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Wednesday 7 Oct · 6:00pm – 11:00pm
After an incredible launch at Liberty Hall, Euphoria Under 18s returns with bigger sound, bigger lights and an even bigger party. Our mission is simple: to provide the youth of Sydney with the ultimate nightclub experience.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnThursday 8 Oct · 11:00am – 12:30pm
HALLOWEEN CRYSTAL WREATH WORKSHOP Bring a little Halloween magic to your home! 👻✨
Listed by HumanitixSunday 11 Oct · 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Where fantasy and music collide. Step into a world of fantasy, folklore and musical storytelling in this captivating four-hand piano recital by Andrew Rumsey and Ivan Horvatic. Featuring beloved classical masterpieces inspired by fairy tales, myths and magical adventures, the program includes music by Ravel, Saint-Saëns, Grieg, Mussorgsky, Dukas and Gluck. From enchanted forests and sleeping princesses to sorcerers, supernatural dances and mountain kings, these vivid piano duets bring extraordinary characters and imaginary worlds to life. Combining virtuosic performance with evocative storytelling, this unique classical music experience invites audiences of all ages to explore the wonder, mystery and imagination that have inspired composers for generations.
Listed by Sydney Opera HouseThursday 15 Oct · 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Join us for a night of thrills, spills, chills… and bingay balls. Expect plenty of ghoulish gays and devilish divas, attending in their silliest Halloween costumes. Hosts Charisma Belle and Naomi Palmer will deliver devilish calls, bewitching wit and harrowing howls. Plus our fabulous Bingay volunteers will be haunting the venue to make sure you’re having a hair-raising time.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 17 Oct · 10:30am – 12:30pm
Do you want to come and learn in our makerspace at Darling Square Library with your children? Join this 2-hour session to get hands-on experience with our maker kits, microscopes, marble-run, wind-tube, electronics and robotics kits. Our October session focuses on Halloween fun designing and making a scary Sphero robot maze! We will collaborate to build an obstacle course and navigate it using fun, block-based coding. Our facilitators will guide your child as they explore the exciting world of robotics.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 23 Oct · 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Come to a night of fun, fangs and frivolity as we test your knowledge on all things horror and Halloween. Get ready for an ooky spooky trivia night hosted by the masc, myth, legend - Zephyr!
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 23 Oct · 8:00pm
Whether you’re new to Sydney or just expanding your social circle, pub crawling is a fantastic way to meet new friends. Every weekend our crawl is full of lively people who are just there to meet new friends and have a good time. Our energetic party hosts will take you to 4 awesome bars and clubs in Sydney’s city centre.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 24 Oct · 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Skeletons are stirring and heading to Randwick for our annual sell-out Halloween fiesta. Pack your picnic and rug, dust off your costumes, and get ready for a spectacularly spooky afternoon of family fun.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 24 Oct · 8:00pm
Whether you’re new to Sydney or just expanding your social circle, pub crawling is a fantastic way to meet new friends. Every weekend our crawl is full of lively people who are just there to meet new friends and have a good time. Our energetic party hosts will take you to 4 awesome bars and clubs in Sydney’s city centre.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnWednesday 28 Oct · 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Once a year the Wednesday class comes back from the dead. *** Use code iamzombie for $7 tickets. ***
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnThursday 29 Oct · 4:00pm – 11:00pm
From 29 October to 1 November 2026, Ghost Festival takes over The Rocks for four nights of Halloween, transforming Sydney’s historic streets and laneways into a haunted playground. Expect Halloween food and drinks, themed bars, live music and DJs, markets, roaming performers and larger-than-life installations — all with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnThursday 29 Oct · 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the Day of the Dead Festival transforms the Oxford Street Twilight Markets into a vibrant celebration of culture, colour, food and festive fun. Oxford Street, Bondi Junction (opposite Westfield)
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnThursday 29 Oct · 6:00pm – 9:30pm
This year, we’re thrilled to welcome acclaimed comedian Tom Ballard as our special guest host, alongside Sydney drag favourite Joyce Maynge. We’re also excited to bring BGF’s HalloQueen Trivia to a spectacular new venue in the heart of Sydney, giving us more room for more teams, bigger laughs and even more spooky fun.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnThursday 29 Oct · 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Dress up as your favourite Halloween character for a ghostly spotlight! Watch the spectacular fly out of our favourite bats and flying foxes that turn the sky dark and set the mood for a spooky spotlight prowl.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 30 Oct · 4:00pm – 11:00pm
From 29 October to 1 November 2026, Ghost Festival takes over The Rocks for four nights of Halloween, transforming Sydney’s historic streets and laneways into a haunted playground. Expect Halloween food and drinks, themed bars, live music and DJs, markets, roaming performers and larger-than-life installations — all with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 30 Oct · 5:00pm – 11:30pm
