Spooktacular Celebrations: 10+ Epic Halloween Events and Experiences in Joburg

Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween in Johannesburg. Let’s have a look at some thrilling events where you can show off your creative costumes and win prizes for the best dressed.

Whether you’re into dancing, movie nights, or trick-or-treating, these events promise a hauntingly good time.

Halloween Night Ride at Northern Farm

Experience the thrill of Halloween on the trails of Northern Farm with the return of the Halloween Night Ride. This 25 km fun ride takes you through spooky trails where things go bump in the night…

Pedal your way through a marked course and be prepared for the occasional reason to speed up. Limited to just 120 riders, it promises a night of adventure and eerie excitement. Enjoy food, drinks, and fresh beer from Copperlake Breweries waiting at the finish line.

Cost: R185pp | Entry link available here

When: Thu, 24 Oct | Starts at 6.30pm
Where: Northern Farm, Off the R114, Diepsloot, Johannesburg

The Haunted Forest Halloween in Johannesburg

The Haunted Forest family-friendly picnic and market

The Haunted Forest® is a one-of-a-kind Halloween-themed outdoor event. Visitors walk through a forest, with eerie fog, strange sights, multiple life-size scenes, and scare actors accompanied by the spine-chilling screams from the Haunted House. The event also consists of a main festival site with a big screen featuring films to draw the horror from the tips of visitors’ toes out through the little hairs behind their necks.

The festival features a bar and picnic area, accompanied by a vendor and food village with tastes for every palate. For the young ones, there is a Trick & Treat in the forest that takes place before the forest walk.

For an added fee, visitors can also tour a Haunted House at the event, and costume prizes are up for grabs for the Most Horrific Family and the Freakiest Couple.

When: Saturday, 26 October, from 5pm to 11.30pm
Where: Inanda Country Base, Rose Rd &, Maple Rd, Knopjeslaagte, Midrand

Bar Sinister Alt. Night at the Irish Club

Step into an alternative Halloween world with Legion Live and Alternatribe at the Irish Club in Linden. Bar Sinister Alt. Night brings international Twitch streamers Skoldzer and Ebola_Cereal, along with guest DJs Skrapnel and DJ Dave, for a dark, electrifying night filled with the best in Alt, Goth, Post-Punk, Industrial, and more. Get ready for non-stop anthems, spooky vibes, and epic drink specials as you dance your way into the early hours.

Cost: R40 online | R60 pp or R100 for two at the door | Tickets available here

When: Sat, 26 Oct | 8pm till late
Where: Irish Club, Linden, Cnr Salerno Road & 5th Ave, Randburg, Johannesburg

Witching Hour Revelry: Dance with the PARTYROCKERS at Katzy’s Live this Halloween

Dare to enter Katzy’s Live this Halloween for a night of thrills, chills, and spine-tingling beats. Get ready to dance into the witching hour with a hauntingly unforgettable evening filled with eerie vibes, live music by the PARTYROCKERS.

Cost: From R100pp | Tickets available on Howler

When: Fri, 25 Oct | Doors open at 5pm | Party starts at 8pm
Where: Katzy’s Live, 17, Shop 2 The Firs, Hyatt Shopping Centre, 19 Biermann Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg

Comaro Valley Open/Market Day: Halloween Edition

Get ready for a fun-filled day at Comaro Valley’s Open/Market Day, starting with a family-friendly Halloween costume parade fun walk/run at 9am. It’s a picnic setting, so bring along camping chairs, picnic blankets, costumes, towels, hats, and sunscreen. All ages are welcome, so don’t forget the prams, bikes, and water bottles.

Cost: Free Entry

When: Sat, 28 Oct | Parade starts at 9am
Where: Comaro Valley School, 47 Mogg Ave, Glenvista, Johannesburg

Halloween at The Bioscope: What We Do In The Shadows (2014)

Celebrate Halloween at one of Joburg’s coolest venues, The Bioscope Independent Cinema, known for its unique atmosphere, complete with upcycled car seats. This Halloween, The Bioscope is proud to always host special screenings of indie cult gem ‘What We Do In The Shadows’. Every year other Bioscope Signature Events get spooky. The programme or the Halloween-themed events run from Friday 25 October to Saturday 2 November.

