NYC HALLOWEEN 2025: THIRTEEN OF THE BEST EVENTS, EXHIBITS, AND HAUNTED EXPERIENCES
New York City’s Halloween nightlife reaches new creative heights in 2025, offering immersive experiences, decadent dance floors, and boundary-pushing art that celebrate queerness, sensuality, and spectacle. From multi-night masquerades to haunted clubs and avant-garde installations, this year’s top picks promise to thrill discerning partygoers and aesthetes alike.
TELL NO ONE MASQUERADE (FORMER MCKITTRICK HOTEL, CHELSEA)
From the creators of You Are So Lucky, this four-night takeover (October 24–November 1) transforms the former Sleep No More space into an immersive world inspired by Hieronymus Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights. Featuring DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak), Hudson Mohawke, WESTEND, and more, Tell No One invites guests to explore six floors of desire, dance, and surreal performance.
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HALLOWEEN BALL: COVEN OF QUEENS (MoMA PS1)
MoMA PS1 and nightlife legend Susanne Bartsch join forces once again for their legendary Coven of Queens Ball. Expect wild performances, avant-garde costumes, and a night of DJs, dancing, and spellbinding installations featuring Amber Valentine, Dana Montana, Jeremy Kost, and more. Summon your coven—the dress code is “witches unleashed.”
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CITY OF GODS (INDUSTRY CITY, BROOKLYN)
Co-created by House of Yes and ZERO, City of Gods is the largest immersive Halloween experience on the East Coast. Now in its seventh year, this expansive takeover of Industry City blends music, art, and performance into a multi-sensory labyrinth of sanctuaries and stages. Expect divine chaos, radical expression, and a city that truly never sleeps.
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BATHHOUSE HALLOWEEN SPELL BALLS (WILLIAMSBURG)
Bathhouse partners with The Hoodwitch (Bri Luna) for Spell Balls, an artful Aufguss-inspired ritual mixing heat, scent, and intention. Each sauna session channels energies of love, abundance, protection, and peace—perfect for those seeking a sensual, spiritual alternative to the dance floor.
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CIRCOLOCO NYC HALLOWEEN (BROOKLYN STOREHOUSE)
The Ibiza-born underground party returns for two nights of high-energy electronic music and cutting-edge design. Known for its hedonistic vibe and elite DJ lineup, Circoloco draws a global crowd dressed to impress. Expect deep bass, warehouse glamour, and sunrise magic.
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THE VAMPIRE BALL (INDUSTRY CITY, BROOKLYN)
Fusing gothic glamour with electronic beats, The Vampire Ball transforms Industry City into a cathedral of decadence. Expect latex, lace, and live visuals from New York’s underground performance scene. A seductive after-hours haunt for creatures of the night.
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HOUSE OF YES: HAUNTED BURLESQUE (BUSHWICK)
The city’s favorite playground for the avant-garde returns with Haunted Burlesque—a sensual mix of aerial acts, immersive theater, and boundary-pushing performance. It’s equal parts cabaret, circus, and fever dream, celebrating freedom, queerness, and camp in signature House of Yes style.
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HELENA CALMFORS: FLORAL DISCIPLINES (THE UNTITLED SPACE, TRIBECA)
Running October 23–November 7, this debut solo exhibition by Swedish-born artist and BDSM professional Helena Calmfors explores power, queerness, and erotic identity through watercolors and performance. Curated by Indira Cesarine, Floral Disciplines offers a darkly poetic escape from the ordinary Halloween fare.
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BLOOD MANOR (SOHO)
New York’s most infamous haunted attraction returns with new rooms, elaborate sets, and live actors delivering genuine jump scares. Equal parts theater and nightmare, Blood Manor continues to reign as NYC’s house of horror.
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CANDLELIGHT: HAUNTING HALLOWEEN CONCERTS (CHURCH OF THE HEAVENLY REST)
A gothic church flickers with hundreds of candles as a live orchestra performs haunting renditions of Psycho, Beetlejuice, and Thriller. A moody and cinematic experience for classical music lovers seeking something otherworldly.
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THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAIL (NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, BRONX)
Step into Halloween Town at this luminous takeover of the New York Botanical Garden. Inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, the immersive trail features glowing sculptures, projections, and soundscapes across 8,000 square feet. Runs September 25–November 30.
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MADAME MORBID’S TROLLEY OF THE DOOMED (BROOKLYN TOUR)
A macabre yet charming ghost tour aboard a vintage Victorian trolley, Madame Morbid’s weaves Brooklyn’s haunted history with dark humor and cocktails. Ideal for those seeking a slower, spookier ride through the borough’s shadows.
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VILLAGE HALLOWEEN PARADE (GREENWICH VILLAGE)
NYC’s most iconic Halloween tradition returns for its 50th year, flooding Sixth Avenue with thousands of costumed revelers, giant puppets, and live brass bands. Expect extravagant looks, spontaneous performances, and a sea of creativity as Greenwich Village transforms into the city’s most vibrant runway.
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In 2025, Halloween in New York celebrates decadence over fright—where immersive design, queer artistry, and sensory experiences collide to create unforgettable nights. Whether slipping into a mask at Tell No One, sweating under the stars at Bathhouse, or exploring the darkly divine at The Untitled Space, the city’s spirit this year is one of transformation, liberation, and after-dark beauty.
