Step into a world of spooks and scares this Halloween with various events across Cape Town. From movie screenings and the iconic Zombie Walk to a variety of dress-up parties, make this Halloween one to remember. This guide is constantly updated, making it your one-stop shop for Halloween events.
Galileo Open Air Cinema Halloween Show
Celebrate Halloween with The Galileo Open Air Cinema’s movie night in Cape Town, with screenings for both horror fans and younger kids looking to celebrate Halloween. Get your costumes ready, for the Special Halloween Shows are creeping back, ready to cast you into a world of frightful outdoor cinematic delight.
On 31 October 2025, adults can enjoy a chilling screening of Halloween (2018) at Kirstenbosch Garden, immersing themselves in a night of classic horror under the stars. The following day, families are invited to a spooktacular Kids Halloween Show at Central Park, Century City, where the family classic Monsters Inc. will be screened.
Cost: 31 October: R250pp (includes movie entry, popcorn, backrest & blanket) | R300pp (reserved seating). Tickets can be purchased here. 1 November: R225pp (includes movie entry, popcorn, backrest & blanket) | R175pp (kids aged 4 – 17) | R275pp (reserved seating). Tickets can be purchased here.
When: 31 October & 1 November 2025 | 31 Oct: doors open 5.30pm, movie starts at 7.45pm | 1 Nov: doors open 5pm, movie starts at 6.45pm
Where: Kirstenbosch Gardens | Central Park, Century City
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Halloween Masquerade Ball
Step behind the mask and into Epicure Club’s Halloween Masquerade, where elegance and eeriness entwine in a night of mystery, music, and magic. The venue glows with candlelight and shadow, draped in rich fabrics and dark theatrical flair that set the stage for an unforgettable evening.
A spellbinding lineup of DJs takes you from deep lounge grooves to dance floor peaks, while live acts burst through the night with moments of haunting drama. Enjoy a night of masked mystery and Halloween enchantment, where the line between glamour and the supernatural blurs beneath the flicker of candlelight.
Cost: From R350pp. Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 31 October 2025 | 8pm – 11am
Where: Epicure Club, 4 Little Lions Head Rd, Mount Rhodes, Cape Town
Halloween Edition Events Party
Edition Events is conjuring up a high-voltage Halloween takeover in the heart of Cape Town: a night where music, costumes, and chaos collide. The downtown venue transforms into a glowing labyrinth of immersive décor, pulsing lights, and beats that move seamlessly between amapiano, house, and hip hop.
Guests are urged to dress to impress – or to terrify – with a midnight costume showdown spotlighting the most daring and creative looks. The space hums with energy: interactive lighting, eerie installations, and playful Halloween props turn every corner into part of the spectacle.
Cost: From R150. Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 31 October 2025 | 8pm – late
Where: 80 Hout St, Cape Town City Centre
Halloween Superhero Cocktails & Canapés
Step into a night of flavour and fantasy at this superhero-themed cocktail experience, where mixology meets imagination. Guests are treated to a cinematic evening of bold drinks, inventive canapés, and effortless entertainment, all inspired by reimagined tales of heroism and power.
From the guided welcome pour to a rotating bar of seasonal spirits, every detail is crafted to surprise. Each cocktail tells its own story, while the small-plates menu is perfectly tuned to each flavour profile. Costumes are encouraged within a chic dress code.
Cost: R900. Tickets available on Howler.
When: 31 October 2025 | 7pm – 11pm
Where: The Old Castle Brewery (The Premium Liquor Company), 6 Beach Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town
Ramfest x Halloween
Ramfest’s Halloween edition lands in Cape Town with international headliners alongside South African rock and metal mainstays. The event builds out a full festival-style production with multiple bars, merch, and food vendors.
The lineup includes The Devil Wears Prada (USA), Fokofpolisiekar, Bongloard (NL), The Narrow, and Facing The Gallows, among others.
Fans can expect a hard-hitting lineup, professional stage design, and high-output sound, for an exciting Halloween concert experience.
Cost: R300 – R450. Tickets available on Howler.
When: 31 October 2025 | 5pm – 2am
Where: Terminal X, 19 Voortrekker Rd, Salt River, Cape Town
Cape Town Zombie Walk
After years of haunting silence, South Africa’s biggest & most iconic Halloween event returns to the streets of Cape Town.
