Procrastinators rejoice: Halloween is almost here, and Joburg.co.za has already picked out the events that’ll make you look like you planned ahead. Check out the spooky events below and get moving before everyone else snatches the good tickets!
Ceramic Pumpkin Paint & Sip
Date: Thursday 30 October 2025, from 18:30 - 21:30
The Food Box and Creatory have partnered up to bring you a Halloween-themed paint & sip event we know you'll love. Paint your own ceramic pumpkin while enjoying drinks and immaculate vibes. Plus, show up in a great costume, and you could walk away with a prize!
READ MOREHalloween At Joburg Zoo
Date: Friday, 31 October 2025 from 17:00 - 21:00
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is rolling out its annual Halloween celebration, promising a night of spine-tingling fun. Look forward to towering stilt walkers, immersive themed zones, and a spooky outdoor movie night under the stars. Bring your family and friends along for an unforgettable evening filled with thrills, chills, and plenty of Halloween magic. Get your tickets now!
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Edenvale Halloween Night Market
Date: Friday, 31 October 2025, from 18:00 - 23:00
Looking for a way to celebrate Halloween? Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the Edenvale Halloween Night Market, held at the German Club. Admission is just R30 per person, and all mummies, vampires, witches, and warlocks are welcome! Your ticket gets you access to eerie-sistible food, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, fun for the kids, live music, and more.
READ MORERebels Halloween Night Market
Date: Friday 31 October 2025, 17:00 - 22:00
The Rebels Night Market at Garden on Zeiss in Honeydew is getting a spooky makeover for its Halloween Edition. Expect a kids’ Trick or Treat trail, a best-dressed costume contest, eerie photo ops, craft stalls, plus giveaways and creepy surprises throughout the night!
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Big Vibes Halloween Party 2025
Date: Friday 31 October 2025, from 17:00
Big Vibes presents a Halloween costume party you won't want to miss. Celebrate spooky season with live DJs, nonstop music, and a costume contest for your creepiest or most creative look. Dance, laugh, and hang out with your crew while soaking up the Halloween energy and make it a night to remember!
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Date: Friday, 31 October 2025, from 18:30
Grab your blankets and settle in for a spine-tingling movie under the stars, complete with popcorn, drinks, and a Best Dressed contest. Dress to impress in your creepiest or most creative costume and get ready for a night of chills, laughs, and Halloween fun! Open to 20–35-year-olds.
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Retro Rave From The Grave
Date: Friday 31 October, from 18:00 - 02:00
Katzy’s is back and hosting a Retro Rave from the Grave party to make your Halloween memorable. Enjoy a killer lineup showcasing beats from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, and enjoy a night full of surprises. Grab your friends and join the party everyone in Joburg will be talking about! Over-21s only.
READ MOREHalloween Night At Ce La Vi
Date: Friday 31 October, from 18:00
Join Eventico for a Halloween bash at Ce La Vi Pub & Shisha Lounge. Jam to your favourite Hip Hop, RnB, and AfroRnB tunes in the spookified space. Dress to impress for a chance to win a cash prize in the Best Costume Competition. This event is strictly 18+!
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Día De Los Muertos: Katy's Palace
Date: 1 November 2025
Enjoy vibrant décor, captivating music, and unforgettable experiences celebrating the magic of Día de los Muertos at Katy's Palace. Dress with intention, move with mystery, and don’t miss Joburg’s most talked-about celebration of the season. Grab your early bird tickets now!
Bioscope Movie Night
Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025 at 14:00
Join The Bioscope for Knit-In Cinema, a unique movie night where you can knit, crochet, or craft while watching. Work on your own projects or contribute to a blanket drive supporting The Baby Box Project. This month’s film is the charming Practical Magic (1998), about two witch sisters facing love, prejudice, and a family curse.
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The Haunted Forest® 2025
Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025 from 17:00 - 23:30
The Haunted Forest® is the only one of its kind in South Africa and has been growing in popularity. This year's event promises another bumper festival experience at Inanda Country Base, with something to cater for everyone, young and old. Think trick or treating, scary movies, going for a walk in the haunted forest woods, and playing loads of vintage games. Get your tickets to this thrilling event now.
READ MOREHaunted House: 4Youth
Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025 from 14:00 - 23:00
The View in Bedfordview gets spooky for a Halloween event for under-18s only, with immersive zones to play, chill, and enjoy. Take part in online challenges, win prizes, and show off your best costume in a Best Dressed competition. A thrilling, safe Halloween experience for Joburg’s youth!
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Headbanger's Halloween Bash
Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025, from 19:00
Johannesburg’s ultimate Halloween party is back! Savage Shows presents two venues, live metal and punk, DJ sets, epic riffs, best-dressed competitions, giveaways, and full-throttle chaos. Bring your wildest costume and join the Halloween mayhem!
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