Celebrating Halloween in Amsterdam? Here are the 5 events you absolutely cannot miss!
25-31 October / various locations
The 25th of October marks the beginning of the Amsterdam Halloween Festival, a week of ‘bloody good fun’. The festival covers kids’ events, make-up workshops, an all-night movie marathon and, of course, parties! Check out the full program of the festival and stay tuned with the festival’s website to get all the updates first.
Ticket price: depends on the event
28 October / Tolhuistuin
The TOYLAND Halloween Party is the 17th annual Halloween costume party hosted by Amsterdam Spook and probably the biggest event of the Amsterdam Halloween Festival.
This year, the party theme is TOYLAND, so come dressed up as a creepy Barbie, an undead teddy bear or whoever you can possibly come up with. Apart from the self-satisfaction from having a great outfit, you can also win a prize if your costume is the best one!
Amsterdam Spook’s Halloween Party is always a spectacular show with the best DJs and artists. Click here for the line-up of the night.
Ticket price: €26 (€30 at the door)
28 October / WesterUnie
Welcome to the 9th annual Amsterdam Halloween Party at the Westergasfabriek! This year’s theme is Monster Ball. Try on the costume of Frankenstein, Dracula or any other monster that gives you the shivers. Everything will do, as long as you’re dressed-up and follow the dress code. Join the event on Facebook for further updates.
Ticket price: €29,50
28 October / Pathé Tuschinski
If partying is not your thing, but you would still like to do something fun on Halloween in Amsterdam, an all-night horror show might be just the perfect thing for you! Take the Halloween celebration to a whole new level and watch a couple of horror movies in the dark cinema hall. This year’s Halloween movie agenda includes The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Jigsaw, Don’t Hang Up and It Stains the Sands Red.
Ticket price: €25 (€10 with a Pathé Unlimited Card)
29-31 October / Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!
Ever wanted to spend a night at the museum? Here is your chance! Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Museum-Attraction throws a Spooktaculare Halloween party that includes trick-or-treating, Halloween desserts & potions, horror movies screenings and a ghost on the loose! There are both day and night programs available.
Ticket price: €25
Regardless of which party or event you’re going to, remember that it’s only a few more days left before the holiday. So, you might want to buy your ‘bloody tickets’ in advance. We wish you a scary Halloween in Amsterdam!