The best Halloween events in Bangkok

If you’ve ever tumbled into a Junji Ito spiral at 2am, you’ll know his horror isn’t about sudden shocks. It’s the kind that worms under your skin and refuses to leave, lingering long after the page is closed. Think cursed beauties that regenerate no matter how many times they’re destroyed, balloon-headed predators dangling from nooses, and entire towns spiralling into obsession. The Junji Ito Collection Horror House brings those worlds to Bangkok, a walk-through that turns manga dread into something physical, sprawling over 1,500 square metres. Tomie’s ruinous charm and Souichi’s nail-chewing mischief are ready to greet visitors. The real kicker? Ito himself lands on October 11 at SF Cinema, MBK, a chance to meet the mind behind the nightmares and feel, just a little, like fiction is bleeding into life.

October 10-January 5. B300-1,000 via here. MBK Centre, 11am-8pm

For the first time in Thailand, Pumpkie & Spookie invite you to roam a world where theatre and terror collide. EmSphere becomes a stage for the darkly playful, a place to lose yourself among flickering shadows and whispered scares. The ground floor hums with the Night Market and merchandise stalls, offering trinkets and treats that feel just a little mischievous. Upstairs, the fifth floor unravels into a labyrinth: the Haunted House, a mini bar and an experience zone that twists expectations at every turn. Every corner teases, every corridor surprises, and the night lingers longer than you expect. By the end, Halloween doesn’t feel like a date on the calendar – it feels like something you wander through, a little unnerving, entirely thrilling, and utterly unforgettable.

Until November 2. B790 via here. EmSphere, 1pm-midnight

When all the Halloween hype starts to feel a bit much, a film by the river might just save the night. Skyline Film Bangkok teams up with Asiatique The Riverfront for a weekend of open-air screenings under the stars, where horror meets heart and nostalgia lingers in the breeze. The riverside turns cinematic, complete with fairy lights, deck chairs and that gentle hum of people quietly sharing popcorn and fear. The line-up swings between comfort and thrill – The Conjuring for goosebumps, Sleepless in Seattle for something softer, and Scream for anyone who secretly misses that mask. If you’re in the mood for a twist of romance and time travel, Midnight in Paris rounds it off with charm. Sometimes, Halloween just needs a good film and a little night air.

October 25-26. B350 via here. Asiatique The Riverfront.

Halloween gets a glamorous twist this year at Tease, where fright meets fashion and no one’s afraid of a little drama. DJs spin back-to-back as tarot cards turn, bingo calls echo and costumes teeter between art and absurdity. The night’s golden ticket? A stay in a Pool Suite at The Standard, Pattaya – a prize as indulgent as the party itself. Penfolds keeps glasses full with bold reds that match the mood, each sip warming the night as music blurs the hours. Since 1844, the label’s been known for its confident pours, and tonight it fits right in. When DJ Sonny Amerie takes over, his smooth, soulful sound keeps the room moving.

October 25. B650 via here. The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, 7.30pm

Halloween returns with a local twist, and this one’s got a sense of humour. The flea market is back, dressed in its ghostly best, trading cute for creepy with handcrafts inspired by Thailand’s spookiest folklore. Think Mae Nak on a tote bag, Phi Krasue keychains and candles shaped like something that definitely shouldn’t be glowing. Workshops let you try your hand at summoning the strange – or at least painting it. Between stalls, laughter mixes with a touch of unease, the kind that only comes when the stories your grandmother warned you about start looking a bit too real. You’re leaving with crafts, snacks and maybe a tiny haunting tucked somewhere in your bag – a very Thai souvenir.

