Halloween is creeping closer, and if you're after some spooky fun, you're in the right spot. We've rounded up the top Halloween happenings in the city centre.

Whānau-friendly activities

Sip, dress up and vibe to DJ tunes

 

Andrew Andrew | 31 OCT - 1 NOV | DJ from 10pm

Spooky season is calling, and Andrew Andrew is tumbling down the rabbit hole with an Alice in Wonderland-themed night of whimsical cocktails, bar tab prizes, and a magical costume competition.

Paname Social | 31 OCT | 7pm till late

CERTIFIED BANGERZ is back with a Halloween Special, blending 80s, 90s, 00s, and house music for a night of nostalgic chaos. Expect a costume contest, free entry before 9.30pm ($10 after), and the soft launch of Dolce Disco — a new event series bringing fun, social vibes to the electronic scene. 

Dr. Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co. | 31 OCT | From 8pm

This Halloween, Dr Rudi's gone full mad scientist! Think spooky cocktails, haunting decor and experiments gone deliciously wrong. Dress up is a must - the best and spookiest costume wins awesome prizes.

Dr.Rudi's Halloween
Paname Social Halloween
Andrew Andrew Halloween

Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina | 2 NOV | 2 - 10pm

Rosie’s and Sauza Tequila bring you Día de los Muertos — a vibrant celebration of life, colour, and tequila! Enjoy live music, DJ sets, flash tattoos, Sauza cocktails, and free guac on arrival when you book a table.

Auckland City Oktoberfest | 1 - 31 OCT

Adding to the Halloween buzz, these lively spots are infusing the city with the vibrant spirit of German culture — from the infectious beats of oompah bands to the irresistible scent of sizzling bratwurst.

Rosies red hot cantina Halloween

Fuel up - before, during or after!

Watch a spooky film 

Academy Cinemas | 17 - 31 OCT, 2025

 

The Love Witch (2016)

Anna Biller's psychedelic horror delight is a throwback to counterculture horror with a sharp feminist twist.With a visual style that pays tribute to Technicolor thrillers of the 1960s, The Love Witch explores female fantasy and the repercussions of pathological narcissism.

Scary Movie (2000)

The legendary Wayan Brothers comedy that spawned sequels and acclaim, comes to Academy for a one off $5 screening. A year after disposing of the body of a man they accidentally killed, a group of dumb teenagers are stalked by a bumbling serial killer.

Vampyros Lesbos (1971)

An erotic horror film directed by Jesús Franco, following Linda Westinghouse, an American lawyer in Istanbul who is drawn into a surreal and seductive world after dreaming of a mysterious vampire woman.

Vampyros Lesbos Academy Cinemas
Scary Movie Academy Cinemas
The Love Witch Academy Cinemas

Need a costume?

Look Sharp Store | 10A Victoria Street East

Need a last-minute costume to complete your night of Halloween celebrations? Look Sharp on Victoria Street is the ultimate party store and has a great selection of costumes to browse through. Whether you need a mask, a wig, decorations, a full costume or anything in between, Look Sharp is the place to go

Dangerfield | 55 High Street  

Want a Halloween look that you can wear again? Head to Dangerfield on High Street for your witchy attire. Create your long-lasting Halloween outfit!

Halloween Costume

Catch a show

Treat Yourself

Lush | Halloween Collection

Bathers beware! Raise your spirits with Lush's limited-edition Halloween collection - featuring new creations and must-have seasonal classics like fan fave Ghostie made with uplifting citrus and the one-and-only Lord Of Misrule Bath Bomb and Shower Gel. 

Lush Halloween Collection

Image via lush.com

Daldang | Halloween Meringue Pack 

Got a sweet tooth? Grab a Daldang spooky meringue pack — light, delicious, and full of unique designs and flavours perfect for Halloween snacking.

Daldang Halloween

 

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Last updated: 21 October 2025