31 October 2026 · Vienna & surroundings
In costume to the club or on a spooky tour with the kids: see what's on around Halloween in Vienna, from the children's party to the long club night.
A light garden, giant skeletons, spider cave and witches’ maze turn Schloss Hof into a spooky family destination. Open daily from 24 October to 2 November, 10 am–7 pm, with guided activities, crafts and changing stage shows. Included in estate admission: adults €24, children €13.50. Tours, craft materials and stage performances cost extra. A shuttle departs from Vienna’s MAK and requires a separate ticket.
Children tackle spooky challenges and receive a monster hunter certificate in the Children’s Museum. Recommended for ages 4+, the activity is included in museum admission. Available on 25 and 26 October, 9:30 am–5 pm, with the last start at 4 pm; allow about an hour. Costumes are welcome.
Oct 27 – Nov 2
Schönbrunn Palace Children’s Museum, 1130
A Halloween puzzle trail takes families through spooky secrets at the Children’s Museum. It is included in museum admission from 27 October to 2 November. Usual hours are 9:30 am–5 pm; on 29 and 30 October the museum closes at 3:30 pm, with last admission at 2:30 pm. Book a museum ticket for your visit.
Five afternoons of free crafts, face painting, magic and activities in the Prater. The family programme runs daily from 27 to 31 October, 2–5 pm, with a daily raffle at 5 pm on Riesenradplatz. There is no parade this year. Spooky scenes on the evening of 31 October make the atmosphere scarier; the afternoon programme is recommended for young children.
Next date · Thu, Oct 29
Laxenburg Castle Park – main entrance
Travel by miniature train and ferry through the park to Franzensburg for stories of ghosts and darker chapters of its history. Suitable for families with children aged 6+, on 29 and 30 October. Departures from the main entrance are at 6:30, 7:15, 8, 8:45 and 9:30 pm. Adults pay €25 and children €20, including train, ferry and tour.
Vienna Halloween Run turns the Prater Hauptallee into a spooky course with children’s races and 2.5 and 5 km runs. Bib collection at Praterzelt opens at 3:30 pm; the first race starts later.
Sat, Oct 31 · 14:00
Schloss Orth an der Donau – National Park Centre
A gentle spooky afternoon combines Halloween with the wildlife of the Danube wetlands. Families can explore the world of bats, join creative and learning activities, visit exhibitions and discover the castle island. The programme runs on 31 October, 2–5 pm, in any weather. Admission is free and no registration is required; costumes are welcome.
A family puzzle trail, a chance to try lying in a coffin and small surprises await at Hall 2 by Gate 2 of Vienna Central Cemetery. The Halloween event takes place on 31 October, 4–8 pm. Voluntary donations support the MOMO children’s palliative care centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
RITUAL 404 brings Decibelles and Ignix Collective to dasWERK. The club night featuring Felinae and Brixton starts at 11 pm.
Forbidden Frequency hosts a pre-Halloween club night at Club Lucia. It begins just before midnight and runs until 6 am; the collective says proceeds support women’s shelters.
Ottakringer Brewery hosts a Halloween warehouse rave from 9 pm on 31 October until 5 am the next morning. Admission is for ages 18+. The current standard advance ticket costs €40; cheaper early-entry tickets require arrival by specified deadlines. Re-entry is not permitted after leaving.
Prater DOME celebrates Halloween with spooky decorations and several music areas: EDM and club tunes, hip-hop and party classics, plus chill-out beats on the rooftop. Starts at 10 pm on 31 October; admission is for ages 18+. Costumes suit the occasion, with the club’s dress code as an alternative.
KØRE hosts a Halloween drum and bass rave at Lugner City. Doors open at 10 pm, with tickets available through the organiser-managed shop.
MOON hosts a Halloween club night in Halle E with a large-scale stage, lighting and show production. The party starts at 10 pm on Saturday and ends at 6 am on Sunday. Admission is for guests aged 20 and over, and re-entry is permitted. The organiser provides a separate contact for table reservations.
dasWERK hosts a Halloween night of hard techno, bounce and schranz across two floors, with Joey, Crystal O, Rantom b2b Luzzt, DJ Wifi and Arman Shadow among the announced acts. It runs from 11 pm on 31 October to 6 am on 1 November. Admission is for ages 18 and over. Early Bird tickets are unavailable; Phase 1 currently costs €14.70 online, with a €20 door price announced. Costumes are welcome but optional.
Dunkelton Kollektiv presents Blacksignal at Loop Bar. The Halloween night starts at 11:30 pm and runs until 4 am; entry is for a voluntary donation.
On 31 October: Halloween: Spooky Autumn at Schloss Hof, Halloween Puzzle Rally at Schönbrunn Children’s Museum, Halloween at Wurstelprater, Halloween with a Difference at Schloss Orth, Halloween at Vienna Central Cemetery, KSOT – Halloween Warehouse Rave and 5 more.
For children and families: Halloween: Spooky Autumn at Schloss Hof, Halloween: Monster Hunter Training, Halloween Puzzle Rally at Schönbrunn Children’s Museum, Halloween at Wurstelprater, Halloween: Ghost Tour in Laxenburg Castle Park, Vienna Halloween Run 2026 and 2 more.
Free admission: Halloween at Wurstelprater, Halloween with a Difference at Schloss Orth, Halloween at Vienna Central Cemetery and Dunkelton Kollektiv presents Blacksignal.
Tickets for the events here start at: RITUAL 404 – Decibelles × Ignix from €16, KØRE Halloween Rave 2026 from €28, MOON Halloween Special at MuseumsQuartier from €35, KSOT – Halloween Warehouse Rave from €40.
