The month of October in Amsterdam features cool temperatures, early sunsets, and a calming spooky vibe that lays quietly under the city’s canals and cobblestones. Halloween is not an official holiday that is celebrated in the Netherlands, but in recent years, the city has joined in with the fun. If you’re in Amsterdam on October 31st, you’ll be sure to come across costume parties, immersive experiences, themed pubs and parties until 03:00.
1. Halloween Party at Belushi’s Amsterdam
One of the most enticing Halloween parties in Amsterdam is at Belushis! Their bar will be converted to the ‘Inner Sanctum of Hell’ , so expect cocktails, party anthems, thrilling decorations and a lively crowd. This is a great location to start your night as it is perfect to meet and socialise with locals and other travellers.
Location: Warmoesstraat 129, 1012 JA
2. Rooftop Halloween Costume Party, Zoku Amsterdam
Each Halloween, from 18:00 to 22:30, Zoku hosts a Halloween rooftop party. With a witchy-vibe and stunning skyline views of the city you can spend the night listening to DJ sets, enjoy themed cocktails and of course, join in on the costume contest!
Location: Weesperstraat 105
3. Old Skool Bingo Halloween, Panama
Starting at 19:00, this is not your grandma’s bingo. You can expect high-energy RnB, and spooky bingo surprises. Expect to experience a loud and fun night which is perfect for socialising. You can easily jump in and join tables full of strangers, making it easy to make some new friends.
Location: Panama, 4 Oostelijke Handelskade 1019 BM
4. Alice in Horrorland
Standing out from the typical Alice you might know, Alice in Horrorland offers a night of losing your soul. Party in the Westeruine and don’t be scared to go down the rabbit hole at this ‘costume-only’ party and all until 05:00 in the morning.
Location: KlönKlönneplein 4-6, 1014 DDDD
5. IJLAND Latin Halloween Party
Starting at 23:00, you can enjoy a haunted playground at IJLAND in the TT Vasumweg area. Promising to take you to the inferno of hell with their ‘Baila Dembow’ theme, you can’t miss this night of salsa, bachata, reggaeton and much more.
Location: Tt. Vasumweg 171, 1033 SG
6. Halloween Walkthrough Experience, UP Events
This immersive walk-through horror experience runs on Oct 30, 31 (and beyond). You will move through themed sets, actors and some scary scenes, which is a great way to warm up your Halloween night and maybe bump into others doing the same!
Location: Tom Schreursweg 8, 1067 MC
7. Halloween at the Amsterdam Dungeon
The Dungeon is open all October and on Oct 31st they especially amp up their spooky performances. This is a great option if you want thrills during the day and are not looking for a late night.
Location: Rokin 78, 1012 KW
8. Ghost Walks / Street-based Evenings
While not necessarily a ‘party’, various ghost walks or ghost-themed night tours run on October 31st, guiding you through haunted corners of Amsterdam. These are relaxed and social activities you can do with others while getting into the spirit of Halloween.
Location: Egidiusstraat 56-2, 1055 GX