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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 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!

Note, in 2024, Halloween Falls on a Friday, so several organisers are kicking events off with this date and continuing them on into the November weekend. Keep this in mind when planning your future trips.

The top Gay Halloween Events 2025
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?

Note, in 2025, Halloween Falls on a Friday, so several organisers are kicking events off with this date and continuing them on into the November weekend. Keep this in mind when planning your future trips.

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Day of the Dead Mexico Dia de los Muertos

From: Oct. 18.2025 - To: Nov. 05.2025

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. 24.2025 - To: Oct. 26.2025

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 & White Party Puerto Vallarta present Halloween Weekend

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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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Dollywood Harvest Festival and LumiNights

From: Sep. 12.2025 - To: Oct. 27.2025

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. 17.2025 - To: Oct. 26.2025

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. 18.2025 - To: Nov. 05.2025

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. 23.2025 - To: Oct. 23.2025

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. 24.2025 - To: Nov. 01.2025

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.

HNO Circuit Party New Orleans

From: Oct. 24.2025 - To: Oct. 26.2025

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

The HighBall Halloween festival Columbus

From: Oct. 25.2025 - To: Oct. 25.2025

Thursday, Feb 25th, 2021

The HighBall Halloween festival is a mix of couture, drag show and Day of the Dead taking place annually in October in Columbus Ohio.

Fiesta Plop Halloween Buenos Aires

From: Oct. 25.2025 - To: Oct. 25.2025

Tuesday, Oct 11th, 2022

Celebrate Halloween with Fiesta Plop Buenos Aires, the largest Halloween party in the country

Halloween Puerto Vallarta

From: Oct. 26.2025 - To: Nov. 02.2025

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. 28.2025 - To: Oct. 28.2025

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. 30.2025 - To: Nov. 02.2025

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. 30.2025 - To: Nov. 02.2025

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. 30.2025 - To: Nov. 04.2025

Thursday, Mar 17th, 2022

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

Halloween Carnival West Hollywood

From: Oct. 31.2025 - To: Oct. 31.2025

Friday, Jul 29th, 2016

The largest Halloween street party in the world happens in West Hollywood! Every year on October 31st,

Toronto - Halloween on Church

From: Oct. 31.2025 - To: Oct. 31.2025

Sunday, Oct 2nd, 2016

Check out Church Street at the gay village in Toronto for one of the most haunting Halloween events in North America.

Cape Town Halloween Party

From: Oct. 31.2025 - To: Oct. 31.2025

Wednesday, Oct 12th, 2016

Halloween marks the start of the gay Spring/Summer Season in Cape Town as the city enters Spring and the costumes become more daring each year.

Village Halloween Parade New York

From: Oct. 31.2025 - To: Oct. 31.2025

Wednesday, Oct 12th, 2016

Before you head out to some of the best Halloween parties in NYC, you must participate in the Village Halloween Parade—NYC’s spookiest procession

Wicked Manors Halloween

From: Oct. 31.2025 - To: Oct. 31.2025

Saturday, Sep 30th, 2017

Wicked Wilton is the premier Halloween event in Florida. It will all take place on the Drive in Wilton Manors, with Thousands of party goers

Palm Springs Halloween

From: Oct. 31.2025 - To: Oct. 31.2025

Friday, Mar 12th, 2021

On Halloween, Arenas Road in Palm Springs transforms into a massive outdoor celebration, including a huge Halloween Costume Contest.

La Demence October Halloween Edition

From: Oct. 31.2025 - To: Nov. 02.2025

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

We Party Madrid Halloween Edition

From: Oct. 31.2025 - To: Oct. 31.2025

Saturday, Oct 9th, 2021

Spain's flagship gay party, and one of Madrid's finest exports, The "WE PARTY", returns to the Spanish capital for an epic night of spooky costumes, sexy gogos and great music for the WE Halloween celebration.

Gayoween Gay Halloween Party Cologne

From: Oct. 31.2025 - To: Oct. 31.2025

Sunday, Oct 24th, 2021

Gayoween is the biggest Halloween party in Cologne, featuring special guests from Cologne and worldwide. The event brings together several party promoters for one big Halloween event.

Bearmex Hallowoof Mexico City

From: Nov. 01.2025 - To: Nov. 01.2025

Saturday, Sep 16th, 2023

Bearmex Hallowoof Mexico City 2023 Celebrate Halloween with the bears in Mexico City at Hallowoof! one hot night of fun

Tucson All Souls Procession Weekend

From: Nov. 07.2025 - To: Nov. 09.2025

Thursday, May 13th, 2021

Tucson’s Dia de Los Muertos-inspired event is a beloved community-powered fixture of the city's fall calendar since 1990.

