Boo Orleans: Your Halloween events (photo from Krewe of Boo, see below)
Halloween in New Orleans
You know, the word ‘Spooktacular’ used to really MEAN something in this country. In New Orleans, thankfully, it still does. Does any other city go in as hard as us when it comes to Halloween? If you’re in any doubt, just check this line up of scary and spooky events - some for families, some just for adults. We'll list the Haunted Houses and attractions, then events, then adult shows. Happy Halloween month, y’all.
Haunted Houses and similar
Most are open all month, but this varies so be sure to check individual dates and book tickets in advance where possible. Also be sure to check any age restrictions or if it’s appropriate for your kids - the experiences vary in terms of how intense they are.
New Orleans Nightmare
319 Butterworth St, Jefferson
A choice of spooky attractions including haunted houses and mini escape rooms within a larger horror-themed complex. More info
The Mortuary Haunted House
4800 Canal St
“An unhallowed eve of revelry” at this former funeral home. Open through Nov 4th. More info
The Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth
818 Royal St
A family-friendly walk-through with 7,000 jack-o'-lanterns and puppets/models. More info
Skeleton House
St Charles Avenue and State Street
The annual spectacle of Louellen Berger’s front yard boneyard.
Ghost Manor
Magazine and Second Street
A multimedia display of Halloween sights. Open Oct 12th-15th and possibly beyond - check for extra dates. More info / READ OUR PREVIEW HERE
Swampus Returns
Various locations
The Krewe of Krampus have a selection of spooky events including a Haunted Swamp Tour, Scavenger Hunt and Halloween House Parade. More info
The Tarot Hearse
Gracious Bakery on St Charles Avenue (check website for times).
The only place in the world where you can get your tarot cards read inside of a hearse! More info
Events And Parades
Oct 25th
Psycho Psycho
9pm @ Bar Redux. Todd Perley's brilliant movie remix that blends the original and the shot-for-shot remake.
Oct 26th
Boos and Booze: A Spirited Cocktail Experience
6pm @ Sazerac House
Join —if you dare—for a spirited evening at Sazerac House. More info
'Theatre of Blood' with Michael J. Lewis
7.15pm @ The Prytania Theatre
50th anniversary screening, with composer Lewis, giving live program notes before movie. More info
Oct 27th
Witches Luncheon
11am @ The Bower More info
Witches and Warlocks Lunch
11am @ Annunciation Restaurant
Enjoy a spooky three course lunch featuring a spine-tingling pre fixe menu, specialty "boos", and a ghostly good time. More info
Spooky Bingo Night
7pm @ Catapult
Goat in the Road's family-friendly Halloween night with over 30 rounds of bingo, a mini haunted house and costume contest. More info
Young Frankenstein
7.30pm @ Jefferson Performing Arts Center
Relive the hilariously zany 1974 Mel Brooks (Spaceballs, Blazing Saddles, The Producers) movie with this Broadway musical featuring the same monster-sized silliness. More info
The Ann Rice Vampire Ball
The Elms Mansion, 3029 St. Charles Ave
Vampire Lestat Fan Club's 35th annual gathering at a masquerade ball. More info
Oct 27th-28th
Brews and Boos
City Park
Brews and Boos features adults-only access to the amusement park and a GHASTLY amount of beer for guys and ghouls 21+. More info
Oct 27th-29th
Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt
3.30pm @ LOOP NOLA
Never gone trick-or-treating through wooded trails in City Park? Here’s your chance for a family friendly adventure you’re sure to remember! More info
Oct 28th
Yelloween Brunch and Storytelling
All day @ W New Orleans French Quarter
Sinfully delicious dishes and cocktails, spooky stories and more.