Friday, 25 Oct at 6pm – Edward Scissorhands
Saturday, 26 Oct at 2pm – Practical Magic
Saturday, 26 Oct at 8pm – Edward Scissorhands
Sunday, 27 Oct at 4pm – Shaun Of The Dead (2004)
Thursday, 31 Oct at 8pm – What We Do In The Shadows
Saturday, 2 Nov at 2pm – Practical Magic

Cost: From R80pp | Tickets available here

When: Thu, 31 Oct | 8pm
Where: The Bioscope Independent Cinema, 44 Stanley Avenue, Braamfontein Werf, Johannesburg

Hate City Motel: A Halloween Night of Debauchery

This Halloween, dive into a night filled with thrills and chills at Hate City Motel. Join an unforgettable evening featuring live performances from an electrifying lineup. Get ready to embrace the spooky season with a night of music and mayhem, perfect for all those who dare to join.

Cost: Phase 1 R80 (Ends 17 October) | Phase 2 R120 | Door R150pp | Tickets available on Quicket

When: Thurs, 31 Oct | From 7pm
Where: Hate City Motel, Smoking Kills Bar, 78A 4th Ave, Melville, Johannesburg

8th Annual Halloween Night Market

Bring your family and friends and enjoy the Annual Halloween Night Market, where spooky fun and thrilling entertainment await. Enjoy Trick or Treat, face painting, a Haunted Battlefield, and performances from local bands. Indulge in delicious food, craft beer, and Halloween-themed cocktails while browsing unique arts and crafts stalls.

Cost: Free

When: Sat, 26 Oct | 4 PM till late
Where: B Social Event Café, 28 Benoni Rd, Jatniel, Benoni

Triple Terror 3-Day Halloween at Chicago’s

Join us for spine-chilling fun at Chicago’s 12th annual Halloween weekend! Kicking off on Thursday, 30th October, enjoy the Wicked Witch Karaoke Competition with spooky tunes and drink giveaways for the best costumes. The excitement continues on Friday, 31st October, at Dracula’s Disco, where the best-dressed guest can win a R1,000 bar voucher. The festivities wrap up on Saturday, 1st November, with the Day of the Dead Party and the thrilling Monster Mash Dance Competition. Join for one night or all three if you dare.

Cost: Free

When: Thurs, 30 Oct to Sat, 1 Nov
Where: Chicago’s Piano Bar, Cnr Beyers Naude & Duiker Street, Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg

Halloween Night Market – Edenvale

Join a frightfully fun evening for Edenvale’s Annual Halloween Night Market. This spooktacular event is perfect for the whole family, featuring an array of market stalls, mouthwatering food and drinks, and thrilling trick-or-treating at every stall.

Cost: R30pp | Free for children under 3 | Tickets available at the door

When: 25 Oct | 6pm to 11pm
Where: German Club, 8 Plantation Rd, Eastleigh, Edenvale

Halloween Paint & Sip UV Light Event

Unleash your creativity with UV paints under black light while being guided through creating your masterpiece. Dress up or dress down, and enjoy a spooky cocktail in a lively atmosphere. No experience is necessary—just bring an open mind and a desire to have fun. If you’re in a group, email your friends’ names to [email protected] for seat reservations.

Cost: From R450pp | Ticket includes a welcome glass of wine/soft drink, all art materials, and canvas | Tickets available via Quicket

When: Thurs, 31 October | From 6pm till 9pm
Where: The House of Yay, Shop 10, The MARC Shopping Centre, 129 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg

Animal World Trick or Treat at Emerald

Join the magical Harry Potter-themed Trick or Treat Night Walk through the Animal World Zoo. Dress up and have fun as you stroll through the zoo to see nocturnal animals like genets, collect treats, and meet our ghoulish zookeepers. Enjoy kids’ entertainment, a magic show, and a DJ, plus food stalls for a boogey good time.

Cost: R70 for adults | R55 for children under 12 | Tickets available on the night

When: Fri, 25 Oct | 6pm till 10pm
Where: Animal World Zoo at Emerald, 777 Frikkie Meyer Blvd, Vanderbijlpark