Brace yourselves, dear readers! Eagerly anticipated by some, Halloween is coming to Brussels on Friday, October 31. As usual, the most terrifying day of the year promises plenty of festivities in Brussels. Put on your ghost costumes and grab your Pumpkin Spice Latte—we’re taking you on a tour of the unforgettable experiences you won’t want to miss this Spooky Season.
This Halloween, mystery and thrill seekers can look forward to “Mind of a Serial Killer,” an immersive experience that invites you to explore the twists and turns of the criminal mind. For one hour, you’ll observe, analyze clues, and try to understand the mechanisms behind a particularly unsettling investigation. With puzzles, clues, and an eerie atmosphere, this experience plunges you into the heart of an investigation where every detail matters.
When night falls on October 30, the Autoworld museum becomes the setting for a Halloween party like no other, where vintage cars take on an air of mystery. Visitors will discover ghost stories told along the aisles, punctuated by eerie performances and a spellbinding musical atmosphere. Between face painting for kids, steaming pumpkin soup, and surprises in store for those in costume, the evening promises as many thrills as it does smiles.
The Día de Muertos festival combines ceremonies, musical strolls, cuisine, and performances for a unique evening in Brussels. Take advantage of this family-friendly event to discover colorful traditions and get swept up in the rhythm of local entertainment. Experience a Halloween filled with camaraderie, art, and traditional treats.
Feel the music resonate through your body and experience a magical musical moment in a subdued, candlelit atmosphere—that’s the promise of Candlelight! Themes from *The Exorcist*, *Stranger Things*, *Beetlejuice*, *The Addams Family*, and *Ghostbusters*… Here’s what awaits you on Friday, October 31, at the Candlelight concert: Halloween classics.
For music and party lovers, don’t miss the famous Halloween rave at Le Hangar, taking place on October 31 and November 1, 2026! This event promises an electrifying atmosphere with multiple DJ sets and hours of music in an industrial setting perfect for the occasion!
In the heart of Brussels, Le Cercueil will transform your evening into a macabre journey with its coffins serving as tables, hanging skeletons, and unapologetically gothic atmosphere. Just a stone’s throw from the Grand-Place, this quirky bar has become a cult favorite for celebrating Halloween amid chills and bursts of laughter. With cocktails bearing scandalous names and Belgian beers served in unique glasses, the experience promises to be as offbeat as it is unforgettable.
If you’re looking for thrills this Halloween, head to Get Out for the “Hantises” escape game. You’ll be immersed in a terrifying paranormal investigation where every nook and cranny hides spine-chilling mysteries. Rated for ages 16 and up, this immersive game will take you on an adventure worthy of the greatest horror movies. Perfect for puzzle lovers and adrenaline junkies, this escape game is sure to send shivers down your spine!
Explore the darkest corners of Brussels with the guided tour “Brussels: Crime Scenes.” Through stories of honor killings, crimes of passion, and heinous crimes, you’ll delve into the capital’s dark history. This historical tour will reveal the mysteries of the city and its inhabitants across different eras—a perfect way to spend Halloween. Get ready to shiver as you learn Brussels’ most sordid secrets.
Halloween in Brussels promises to be terrifying with the return of the Halloween Parade during the Saint-Gilles Festival on October 31, 2026. Starting at 6 p.m., Place Morichar will come alive with performances, a marching band, and a breathtaking fireworks display, promising an evening full of thrills for young and old alike. More info coming soon!
Through November 1, the Château de Grand-Bigard transforms into a veritable pumpkin kingdom, featuring thousands of pumpkins and monumental sculptures inspired by the forest. Highlights include a magical stroll, carving workshops, XXL pumpkins, and even an astonishing pumpkin boat on the pond. As Halloween approaches, starting October 24, a trail filled with decorations, lights, and eerie creatures adds a healthy dose of thrills to the visit.
Celebrate Halloween at the Cristallerie du Val Saint-Lambert
La Cristallerie is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a 1.5-km immersive outdoor walk.
Sets, actors, and lighting effects bring the estate’s legends to life along the trails. A gentle atmosphere starts at 4 p.m. for children, with more intense thrills after dark for the bravest visitors. The free and family-friendly Halloween Village extends the fun with food, face painting, and entertainment.