Umbrella Walk and Gumbo Gras
9am @ Audubon Park. "Where Carnival Meets Halloween". More info
Halloween Art Market
12pm @ Music Box Village
Halloween Art Market features New Orleans vendors selling vintage clothing, handmade art, odds and ends, and more! More info
Howl-O-Weenie Dog Costume Contest
3pm @ Dat Dog Magazine
See dressed up pups strut the "dog walk" & support Zeus' Rescues. Artists and designers will be judging. Lots of dog & family-friendly Fall fun! More info
Morgus Madness
7pm @ WYES
Celebrate Halloween with a fun-filled, wacky evening of food, fun & live music from Consortium of Genius. More info
Marni's Marvels Haunted House
7pm @ Bernie Baxter's Traveling Sideshow
Bernie Baxter's Traveling Sideshow neighborhood haunted house. More info
Gris Gris Halloween Party
7pm @ Gris Gris More info
Oct 29th
Young Frankenstein
2pm @ Jefferson Performing Arts Center
Relive the hilariously zany 1974 Mel Brooks (Spaceballs, Blazing Saddles, The Producers) movie with this Broadway musical featuring the same monster-sized silliness. More info
Oct 30th
BOO-dat
4pm @ JAMNOLA
Jamnola's family-friendly All-Hallows Eve celebration at cultural funhouse. More info
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
7.30pm @ Marigny Opera House
All Hallow’s Eve with a screening of the classic silent horror film, accompanied with a live orchestration by the musicians of Delachaise Ensemble: Composed by Jeff Pagano. More info
Oct 31st
Voodoofest
1pm @ Voodoo Authentica Cultural Center and Collection
Annual festival which celebrates the Voodoo religion's many important contributions to New Orleans' culture and heritage. More info
Marni's Marvels Haunted House
7pm @ Bernie Baxter's Traveling Sideshow
Bernie Baxter's Traveling Sideshow neighborhood haunted house. More info
Baked treats, from 6pm @ Ayu Bakehouse - themed sweet treats on Frenchmen Street.
ADULT-ONLY SHOWS
Oct 26th
Kreep Show 3 A costumed dance party. 9pm @ The Rabbit Hole
The Drive-In Theater: Horror Edition Burlesque ghouls and Drag monsters. 10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
Sassyfras Halloween Costume Ball 9pm @ Madame Vics More info
Oct 27th
Helluva Goodtime's HELLAWEEN: A variety show to scare you out of your pants and scream your heads off! 7.30pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
Scary Spooky Queer Dance Party The spookiest, scariest, queerest dance party of the pumpkin spice season! 9pm @ Zony Mash Beer Project
All Hallow’s Tease (burlesque). 10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge. Tickets
Oct 27th-29th
Halloween New Orleans One of the most celebrated gay party weekends of the year. More info
Hell's Gala 2023 The best Halloween dance party in New Orleans – costume contest, performers, food trucks + more! More info
Oct 27th-31st
Rockey-ween: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, various times at The Prytania Theater. More info
Oct 28th
The Haunted Hoetel 3pm @ The Drifter. Poolside disco and art market.
Spooktacular Drag Show and Costume Contest 7pm @ Peacock Room, Hotel Fontenot More info
The Unholy Gala & Karaoke 7pm @ The Holy Ground More info
Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball @ House of Blues New Orleans More info
Hauntwave Dance Party 9pm @ Okay Bar
KAPOW! Halloween-themed burlesque 10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
Rocky Horror Striptease Show 11pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
Oct 29th
Halloween Drag Brunch 11am @ Lucy's More info
Drag Brunchzilla - Halloween Edition 11am @ Music Box Village Tickets
Halloween Party From 12noon @ The Exchange
Clownapalooza Where chaos always takes center stage! 7.30pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
New Orleans Vampiric Masquerade 9pm @ Port Street A masquerade fit for all the mythical creatures. More info
The Vivacious Burlesque Experience: Devil’s Night. 9pm @ The Joy Theater Tickets
Rocky Horror Striptease Show 10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
Nightmare Fuel 11pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
Oct 30th
Bette Tittler's Broadway Follies 10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
Oct 31st
Little Shop of Horrors Burlesque. 8pm @ AllWays Lounge
2nd Annual Halloween Burlesque. 9pm @ 12 Mile Limit
Nov 2nd
HECHIZO: A Day of the Dead Burlesque Revue Live latin music, burlesque, and a reggaeton after party! 10pm @ AllWays Lounge
MORE OCTOBER FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN NEW ORLEANS
MORE NOLA CULTURE
You know, the word ‘Spooktacular’ used to really MEAN something in this country. In New Orleans, thankfully, it still does. Does any other city go in as hard as us when it comes to Halloween? If you’re in any doubt, just check this line up of scary and spooky events - some for families, some just for adults. We'll list the Haunted Houses and attractions, then events, then adult shows. Happy Halloween month, y’all.
