The Day of the Dead is upon us, which can only mean one thing—it's time to go all out for the spookiest time of the year. With Halloween falling on a Thursday this year, party-goers can expect to kick off the season the weekend before with our picks of Hong Kong's hottest Halloween parties and events, from ghoulish drinks behind the prison cells to a playfully haunted drag queen show:
Halloween Reloaded at Zuma
When: October 26, from 9:30pm to 12:30am
Where: Zuma, Level 6, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Zuma’s annual Halloween party is back with a theme inspired by The Matrix, promising an evening of an outstanding line-up of performances. Watch Zuma Dubai’s resident DJ Adrien Callier on the decks, alongside violinist Olivia Dawn, Benjy on percussion and Gabriel on trumpet as you soak it all up with free-flow Veuve Clicquot champagne and cocktails.
Those looking to get a head start can book Zuma’s Halloween edition of its signature Yashoku Night Brunch from 8pm to10pm to kick off the celebration.
Tickets available here
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Drag Me To Yelloween at W Hong Kong
When: October 25, from 10pm to 1am
Where: W Hong Kong, 1 Austin Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
The third edition of W Hotel’s notorious “Drag Me To” Sunday Brunch is brought to you by W Hotel and Veuve Clicquot, transforming WOOBAR into the movie set of classic horror movie The Shining with drag queen performances and live DJ music.
Just sit back, sip on the bubbles and relive the thrill as the drag queens reenact chilling scenes from the movie with a fun twist.
Tickets available here
The Goldmember Halloween Halloween Party at Silencio
When: October 26, from 10pm to 1am
Where: Silencio, 6/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
Halloween at contemporary izakaya Silencio is a black and gold affair with a groovy throwback to the 2002 movie Austin Powers in Goldmember. The dining room will be decked out in glittering gold and host a Halloween party-exclusive line-up of live jazz performances by Bob Mocarsky and Pete Kelly from 7pm to 10pm, and eclectic tunes by DJ Kai Djuric from 10pm to 1am.
If you come earlier for dinner, be sure to dress the part to receive a glass of sake on the house before moving on to free-flow cocktails, spirits, sake with complimentary black and gold canapés at the party.
Tickets available here
The Addams Family Halloween party at Aqua
When: October 31, from10pm until late
Where: Aqua Spirit, 30/F, 1 Peking Road, 29/F, Hong Kong
Join The Addams Family as they roll into the dead of night at Aqua, where the late-night celebration sets against the backdrop of Victoria Harbour.
Indulge in free-flow aqua cocktails, Veuve Clicquot champagne and canapés as the DJ spin live all night in honour of America’s most frightening family.
Tickets available here
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Rock Club: I Put a Spell on You at Buenos Aires Polo Club
When: October 31, from 10pm to 2am
Where: Buenos Aires Polo Club, 7/F, LKF Tower 33, Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
Putting a spooky spin on its Thursday Rock Club, the Argentinian steakhouse will dim the lights and ditch the tables for this special Halloween edition.
The party promises an evening of rock music, exclusive "rocktails" and one of the best costume opportunities in town—come dressed as your favourite Halloween character for a chance to win the special rocking reward.
Make a reservation here
The Halloween Edition at Behind Bars
When: October 26, from 9pm until late
Where: G/F E-Hall, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
No Halloween party venue could be more fitting than Behind Bars—a cocktail bar housed in a series of interlinked former prison cells in Tai Kwun.
Chanel your best incarcerated characters from Prison Break, Orange Is The New Black or Breaking Bad as DJ Fire Aux plays hip hop beats behind the chilling cells—all while sipping on the free-flow drinks on offer all night.
Tickets available here
Doomsday: A Night Not to be Remembered at CÉ LA VI
When: October 26, from 10pm until late
Where: CÉ LA VI Hong Kong, 25/F California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St, Central, Hong Kong
This Halloween, the Sky Deck at CÉ LA VI will host Hong Kong Island’s highest Halloween party, while the Club Lounge downstairs will turn into a haunted stage for DJ Fudge and Funky spinning chillingly good tunes as costumed guests take it to the dance floor.
The ticket includes one drink and access to the CÉ LA VI Fright Night party on October 31.
Tickets available here
The Jungle Wild Halloween Party at The Mira Hong Kong
When: October 26, from 9pm to 2am
Where: The Mira Hong Kong, 118-130 Nathan Road,Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
The Mira’s Halloween party is back for its sixth edition, this time transforming the lobby bar into a ghastly party den for its “Jungle Wild” themed haunted room series. Show up on time to make the most of the 5-hour open bar and join the dance floor in your wildest costume.
With DJ Nippers on the decks, hauntingly seductive performance dancers taking over the bar and fun face painting to keep your Halloween makeup on fleek, the party will also offer two F&B vouchers worth HK$1,888 for best dressed and best dancer of the night.
Tickets available here
Nightmare on Elm Street at TokyoLima
When: October 26, from 12pm to 2:30pm
Where: TokyoLima, G/F, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
A favourite among Hong Kong’s weekend brunch goers, TokyoLima’s 80’s brunch party will be taken up a notch with an eerie twist.
The Halloween edition will serve frightfully delicious Japanese-Pervian dishes in a playfully haunted vibe elevated by spooky live DJ music. You can opt for the free-flow drinks package for the occasion, or indulge in the Bloody Ponche Station and 80’s Dessert Station to your heart's content.
Make a reservation here
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Day Of Dead at Te Quiero Mucho
When: November 1, from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
Where: Te Quiero Mucho, 286 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Celebrate Mexican fiesta Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Te Quiero Mucho, where you’ll celebrate with dancing skeletons, get your face painted by makeup artists along with free-flow cocktails and tacos.
The party promises danceable tunes, a prize for best costume and a scary good time.
Tickets available here
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