City | Book here.
Caribou x Fireball Halloween Party
Ready to turn up the heat this Halloween? Caribou Kingston and Fireball are teaming up for a fiery night out, complete with fire twirlers, a live DJ set from @slicked_up and Fireball flowing all night long. There’s also an all-night prize wheel and a costume contest, so start planning your look now and rally your crew for a Halloween party that promises to go down in flames.
Saturday 31 October, 7 pm – late | Caribou Kingston, 44 Jardine Street, Green Square, Kingston | Find out more here.
Scream Queens & Neon Dreams at 88MPH
Halloween gets wicked at 88MPH, where burlesque, drag and DJ sets bring a little extra drama to the dancefloor. Featuring award-winning burlesque artist and newly crowned Ms Burlesque ACT 2026 Eros Storm, alongside Canberra drag powerhouse Businessnadya, expect high-glamour looks, death-defying stunts and plenty of theatrical flair. Entry is free, there are prizes for best dressed, and $15 cocktail specials will keep the night flowing. Consider this your cue to dress to kill.
Saturday 31 October, doors open 6 pm, performances from 9 pm | 88MPH Bar | Free entry | Find out more here.
Halloween Zumba Party
Get ready to unleash your spooky side and dance the night away for an amazing cause! Join Savage Zumba and Zumba with Frances for fang-tastic night of music, dancing, laughs and Halloween fun – all in the name of charity.
Raising funds for Karinya House, 100 per cent of the money raised will go towards providing support for women who may be experiencing homelessness, isolation or challenging circumstances.
Costumes are encouraged and spooky moves are essential!
Friday 30 October, 7 pm – 8.30 pm | Bunda Street, City | Book here.
Paint & Drink with Cassie Carter Art
This sounds like a wickedly good afternoon. Join Cassie Carter for a painting session filled with creativity, bubbles and grazing as she guides you through creating your own masterpieces. With no experience (or costume) required, be quick to secure your spot to this hauntingly fun experience.
Sunday 25 October, 3.30 pm | 810 Norton Road, Wamboin | Book your spot here.
Halloween Special Free Flow Friday
Start your Halloween weekend off with a themed free flow hosted by Canberra Ecstatic Dance Collective. Bringing a spooky edge with themed music, attendees are encouraged to dress up as long as you can move, flow and express yourself.
Letting you release your inner monster, you’ll finish the session feeling grateful, reset and ready for whatever awaits in the night.
Friday 30 October, 7 pm | Ainslie Arts Centre, 30 Elouera Street, Braddon | Book here.
ACT Rescue and Foster Trivia Night
ACT Rescue and Foster trivia night is back and this year they’re putting the ‘howl’ into Howl-oween.
All proceeds from the night are going towards helping dogs in need, with participants encouraged to dress-up and have some fun! Billy the skeleton and his rescue dog skeleton will be once again collecting physical donations of items (including toys, treats, collars and leads), there will be a raffle and a very competitive silent auction.
Talk about a scary good time.
Saturday 31 October, 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm | Canberra Labor Club, 51 Chandler Street, Belconnen | Book here.