October 25-26. Free. GalileOasis, 10am-7pm

Bangkok’s drag scene has never been afraid of the dramatic, but Halloween gives it permission to go gloriously unhinged. This year comes with a fever dream stitched together from sequins, fake blood and untold secrets whispered at the afterlife’s velvet rope. The night starts with a walk through the Highway to Horror – a tunnel of flickering lights, disorienting shadows and unexpected cameos from things that don’t blink. By the time you reach the stage, it’s all wigs, wails and wicked glamour. Ten queens strut, scream and lip-sync like they’ve made peace with the darkness and found it fabulous. Costumes compete, the music bites and everyone looks just slightly possessed – which, for a drag night in Bangkok, feels exactly right.

October 25. B567-1,989 via here and B1,000 at the door. Glowfish Sathorn, 6pm-11pm

After a sold-out debut in August, Sessions by White Claw returns this Halloween with a decidedly darker edge. Chanintr Pop-Up Market transforms into a playground of frights, where haunted corners, Claw Pong and tarot readings await. Music threads through every space, with DJ Karty, Yao, Paulie Sirisant and Iris spinning sets that feel alive with mischief. Tickets unlock unlimited White Claw all night and access to carnival games, face painting, a costume contest, and a photo booth that captures every eerie smile. Wander the haunted house and let the energy of the night sweep you along, from spine-tingling thrills to playful indulgence. 

October 31. B899-1,499 via here. Chanintr Pop-Up Market, 8pm onwards

Halloween doesn’t need much encouragement to go theatrical but Murder Box at Speakerbox leans straight into the drama. The venue that usually goes with live sets is shifting shape for one night only, trading sticky floors and stage lights for something darker. The team behind it, Madame Rouge, already notorious for twisting cabaret into something closer to fever dream, are promising their most unsettling creation yet. There’re two rooms rigged for chaos, three bands loud enough to rattle your spine, DJs lurking behind decks like villains, and performers sliding through the crowd as if they’d just stepped out of a nightmare. It’s not just a gig, not quite theatre either – more like walking headfirst into the film you were warned not to watch alone.

October 31. B444-666 via here and B999 at the door. Speakerbox, 8pm onwards

IWANNA BANGKOK takes Halloween a little further this year with Sexy Arcade, an arcade game inspired by the brand’s latest collection, set against the edgy backdrop of Bangkok CityCity Gallery as part of Ghost 2025. The space feels alive with flickering lights and playful mischief, where fashion meets games in a slightly wicked mash-up. Expect a night that nudges between stylish and strange: move from the arcade screens to a Halloween party alive with music, theatrics, and moments that feel almost mischievous. Every corner has a little thrill, whether it’s a costume that catches the eye, a quirky installation or the subtle shimmer of someone’s ensemble under gallery lights.

October 31. Free. Bangkok CityCity Gallery, 5pm-10pm

This Halloween, Central Pattana turns 13 malls across Thailand into realms where the eerie meets the entertaining. House of Horror transforms familiar spaces into haunted zones, with cursed tunnels, scream houses and corners that feel just a little mischievous. Parades wind through corridors, workshops offer crafty thrills and the unexpected lurks around every bend. Central World becomes a festival within a festival, with face painting, trick-or-treating, and mini concerts that make wandering the mall feel like a night out beyond the usual shopping trip. Families and friends stumble from one surprise to the next, costumes and laughter mingling with a few well-timed scares.

October 31. Free. 13 Central malls across Thailand.

The Spooky Rumpus is back, bigger, wilder, and full of mischief. This Halloween, costumes take centre stage, from delightfully eerie to wonderfully over-the-top, as the weekend edition transforms the space into a tiny world of tricks, treats, and playful frights. An extra day stretches the fun even further. Hop aboard the Twilight Trick-or-Treat Train for candy and giggles, get hands messy in the Spooky Slime Lab, and pause for storytime where shadows twist familiar tales just enough to make you shiver. Every corner offers a surprise, whether it’s crafty chaos, unexpected scares or laughter that lingers longer than you expect.

