With temperatures slowly sliding down the scale, the time for mulled wines, and hot chocolates is slowly coming to knock on our doors. But before that, we have a spooky visitor in town! Yes, we are talking about Halloween and all the frivolities that come with it. From Halloween-specific gigs to fun activities to indulge in with your friends and family, we bring you the best things to do for Halloween in Delhi.
1. Watch a scary movie
With shorter days in tow, why not celebrate the spooky season the classic way? Pick from a huge range of classic Halloween movies and scary shows that are perfect for the night. We recommend the same with a side of a blanket and a friend! From hits like Hocus Pocus and Beetle Juice to our very own Bollywood classics like Krishna Cottage and 1920 are all worth a rewatch. Sunset Cinema holds regular open-air movie screenings and you can find a list of their upcoming movie screenings in Delhi near you here.
2. Visit a haunted place in Delhi!
We do not consider ourselves as bad influences but with Halloween in question, we’ll make just this one exception. If you are really into the idea of Halloween, you can visit one of the many haunted places in Delhi that frankly, gives us the jitters! Again, we recommend arming yourselves with a group before venturing into the unknown.
3. Throw a Halloween party
Long-tailed hats, fake spider webs, and candelabras among more- a Halloween party is as fun as it sounds. Recruit your friends to a scary costume party, and decorate your house on theme with lots of Halloween treats and drinks to keep you company. Games like trick-or-drink, apple bobbing, or just a good old beer pong are enough to spook up your night. From a murder mystery theme to a Harry Potter theme party, the ideas remain endless. You can get your very own Halloween costume from these shops:
👗Party in a box: On the ground floor of MGF Mega City Mall, you can buy everything from scary masks, accessories and character costumes.
👗Dev Fancy Dress: This Sector 12 store provides fun costumes for both children and adults.
4-8. Visit Delhi’s best bars hosting amazing Halloween theme parties and deals
With Halloween slowly but surely gaining popularity, many bars across the city host Halloween nights with amazing deals. From happy hours, and costume parties to DJ nights, the bars here know how to do Halloween right.
💃Halloween Party @ Nirvana Patio Club, Gurugram
An amalgamation of DJ sets, innovative cocktails, delicious food and ofcourse a costume contest, Nirvana is all set to host a thrilling Halloween party. Tickets start at INR 499, you can find out more and book your tickets here.
📅October 30
💃Halloween Bashhh @ Dutchman Port, Noida
From DJ sets and live music performances to a huge mocktail and cocktail spread, this party plans a perfect spooky night that doubles as a great date night spot. Tickets start at INR 399, you can find out more and book your tickets here.
📅October 29 & October 30
💃Halloween Special Twilight Immersive Dining @ PHD House, Delhi
India’s first Cinematic Immersive Dining Experience brings a 9-course menu inspired by the Twilight series. Crafted to stimulate your senses from edible baseballs to blood shots, this experience isn’t one to miss. Tickets start at INR 3,499, you can find out more and book your tickets here.
📅November 24
💃Halloween Party @ Begam, Delhi
Expect crafty cocktails, delicious food and spooky decor cascading from the ceilings. You are invited to dress up in your spookiest attires to celebrate at this restaurant in Delhi from 8 pm onwards. You can find out more here.
📅Till October 30
💃Chamber of Secrets and Shadows @ Bulach, Qutub Hotel, New Delhi
With thrilling DJ sets accompanying costume shows, delicious drinks and finger-licking food, make sure to reserve your place at Delhi’s most haunting experience this Halloween. You can find out more here.
📅October 30
9. Catch a candlelight show!
Treat yourself to a night at one of Delhi’s most captivating Candlelight venues lit up by a thousand candles this October. With a cosy setting among the warm hues of candles, it marks a perfect treat this Autumn. Upcoming fall shows include a tribute to Frank Sinatra, acoustics for best movie soundtracks, and more.