Haunted Houses and similar
Most are open all month, but this varies so be sure to check individual dates and book tickets in advance where possible. Also be sure to check any age restrictions or if it’s appropriate for your kids - the experiences vary in terms of how intense they are.
New Orleans Nightmare
319 Butterworth St, Jefferson
A choice of spooky attractions including haunted houses and mini escape rooms within a larger horror-themed complex. More info
The Mortuary Haunted House
4800 Canal St
“An unhallowed eve of revelry” at this former funeral home. Open through Nov 4th. More info
The Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth
818 Royal St
A family-friendly walk-through with 7,000 jack-o'-lanterns and puppets/models. More info
Skeleton House
St Charles Avenue and State Street
The annual spectacle of Louellen Berger’s front yard boneyard.
Ghost Manor
Magazine and Second Street
A multimedia display of Halloween sights. Open Oct 12th-15th and possibly beyond - check for extra dates. More info / READ OUR PREVIEW HERE
Swampus Returns
Various locations
The Krewe of Krampus have a selection of spooky events including a Haunted Swamp Tour, Scavenger Hunt and Halloween House Parade. More info
The Tarot Hearse
Gracious Bakery on St Charles Avenue (check website for times).
The only place in the world where you can get your tarot cards read inside of a hearse! More info
Events And Parades
Oct 25th
Psycho Psycho
9pm @ Bar Redux. Todd Perley's brilliant movie remix that blends the original and the shot-for-shot remake.
Oct 26th
Boos and Booze: A Spirited Cocktail Experience
6pm @ Sazerac House
Join —if you dare—for a spirited evening at Sazerac House. More info
'Theatre of Blood' with Michael J. Lewis
7.15pm @ The Prytania Theatre
50th anniversary screening, with composer Lewis, giving live program notes before movie. More info
Oct 27th
Witches Luncheon
11am @ The Bower More info
Witches and Warlocks Lunch
11am @ Annunciation Restaurant
Enjoy a spooky three course lunch featuring a spine-tingling pre fixe menu, specialty "boos", and a ghostly good time. More info
Spooky Bingo Night
7pm @ Catapult
Goat in the Road's family-friendly Halloween night with over 30 rounds of bingo, a mini haunted house and costume contest. More info
Young Frankenstein
7.30pm @ Jefferson Performing Arts Center
Relive the hilariously zany 1974 Mel Brooks (Spaceballs, Blazing Saddles, The Producers) movie with this Broadway musical featuring the same monster-sized silliness. More info
The Ann Rice Vampire Ball
The Elms Mansion, 3029 St. Charles Ave
Vampire Lestat Fan Club's 35th annual gathering at a masquerade ball. More info
Oct 27th-28th
Brews and Boos
City Park
Brews and Boos features adults-only access to the amusement park and a GHASTLY amount of beer for guys and ghouls 21+. More info
Oct 27th-29th
Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt
3.30pm @ LOOP NOLA
Never gone trick-or-treating through wooded trails in City Park? Here’s your chance for a family friendly adventure you’re sure to remember! More info
Oct 28th
Yelloween Brunch and Storytelling
All day @ W New Orleans French Quarter
Sinfully delicious dishes and cocktails, spooky stories and more.
