12 exciting and spooky Halloween events to check out this October

Halloween is right around the corner! And being one of the most widely celebrated occasions, embraced by people from all walks of life, Singaporeans can look forward to a slew of activities and events in the upcoming weeks to enjoy with their family and friends. From your classic Halloween parties at some of your favourite nightlife destinations to haunted houses, ahead, we’ve gathered some interesting events you can attend to get your spook on. 

SAMBAROOM by SUSHISAMBA: Redrum Party (30 and 31 October)

The newly opened SAMBAROOM by SUSHISAMBA opens its doors this Halloween, for its Halloween party, happening on the 30th and 31st of October. Paying homage to Stanley Kubrick, the party is aptly titled “Redrum” in reference to the iconic film, The Shining, and marks SAMBAROOM’s first Halloween celebration since its opening in Singapore. The entertainment kicks off on the 30th with Stephen Day spinning a genre-bending mix of Deep House, Synthwave, and Italo Disco, while Yujin will keep the energy high on the 31st with an eclectic blend of Afro-beats, Disco, and Funk to keep the dance floor buzzing all night. 

SAMBAROOM by SUSHISAMBA: Redrum Party is located at 168 Robinson Rd, Level 52M Capital Tower

HIGHHOUSE: Vertigore - Highhouse Of Horrors (26 and 30 October)

You may be familiar with HighHouse’s upscale lounge setting and decadent cocktails, but this Halloween, the floors of HighHouse will be transformed into hell where danger lurks at unexpected corners for those who dare. Set to send chills down your spine, HighHouse will be transforming its private dining room area into tortured chambers – the perfect setting for photo-taking opportunities and guessing games that punish failed attempts with a shot of Volcan tequila. Held in partnership with Armand De Brignac, guests can expect a night of House and Techno led by XTVA and Shaun Nocturnals on Saturday, 26 October, while 30th October features Hip-hop mavens DJ Tang and DJ Kong. There will also be champagne and tequila bottle promotions, bundles of three bottles, as well as signature cocktails to fuel yourself up throughout the night. Those who are feeling a little more peckish can order HighHouse’s Fried Platter for a trio of Tom Yum Fries, Ayam Goreng and Octopus Karaage, or indulge in the elevated Indonesian-Style Noodles that are sure to delight your taste buds.

HighHouse: Vertigore - Highhouse Of Horrors is located at 1 Raffles Place, Level 61 and 62

NOVA: Vertigore - Afterlife At Nova (26 and 30 October)

NOVA invites you to transcend into the Afterlife, at Singapore’s highest sky bar. Perched on top of One Raffles Place, guests can toast their escape with glasses of rosé wines served by angels, with bottle bundles and food platters for groups to share. On 26 October, local music scene veterans LENERD and Zushan will be churning out tunes from genres like Bass House, Trap and Techno, just to name a few, while Fantastic Dinosaur and industry veteran Fred E, will be playing some of your favourite guilty pleasures and yesteryear’s smash hits on 30 October. 

NOVA: Vertigore - Afterlife At Nova is located at 1 Raffles Place, Level 63

Chupitos: Beetle Jooze Halloween Celebration (26 October)

Chupitos will be having its Halloween extravaganza on the 26th of October. Held in collaboration with Patron, the Beetlejuice-inspired event will feature a captivating atmosphere filled with Creepy Crawly cocktails and Bugged Out shots, as well as live band performances, and a DJ spinning late into the night to set the mood for a night of revelry. Not for the faint-hearted, guests can look forward to some of the most unique tipples including its cocktails and shots that are garnished with real insects, such as grasshoppers and crickets. But if you’re not into creepy crawlies, you can also look forward to Patrón Twin cocktail promotions where you can get a single glass for $18, or twin glasses for $30 that’s available this month and November.

Chupitos: Beetle Jooze Halloween Celebration is located at 3E River Valley Road #01-01, The Circuit

CE LA VI: Cirque Le Soir (26 October)

London’s award-winning Cirque Le Soir will be coming to Ce La Vi on Saturday, 26 October. Known for its stellar performances, here you can expect some of the most impressive acts including fire-eaters, eccentric contortionists, and captivating burlesque dancers and aerial artists who will be performing throughout the night alongside Ce La Vi’s resident DJs. 

CE LA VI: Cirque Le Soir is located at 1 Bayfront Avenue Marina Bay Sands, Hotel, Tower 3

Madison’s and MOGĀ: Halloween Mega Brunch (27 October)

Inspired by the popular show, The Addams Family, Madison’s & MOGĀ will be hosting a themed Halloween lunch on Sunday, 27 October. To kickstart your feast, Madison’s will be offering its wide selection of hot dishes such as live station delights, which includes Roasted Yellow Chicken, Black Angus Striploin, signature “Pulled”-Man Pork, an array of artisanal cheeses, salads, and charcuterie offerings, and premium seafood.

