11 Things to do This Halloween in Madrid (2023)

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Halloween is just around so it’s time to start preparing for the spookiest day of the year! While the stereotypical Halloween celebration in America is full of candy and costumes, the Spanish have kept Halloween on the scary side. You will see most people dressed up as something dead, monstrous or horrific. So, what exactly is a typical Halloween in Madrid and how can you make the most of this famous holiday? Take a look at everything Madrid will offer this October 31st!

1. Day of the Dead / All Saints Day


The Day of the Dead is really the holiday that started it all. This particular day is most known for being a Mexican holiday. But it’s also very popular in almost all Roman Catholic countries, Spain included. This is also known as All Saints Day (Día de Todos los Santos) and takes place the day after Halloween. This is a day where families and friends honour all the souls in their lives who have passed on.

Typically the people wear all black and visit the local cemetery, or the cemetery where loved ones are buried. You can buy traditional flowers and candles at almost any street corner on this day. After, which you can bring them to pray for and honor any lost souls in your life. In the afternoon, it’s typical for friends and families to gather together for a feast of traditional All Souls Day foods – like Huesos de Santo (sweet, bone-shaped marzipan) and Panellets (cookies made from almond and sweet potato, coated in pine nuts). If you want to do the Halloween in Madrid right, you have to participate in this ancient tradition!

2. Halloween Parties


There’s no better way to get ready for the Halloween festivities than starting off the night with a bang! Where better than at Nightlife’s Halloween Parties? To get the most out of this Halloween weekend, party with us on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st! Visit Nightlife Madrid for details about tickets, hours and VIP experiences!

3. Terror Parks


Halloween at Parque Warner is designed for all ages. For the kids here are a lot of different fun shows, and for the brave ones there are three horror experience based on the movies IT and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Like last year there will also be a labyrinth that brings together all the best scenes from The Conjuring Universe, including “The Conjuring 1&2”, “Annabelle”, “Annabelle: Creation”,” The Nun” and now also “Annabelle Comes Home”.

The Parque de Atracciones has also a lot of spooky attractions during the month October. They have a lot of different shows for kids and adults. The park also has a frightening The Walking Dead Experience that won the LIMA Award for best international show, design and location during 2016. But it is important to keep in mind that The Walking Dead Experience is not included with the general entrance ticket. However you can purchase a ticket at the ticket office of the passage from 5,90 euros extra. 

4. Halloween Fox in a Box Escape Room


City Card holders will enjoy 15% off at Fox in the Box with our exclusive discount codes!

Escape rooms are always exciting and give you a big adrenaline boost, but their Halloween themed ones will give you a major adrenaline boost! Fox in a Box has a lot of different escape room offers.  But their Zodiak Killer and Zombie Lab rooms are perfect for Halloween!

5. Enigmatium Room


In for even a bigger challenge? Try the EnigmatiumRoom. Get together with your friends to solve an epic mystery in under 60 minutes. However, the fun starts long before you’re inside one of Enigmatium’s escape rooms. The game formally begins once you purchase your ticket and are given a clue to the location of the venue. Once you arrive, you’ll be given a backstory and clues on how to escape as you enjoy a dinner (complete with spooky actors and horror-inspired decor) among your teammates. It takes around 3 hours, and you can book the experience online with friends. Make sure to get your tickets before they’re all gone to maximize your Halloween experience in Madrid!

6. Amazing Halloween Costumes


City Card holder will save 10% off costumes at Fiestas Paco with our exclusive discount flyer!

Like most shops in the Madrid city center, you won’t be able to find massive department store sized costumes shops like you might back home. You might find some ridiculously overpriced costumes at El Corte Ingles but you’ll be better off looking at local shops. There is no shortage of costume shops all over the city for you to buy this year’s scariest costumes. You’d better start searching for a Halloween persona now! Halloween in Madrid is much spookier than in the States, so you’re most likely to find costumes focused on horror and gore. You will definitely be impressed with some of the costume creativity you will see! Some great shops to check out include Fiestas PacoBarulloCompanyMenkesMaty and Fantástica.

7. Day of the Dead Exhibition


Casa de Mexico is a center dedicated to share the beautiful history and culture of Mexico. This year, the museum will bring back their breathtaking Dia de los Muertos exhibit, which will allow visitors an inside look at this ancient tradition. The main showpiece, the altar of the dead, can be seen from the center’s large vestibule. But to fully immerse yourself in the secrets that this exposition holds you will want to get tickets and an audio guide.

8. Casa de los Horrores: Aranjuez


A quick train ride outside of Madrid, visitors will find the charming town of Aranjuez. This town will be dominated by Halloween-themed decorations and events all autumn long. In Aranjuez you can find one of the most immersive Halloween experiences in Madrid; enjoy an overnight stay complete with dinner, accommodation, breakfast and the spookiest 16-hour experience of your lifetime at Casa de los Horrores: Aranjuez

If you choose the Escape House 1.0 experience, you’ll be tasked with following a series of clues to escape the Countess of Villamejor’s mansion in complete darkness.  After you escape, you and your group are invited to spend time exploring the castle or enjoying the open bar before your sleep. Or, if you’d rather solve a different kind of mystery, you may instead choose the Cluedo 2.0 ticket option; with this ticket, visitors will enjoy a night of riddles, puzzles and an interactive game of Clue among actors dressed in horror-themed costumes. Your night will close with a dance in the Countess’s ballroom replete with karaoke, dancing, music and drinks (and, again, an open bar). Both experiences include an overnight stay and a menu of breakfast choices in the morning!

host of the painter Diego de Velazquez. During the tour you’ll need to solve mysteries and follow clues to prevent your soul from going to purgatory. As you walk the streets of Madrid you will learn some terrifying true stories behind places and the mysterious secrets that hide in some of the most famous buildings.

9. Halloween Brunch


This year Ella Skybar is hosting a fun Halloween themed brunch on October 28th and 29th for those who want to celebrate during the light of day. Enjoy a customized menu, a live DJ, spooky decorations and cotumes all located on a goregous rooftop terrace above the city. You can reserve your Halloween Brunch tickets directly on the Fever App!

10. Musical Night at Phantom of the Opera


If you like musicals and want to get some of the halloween vibes, you might want to check out Phantom of the Opera at Bacanal. Phantom of the Opera is one of the most celebrated and renown musicals in the world, and with your tickets, you will be transported into the world of obsession, desire and madness that characterizes both the literary work and the musical experience.

11. Tour through the San Isidro Cemetery 


In the center of Madrid, the Sacramental de San Isidro Cemetery offers a trip into a world where mystery, art, and history seamlessly converge. Visitors have the chance to explore Madrid’s rich historical tapestry and unveil the mysteries of the past on this hallowed ground.You can discover the grounds on your own or take a guided tour.

Hi all, my name is Joachim and I am one of the founder of Citylife Madrid. It's my pleasure to help you guys get oriented in Madrid. I moved here in 2010 for one year, fell in love with the city and never left since then. When it comes to blogging I mainly write about topics related to getting settled in Madrid, from banking, transportation and how to find the perfect place to live to legal topics like how to get your NIE/TIE & Empadronamiento. I am also organizing the Madrid Student Welcome Day every year together with the city council of Madrid. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me via whatsapp under +34622565583, happy to help whereever I can. Saludos and see you around in this beautiful city!

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  • Victoria nicholls
    05/10/2017 09:35

    Hi! Thanks for the info!! Do you know about any kidfriendly plans?? I have a 3 year old and cant find any decent plans for him!

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