15 Best Halloween Festivals in the World (2026)

Booking a flight for Halloween only to land in a town with two closed pumpkin patches and a generic pub crawl is an expensive mistake. Real autumn festivals require precise timing, strict ticket hunting, and months of advance planning. This trip-planning database covers the logistics, exact 2026 dates, budgets, and crowds for the 15 best supernatural celebrations and autumn festivals across the globe.

1. Derry Halloween (Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland)

Derry Halloween illuminated street carnival
Derry Halloween illuminated street carnival. Source: Brogan Abroad

Derry is widely considered the Halloween capital of Europe, and it earns that crown every single year. Built on ancient Samhain traditions, the entire historic walled city transforms into a massive open-air theatrical spectacle where nearly 100% of locals wear elaborate, handcrafted costumes.

  • 2026 Dates: Wednesday, October 28 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
  • Country: Northern Ireland (UK)
  • Nearest Airport: City of Derry Airport (LDY) or Belfast International Airport (BFS, ~1.5 hours by bus/car)
  • Typical Weather: 8°C–12°C (46°F–54°F); brisk, damp, frequent evening drizzle. Waterproof layers are essential.
  • Festival Duration: 5 days
  • Ticket Requirements: Mostly free street access; select historic City Wall trail slots require free timed-entry booking online.
  • Approximate Budget: $130–$220 USD per person/day (lodging spikes significantly).
  • Vibe: Highly family-friendly by day; electric, costumed party atmosphere at night.
  • Crowd Level: Very High (~100,000+ visitors over five days).
  • Booking Lead Time: 6 to 9 months for city-center accommodation.
  • Official Website: derryhalloween.com
  • What Actually Happens: The event centers on the “Awakening the Walled City Trail,” featuring illuminated light projections, aerial performers, live folk music, and folklore storytelling. It peaks on October 31 with a massive carnival parade through the city center followed by a fireworks display over the River Foyle.
  • Where to Stay: Inside the Historic City Walls (e.g., Bishop’s Gate Hotel or Maldron Hotel) for walking access to all performance stages.
  • How Many Days You Need: 3 to 4 days.

2. Salem Haunted Happenings (Salem, Massachusetts, USA)

Salem Witch Museum during October festivities
Salem Witch Museum during October festivities. Source: Real Pirates Museum

Salem leans into its 1692 witch trials heritage with a month-long celebration. During October, this small coastal New England town turns into a bustling hub of history tours, witch markets, occult expos, and street theater.

  • 2026 Dates: Thursday, October 1 – Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • Country: United States
  • Nearest Airport: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS, ~35 minutes via MBTA Commuter Rail)
  • Typical Weather: 10°C–16°C (50°F–61°F); crisp autumn weather, chilly coastal breezes after dark.
  • Festival Duration: 31 days (entire month of October)
  • Ticket Requirements: Street access is free; individual museums, historic homes, psychic fairs, and walking tours require paid advance tickets ($15–$45 each).
  • Approximate Budget: $220–$380 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Family-friendly during daytime; high-energy, crowded carnival atmosphere on late October weekends.
  • Crowd Level: Extreme (over 1 million visitors across October; pedestrian gridlock on Halloween weekend).
  • Booking Lead Time: 8 to 12 months for local hotels; take the train from Boston if booking late.
  • Official Website: hauntedhappenings.org
  • What Actually Happens: Salem Common hosts craft fairs and food vendors. Essex Street pedestrian mall fills with elaborate buskers, tarot readers, and costumed crowds. Historic sites like The Witch House, The House of the Seven Gables, and the Salem Witch Museum run historical reenactments and evening candlelight tours.
  • Where to Stay: Downtown Salem (The Hawthorne Hotel, The Merchant) or Boston’s North Station area with a 30-minute commuter rail ride.
  • How Many Days You Need: 2 to 3 days (avoid driving into town at all costs).

3. Día de los Muertos (Oaxaca, Mexico)

Traditional cempasúchil altar in Oaxaca
Traditional cempasúchil altar in Oaxaca. Source: KGOU

Important Cultural Distinction: Día de los Muertos is not “Mexican Halloween.” It is a sacred, indigenous-rooted Mesoamerican celebration honoring departed ancestors who return to visit their living relatives for a brief reunion. While it coincides on the calendar with Allhallowtide, treat the ceremonies, altars, and cemeteries with quiet cultural respect.