Triton Budapest Halloween Circuit Party

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Monday, Oct 11th, 2021

Celebrate Halloween with the sexiest guys from Budapest, dress to impress, and get ready for things that go bump in the night!

Mystopia Polyglamorous Horror Story

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Thursday, Sep 16th, 2021

Whether it’s a pagan provision or a ghoulish guise, get dressed, ready to howl at the blood moon

U-Nite Party Circuit Event New York City

Deity Disco New York Halloween Party

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Thursday, Mar 31st, 2022

Join the hottest guys from around the world for NYC's Hottest Halloween Event, Deity Disco.

Masterbeat Helloween New York Halloween Spectacular

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Wednesday, Jun 16th, 2021

Return to the Big Apple for Masterbeat's return to Halloween in the city, with Helloween 2 and celebrate one of the biggest gay festivals of the year.

Big Wolf Paris Halloween Circuit Event

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Friday, Sep 2nd, 2022

Big Wolf produces some of the biggest, sexiest and most attended gay circuit parties in Paris, and their Halloween event is a spectacular production

Glitter's Circuit Party Halloween Montreal

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Sunday, Sep 4th, 2022

Glitter Productions presents Unholy - Halloween Edition, a spectacular spooky party celebrating Halloween in Montreal

Trick, Treat or Both? Celebrate all things spooky this Halloween at the ultimate seasonal circuit escape in Indianapolis

INDYpendent Presents Trick' r Treat

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Friday, Sep 22nd, 2023

Trick, Treat or Both? Celebrate all things spooky this Halloween at the ultimate seasonal circuit escape in Indianapolis

Frisky Halloween New York

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Sunday, Oct 10th, 2021

Frisky Halloween New York by JC Events, a spectacular party with over the top productions, live shows, stellar DJs and sexy dancers.

RAM HalloWOOF Dallas

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Thursday, Oct 7th, 2021

Dallas descends into Halloween Mayhem with the arrival of the RAM Party as Daddy Ersin brings Hallowoof to Texas.

Horror Story Gay Halloween Budapest

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Tuesday, Sep 27th, 2022

Horror Story is the ultimate annual Halloween Circuit Event in Eastern Europe as the city of Budapest prepares to welcome the scariest, spookiest and sexiest guys from around the world

GPS Halloween Los Angeles

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Tuesday, Sep 6th, 2022

LA Boys, it's time to unpack those Halloween outfits and head downtown to the Globe Theatre for the annual GPS Halloween Edition

Halloqween Copenhagen

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Thursday, Sep 29th, 2022

Kickstart your spooky season in Style at the annual Halloqween Halloween Drag ball in the Danish Capital, Copenhagen, a city famous for epic drag events.

Brut Party New York

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Friday, Jan 13th, 2023

Brut is one of the longest-running underground gear parties in the USA and returns to New York for a special edition.

Fred & Jason's Halloweenie

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Sunday, Oct 2nd, 2016

In what has to be the hottest Halloween bash in the US, check out the annual "Halloweenie"

Fort Lauderdale Halloween Party Extravaganza

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Tuesday, Jul 13th, 2021

Fort Lauderdale Halloween Party Extravaganza presents SLASHER into a world of decadence, deviant creatures, pulsating beats, free-flowing spirits, glamour, and kink.

Thots & Prayers Halloween Weekend Detroit

Thots & Prayers Presents

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Friday, Jul 23rd, 2021

Thots and Prayers hosts some of the hottest pop-up circuit events in Detroit in some of the city's leading clubs and party venues.

MEAT Halloween New York

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Monday, Aug 23rd, 2021

New York is one of the best places to visit for Halloween with amazing parades and huge circuit after parties. MEAT is one of the biggest and best attended.

Melbourne Horny Halloween Gay Party

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Friday, Aug 19th, 2022

Halloween in Melbourne is a big deal and falls during the Melbourne Cup Weekend

I Scream Chicago

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Saturday, Oct 14th, 2023

Join the scariest, spookiest and fittest ghosts and ghouls for Chicago’s annual I Scream Halloween Takeover.

Dallas Halloween Party on the Block

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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.

HalloQween Melbourne

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Thursday, Sep 20th, 2018

HalloQween Melbourne will include décor and themes direct from your nightmares at the Forum for a spooky party to remember.

Masterbeat Mayhem The Official Halloweenie Afterhours

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Wednesday, Jun 16th, 2021

Dive into the darkness at Masterbeat's biggest after-hours of the year as the party continues right next door at the Mayan

Austin Día de los Muertos Festival

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Wednesday, Jul 28th, 2021

Austin throws some of the best parties, especially ones that involve costumes! For the Day of the dead celebrations

San Diego Halloween Block Party on Hillcrest

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Wednesday, Jul 28th, 2021

Hillcrest’s haunted Halloween dance party and costume competition is on of the highlights of the gay calendar in San Diego!