It doesn’t end there. In fact, at MOGĀ, the feast continues with their wide selection of dishes including a Roasted Pork Belly station, fresh selections of sashimi, and Japanese side dishes. To end the spooktacular festivities on a sweet note, be sure to dig into the Halloween treats where you can expect desserts like the Chocolate Fondue and a Gelato Trolley.

Madison’s and MOGĀ: Halloween Mega Brunch is located at Pullman Singapore Hill Street

Brix @ Grand Hyatt Singapore: Back from the Dead Party – Hollywood Edition (25 and 26 October)

Grand Hyatt Singapore will be hosting its first Halloween party since its reopening. Held at Brix, in collaboration with Bacardi, the Halloween party will be taking place on Friday and Saturday and is inspired by Hollywood, where guests are invited to dress up as some of their favourite late Hollywood Kings and Queens of music as they party the night away with GRAVITY, the venue’s headlining live band. What’s more, there will also be professional make-up artists at BRIX to touch up everyone’s glam and the ‘Best Dressed’ winner will walk away with a Bacardi bottle of their choice.

Back from the Dead Party – Hollywood Edition is located at 10 Scotts Rd, Grand Hyatt

ATLAS: ‘Let The Ghoul Times Roll’ (26 October)

ATLAS Chronicles Volume 3, in collaboration with the Singapore Food Festival, is set to host a thrilling Halloween extravaganza on Saturday, 26 October. Expect delicious cocktails, mouth-watering bites, and live DJ performances to keep you dancing all night long. And what’s Halloween without a bit of flair? Guests are encouraged to show up in their best ‘80s horror-inspired costumes, paying homage to iconic films like Carrie, Thriller, Beetlejuice, and The Shining.

ATLAS: ‘Let The Ghoul Times Roll’  is located at 600 North Bridge Rd, Parkview Square

Haw Par Villa: Haw Ror Villa 3 (18, 19, 25 and 26 October)

If you’re spooked by the sheer thought of visiting Haw Par Villa, then you’ll be thrilled to know that things are going to get really freaky for the next two weekends leading up to Halloween. Putting a fun twist to its name, Haw Ror Villa 3 is a Halloween event which sees three spine-tingling zones promising new experiences for those seeking some adventure. At Zone 1, guests will be invited to test their abilities to stay calm and solve puzzles at the Hell’s Museum Escape Room. Moving on to Zone 2, guests will be going around the park on a guided tour where they will be tasked to solve a notorious murder mystery at Haw Par Villa. At Zone 3, guests can relax and peruse the bazaar where you can expect artisans selling their Halloween-themed wares, as well as exciting themed food and drink options.

While you’re already at Har Par Villa, be sure to check out The National Library Board (NLB)‘s first horror-themed Node, called StoryGen (Horror Edition). Powered by an AI Generative prototype jointly produced by NLB and Amazon Web Services, the Node offers an immersive journey that weaves together multi-sensorial elements.

Reminiscent of Goosebump’s “choose your own adventure” style books, visitors can put their own spin on three local horror and three classic stories by customising a diverse range of elements such as location, characters and ending. After they do so, they can enter a multi-sensorial experience to read their personalised story. Visitors will also be able to access a curated list of horror stories with NLB’s eReads on the NLB Mobile app. While Haw Ror Villa is ticketed, StoryGen (Horror Edition) is free entry, but only open to those aged 15 and above.

Haw Ror Villa 3 and StoryGen (Horror Edition) is located at Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Rd

Universal Studios Singapore: Halloween Horror Nights (27 September to 2 November)

Halloween Horror Nights returns this year for its 12th edition from 27 September to 2 November. This year, fans can expect four haunted houses, as well as three scare zones and three live performances. Some of the most highly anticipated houses include Netflix’s Sweet Home inspired by the South Korean horror apocalyptic series and not to mention the Under the Castle haunted house, the first collaboration of its kind between Resorts World Sentosa and Team Wang design.

Halloween Horror Nights 12 is located at Universal Studios Singapore, 8 Sentosa Gateway

Underground: The Summoning (25 September to 3 November)

Looking for the next group activity with your friends? You might want to consider this immersive experience by Underground SG, Singapore’s largest immersive horror experience. Set in the 12,000 sq. ft. Battlebox bunker beneath Fort Canning, this first-ever underground event runs from 25 September to 3 November 2024. Dive into a chilling world of demonic rituals and soldiers, brought to life with live performances and special effects.

Underground: The Summoning is located at Battlebox at Fort Canning

Halloween Night Luge (18, 19, 25, 26 October, and 1 to 2 November)

In the spirit of the spooky season, Skyline Luge Singapore dares you to take on the darkness as you race down haunted tracks. Get ready for heart-pounding twists and turns, but watch out—hidden figures might leap out just when you think you’re safe.

Halloween Night Luge is located at Skyline Luge Singapore, 1 Imbiah Rd