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New York’s best Halloween events

Words by Kate Menzies

Looking for some Halloween fun in New York? DICE is the only app you need when you’re trying to make plans – find a party, buy tickets in a few taps, keep your tickets safe on your phone and invite your friends. Get your costume ready and check out the best parties on and around Halloween this year – there's something for every fan on DICE.

The Halloween events to look out for

Halloween live events

80s Baby is returning to Saint Vitus for Aerobicide Halloween: 80s Baby Dance Class, an 80s horror and Halloween-themed dance class for all dance levels.

Black Lotus Halloween is a sensual affair with an all-black dress code, performance art and live music.

ItaloMatic is hosting a special Madonna-themed party with a live tribute to the legend herself for ItaloMADGIC: A Halloween Party with Void Toy Live!

There are two Halloween parties at Elsewhere: one with Todd Edwards, Mike Nasty, Alexis Curshé and the other with Ying Yang Twins and DJ sets from Brooke Candy and Uffie.

Black Lips, The Spits, and The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black are all playing the NY Night Train 18th Annual Haunted Hop Halloween Spooktacular!

Buzz Kull is making his NYC debut at Synthicide x Sissies of Mercy: Sissicide Halloween.

The Brooklyn Mirage is hosting The Cityfox Halloween Festival for two nights, featuring DJ sets from Bob Moses and Bonobo.

Hannah Gill’s launching her album at The Sultan Room at Hannah’s Haunted Halloween.

Halloween live performances

Ari Aster, director of Midsommar and Hereditary, and WHYY present a live conversation at KNFW Friday the 13th Halloween Spooktacular!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is returning to Purgatory with live drag and burlesque performances.

Halloween events at Knockdown Center

Queer and drag Halloween events

Yes Homo is hosting HOMOWEEN, with shows from Miz Jade, Dawn, Vampy Von Thickums Galore, DJ sets by Sean McMahill and a costume contest.

Created by and for Black and Brown, queer and trans fans, DickAppointment is hosting its Halloween night: WHORROR HOUSE Vol. 3

Halloween club events

Deep Root Tribe Halloween w/ Francis Mercier promises a night of Afrocentric rhythms at Superior Ingredients.

For fans of Kavinsky, John Carpenter, and Blade Runner, there’s NIGHTWAV [A SYNTHWAVE HALLOWEEN].

Looking for a night of techno and house music? Try the Circoloco Halloween Sunday day and night party.

There’s Amapiano and Afrobeats at Pier 40 for Halloween on the River.

Klub Nocturno is coming to Le Poisson Rouge for Klub Nocturno: Rockero Halloween.

If you’re planning an intergalactic costume, SILO Halloween: Cinthie and SILO Halloween: Baltra / Ma Sha / Haruka are the perfect choices.

The Brooklyn Monarch is hosting Reggaeton Rave Halloween, with performances from DJ Blass, Rosa Perreo and Riobamba.

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