Each year, thousands gather for the Zombie Walk, transforming the city into a thrilling, all-ages, and pet-friendly parade of the undead. Whether you’re crawling, limping, or full-on zombie strutting – you’re part of something special.
The walk supports Lucky Lucy Foundation, which helps abused and neglected animals. There is also an afterparty that takes place after the walk, with paid ticket options that further supports the initiative.
Cost: Walk is free; Afterparty from R200. Register on Quicket.
When: 1 November 2025 | 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Where: 109 Government Ave, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
Halloween Forest Night Trail Run
Put on your best costume and dare to explore Muratie’s Forest singletrack with a fun Halloween theme. Dirtopia has been hosting this event since 2013 and this historic wine farm is the perfect venue with spider webs in the windows of the buildings.
Take on either the 5km or 10km route, and dress up in your best attire to potentially win a best dressed prize. After the run, enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine, and delicious grab’n go meals will be for sale.
Cost: R175 – R205. Tickets available on Entryninja.
When: 31 October 2025 | 7.30pm (10km) | 7.45pm (5km)
Where: Muratie Wine Estate, Knorhoek Road, R44, Stellenbosch
Sinful III
The Sinful event series returns to the Cape Town with a darker, more theatrical approach to Halloween nightlife. The space is transformed with immersive set design, smoke effects, and striking visuals that shift as the evening progresses.
Music takes centre stage, with DJs moving across house, techno, and darker electronic sounds. The DJ lineup includes Zsa Zsa, JustSyd, Das Kapital, and TIMO ODV. Interludes of performance art appear at intervals, ensuring the atmosphere never flattens into routine. The dress code is inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins, allowing you to tap into your deepest desires.
Cost: From R250. Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 18 October 2025 | 9pm – 2am
Where: Cape Town CBD (details announced closer to time).
Halloween Hotel Transylvania at Hotel Sky
Step into Hotel Transylvania this Halloween for a night of thrills and scares, with classic Halloween decor, a live DJ, spine-tingling scares, and prizes for the best costume. As the night comes to a close, extend your stay with the Hotel Sky’s luxurious accomodation offerings.
Cost: R100pp. Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 31 October 2025 | 7.30pm – 12 midnight
Where: Hotel Sky, 4 Lower Long St, Foreshore, Cape Town
No-Tell Hotel Halloween Experience at Mavericks
This Halloween, Mavericks transforms into the No-Tell Hotel – a dark, seductive escape where Cape Town’s most enticing shows take the spotlight and haunted fantasies come to life. Guests can enter a world haunted by coven witches, wicked nurses, midnight maids, and the mysterious Madame herself.
Every room key reveals a new twisted fantasy, tempting guests to leave their inhibitions at the door and step into a hotel where desire and danger blur.
Highlights include themed Fantasy Chambers, complimentary drinks for the first 50 guests, a best-dressed contest with exclusive bottle service in Room 69, and premium service from cigarette and bottle girls. The party runs deep into the night with moonlight shows until 3 AM, a DJ bellhop spinning beats from 9 PM to midnight, a photobooth with playful props, and surprise tarot readings for the daring.
When: 24, 25, 31 October, and 1 November 2025
Where: Mavericks Revue Bar, 68 Barrack Street, Cape Town
Take the Kids to See Stitch Head
Take the family on a movie outing to catch the newest animated comedy film, Stitch Head, inspired by the classic Frankenstein story. The film follows the story of a small, forgotten creature living in a long-abandoned castle. Awoken by a Mad Professor, Stitch Head is tasked with protecting the professor’s other wildly inventive creations from the suspicious townspeople of Grubber Nubbin.
Stitch Head splits his time between keeping the castle safe & the other monsters hidden. He is terrified that even the smallest sign of monstrousness will cause the townsfolk of Grubbers Nubbin to burn the castle to the ground.
One day, a tired-looking freak show comes to town; led by its desperate owner Fulbert Freakfinder. The show is in dire need of a new attraction and when Freakfinder meets humble Stitch Head, he knows he has found his star.
Stitch Head is released in cinemas on 24 October 2025, and will be playing at Nu Metro and Ster-Kinekor cinemas across the country.
