The spookiest night of the year is coming. But it’s not just on October 31 that you can enjoy Halloween. After all, there’s something for everyone here, whether you’re looking for a party, a haunted house, activities for children or a bit of everything.
That’s why we’ve gone in search of the best plans for you to have fun this Halloween. Get ready to be creeped out!
Have you started planning this year’s Halloween?
Chilling concerts… with the darkest movie soundtracks
This year the Candlelight series has prepared concerts with dark movie soundtracks that give you goosebumps just listening to them.
São Paulo’s most emblematic locations are transformed into a dark and intimate setting to host a musical medley made up of soundtracks from films such as The Call, The Exorcist and Deadly Games, as well as some less scary songs to take your breath away, such as the main theme fromThe Adams Family.
In this multi-sensory experience, you can enjoy a Candlelight concert as chilling as Halloween.
Candlelight: Canções de Halloween
Trick-or-treating at Love Cabaret
On the evening of October 31st, Love Cabaret offers an evening of performances to celebrateHalloween. The establishment’s stage will host 11 artists in a great witchcraft ritual, with performances ranging from shibari, dragging, pole dancing, circus, pet play and other spells.
In addition, the public is invited to enjoy the rest of the evening on the dance floor. To make it even better, those in character will win a magic potion (a signature drink from the menu).
Love Cabaret
Three-day Halloween at the Escape Hotel
The Toilet Blonde, The Butcher and Jason Voorhees have opened the portals of darkness and the darkest beings in the universe are ready to invade the Escape Hotel on October 28th, 29th and 31st. At the end of October, the chills, the adrenaline and the moments of horror are all down to the three-day Halloween event, with horrifying creatures inside the games to haunt the crowd.
Witchy meal at Magia & Bruxaria Lancheria
If you’re a Harry Potter fan, this experience is for you! The ‘Magia & Bruxaria Lancheria‘, a themed eatery inspired by Hogwarts, has prepared a special Halloween month for fans of pop culture’s most famous wizard. The experience lasts 2 hours and costs R$115. The price includes a combo meal, shows, presentations and lessons with spell and potion teachers.
Discover the city’s mysteries on the SP Haunted Tour
Created in 2011, the SP Haunted Tour provides a playful experience for its participants, where urban legends and tragedies are addressed in order to generate reflections on the issues that plague the human mind and impact on the routine of the metropolis. The tour takes place at night and is panoramic, from inside a bus that passes through the points, while “ghosts” tell the public the most macabre stories of São Paulo. For more information and to book a seat, visit the official website.
Halloween at Garagem 55
In yet another edition, Halloween at Garagem 55 transforms Mooca into São Paulo’s darkest neighborhood. The house will have macabre themed decorations, scary characters and a costume competition. There will also be a special program for all ages. To keep the kids entertained, the amusement park has a free passport valid for 3 hours, which gives access to all the rides, for R$120.
Consolação and its voices, for ‘What haunts you?
O Consolação Cemetery an important historical and cultural landmark founded in 1858, is a veritable open-air museum. In October, the site will open its doors for a nighttime tour, in partnership with the ‘What haunts you? The experience ‘Consolação e suas vozes’ (Consolation and its voices ) offers participants the chance to explore the rich history and notable characters who rest there, in an immersive experience. The visit is free and takes place from 19h to 21h30.
Halloween in Paulista: Halloween Market
Avenida Paulista will be in a Halloween mood when the traditional Halloween Market takes place . With free admission, it will be a weekend with many experiences and attractions from the wizarding world, such as witch doctors, exhibitors, dance shows, lectures and gastronomy.
A gathering of horror lovers: Horror Expo 2024
Horror Expo Brasil is the biggest horror event in Latin America. The event brings together horror fans from all over Brazil for a celebration of horror culture. In 2024, Horror Expo Brasil will take place on November 9 and 10 at the Pro Magno events pavilion. The event has a diverse program, including shows, lectures, exhibitions, a horror maze, escapes and a cosplay contest. So, if you’re a fan of the genre, make sure you get your ticket on the official website.
Nights of Astonishment at Roda Rico
Latin America’s largest Ferris wheel is also in the mood for Halloween. On October 19, 20, 26 and 27, the lights in the park will be completely turned off from sunset, with the only illumination being the LED lights on the Ferris wheel. In the dark, visitors will go through a very suspenseful journey, with scary characters walking through the park, live bands playing lots of rock n’ roll and audios with horror stories in the Ferris wheel cabins.
Tickets are available in advance until September 30 at the Roda Rico box office, starting at R$34.99. On the days of the event, they will be available on the official website or at the box office from R$39.99.
Take a chilling ride on the Hallowtrain
On October 31, Halloween, the Hallowtrain will take you on a ghostly journey to the interior of São Paulo! The ride will leave Itu Station at 7pm and travel for about an hour to the city of Salto. On the way, the public will be able to enjoy live music, drinks and Instagrammable stations, with the possibility of pet-friendly and accessible rides. Finally, a delicious dinner awaits at the Stazione Salto Restaurant, with even more music and good food.
Tickets start at R$140 and are flying out the door! So get yours now via the official Trem Republicano website or via Whatsapp at (11) 4013-1319 .
89 Halloween Rock Fest
On October 18, you can enjoy the darkest and most rock n’ roll Halloween in the capital. The 89 Halloween Rock Fest will feature unmissable shows by bands such as Almanak, one of the most traditional of São Paulo’s nightlife, who will perform classic songs from the genre; and Black Circle, with an unmissable tribute to Pearl Jam. In addition, none other than Supla will take to the stage, with songs from the punk, hardcore and even bossa nova styles; and “Marcão Britto & Thiago Castanho – Charlie Brown Jr 30 Anos” to close with a bang.
The décor will be entirely Halloween-themed, with witches, a forest of terror and even “haunted toilets”. Tickets cost from R$120 to R$210 and are available on the official website. The 89th Halloween Rock Fest will take place at Sonora Garden, starting at 8pm.
Discover the stories of haunted places in São Paulo
Many of us living people are terrified of death. That’s why places that are reminiscent of it (such as morgues and crime scenes) are marked by the population as frightening, or even haunted by the people who died there.
Get the perfect Halloween costume in one of these stores
Celebrated on October 31st, Halloween is the perfect time to get together with friends and dress up in spooky costumes, such as witches, monsters and skeletons. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to the best costume stores in São Paulo, so that you can make the most of this horrifying celebration.
Movie marathon
If you’re more of a homebody, no problem. It’s always good to marathon movies.
From the greatest horror classics to movies for those who don’t like the famous jump scares, there are movies of this genre for all tastes. That’s why we’ve selected some of the horror classics available on Netflix. Check out the list here.
Turn up the music, DJ!
There’s nothing better than a good playlist to scare away the demons. That’s why we’ve put together 66 of the scariest songs of all, the kind you only listen to when you’re in company, to listen to until Halloween night, on the 31st.