Umbrella Walk and Gumbo Gras
9am @ Audubon Park. "Where Carnival Meets Halloween". More info
Halloween Art Market
12pm @ Music Box Village
Halloween Art Market features New Orleans vendors selling vintage clothing, handmade art, odds and ends, and more! More info
Howl-O-Weenie Dog Costume Contest
3pm @ Dat Dog Magazine
See dressed up pups strut the "dog walk" & support Zeus' Rescues. Artists and designers will be judging. Lots of dog & family-friendly Fall fun! More info
Morgus Madness
7pm @ WYES
Celebrate Halloween with a fun-filled, wacky evening of food, fun & live music from Consortium of Genius. More info
Marni's Marvels Haunted House
7pm @ Bernie Baxter's Traveling Sideshow
Bernie Baxter's Traveling Sideshow neighborhood haunted house. More info
Gris Gris Halloween Party
7pm @ Gris Gris More info
Oct 29th
Young Frankenstein
2pm @ Jefferson Performing Arts Center
Relive the hilariously zany 1974 Mel Brooks (Spaceballs, Blazing Saddles, The Producers) movie with this Broadway musical featuring the same monster-sized silliness. More info
Oct 30th
BOO-dat
4pm @ JAMNOLA
Jamnola's family-friendly All-Hallows Eve celebration at cultural funhouse. More info
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
7.30pm @ Marigny Opera House
All Hallow’s Eve with a screening of the classic silent horror film, accompanied with a live orchestration by the musicians of Delachaise Ensemble: Composed by Jeff Pagano. More info
Oct 31st
Voodoofest
1pm @ Voodoo Authentica Cultural Center and Collection
Annual festival which celebrates the Voodoo religion's many important contributions to New Orleans' culture and heritage. More info
Marni's Marvels Haunted House
7pm @ Bernie Baxter's Traveling Sideshow
Bernie Baxter's Traveling Sideshow neighborhood haunted house. More info
Baked treats, from 6pm @ Ayu Bakehouse - themed sweet treats on Frenchmen Street.
ADULT-ONLY SHOWS
Oct 26th
Kreep Show 3 A costumed dance party. 9pm @ The Rabbit Hole
The Drive-In Theater: Horror Edition Burlesque ghouls and Drag monsters. 10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
Sassyfras Halloween Costume Ball 9pm @ Madame Vics More info
Oct 27th
Helluva Goodtime's HELLAWEEN: A variety show to scare you out of your pants and scream your heads off! 7.30pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
Scary Spooky Queer Dance Party The spookiest, scariest, queerest dance party of the pumpkin spice season! 9pm @ Zony Mash Beer Project
All Hallow’s Tease (burlesque). 10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge. Tickets
Oct 27th-29th
Halloween New Orleans One of the most celebrated gay party weekends of the year. More info
Hell's Gala 2023 The best Halloween dance party in New Orleans – costume contest, performers, food trucks + more! More info
Oct 27th-31st
Rockey-ween: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, various times at The Prytania Theater. More info
Oct 28th
The Haunted Hoetel 3pm @ The Drifter. Poolside disco and art market.
Spooktacular Drag Show and Costume Contest 7pm @ Peacock Room, Hotel Fontenot More info
The Unholy Gala & Karaoke 7pm @ The Holy Ground More info
Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball @ House of Blues New Orleans More info
Hauntwave Dance Party 9pm @ Okay Bar
KAPOW! Halloween-themed burlesque 10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
Rocky Horror Striptease Show 11pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
Oct 29th
Halloween Drag Brunch 11am @ Lucy's More info
Drag Brunchzilla - Halloween Edition 11am @ Music Box Village Tickets
Halloween Party From 12noon @ The Exchange
Clownapalooza Where chaos always takes center stage! 7.30pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
New Orleans Vampiric Masquerade 9pm @ Port Street A masquerade fit for all the mythical creatures. More info
The Vivacious Burlesque Experience: Devil’s Night. 9pm @ The Joy Theater Tickets
Rocky Horror Striptease Show 10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
Nightmare Fuel 11pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
Oct 30th
Bette Tittler's Broadway Follies 10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge Tickets
Oct 31st
Little Shop of Horrors Burlesque. 8pm @ AllWays Lounge
2nd Annual Halloween Burlesque. 9pm @ 12 Mile Limit
Nov 2nd
HECHIZO: A Day of the Dead Burlesque Revue Live latin music, burlesque, and a reggaeton after party! 10pm @ AllWays Lounge
MORE OCTOBER FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN NEW ORLEANS
MORE NOLA CULTURE