  • 2026 Dates: Saturday, October 31 – Monday, November 2, 2026 (Festivities start October 28)
  • Country: Mexico
  • Nearest Airport: Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)
  • Typical Weather: 16°C–27°C (61°F–81°F); warm sunny days, pleasantly cool evenings.
  • Festival Duration: 4 to 6 days
  • Ticket Requirements: Free public celebrations; cemetery visits and street comparsas are open to all.
  • Approximate Budget: $90–$180 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Reverent, vibrant, welcoming, and deeply spiritual.
  • Crowd Level: High.
  • Booking Lead Time: 9 to 12 months for Centro Histórico boutique hotels.
  • Official Website: oaxaca.travel
  • What Actually Happens: Neighborhoods erupt with brass-band street processions (comparsas), towering mojiganga puppets, and street carpets made from colored sand. Families build multi-tiered ofrendas adorned with golden cempasúchil (marigolds), pan de muerto, copal incense, and sugar skulls. In the evenings, public and community vigils occur at historic cemeteries like Xoxocotlán and San Miguel.
  • Where to Stay: Centro Histórico, Jalatlaco, or Barrio de Xochimilco.
  • How Many Days You Need: 4 to 5 days.

4. Halloween at Bran Castle (Transylvania / Brașov, Romania)

Bran Castle gothic Halloween celebration
Bran Castle gothic Halloween celebration. Source: smallcrazy

Set in the rugged Carpathian Mountains, Bran Castle — the legendary fortress tied to the myth of Bram Stoker’s Dracula — hosts one of the world’s most exclusive gothic Halloween parties.

  • 2026 Dates: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 (Main VIP Castle Party on Saturday, October 31, 2026)
  • Country: Romania
  • Nearest Airport: Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV, ~30 mins) or Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP, ~2.5 hours)
  • Typical Weather: 4°C–12°C (39°F–54°F); crisp mountain air, cold nights, possible autumn frost.
  • Festival Duration: 9 days of themed tours; 1 major overnight party
  • Ticket Requirements: Tiered tickets are mandatory.General night tours start around 100–120 RON (~$25 USD), while the Blood Moon / Full Moon party packages run 800–1,200 RON (~$180–$270 USD).
  • Approximate Budget: $100–$240 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Adults-only nightlife (18+) for the night parties; family-friendly daytime tours.
  • Crowd Level: Moderate inside ticketed zones; high around Bran village.
  • Booking Lead Time: 4 to 6 months for party tickets and Bran village guesthouses.
  • Official Website: bran-castle.com
  • What Actually Happens: Guests take an eerie night tour through dimly lit medieval staircases, secret passages, and chambers filled with costumed actors and special effects. Afterwards, a heated gala tent in the Royal Park transforms into a costumed DJ party running until 4:00 AM.
  • Where to Stay: Bran Village for walking access, or the medieval city of Brașov (30 minutes away by shuttle/taxi).
  • How Many Days You Need: 2 to 3 days (combine with a visit to Peleș Castle and Brașov Old Town).

5. Village Halloween Parade (New York City, USA)

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New York City’s Greenwich Village hosts the largest public Halloween parade on earth. It is an unbridled display of puppetry, music, and performance art running straight up Sixth Avenue.

  • 2026 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Starts at 7:00 PM EST)
  • Country: United States
  • Nearest Airport: JFK, LaGuardia (LGA), or Newark (EWR)
  • Typical Weather: 11°C–17°C (52°F–63°F); crisp urban autumn night.
  • Festival Duration: 1 evening (approx. 4 hours)
  • Ticket Requirements: Free to watch from the sidelines. Free to march if you are in full costume (line-up on 6th Ave at Canal St); VIP front-of-line passes cost $40–$100.
  • Approximate Budget: $280–$500 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: High-octane, artistic, eccentric, and adult-oriented after dark.
  • Crowd Level: Extreme (over 2 million spectators lining the streets).
  • Booking Lead Time: 4 to 6 months for Manhattan accommodations.
  • Official Website: halloween-nyc.com
  • What Actually Happens: More than 50,000 costumed marchers, hundreds of giant rod-and-string puppets operated by volunteer puppeteers, 30+ live brass bands, and performance troupes march north from Spring Street to 16th Street. Afterwards, Greenwich Village and East Village bars host parties until dawn.
  • Where to Stay: Greenwich Village, Chelsea, or SoHo to avoid transit shutdowns post-parade.
  • How Many Days You Need: 3 days.

