Halloween is coming up soon, and it’s time to start figuring out your party plans for the weekend long-festivities!
NYC’s nightlife for the spooky holiday is one of the best, and draws in big artists, big crowds, and big decorations at the city’s most beautiful venues.
If you don’t know where to start, or what events are even going on, we’ve got you! We put together our list of what’s bound to be the hottest NYC Halloween parties for this year!
Circoloco Halloween 2025
The beloved Ibiza-style record label and events brand Circoloco returns to NYC for its annual Halloween showcase, bringing two nights of world-class house and techno on October 31 and November 1.
Organized by Teksupport and celebrating its 10th anniversary here in NYC, this year’s lineup features the island’s biggest names like &Me and Rampa, Marco Carola, Chris Stussy, Chloé Caillet, Bedouin Seth Troxler, and so many more.
As of now tickets have sold out via presale, but you can hop on the waitlist to try a chance at securing a spot at one of Brooklyn Storehouse’s biggest nights of the year.
When: October 31 & November 1
Where: Brooklyn Storehouse
City of Gods Halloween Festival
A product of the iconic House of YES, the largest immersive Halloween party on the East Coast returns to NYC the weekend before Halloween this year, on October 24 and 25.
City of Gods turns the expansive footprint of Industry City into a larger-than-life Halloween ‘City’, featuring 9 stages of music, 10 sound camps from Burning Man, interactive art, and more.
Even without releasing a music lineup each year, thousands still flock to the one-of-a-kind Halloween festival where there’s plenty of rooms to get lost in, extravagant Halloween costumes to see, and world-class DJs to dance to.
When: October 24 & 25
Where: Industry City, Brooklyn
The Vampire Ball
Officially dubbed the “afterparty” to the world-renowned NYC Village Halloween Parade, New Yorkers are invited to flock to Industry City to keep the festive night going through the late hours.
Full of bloodlust, nostalgia, and gothic glamour, the festival will feature 7 stages of music, live performances, and an actual blood rave.
This year’s lineup features tons of incredible headlining talent including AK Sports, Eli Escobar, Jubilee, Kittin, Kontravoid (LIVE), LSDXOXO, Rosa Perreo, Wreckno + more.
When: October 31
Where: Industry City, Brooklyn
Project 91 Halloween Weekend
Project 91 has been bringing in some of the most well known electronic DJs for awhile now, so it’s no shock that their Halloween plans are set to be top-notch.
Check out their Halloween lineup below and be sure to follow them on Instagram too to stay up to date with their party announcements.
- October 31 – Halloween at 31 Chambers Courthouse ft. Myles O’Neal at Chambers St. Courthouse
- October 31 – GENESI at 53 Scott
- October 31 – Jigitz at Dream Downtown
- October 31 – Chris Luno at Car Park
- October 31 – Audien at Le Poisson Rouge
- October 31 – “The Hesist” at the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank in Brooklyn
- November 1 – Halloween at 31 Chambers Courthouse ft. Benjamin Lloyd at Chambers St. Courthouse
- November 1 – Yamagucci & Baron at 53 Scott
Elsewhere Halloween at Elsewhere
Bushwick’s very own club Elsewhere is throwing down a massive party for Halloween this year—and it’s even two techincally
With both an early and late show on Halloween (October 31), the venue will turn into a huge celebration…and it’s even the anniversary of the club!
The early show features Loukeman, Kassie Krut, Somewhere Special, voyeur, Deer Park, Chanel Beads (dj set), and Tlim Shug (dj set), and the late show features Ben UFO & CiCi (Hall), Surusinghe & Ma Sha (Zone One), and Sissies of Mercy (Loft).
When: October 31
Where: 599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn
🎫 More information and tickets here
The Lost City of Gold: A Halloween Series at Somewhere Nowhere
NYC’s “nightclub in the clouds” aka Somewhere Nowhere is throwing a Halloween night event series that will surely put a spell on you and wanting to come back for more.
This year’s event called The Lost City of Gold, and it’s a 3-night immersive Halloween experience with a unique act each night starting from Friday, October 31 through Sunday, November 2.
Plus, Thursday, October 30th, the annual Halloween weekend kick-off event, The Villain’s Ball, sets the stage for a weekend of mystery, decadence, and unforgettable live entertainment and performances.
This year’s lineup is still yet to be announced fully, but Halloween night you can expect to get lost in the music with world-renowned DJ, Moojo.
The music lineup is still TBA as of now but it’s set to be one of the best Halloween rooftop club parties in the whole city.
When: October 30
Where: 112 W 25th St
🎫 More information and tickets here
Zombie Apocalypse at HK Hall
A high-energy Halloween party is coming to Hell’s Kitchen — complete with immersive décor, killer beats, and a crowd of over 1,000 ready to party.
Zombie Apocalypse at HK Hall arrives on November 1, featuring special guest DJs, plenty of costumes, and a multi-level venue decked out with spooky decor.
When: November 1
Where: 605 W 48th St
🎫 More information and tickets here
PUBLIC Hotel Penthouse Halloween
High above the NYC skyline on the 17th floor penthouse of the PUBLIC Hotel awaits a spooky Halloween adventure that you’ll remember for a long time.