October 31. Free. The Commons Saladaeng, 3pm-6pm

The House on Sathorn is dressing up again – and not just the guests. For the third year running, over a thousand revellers will fill its rooms for a night that feels equal parts theatre, rave and fever dream. Costumes are practically a uniform, with 99 percent of the crowd arriving in outfits too good for reality. This year, the mansion becomes a full-scale playground of sound, split across three stages: melodic techno and techno, house and disco. Theo DGL, Richie, VAS, Ino, Jules Blons, Fernisa, Evgeny Sviridov, Eddy Frampton and JXNIXR command the decks while the decor warps every corner into something otherworldly. Outside, food vendors keep dancers fuelled for another round. Inside, it’s pure Halloween spectacle – extravagant, unearthly, and entirely unforgettable.

October 31. B850 via here and B1,100 at the door. The House on Sathorn, 6pm onwards

Bangkok’s wildest Halloween doesn’t creep up quietly – it seduces. Sing Sing Theatre opens its crimson doors once more, luring you into an underworld of glitter, shadows and unholy glamour. The Devil’s the host this year, and he knows exactly how to throw a party that blurs fantasy and temptation. Lanterns flicker, masks glint and the air hums with the kind of energy that makes you forget what time it is. Costumes lean more seductive than scary, though no one’s really following rules. Between the music, the lights and the whispers weaving through the crowd, the night feels deliciously endless.

October 31. B300 at the door. Sing Sing Theatre, 9pm onwards

The story starts with a door you shouldn’t open. Megabangna’s main entrance has turned into a mystery laboratory, long abandoned and thick with rumour. Two decades ago, something went wrong inside – now, the lab has reopened for those bold enough to step through. Participants play as members of a rescue team sent to shut down a corrupted system and uncover the four-digit code that might lead them out. Each of the four rooms peels back another layer of the tragedy, where revenge feels almost alive. The air hums, shadows shift, and nothing sits still for long. A Halloween experiment that asks how far curiosity can go before it starts looking like courage.

Until October 31. Free. Mega Bangna, 5pm-9pm

Halloween drifts down the Chao Phraya this year, and Bangkok Island is the boat you want to be on. The night sails between shamanic rituals, live sets, and DJ beats that could probably raise the dead – or at least keep them dancing. Costumes are encouraged, the wilder the better. Think mischievous spirits, lost sailors, glittering ghosts clinging to the railings as the river glows beneath them. Between dance battles and a costume contest that rewards pure audacity, it’s part séance, part rave, and entirely unforgettable. As the city lights flicker on the water, you start to wonder whether the spirits are watching, or maybe joining in. Either way, Halloween on the river feels less like a party and more like a spell.

October 31. B350-450 via here and B500 at the door. Bangkok Island, 6pm-midnight

Dudesweet returns, and this year it’s paying homage to Radiohead. The familiar walls of Mischa Cheap host a night that feels like a secret shared among friends, where the speakers hum with melodies you’ve memorised and lyrics that somehow still surprise you. Expect a crowd that knows their favourites by heart, swaying together through the highs and lows, the experimental turns and haunting refrains. The space has the same charm as before – dim lights, sticky floors, and a sense that this is a ritual rather than a gig. 

October 31. B250 at the door and B400 after 9pm. Tomyumkung Restaurant, 7pm onwards

Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok brings a burst of colour and celebration this Halloween, with a weekend inspired by Mexico’s Día de los Muertos. Life, culture and tradition collide across two events designed to linger in memory. Friday night, Bar.Yard’s rooftop transforms into a dazzling festival of skulls, flowers and flickering lights. Guests are invited to channel their inner La Catrina, with face paint and costumes rewarded with a welcome drink and complimentary artistry from 6pm-9pm. The party runs until 2am, DJs keeping the rooftop alive as the city lights flicker below. Earlier in the day, Stock.Room offers an immersive Latin brunch, where bold flavours meet rhythmic beats. By nightfall, Halloween feels more like a celebration than a date, unforgettable and brilliantly alive.

October 31. Free. Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, 5pm-2am