PRISM Toronto Halloween Circuit Event

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Saturday, Aug 7th, 2021

Get ready to Scream as PRISM presents Toronto's Number one circuit event for Halloween.

Brut Halloween Party Los Angeles

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Sunday, Sep 12th, 2021

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

The Boulet Brothers Annual Los Angeles Halloween Ball

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Tuesday, Oct 19th, 2021

The Boulet Brothers Annual Los Angeles Halloween Ball, eight levels of music, horror and performances, at the Belasco downtown.

Horrorween Festival Sydney

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Wednesday, Jul 6th, 2022

Calling all Gays, Ghouls, Zombies and Zems, Australia's biggest LGBTQIA+ Halloween Party haunts the Hordern Pavilion at Sydney's Entertainment Quarter

Pitbull Halloween Toronto

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Thursday, Sep 8th, 2022

Wanna get spooky? Ready to party hard Halloween style? Pitbull Montreal presents a haunting Halloween event in Montreal to spook your socks off!

Jubileo Mexico City Halloween Circuit Event

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Saturday, Aug 5th, 2023

Jubileo, Latin America's leading circuit promoter, presents a special Circuit edition during Halloween in Mexico City

ALEGRIA Miami Halloween

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Sunday, Oct 6th, 2024

Experience an electrifying night this October as ALEGRIA brings its iconic Halloween party to Miami.

Cologne Sexy Halloween Weekend

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Friday, Oct 26th, 2018

Cologne's biggest gay circuit parties celebrate all things spooky this Halloween season with a weekend of parties.

Score Miami Presents a Halloween Spectacular

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Friday, Aug 27th, 2021

Dress in your most sinful costumes for a night of debauchery as Score Night Club hosts its annual Halloween event. This year its MascORade!

Halloween at OZ New Orleans

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Tuesday, Oct 12th, 2021

Join the hottest guys from across the USA and beyond for a weekend of Halloween fun in New Orleans, the perfect place to celebrate this spooky weekend.

Northalsted Halloween Parade Chicago

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Wednesday, Oct 12th, 2016

The Northalsted Halloween Parade is on Halloween every year from 6pm-10pm.Chicagoans bring out their weird, wild and spooky every year in Boystown.

Halloween The Ball Philadelphia

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Tuesday, Feb 26th, 2019

Henri David Presents Halloween The Ball Philadelphia, Philadelphia's longest running Halloween tradition returns each year for more than 50 years

Jack O' Lantern Spectacular Louisville

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Wednesday, Apr 21st, 2021

The Jack O' Lantern Spectacular Louisville is the regions best Halloween event and is held at Iroquois Park.

Circuit Mom Chicago Halloween Edition

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Saturday, Oct 9th, 2021

Circuit Mom produces some of Chicago's most prominent gay circuit parties and events and brings you a weekend of Halloween parties that are spooktacular.

Circus Vienna Halloween Massive Party

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Sunday, Oct 6th, 2024

Get ready for Vienna's biggest Halloween extravaganza brought to you by Circus

Scream Queen Sydney Halloween

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Monday, Mar 11th, 2019

The Sickening Ball Sydney Bringing the biggest names from the drag world to the city, the event is one of the highlights of the gay calendar

The Scream Queen Melbourne

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Sunday, Jul 15th, 2018

Scream Queen Halloween Melbourne - A 90 minute over-the-top show legendary acts from Ru Paul, plus guest DJS.

Halloween Alegria, New York

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Thursday, Oct 25th, 2018

Halloween Alegria 2021 New York is one of the best Halloween parties happening in New York. The hottest ticket in town, Dress to impress

DNVRNX - Houston Halloween Fest

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Tuesday, Oct 19th, 2021

DNVRNX Magnum Halloween Circuit is the ultimate after hour party in Houston. Things get extra spooky!

Matrix Halloween Torremolinos

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Saturday, Oct 5th, 2024

Matrix Halloween Torremolinos Are you ready for the sexiest, scariest night of the year in Torremolinos?

Sunland Catamaran Gay Sail Party, Puerto Vallarta

Mantamar Halloween Pool Parties

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Friday, Jun 18th, 2021

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

Industry Club & White Party Puerto Vallarta present Halloween Weekend

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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.

Washington DC Halloween Circuit Party

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Saturday, Jul 30th, 2022

Celebrate the spookiest time of the year in Washington, DC, at Kinetic's spooktacular three-day Halloween Weekend

HalloQueer Barcelona Gay Street Festival

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Friday, Oct 18th, 2024

Hit the streets of Barcelona for a terrific day and night of spooky shopping, hookups and costumed adventure.

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