This year’s rooftop party spans 4 different room and will feature two different stages with rotating DJs all evening!
The venue’s floor-to-ceiling glass windows with unobstructed 360° views of Manhattan are absolutely stunning on a foggy October evening, and its selection of drinks make for the perfect night.
When: October 31
Where: 215 Chrystie Street
🎫 More information and tickets here
1 Hotel Halloween with Above(10)
One of the definitive best summer day party series, Above(10) at 1 Hotel Brooklyn is continuing its season onto Halloween!
With both day and night parties on October 31 and November 1, the iconic Brooklyn hotel venue will turn into a dance party marathon with some of NYC’s hottest local DJs.
Headliners throughout the weekend include Deroza, Martin & Warren, Cade Alami, and Riya (plus many more in support).
When: October 31 & November 1
Where: 60 Furman St, Brooklyn
🎫 More information and tickets here
The 1st Annual Stone Street Halloween Bar Fest
The first ever Halloween bar crawl is coming to the beloved Stone Street in Lower Manhattan, and one ticket unlocks access to 10 different bars!
New Yorkers can experience outdoor bars, games, photo booths, boozy activations like shot ski stations and pickle back bars, plus so much more.
The event runs from 2 – 8 pm on November 1, and a wristband grants you access to all kinds of bars along the street and drink specials.
When: November 1
Where: Stone Street
🎫 More information and tickets here
Blood Moon Ascent Halloween at Starchild Rooftop
Get spooky rooftop views atop Starchild Rooftop, who is hosting two parties for Halloweekend on both October 31 and November 1.
Expect Halloween-themed shenanigans on both nights and a curated lineup of music in collaboration with NYC events collective House Code.
When: October 31 & November 1
Where: 305 W 48th St
🎫 Friday tickets here and Saturday tickets here
LYRA Rooftop Party at Magic Hour Rooftop
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar’s wildly popular LYRA party series just in time for Halloween, for two nights of two stages of music —all night long.
Beneath the Empire State Building and with a retractable roof and sweeping skyline views, the venue is set to turn into a massive Halloween bash with two different stages of music ranging from throwbacks and top 40s to house and techno.
When: October 31 & November 1
Where: 485 7th Avenue
🎫 Friday tickets here and Saturday tickets here
Downtown Halloween Bar Fest 2025
Get ready because a spook-tacular Halloween bar crawl is coming to the Lower East Side on November 1!
From 1 pm – late, the neighborhood will be transformed into a huge bar crawl, which is set to feature 12+ incredible venues and over 100+ DJs.
A wristband grants access to all bars on the route, including some of LES’s most iconic bars like The Delancey, Grey Lady, 310 Bowery, and many more.
When: November 1
Where: Multiple Venues
🎫 More information and tickets here
The Stand’s Frightfully Funny Night Oct 31: Halloween Open Bar, Comedy Show, & Party
Get ready for one of Halloween’s funniest celebrations as The Stand, NYC’s premiere comedy club and restaurant, is hosting a triple threat of Halloween hilarity with a comedy show and after party!
The evening starts with a lineup with top performers at 7 pm and 9 pm including Sienna Hubert-Ross, Jon Rudnitsky (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Saturday Night Live), Derek Gaines (The Last O.G., Netflix), Matthew Broussard, and Marito Lopez!
And the finale – a late-night Halloween party to hang with guy or ghoulfriends with costumes strongly encouraged for a frightfully funny night!
When: October 31
Where: The Stand — 116 E 16th St
🎫 More information and tickets here
The Heist at The Old Williamsburgh Savings Bank
One of Brooklyn’s most historic landmarks is turning into a massive haunted nightclub for one night only this Halloween.
On October 31, Project 91 is hosting The Heist inside the 150-year-old Williamsburgh Savings Bank, transforming the grand marble halls into a three-floor dance party complete with an open bar (9–10 p.m.), food, and a 360° boiler room set inside the bank’s old vault.
Expect headlining sets from Rob The Bank, Deoro, and special guests, plus plenty of photo ops from the mezzanine-level balcony overlooking the action below.
When: October 31
Where: The Old Williamsburgh Savings Bank, Brooklyn
La Muerte at Ten 11 Lounge & Bar
The newly opened TEN11 Lounge beneath the LIFE Hotel in Nomad is hosting a Halloween celebration, centered around the theme of ‘La Muerte’ (Life After Death).
Start the evening with dinner at the hotel’s Mediterranean restaurant, Zoi, before heading downstairs for the party—a sophisticated, multi-sensory experience starting with a welcome shot ‘Dead Kiss’ when doors open, followed by a DJ Set throughout the night and theatrical dancers and performances at 10 pm.
Guests are asked to embrace an elegant Día de los Muertos–inspired dress code, channeling La Catrina and El Catrín with elaborate gowns, suits in vibrant hues, and sugar skull makeup.
Tickets are $70 per person and are on sale now.
When: October 31
Where: TEN11 Lounge — 19 W 31st St
🎫 More information and tickets here