Electric Nation Halloween Edition lands at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour on Friday 30 October 2026. Featuring Topic, Bag Raiders, Yolanda Be Cool, KLP and Raffa FL, this open air waterfront festival brings together international talent and Sydney favourites for a sunset to midnight journey through house, indie dance, latin house and global grooves.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 30 Oct · 6:30pm – 8:30pm
This Halloween, dinner takes a darker turn at Hay St. Step into the laneway for a one-night-only Haunted Laneway Harvest Dinner, where a Halloween-inspired feast, drinks and live entertainment come together for a night with a few surprises along the way.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 30 Oct · 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Dress up as your favourite Halloween character for a ghostly spotlight! Watch the spectacular fly out of our favourite bats and flying foxes that turn the sky dark and set the mood for a spooky spotlight prowl.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 30 Oct · 7:00pm
For two nights only, the Side Bar basement becomes a nightmare you can’t escape. As the siren echoes, the Purge begins – will you unleash your inner demon or try to survive the night? DJS 7PM ’TIL 4AM
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 30 Oct · 8:00pm
Whether you’re new to Sydney or just expanding your social circle, pub crawling is a fantastic way to meet new friends. Every weekend our crawl is full of lively people who are just there to meet new friends and have a good time. Our energetic party hosts will take you to 4 awesome bars and clubs in Sydney’s city centre.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Forget the pub crawl. Forget the house party. This Halloween, we're setting sail. Deep house, Sydney Harbour and a dancefloor that doesn't stop.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 1:30pm – 7:00pm
Drag. Crawl. Vote! Sydney’s first-ever daytime drag pub crawl is here. Saturday 31 October (1:30pm to 7pm) you’ll join a rotating crawl through The Beresford, Oxford Hotel, Colombian Hotel, The Burdekin Hotel & Universal, each hosting a unique drag performance. By the end of the day, you’ll have seen all four drag artists slay the stage and it’s up to you to decide who takes home a $2,000 prize.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 4:00pm – 11:00pm
From 29 October to 1 November 2026, Ghost Festival takes over The Rocks for four nights of Halloween, transforming Sydney’s historic streets and laneways into a haunted playground. Expect Halloween food and drinks, themed bars, live music and DJs, markets, roaming performers and larger-than-life installations — all with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Sydney….. Ready or Not, Here We Come BEYOND THE VALE HALLOWEEN PSYCHIC SHOW with Melanie Obeid.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Join us for a spooky and fun Halloween Street Party at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre! Bring the whole family along for an afternoon of Halloween fun, including a haunted house, pumpkin carving, costume competitions for people and pets, a trick or treat trail, spooky games, face painting, live music, free BBQ and snacks.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Halloween meets Latin Night at Hay St This Halloween, the laneway comes alive for our Day of the Dead Party - a night of Latin rhythms, killer costumes, live entertainment, food, cocktails and a few unexpected characters roaming after dark.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 5:00pm
Halloween Hackers. All night techno transmission. Saturday October 31. A direct signal from the Pleasure basement, with Barney Kato, Estee Louder and Ari Kiko on selector duty, plus Quiet Humans on the visuals.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Step aboard Yeah Buoy’s Halloween Boat Party for a high-energy sunset cruise with a spooky twist. Cruise through Sydney Harbour as golden hour fades and the energy rises. Expect house, tech house & disco, costumes, and a crowd ready to celebrate Halloween on the water.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Featuring the musicians and performers of the Prankqueans as well as special guest poet, Dr Robyn Rowland AO the Prankqueans will celebrate Samhain as the Irish Celtic festival that gave the world Halloween. Expect to be transported to otherworldly places by the Púca, a mythological creature who has a mischievous streak, ghost stories, poetry and music. The ancient Irish crone or Cailleach may also pay a visit to our festivities as we conjure up the spooky magic of Samhain.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Sydney Harbour is about to get HAUNTED. 👻 This Halloween, step aboard for an Ultimate Halloween Boat Party like no other as hundreds of partygoers take over Sydney Harbour one massive night of costumes, music and screams. 👻🎃
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Dress up as your favourite Halloween character for a ghostly spotlight! Watch the spectacular fly out of our favourite bats and flying foxes that turn the sky dark and set the mood for a spooky spotlight prowl.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 7:00pm
Hellcat Speedracer are excited to present the Halloween Edition of their Forever Never Here Tour For one night only, the City Recital Hall foyer will be transformed into a full-blown House of Horrors, bringing a little darkness, debauchery and plenty of electronic goodness to the heart of Sydney.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 7:00pm
For two nights only, the Side Bar basement becomes a nightmare you can’t escape. As the siren echoes, the Purge begins – will you unleash your inner demon or try to survive the night? DJS 7PM ’TIL 4AM
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Get out your halloween costume and join us on the ghouliest Halloween party boat on Sydney Harbour this year! Enjoy 4 hours of bloodcurdling fun gruesomely delicious canapes, licensed bar, all night DJ and hair-raising party atmosphere! Don't be afraid to take a look at our all-inclusive bar packages. But beware, they may leave you enchanted!