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Culture Wine Bar Halloween Bash
Arachnophobes, claustrophobes, and every-other-phobes – this one’s for you. This Halloween, Culture Wine Bar invites you to confront your creepiest fears at The House of Phobias, where the snakes slither, the spiders crawl, and the lights flicker just a little too long.
The bar is cranking up the fright factor for their legendary Halloween bash with a dose of exposure therapy. Come dressed as your greatest fear – maybe it’s Chiroptophobia (bats), Dentophobia (dentists), or Thanatophobia (death itself) – and you could walk away with the night’s top honour: Best Dressed.
So step into your worst nightmare (don’t worry, running out of wine doesn’t count). Grab a glass of liquid courage from the cellar and dance your fears into the dark.
Cost: R275 (Includes a welcome drink and live music/DJ) | R750 (VIP, Includes pre-party reception: canapés, free-flowing bubbly and a private performance in Culture’s Wine Library). Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 31 October 2025 | 7.30pm | VIP from 6.30pm
Where: Culture Wine Bar, 103 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
Horrorfest 2025
Celebrate 20 years of fear at this year’s Horrorfest, South Africa’s ultimate Halloween movie event.
Enjoy a thrilling mix of horror films, shorts, and live performances, including exclusive screenings of new films Bugonia and Shelby Oaks. Join the fun with audience participation at The Rocky Horror Picture Show, experience The Golem with a live soundtrack performance, and catch a rare 16mm showing of Frankenstein.
It’s the perfect way to celebrate two decades of scares, screams, and cult cinema.
Cost: R120 – R750 per event. Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 29 October to 9 November 2025
Where: Labia Theatre, 68 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town
Sexy Groovy Love: Halloween Edition
This Halloween, Sexy Groovy Love returns with a hauntingly elegant soirée set against the pristine backdrop of Cabo Beach Club.
Beneath swaying palms and starlit skies, you are invited to indulge in a night of supernatural beauty, spine-tingling rhythms, and devilishly good energy. Expect breathtaking decor, immersive production, and a curated lineup designed to keep you moving deep into the night.
The event features artists such as Culoe De Song, Elan Schnider, Faff & Foos, and FKA Mash, among others.
Cost: From R450. Tickets available on Howler
When: 1 November 2025 | 4pm – 2am
Where: CABO Beach Club, 12 South Arm Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Ninja-Ween at Total Ninja
Total Ninja, Africa’s largest Obstacle and Inflatable Adventure Park, is bringing frightful fun for Ninjas of all ages this Halloween! Grab your scariest costumes and get ready for a spook-tacular day packed with fog, candy, games, prizes, and plenty of Ninja action.
Little Ninjas under 4 can enjoy a morning of safe, spooky fun with games, treats, and prizes — plus grip socks, a margarita pizza, juice box, and treat bag included. For Ninjas aged 4 and up, expect two hours of thrilling challenges, costume competitions, and spooky surprises, with grip socks, a margarita pizza, slushie, and treat bag for each participant. Don’t miss out on the chance to win prizes for the best costumes!
Cost: R300 (age 4+) | R300 and one free adult (under 4s)
When: 31 October 2025 | 9am – 11am (under 4s) | 6pm – 8pm (age 4+)
Where: Total Ninja, South Park Entrance, Black River Park, The Warehouse, Observatory
Halloween Fest 2025
This Halloween, the streets of Vredehoek and Devil’s Peak Estate will come alive with ghosts, ghouls, and generous handfuls of community spirit as the annual HalloweenFest Trick-or-Treat Trail returns.
The event, which is supported by local businesses including Carlyle’s, Charly’s Bakery, Red Sofa, Bella Italia, Petkin, Yoga Room, Spar and others, HalloweenFest 2025 is more than just a trick-or-treat event – it’s a neighbourhood block party and family-friendly community celebration open to all Cape Town residents.
The event not only brings joy to kids and grown-ups alike, but also serves an important purpose: proceeds from the event support the Devil’s Peak Vredehoek Watch (DPV), helping to keep the community safer, stronger, and more connected.
Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed Trick-or-Treaters, as well as the best-decorated house.
Cost: Free
When: 31 October 2025 | from 4pm
Where: Vredehoek and Devil’s Peak Estate, Cape Town
