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Halloween Melbourne: Ghosts, Games and Night Thrills

Book haunted walks, escape rooms, spooky cocktail bars and more across Melbourne.

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Halloween plans in Melbourne

The most booked Halloween experiences in Melbourne. Book now.

The Jury Experience Melbourne: Murder on Board Tickets
Hawthorn Arts Centre

The Jury Experience Melbourne: Murder on Board Tickets

★ 4.2 (72) · 12 Sep - 23 Jan
Play juror in a murder mystery set aboard a vessel at Hawthorn Arts Centre.
From $49
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Melbourne, AU Ghost Hunt Game: Stories of a Haunted City! - Melbourne
Under The Clocks

Melbourne, AU Ghost Hunt Game: Stories of a Haunted City! - Melbourne

★ 5 (1)
Follow a ghost-hunt trail through Melbourne's most haunted CBD stories.
From $12
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Comedy in the Vines - Melbourne - Tickets
Hawthorn Arts Centre

Comedy in the Vines - Melbourne - Tickets

★ 4.2 (72)
Stand-up comedy among the vines, a lighter Halloween night option.
From $58.65
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Escape Games Melbourne - Tickets
Hawthorn Arts Centre

Escape Games Melbourne - Tickets

★ 4.9 (17)
Solve puzzles under pressure inside Hawthorn Arts Centre's escape rooms.
From $42
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City Exploration Game: Haunted Melbourne Tickets
Flinders Street Station

City Exploration Game: Haunted Melbourne Tickets

★ 4.2 (22) · 02 Sep - 01 Nov
A self-guided spooky city game starting at Flinders Street Station.
From $15.99
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Ghosts of Melbourne Outdoor Exploration Game tickets - Melbourne
Hawthorn Arts Centre

Ghosts of Melbourne Outdoor Exploration Game tickets - Melbourne

★ 4.2 (72)
Outdoor exploration game uncovering Hawthorn's eeriest hidden corners.
From $14.99
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Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Melbourne Tickets
Day Trips from Melbourne

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Melbourne Tickets

★ 5 (4)
A Poe-inspired speakeasy evening, moody atmosphere and themed cocktails included.
From $74
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ESCAPE THIS - Melbourne CBD

Escape This Australia, find an escape room near you

From $55
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Saboteurs: Original Map in Melbourne - Tickets
The Wheel - District Docklands

Saboteurs: Original Map in Melbourne - Tickets

★ 4.4 (261) · 08 Oct - 31 Dec
From $32
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SENSAS - Melbourne - Tickets
SENSAS Melbourne

SENSAS - Melbourne - Tickets

★ 4.7 (242) · 09 Oct - 30 Dec
From $47
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Alcotraz: Sydney's First Prison-Themed Cocktail Bar - Sydney - Tickets
Alcotraz Sydney: Cell Block One-Six

Alcotraz: Sydney's First Prison-Themed Cocktail Bar - Sydney - Tickets

★ 4.7 (605) · 08 Oct - 30 Dec
From $65
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The Jury Experience Melbourne: The Theft Case Tickets
Hawthorn Arts Centre

The Jury Experience Melbourne: The Theft Case Tickets

23 Oct - 20 Feb
From $62
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Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City - Melbourne - Tickets
Level 1, 206 Bourke Street

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City - Melbourne - Tickets

★ 4 (1444) · 17 Oct - 30 Dec
From $46.5
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Saboteurs: Dark Map in Melbourne - Tickets
The Wheel - District Docklands

Saboteurs: Dark Map in Melbourne - Tickets

★ 4.2 (113) · 04 Sep - 31 Dec
Crack a sabotage plot across Docklands in this after-dark map adventure.
From $32
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Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience - Melbourne - Tickets
Brunswick

Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience - Melbourne - Tickets

★ 4.1 (2287) · 03 Sep - 30 Nov
Walk through giant illuminated bubbles in Brunswick's immersive light installation.
From $33.9
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Why Melbourne for Halloween

Haunted Streets, Real Stories

Melbourne's laneways and heritage sites host ghost hunts and walking tours built on actual local history.

Immersive Rooms Everywhere

From prison breakouts to murder mysteries, Melbourne's escape and adventure venues run all Halloween season.

Drinks With a Dark Twist

Sip cocktails inside a locked cell or a Poe-themed speakeasy. Halloween here has a strong pour.

Halloween FAQ

When is Halloween 2026 in Australia?
Halloween falls on Friday 31 October 2026. Because it lands on a Friday, expect events across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and other cities to run across the full weekend from 30 October.
Is Halloween a public holiday in Australia?
No, Halloween is not a public holiday in Australia. It is a cultural celebration. Most events are held on the evening of 31 October, with some venues in Perth, Adelaide and Gold Coast running weekend-long programmes.
What can I do for Halloween in Sydney and Melbourne?
Sydney leans towards ghost tours, bar takeovers and rooftop parties. Melbourne runs more immersive and theatrical nights, plus candlelight concerts in historic venues. Both cities have their full October line-up on this page.
Are there Halloween events for kids in Australia?
Candlelight concerts admit children with an adult on many programmes, and immersive experiences usually state a minimum age. Ghost tours, bar nights and parties are for adults. Every event page carries its age guidance before you pay.
What should I book in advance for Halloween in Australia?
Candlelight concerts and immersive nights sell out first, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. Ticketed parties fill up over the last two weeks of October. Two to three weeks ahead is a safe margin.
Is there anything Halloween-related on the Gold Coast?
Yes. Halloween on the Gold Coast has grown noticeably in recent years. Expect themed nights at Surfers Paradise venues, family events at local precincts, and haunted walk experiences as 31 October approaches.
Do Australians celebrate Halloween?
Increasingly, yes. Participation has grown each year, particularly in cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Costume sales, suburban trick-or-treating, and organised Halloween events are now a mainstream part of late October.
How do I find Halloween events near me in Australia?
Use the city selector on this page to browse Halloween events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or Gold Coast. Filter by date or category to find the right experience and book tickets directly.

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Halloween in Melbourne

Halloween Melbourne draws a crowd every October, and it's easy to see why. The city pairs Victorian-era architecture with a live-events scene that leans hard into the season. Ghost hunts thread through Flinders Street and Hawthorn, escape rooms crank up their horror settings, and cocktail bars turn their fit-outs into something you wouldn't want to walk into alone.

Whether you're after a full-on haunted experience or just a creepy-themed night out with mates, halloween melbourne has options that go well beyond a costume and a house party. Book a murder mystery on board, crack codes in a darkened escape room, or let a guide walk you through the city's most unsettling corners after dark. Plans fill up fast in October, so lock yours in early.

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