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 8:00pm
Whether you’re new to Sydney or just expanding your social circle, pub crawling is a fantastic way to meet new friends. Every weekend our crawl is full of lively people who are just there to meet new friends and have a good time. Our energetic party hosts will take you to 4 awesome bars and clubs in Sydney’s city centre.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 31 Oct · 9:00pm – 11:55pm
Sydney Harbour is about to get HAUNTED. 👻 This Halloween, step aboard for an Ultimate Halloween Boat Party like no other as hundreds of partygoers take over Sydney Harbour one massive night of costumes, music and screams. 👻🎃
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSunday 1 Nov · 4:00pm – 11:00pm
From 29 October to 1 November 2026, Ghost Festival takes over The Rocks for four nights of Halloween, transforming Sydney’s historic streets and laneways into a haunted playground. Expect Halloween food and drinks, themed bars, live music and DJs, markets, roaming performers and larger-than-life installations — all with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnWednesday 4 Nov · 7:00pm – 10:30pm
Right around the Halloween period, Cone of Confusion and Psymatic 2000 team up for a psychedelic cinema experience: An original soundtrack performed live to the screening of 1922 silent movie Nosferatu for 2 nights only!
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnThursday 5 Nov · 7:00pm – 10:30pm
Right around the Halloween period, Cone of Confusion and Psymatic 2000 team up for a psychedelic cinema experience: An original soundtrack performed live to the screening of 1922 silent movie Nosferatu for 2 nights only!
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnThese are recurring activities, all-day listings or events without a listed start. Check the organiser’s opening times.
Wednesday 7 Oct · 8:30am – 10:00pm
Things are getting spooky at Hay St this October Step into the laneway as it transforms with spooky décor, Halloween-inspired food, drink specials, live entertainment and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnWednesday 7 Oct · 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Calling all little monsters! School holidays just got a whole lot more fun at Hay St. We’ve got a dedicated kids’ area with free activities every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12pm–2pm.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnThursday 8 Oct · 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Calling all little monsters! School holidays just got a whole lot more fun at Hay St. We’ve got a dedicated kids’ area with free activities every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12pm–2pm.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 9 Oct · 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Calling all little monsters! School holidays just got a whole lot more fun at Hay St. We’ve got a dedicated kids’ area with free activities every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12pm–2pm.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 9 Oct · 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Embark on a chilling ghost hunt as we track spirits, poltergeists, and eerie supernatural encounters using K2 Meters and Dowsing Rods. Unlock tales of murder, plague pits, and restless ghosts that still haunt the shadows. Your spine-tingling evening begins in the historic cellar of one of Australia's most haunted pubs, The Hero of Waterloo. Step into a world where Anne's ghost roams, phantom piano melodies drift through the air, and the spectral visions of drunken sailors send shivers down spines.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSunday 11 Oct · 8:30am – 6:00pm
Things are getting spooky at Hay St this October Step into the laneway as it transforms with spooky décor, Halloween-inspired food, drink specials, live entertainment and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnWednesday 14 Oct · 8:30am – 10:00pm
Things are getting spooky at Hay St this October Step into the laneway as it transforms with spooky décor, Halloween-inspired food, drink specials, live entertainment and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSunday 18 Oct · 8:30am – 6:00pm
Things are getting spooky at Hay St this October Step into the laneway as it transforms with spooky décor, Halloween-inspired food, drink specials, live entertainment and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnWednesday 21 Oct · 8:30am – 10:00pm
Things are getting spooky at Hay St this October Step into the laneway as it transforms with spooky décor, Halloween-inspired food, drink specials, live entertainment and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSunday 25 Oct · 8:30am – 6:00pm
Things are getting spooky at Hay St this October Step into the laneway as it transforms with spooky décor, Halloween-inspired food, drink specials, live entertainment and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnWednesday 28 Oct · 8:30am – 10:00pm
Things are getting spooky at Hay St this October Step into the laneway as it transforms with spooky décor, Halloween-inspired food, drink specials, live entertainment and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSunday 1 Nov · 8:30am – 6:00pm
Things are getting spooky at Hay St this October Step into the laneway as it transforms with spooky décor, Halloween-inspired food, drink specials, live entertainment and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 13 Nov · 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Embark on a chilling ghost hunt as we track spirits, poltergeists, and eerie supernatural encounters using K2 Meters and Dowsing Rods. Unlock tales of murder, plague pits, and restless ghosts that still haunt the shadows. Your spine-tingling evening begins in the historic cellar of one of Australia's most haunted pubs, The Hero of Waterloo. Step into a world where Anne's ghost roams, phantom piano melodies drift through the air, and the spectral visions of drunken sailors send shivers down spines.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 11 Dec · 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Embark on a chilling ghost hunt as we track spirits, poltergeists, and eerie supernatural encounters using K2 Meters and Dowsing Rods. Unlock tales of murder, plague pits, and restless ghosts that still haunt the shadows. Your spine-tingling evening begins in the historic cellar of one of Australia's most haunted pubs, The Hero of Waterloo. Step into a world where Anne's ghost roams, phantom piano melodies drift through the air, and the spectral visions of drunken sailors send shivers down spines.
Listed by City of Sydney What's On