6. Púca Festival (Trim & Athboy, County Meath, Ireland)

Named after the mischievous shape-shifting Celtic spirit, Púca celebrates the authentic birthplace of Samhain in Ireland’s Ancient East.It bridges ancient pagan rituals with contemporary music and comedy.

  • 2026 Dates: Thursday, October 29 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
  • Country: Ireland
  • Nearest Airport: Dublin Airport (DUB, ~45 minutes by car)
  • Typical Weather: 7°C–13°C (45°F–55°F); wet, windy, and autumnal.
  • Festival Duration: 4 days
  • Ticket Requirements: Free outdoor fire displays and folklore trails; ticketed headline concerts, comedy shows, and harvest feasts (€20–€45 per show).
  • Approximate Budget: $140–$250 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Folklore enthusiasts, music lovers, adults, and families.
  • Crowd Level: Moderate to High.
  • Booking Lead Time: 4 to 6 months (local boutique hotels sell out fast).
  • Official Website: pucafestival.com
  • What Actually Happens: The festival splits between the historic castle grounds of Trim and the sacred Hill of Ward in Athboy (where Samhain fire was first lit two millennia ago). Expect ceremonial fire-lighting ceremonies, Celtic storytelling, Irish folk and electronic musical acts, circus performers, and harvest food markets.
  • Where to Stay: Trim Castle Hotel or nearby heritage towns in County Meath;regular festival shuttle buses connect Athboy and Trim.
  • How Many Days You Need: 2 to 3 days.

7. Samhuinn Fire Festival (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Samhuinn Fire Festival

Organized by the Beltane Fire Society, the Samhuinn Fire Festival marks the transition from summer to winter with raw drums, acrobatics, body paint, and blazing torchlight against Edinburgh’s historic cityscape.

  • 2026 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • Country: Scotland (UK)
  • Nearest Airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
  • Typical Weather: 6°C–11°C (43°F–52°F); cold, brisk, windy. Warm wool layers required.
  • Festival Duration: 1 evening (approx. 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
  • Ticket Requirements: Mandatory advance booking via Beltane Fire Society; tickets cost roughly £10–£18.
  • Approximate Budget: $160–$280 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Immersive, bohemian, dramatic, and adult-friendly.
  • Crowd Level: High (~5,000–8,000 attendees concentrated on Calton Hill).
  • Booking Lead Time: 3 to 5 months for central Edinburgh hotels.
  • Official Website: beltane.org
  • What Actually Happens: Held atop Calton Hill, hundreds of volunteer performers depict the epic battle between the Summer and Winter Kings (the Cailleach). The narrative unfolds through fire-spinning, tribal percussion, body paint, and elaborate physical theater without traditional staging.
  • Where to Stay: Old Town, New Town, or along Leith Walk.
  • How Many Days You Need: 3 days (explore the underground vaults and Edinburgh Castle during the day).

8. Sleepy Hollow Halloween & The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze (Hudson Valley, New York, USA)

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Experience the home of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The entire Hudson Valley area pairs literary folklore with the world’s most intricate carved pumpkin display.

  • 2026 Dates: Mid-September through mid-November 2026 (Peak weekend: October 29 – November 1, 2026)
  • Country: United States
  • Nearest Airport: Westchester County Airport (HPN) or NYC Airports (JFK/LGA) with a Metro-North train ride to Tarrytown.
  • Typical Weather: 8°C–15°C (46°F–59°F); picturesque fall foliage weather.
  • Festival Duration: 6+ weeks (running weekends and select weeknights)
  • Ticket Requirements: Strict advance online tickets required for both The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze (Van Cortlandt Manor) and Sleepy Hollow historic tours ($35–$60 per ticket). No on-site sales.
  • Approximate Budget: $190–$320 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Welcoming for all ages; literary history lovers and families.
  • Crowd Level: High on October weekends.
  • Booking Lead Time: 2 to 4 months for tickets; buy the moment Blaze tickets drop in August/September.
  • Official Website: visitsleepyhollow.com & hudsonvalley.org
  • What Actually Happens: The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze features over 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins arranged into glowing dinosaurs, windmills, and mythical creatures set to synchronized music. In Sleepy Hollow proper, you can visit Washington Irving’s grave, tour the 17th-century Old Dutch Church, and witness theatrical readings of the Headless Horseman tale.
  • Where to Stay: Tarrytown House Estate or hotels in Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow along Route 9.
  • How Many Days You Need: 2 days.

9. Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival (Tokyo, Japan)

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With Shibuya cracking down on disorderly street gatherings, Ikebukuro has solidified itself as Japan’s premier, fully organized autumn cosplay extravaganza, drawing over 160,000 participants and creators.

  • 2026 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
  • Country: Japan
  • Nearest Airport: Tokyo Haneda (HND) or Narita (NRT)
  • Typical Weather: 14°C–20°C (57°F–68°F); dry, pleasant autumn weather.
  • Festival Duration: 3 days
  • Ticket Requirements: Viewing the outdoor red carpet parade and streets is free; active cosplayers and photographers needing changing rooms and photo areas must purchase participant passes (~¥2,500–¥3,500/day).
  • Approximate Budget: $120–$220 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Welcoming, highly organized, and creative pop-culture hub.
  • Crowd Level: Very High (160,000+ over the weekend).
  • Booking Lead Time: 3 to 5 months for Ikebukuro-area hotels.
  • Official Website: ikebukurocosplay.jp
  • What Actually Happens: Centered around Sunshine City and Naka-Ikebukuro Park, thousands of cosplayers show off anime, horror, manga, and gaming character costumes. Highlights include the live-streamed Niconico Cosplay Collection stage show, an elaborate red-carpet runway parade, and “IkeHalo Night” evening photo sessions.
  • Where to Stay: Sunshine City Prince Hotel or accommodations around Ikebukuro Station (East Exit).
  • How Many Days You Need: 2 to 3 days.

10. Krewe of Boo & New Orleans Halloween (Louisiana, USA)

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New Orleans mixes its world-class parade culture with voodoo lore, above-ground cemeteries, and French Quarter ghost stories. The official Halloween Mardi Gras parade is known as “Krewe of Boo.”

  • 2026 Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Krewe of Boo parade), with neighborhood street festivities peaking through October 31, 2026.
  • Country: United States
  • Nearest Airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
  • Typical Weather: 18°C–27°C (64°F–80°F); mild, warm, pleasant autumn nights.
  • Festival Duration: 10 days of continuous events.
  • Ticket Requirements: Free street viewing along the parade route; paid admission for exclusive vampire balls and cemetery walking tours ($25–$120).
  • Approximate Budget: $200–$350 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Festive, loud, eccentric; adult-focused in the French Quarter after dark.
  • Crowd Level: High.
  • Booking Lead Time: 4 to 6 months for French Quarter or Marigny hotels.
  • Official Website: kreweofboo.com
  • What Actually Happens: The Krewe of Boo parade rolls through the French Quarter with 3D monster floats, marching brass bands, and spooky throws like plush monsters, praline treats, and beads. The city’s famous above-ground cemeteries (like St. Louis Cemetery No. 1) host history tours, while Frenchmen Street becomes a wild costume party on Halloween night.
  • Where to Stay: French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny, or Central Business District (CBD).
  • How Many Days You Need: 4 days.

11. Burg Frankenstein Halloween Festival (Mühltal/Darmstadt, Germany)

Germany’s oldest and largest monster haunt takes place within the real medieval castle ruins that supposedly inspired Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece.

  • 2026 Dates: Weekends from mid-October to early November 2026 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)
  • Country: Germany
  • Nearest Airport: Frankfurt Airport (FRA, ~35 minutes by car/train)
  • Typical Weather: 6°C–13°C (43°F–55°F); cold, damp forest climate.
  • Festival Duration: 3 consecutive weekends
  • Ticket Requirements: Strict advance online tickets required; entry ranges from €35 to €55 depending on peak night.
  • Approximate Budget: $130–$220 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Genuinely frightening; recommended for teens and adults (daytime Sunday sessions are tailored for kids).
  • Crowd Level: High (controlled entry slots).
  • Booking Lead Time: 2 to 3 months for tickets and Darmstadt accommodation.
  • Official Website: frankenstein-halloween.de
  • What Actually Happens: Over 100 professional scare actors roam the castle courtyards, battlements, and underground vaults across 12 distinct scare zones. There are no safe zones outside the food stalls — creatures emerge from castle ruins and fog-covered pathways with realistic prosthetics.
  • Where to Stay: Darmstadt city center or Frankfurt am Main (shuttle buses operate from designated parking lots below the castle).
  • How Many Days You Need: 2 days.

