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The Top Gay Halloween Events

Haloween is one of the most popular gay events around the world. From the famous faces at WEHO Carnival to the Day of the Dead celebrations in Austin, discover some of the best places to visit in October. Join the Spooky Bears of Provincetown of head south to Miami, Wicked Manors and Fort Lauderdale, where the weather is far less frightful. BOO!

The top Gay Halloween Events 2026
Halloween is like Gay Christmas, it has the best of everything, parties, food , drink and sexy guys wearing hot costumes! What's not to love?

Haloween is one of the most popular gay events around the world. From the famous faces at Fred & Jason’s Halloweenie in WEHO to the Day of the Dead celebrations in Austin, discover some of the best places to visit in October. Join the Spooky Bears of Provincetown of head south to Miami, Wicked Manors and Fort Lauderdale, where the weather is far less frightful. BOO!

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Day of the Dead Mexico Dia de los Muertos

From: Oct. 17.2026 - To: Nov. 03.2026

Saturday, Apr 8th, 2017

The Day of the Dead parade, complete with floats, giant skeleton marionettes and more than 1,000 actors, dancers and acrobats in costumes

HNO Circuit Party New Orleans

From: Oct. 30.2026 - To: Nov. 01.2026

Wednesday, Aug 4th, 2021

HNO New Orleans is one of the most celebrated gay party weekends of the year while also being one of the longest-running and most respected fundraising circuit events

White Party Puerto Vallarta, Halloween Edition

Industry Club Puerto Vallarta present Halloween Weekend

From: Oct. 30.2026 - To: Nov. 01.2026

Monday, Aug 23rd, 2021

Pack your bags and escape the cold for a Hot Halloween adventure in Puerto Vallarta for a spooky beach escape to the best thumping beats at Industry Nightlcub.

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The Top Gay Friendly Halloween Events

Pack your costume and get ready to party!

Dollywood Harvest Festival and LumiNights

From: Sep. 14.2026 - To: Oct. 31.2026

Wednesday, Apr 28th, 2021

The annual Dollywood Harvest Festival is a must-see experience during the fall season. Days full of play extend to nights all aglow at Harvest Festival featuring Great Pumpkin LumiNights.

Key West - Fantasy Fest

From: Oct. 16.2026 - To: Oct. 25.2026

Sunday, Oct 2nd, 2016

Fantasy fest takes place in Florida's gay heaven, Key West, an annual 10-day party in paradise for grown-up

Day of the Dead Mexico Dia de los Muertos

From: Oct. 17.2026 - To: Nov. 03.2026

Saturday, Apr 8th, 2017

The Day of the Dead parade, complete with floats, giant skeleton marionettes and more than 1,000 actors, dancers and acrobats in costumes

The Key West Annual Headdress Ball

From: Oct. 22.2026 - To: Oct. 22.2026

Monday, Jul 30th, 2018

The Key West Annual Headdress Ball 2020 is an annual gala in aid of LGBT charities. This unique competition allows contestants to go “head to head”

Halloween New Orleans

From: Oct. 23.2026 - To: Oct. 31.2026

Tuesday, Nov 4th, 2014

Gay Halloween in New Orleans means party time, a chance to dress up, drink and look for that special trick or treat, and there are lots of treats to be had.

Dallas Halloween Party on the Block

From: Oct. 24.2026 - To: Oct. 24.2026

Wednesday, Oct 12th, 2016

The biggest, and probably the best, Halloween party (or any party) you’ll find in Dallas this year (or any year, for that matter) is the customary Oak Lawn Block Party.

Brut Halloween Party Los Angeles

From: Oct. 24.2026 - To: Oct. 24.2026

Sunday, Sep 12th, 2021

Brüt brings some East Coast vibes to Los Angeles for their unique Halloween scare-fest this October!

Halloween Puerto Vallarta

From: Oct. 25.2026 - To: Nov. 02.2026

Tuesday, Oct 20th, 2020

Puerto Vallarta Gay Halloween Events, including the boat cruise party, nighly events at Industry and Day of the dead celebrations.

Washington DC High Heel Drag Queen Race

From: Oct. 27.2026 - To: Oct. 27.2026

Wednesday, Jul 11th, 2018

The DC High Heel Drag Queen Race is an annual event that is held each year on the Tuesday before Halloween.

Spooky Bear Halloween in Provincetown

From: Oct. 29.2026 - To: Nov. 01.2026

Wednesday, Jul 11th, 2018

sexy parties, street entertainment and events fit for every kind of zombie, angel, demon, daddy and bear.

Provincetown Halloween

From: Oct. 29.2026 - To: Nov. 01.2026

Sunday, Oct 10th, 2021

Over the past several years, Provincetown has become an increasingly popular destination for a Halloween escape. What was once a sleepy weekend in October has become a 4 day festival of parties, costumes and even a Tea Dance. Season doesn't end anymore after Labor Day!

Misterio International Halloween Festival Bogota

From: Oct. 29.2026 - To: Nov. 03.2026

Thursday, Mar 17th, 2022

Misterio is one of the world's biggest gay Halloween events, held each year in November in Bogota.

Sunland Catamaran Gay Sail Party, Puerto Vallarta

Mantamar Halloween Pool Parties

From: Oct. 30.2026 - To: Nov. 01.2026

Friday, Jun 18th, 2021

Mantamar Halloween Pool Parties Puerto Vallarta 2023, where the only costume you need is your bathing suit!

HNO Circuit Party New Orleans

From: Oct. 30.2026 - To: Nov. 01.2026

Wednesday, Aug 4th, 2021

HNO New Orleans is one of the most celebrated gay party weekends of the year while also being one of the longest-running and most respected fundraising circuit events

Industry Club Puerto Vallarta present Halloween Weekend

From: Oct. 30.2026 - To: Nov. 01.2026

Monday, Aug 23rd, 2021

Pack your bags and escape the cold for a Hot Halloween adventure in Puerto Vallarta for a spooky beach escape to the best thumping beats at Industry Nightlcub.

La Demence October Halloween Edition

From: Oct. 30.2026 - To: Nov. 01.2026

Saturday, Oct 9th, 2021

La Demence, Europe's biggest gay party hosts its epic birthday celebrations each year during the last weekend of October, perfectly timed to coincide with everyone's favorite dress-up season, Halloween