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Halloween NYC 2026 guides for planning Halloween weekend in New York City, October 29 – November 1, 2026: where the parties are by neighborhood, costume ideas for each event's theme and the practical details to know before you go. Every event is 21+, and each guide links to the official event pages.

Which NYC Halloween Party Is Right for You? (21+, 2026)

Halloween NYC 2026 runs four nights of parties in New York City, all 21+, Thursday, October 29 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, and each party is a different kind of night. Start with the table, then read the section that sounds like you. Every event page with tickets on sale has the confirmed times, the venue and the official ticket link.

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Plan Your Halloween Night Out in NYC

A Halloween night out in New York goes best when the practical parts are settled early: which night, which tickets, how you'll get there and what you'll wear. Here is a checklist for Halloween NYC 2026, which runs from Thursday, October 29 to Sunday, November 1, 2026.

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Halloween Experiences in NYC 2026

Halloween NYC 2026 isn't one kind of party. Across four nights of events, all 21+, Thursday, October 29 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, the formats range from rooftop parties to a late Friday night in SoHo, a themed costume party on Halloween night and a Day of the Dead party that starts in the afternoon. Here's what each format is like, so you can pick the one that suits you.

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Halloween Weekend 2026 in NYC: Thu Oct 29 – Sun Nov 1 Guide

Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2026, which turns the holiday into a full weekend in New York City. Halloween NYC 2026 runs four nights, Thursday, October 29 to Sunday, November 1, with parties in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Here is how the week fits together.

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NYC Rooftop Halloween Parties 2026

Two Halloween NYC 2026 events take you up to a rooftop, and they bookend the week. One opens Halloween weekend in Manhattan on Thursday night. The other closes it in Brooklyn on Sunday, starting in daylight.

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What to Wear to a Halloween Party in NYC

Each Halloween NYC 2026 event has its own theme, and dressing for it is half the fun. These are ideas, not rules: check each event page for any official guidance. Here's how to match your look to the night.

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Día de los Muertos NYC 2026: Day of the Dead Party & Looks

Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition of remembering and honoring those who have died, observed on November 1 and 2. In 2026, November 1 falls on the Sunday after Halloween. Here's what the tradition is about, how it differs from Halloween, how to dress for a Day of the Dead party with respect, and where Halloween NYC 2026 marks it.

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Halloween Parties in Manhattan by Neighborhood

Halloween NYC 2026 moves through Manhattan one neighborhood at a time, Thursday to Saturday, and ends across the river in Brooklyn on Sunday. If you're choosing a party by where you'll be, or where you're staying, here's what's on in each area from Thursday, October 29 to Sunday, November 1, 2026. Each event page has the address, times and official ticket link, and the venues page has every location in one place.

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What to Wear to a Halloween Masquerade in NYC (2026)

A masquerade is the one Halloween party where the mask matters more than the costume. These are style ideas, not a dress code: check the event page for any official guidance before you go.

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