12. West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval (Los Angeles, California, USA)

Taking place across a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard, the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval is one of the world’s largest open-air costume street parties.

  • 2026 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (6:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
  • Country: United States
  • Nearest Airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Hollywood Burbank (BUR)
  • Typical Weather: 15°C–22°C (59°F–72°F); warm, pleasant Southern California evening.
  • Festival Duration: 1 evening
  • Ticket Requirements: 100% Free public street event (no tickets needed).
  • Approximate Budget: $220–$400 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Bold, LGBTQ+-inclusive, theatrical, costume-heavy party.
  • Crowd Level: Extreme (hundreds of thousands gathered along the boulevard).
  • Booking Lead Time: 3 to 5 months for West Hollywood and Beverly Grove hotels.
  • Official Website: visitwesthollywood.com
  • What Actually Happens: Santa Monica Boulevard closes to vehicle traffic between Doheny Drive and La Cienega Boulevard. Multiple live music stages, DJ booths, food trucks, and dancers keep the energy high as attendees show off movie-quality costumes.
  • Where to Stay: West Hollywood (The Mondrian, Andaz West Hollywood) or nearby Hollywood.
  • How Many Days You Need:3 days.

13. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan (Osaka, Japan)

USJ’s Halloween Horror Nights blends high-budget Japanese survival horror with Hollywood properties, turning the entire theme park into a zombie-infested battleground after dusk.

  • 2026 Dates: Friday, September 11 – Sunday, November 8, 2026
  • Country: Japan
  • Nearest Airport: Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Osaka Itami (ITM)
  • Typical Weather: 13°C–21°C (55°F–70°F); pleasant autumn air.
  • Festival Duration: 2 months
  • Ticket Requirements: Standard 1-Day Studio Pass (approx. ¥8,400–¥11,900) includes nighttime Street Zombies;Express Passes for haunted mazes (Resident Evil, Sadako) cost an extra ¥7,000–¥15,000 and sell out fast.
  • Approximate Budget: $150–$280 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Thrill-seekers, anime/gaming fans; flagship mazes carry a strict 14+ age restriction.
  • Crowd Level: Very High (arrive before park opening).
  • Booking Lead Time: 2 months in advance (tickets release roughly 60–62 days prior).
  • Official Website: usj.co.jp
  • What Actually Happens: At 6:00 PM, sirens ring out and hordes of distinct zombie types swarm the streets for the signature “Street Zombies” and “Zombie de Dance” shows.Daytime and nighttime haunted mazes feature live-action Biohazard/Resident Evil immersive walkthroughs and 4-D horror theaters.
  • Where to Stay: Universal City partner hotels (Hotel Universal Port) or downtown Osaka (Namba / Umeda).
  • How Many Days You Need: 1 full day for the park; 3 days to explore Osaka.

14. Festa delle Streghe / Witch Festival (Corinaldo, Italy)

Perched on the rolling hills of the Marche region, the medieval walled town of Corinaldo bills itself as the Italian Capital of Witches, hosting an authentic gothic autumn festival.

  • 2026 Dates: Wednesday, October 28 – Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • Country: Italy
  • Nearest Airport: Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI, ~40 mins) or Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ, ~2 hours)
  • Typical Weather: 11°C–18°C (52°F–64°F); mild Italian autumn.
  • Festival Duration: 4 days
  • Ticket Requirements: Free admission to the historic center and public spectacles.
  • Approximate Budget: $90–$160 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Medieval, theatrical, family-friendly, and atmospheric.
  • Crowd Level: Moderate.
  • Booking Lead Time: 3 to 4 months for local agriturismi and b&bs.
  • Official Website: festadellestreghe.it
  • What Actually Happens: The town’s cobblestone staircases, arches, and 14th-century fortress walls are decorated with illuminated pumpkins, cobwebs, and medieval torches. The program includes the crowning of “Miss Strega” (the Witch of the Year), fire-eating performances, gothic musical theater, and rustic tavern food stalls serving roasted chestnuts and local Marche wines.
  • Where to Stay: Local guesthouses inside Corinaldo’s historic walls or agriturismi in the surrounding Marche countryside.
  • How Many Days You Need: 2 days.

