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Love it or hate it, Halloween is fast approaching – and this year's celebrations promise to be bigger, badder, spookier and more spine-chilling than ever.
Whether you fancy something more subtle than head-to-toe fancy dress or you’re ready to be a little extra, we’ve found the freakiest and most fabulous events across the island that are guaranteed to get that fake blood pumping.
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Ubud’s hottest new kid on the block, The Blue Door is hosting its very first Halloween event – and it’s set to be a good one. Taking place on Sunday 30th October and featuring spell-binding beats from the likes of D’Kay and international DJ Justin Timmers – plus 20 million rupiah’s worth of prizes up for grabs, this is a party you won't want to miss.
When: Sunday 30 October, 8PM
Tickets: IDR 200k
Supplying epic nights out in Bali for years, head down to Jenja’s scruffily chic basement for a spook-fest full of hair-raising DJ sets and plenty of spine-tingling surprises. This year's dress code is Kinky Psycho and there will be up to 50 million rupiah’s worth of prizes for the best costume. Plus, if you book a table before midnight, you’ll get the first bottle on them.
When: Saturday 29 October, 10PM
Tickets: IDR 250k
Taking place on Sunday October 30th, Ku De Ta is hosting a spooktacular Halloween event that the whole family will love. We’re talking art and crafts, trick or treats, face painting, meet and greets with snakes and little creeps and much more! Plus, little ones with the best costume are in with the chance to win 8 million rupiah’s worth of dining vouchers, while the family with the most creative costumes will score a 2 million rupiah gift voucher.
When: Sunday 30 October, 10AM - 3PM
Tickets: Free of charge
Back by popular demand and more freakishly fabulous than ever, Savaya’s iconic Carnival of Lost Souls is bringing two days of killer DJs, epic events and unmissable prizes to the cliffs of Ulu. Featuring hair-raising beats from the likes of Andy Chunes and Guy Mantzur, as well as 450 million rupiah’s worth of cash and prizes up for grabs, we’d say it’s time to get those creative juices flowing and start prepping for this unforgettable Hallo-weekend.
When: Saturday 29 October - Sunday 30 October, 1PM
Tickets: IDR 250k for 1 day, IDR 400k for the weekend
If there’s one thing we can always rely on Mexicola for, it’s a good party. So it’s no surprise that this year's Day of the Dead-inspired fiesta is set to be bigger and badder than ever before. We’re talking live DJs, demonic dancers, mind-blowing decor and the chance to win $1000 cash in the costume contest. If you’ve got it, haunt it.
When: Monday 31 October, 6PM - 3AM
Tickets: Free of charge
Canggu’s ever-popular Behind The Green Door is hosting an epic Halloween event like no other. Dust off your fangs and synthetic wig as this iconic speakeasy turns into The Mad Doctor’s Insane Asylum – a spine-chilling haunted house with plenty of surprises in store. Take the interactive journey through the house before hitting up the bar for some boo-zy beverages.
When: Thursday 27 October - Monday 31 October, 7PM
Tickets: Free of charge
If the only thing you want to hear going bump in the night is a thumping sound system, you’re going to want to head to Locca Sea House for the loudest party on the south side of the island. Featuring a killer line-up of local artists and performers, plus prizes for the best costume, this event is the ultimate place to dance your way through the witching hour.
When: Sunday 30 October
Tickets: IDR 200k
Celebrate the spooky season at one of Luigi’s legendary Metto Mondays – with a Halloween twist. Expect wicked cocktails, spell-binding beats from the islands famous PNNY collective and creepy costumes – all under the glowing light of their iconic red cross.
When: Monday 31 October, 6PM
Tickets: Free of charge
This year, the iconic Mirror Lounge & Club goes in for a Halloween special, transforming its legendary gothic cathedral into a Dracula-inspired horror show. Fancy dress is essential, and there’ll be creepy performers, heart-pumping beats, spooky surprises and of course, the chance to win 15 million rupiah for the best costume. The only question is, are you brave enough to enter?
When: Friday 28 October - Sunday 30 October
Tickets: Free of charge
Officially the place for a fun night out in Seminyak, La Favela is a firm favourite for anyone looking for colourful cocktails, epic tunes and killer photo ops. Once again, this iconic establishment will be celebrating Halloween in style with live DJs sprinkling some spooky magic on the proceedings. Costumes are encouraged, and dancing shoes are essential.
When: Sunday 30 October
Tickets: Free of charge
Written by Rae-Anne Gouyette
