Australia's Biggest
Halloween Festival
11,000 TICKETS ACROSS THREE CITIES.
31.10.26
18+ Event · Valid Photo ID Required · No Refunds
Four Stages
Sat 31 Oct
Cemetery
Urban Graveyard
Circus
Open Format Carnival
Bunker
Bass Heavy Boiler Room
Los Muertos
New this year
Full festival production including · Carnival · Scary-oke · Temple · Photo Booths · Food Stalls · 50+ DJs · Plus loads more
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you wanted to know
EventsSydney sold out in 2025.
Best Halloween Parties in Sydney 2026
4,000 tickets gone in hours last year. Here's where the real action is in 2026 — and how to not miss out again.
CostumesWhat actually wins.
Best Halloween Costumes for Sydney Festival-Goers
From the cemetery to the circus stage. Costume ideas ranked by what actually gets you noticed at a multi-stage Halloween festival.
GuideThe honest answer.
Is Halloween Actually Big in Sydney?
Short answer: yes, and it's getting bigger every year. Here's the data, the events, and why 2026 is the year to stop sitting it out.
18+Adults only. All night.
Halloween Events Sydney 18+ — The Full Guide
No kids, no early finishes. This is the full guide to Sydney's best Halloween parties for adults — clubs, festivals, bars and more.
GroupsGo together or don't go.
Halloween Group Costume Ideas That Actually Work
A group that commits to a theme always wins the night. 10 ideas that work at a festival, don't require weeks of prep, and look insane on camera.
DebateWe compared them.
Sydney vs Melbourne Halloween — Which City Does It Better?
Melbourne has the weather and the aesthetic. Sydney has the venues and the energy. We broke down both cities event by event.
LogisticsDon't be that person.
What Time Do Halloween Events Start in Sydney?
Most festivals don't get going until 9pm. Here's the full timeline for Screamfest and Sydney's other major Halloween events in 2026.
CostumesScary always wins.
Scary vs Funny Costumes — What Actually Wins at Sydney Halloween Parties
We've watched three years of costume contests. The data is clear. Funny is forgettable. Scary gets remembered.
ShoppingYou left it too late.
Where to Buy Last-Minute Halloween Costumes in Sydney
October 30th and you've got nothing. Here are the best places in Sydney to grab a costume same-day — ranked by price and effort.
MakeupNo talent required.
Halloween Makeup for Festival-Goers — 3 Looks That Survive the Night
Sydney October nights are warm. Sweat happens. These three Halloween makeup looks are designed to last from 8pm to 3am.
Inside LookWhat's actually inside.
What Happens at Screamfest? The Full Inside Guide
Four stages. Carnival. Scary-oke. 50+ DJs. Here's everything that happens at Sydney's biggest Halloween festival, stage by stage.
USYDYour home ground.
Best Halloween Events Near USYD and the Inner West
Manning Bar is ground zero. Here's everything happening within walking distance of USYD on Halloween night 2026.
Getting ThereDon't drive.
How to Get to Manning Bar USYD on Halloween Night
Train, Uber, or rideshare — here's the fastest and cheapest way to get to Manning Bar from anywhere in Sydney.
Music50+ DJs.
What DJs Are Playing Sydney Halloween 2026?
Screamfest runs four stages across the night. Here's what to expect from each room and who's likely to be on the lineup.
HistoryIt sold out. Fast.
Sydney Halloween 2025 Sold Out — Where to Go in 2026
Last year 4,000 tickets were gone within days. If you missed out in 2025, here's how to make sure you don't miss 2026.
WollongongThe city that surprised everyone.
Wollongong Halloween 2026 — What's On
Screamfest is bringing 3,000-capacity Halloween energy to UOW UniBar. Here's why Wollongong might actually be the best city this year.
NewcastleNorth of Sydney. Worth the trip.
Newcastle Halloween Events 2026 — What's Happening
Newcastle University's Halloween night is going to be something different. Here's what to expect from the northernmost Screamfest city.
CultureShort answer: more than you think.
What Do Australians Actually Do on Halloween?
Halloween in Australia has grown from a niche American import to a genuine cultural moment. Here's how Sydneysiders celebrate it in 2026.
ItineraryPlan the whole weekend.
Sydney Halloween Weekend Itinerary 2026
From Friday night pre-drinks to Sunday recovery brunch. The complete Halloween weekend itinerary for Sydney in 2026.