15. Día de los Muertos Grand Parade & Mixquic Vigils (Mexico City, Mexico)

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Mexico City offers two distinct sides of Día de los Muertos: the massive, modern cultural procession through Reforma and the sacred, centuries-old cemetery vigils in southern lake towns like San Andrés Mixquic.

  • 2026 Dates: Wednesday, October 28 – Monday, November 2, 2026 (Grand Parade date: late October)
  • Country: Mexico
  • Nearest Airport: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles (NLU)
  • Typical Weather: 12°C–23°C (54°F–73°F); sunny and pleasant during the day, cool at night.
  • Festival Duration: 6 days
  • Ticket Requirements: Free public parade and street exhibitions; Zócalo altar displays are completely free.
  • Approximate Budget: $80–$170 USD per person/day.
  • Vibe: Monumental cultural pride, art displays, and quiet nighttime remembrance.
  • Crowd Level: Extreme along Paseo de la Reforma and in the Zócalo (over 1 million attendees).
  • Booking Lead Time: 4 to 6 months for hotels near Reforma, Roma Norte, or Centro.
  • Official Website: mexicocity.cdmx.gob.mx
  • What Actually Happens: The Grand Day of the Dead Parade travels down Paseo de la Reforma into the historic Zócalo, featuring giant floating alebrijes (fantastical folk-art sculptures), Catrina dancers, and marching bands. In the southern borough of San Andrés Mixquic, the cemetery surrounding the Church of Saint Andrew glows with thousands of candles as families decorate graves with marigolds and share midnight meals.
  • Where to Stay: Roma Norte, Condesa, or Reforma for walking access to the main parade route.
  • How Many Days You Need: 4 to 5 days.

Quick Trip-Planning Comparison (2026)

Destination2026 DatesVibeNearest AirportLead Time
Derry HalloweenOct 28 – Nov 1Epic Historic Street CarnivalDerry (LDY) / Belfast (BFS)6–9 Months
Salem Haunted HappeningsOct 1 – Oct 31Witch History & Street FaireBoston (BOS)8–12 Months
Oaxaca (Día de los Muertos)Oct 31 – Nov 2Sacred Indigenous TraditionOaxaca (OAX)9–12 Months
Bran CastleOct 24 – Nov 1Gothic Vampire PartyBrașov (GHV) / Bucharest (OTP)4–6 Months
NYC Village ParadeOct 31Creative Art & Mega ParadeNYC (JFK/LGA/EWR)4–6 Months
Púca FestivalOct 29 – Nov 1Ancient Celtic Fire & MythDublin (DUB)4–6 Months
Edinburgh SamhuinnOct 31Dramatic Hilltop Fire TheaterEdinburgh (EDI)3–5 Months
Sleepy HollowMid-Sept – Mid-NovCarved Pumpkins & LiteratureWestchester (HPN) / NYC2–4 Months
Ikebukuro CosplayOct 30 – Nov 1Massive Anime & Pop CosplayTokyo (HND/NRT)3–5 Months
New OrleansOct 24 – Oct 31Voodoo Lore & Float ParadesNew Orleans (MSY)4–6 Months
Burg FrankensteinMid-Oct – Early NovMedieval Ruins Monster HauntFrankfurt (FRA)2–3 Months
West HollywoodOct 31Energetic Open-Air Street BashLos Angeles (LAX)3–5 Months
USJ Horror NightsSept 11 – Nov 8Video Game Survival MazesOsaka (KIX/ITM)2 Months
Corinaldo FestaOct 28 – Oct 31Medieval Italian WitchcraftAncona (AOI) / Bologna (BLQ)3–4 Months
Mexico CityOct 28 – Nov 2Grand Desfile & Sacred VigilsMexico City (MEX)4–6 Months
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