TicketsRead this before they're gone.
How to Get Screamfest Tickets Before They Sell Out
Screamfest 2025 sold out fast. Here's exactly when to buy, which city has the most supply, and how to get access before general sale.
EventsSydney sold out in 2025.
Best Halloween Parties in Sydney 2026
4,000 tickets gone in hours last year. Here's where the real action is in 2026 — and how to not miss out again.
CostumesWhat actually wins.
Best Halloween Costumes for Sydney Festival-Goers
From the cemetery to the circus stage. Costume ideas ranked by what actually gets you noticed at a multi-stage Halloween festival.
GuideThe honest answer.
Is Halloween Actually Big in Sydney?
Short answer: yes, and it's getting bigger every year. Here's the data, the events, and why 2026 is the year to stop sitting it out.
18+Adults only. All night.
Halloween Events Sydney 18+ — The Full Guide
No kids, no early finishes. This is the full guide to Sydney's best Halloween parties for adults — clubs, festivals, bars and more.
GroupsGo together or don't go.
Halloween Group Costume Ideas That Actually Work
A group that commits to a theme always wins the night. 10 ideas that work at a festival, don't require weeks of prep, and look insane on camera.
DebateWe compared them.
Sydney vs Melbourne Halloween — Which City Does It Better?
Melbourne has the weather and the aesthetic. Sydney has the venues and the energy. We broke down both cities event by event.
LogisticsDon't be that person.
What Time Do Halloween Events Start in Sydney?
Most festivals don't get going until 9pm. Here's the full timeline for Screamfest and Sydney's other major Halloween events in 2026.
CostumesScary always wins.
Scary vs Funny Costumes — What Actually Wins at Sydney Halloween Parties
We've watched three years of costume contests. The data is clear. Funny is forgettable. Scary gets remembered.
ShoppingYou left it too late.
Where to Buy Last-Minute Halloween Costumes in Sydney
October 30th and you've got nothing. Here are the best places in Sydney to grab a costume same-day — ranked by price and effort.
MakeupNo talent required.
Halloween Makeup for Festival-Goers — 3 Looks That Survive the Night
Sydney October nights are warm. Sweat happens. These three Halloween makeup looks are designed to last from 8pm to 3am.
Inside LookWhat's actually inside.
What Happens at Screamfest? The Full Inside Guide
Four stages. Carnival. Scary-oke. 50+ DJs. Here's everything that happens at Sydney's biggest Halloween festival, stage by stage.
USYDYour home ground.
Best Halloween Events Near USYD and the Inner West
Manning Bar is ground zero. Here's everything happening within walking distance of USYD on Halloween night 2026.
Getting ThereDon't drive.
How to Get to Manning Bar USYD on Halloween Night
Train, Uber, or rideshare — here's the fastest and cheapest way to get to Manning Bar from anywhere in Sydney.
Music50+ DJs.
What DJs Are Playing Sydney Halloween 2026?
Screamfest runs four stages across the night. Here's what to expect from each room and who's likely to be on the lineup.
HistoryIt sold out. Fast.
Sydney Halloween 2025 Sold Out — Where to Go in 2026
Last year 4,000 tickets were gone within days. If you missed out in 2025, here's how to make sure you don't miss 2026.
WollongongThe city that surprised everyone.
Wollongong Halloween 2026 — What's On
Screamfest is bringing 3,000-capacity Halloween energy to UOW UniBar. Here's why Wollongong might actually be the best city this year.
NewcastleNorth of Sydney. Worth the trip.
Newcastle Halloween Events 2026 — What's Happening
Newcastle University's Halloween night is going to be something different. Here's what to expect from the northernmost Screamfest city.
CultureShort answer: more than you think.
What Do Australians Actually Do on Halloween?
Halloween in Australia has grown from a niche American import to a genuine cultural moment. Here's how Sydneysiders celebrate it in 2026.
ItineraryPlan the whole weekend.
Sydney Halloween Weekend Itinerary 2026
From Friday night pre-drinks to Sunday recovery brunch. The complete Halloween weekend itinerary for Sydney in 2026.
TicketsRead this before they're gone.
How to Get Screamfest Tickets Before They Sell Out
Screamfest 2025 sold out fast. Here's exactly when to buy, which city has the most supply, and how to get access before general sale.
Sold out at 4,000 in 2025
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11,000 tickets across three cities.
31.10.26
18+ event · Valid photo ID required · No refunds