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Halloween in Austin: Haunts, Tours, and Night Out

Book ghost tours, murder mysteries, live performances, and more this Halloween in Austin.

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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics - Austin
St David's Episcopal Church

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics - Austin

★ 4.9 (97) · 23 Oct - 24 Oct
String quartet plays Beethoven and Halloween classics by candlelight at St. David's.
From $29
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Scream Hollow 2026 - Austin - Tickets
St David's Episcopal Church

Scream Hollow 2026 - Austin - Tickets

★ 4.9 (97)
Texas's premier haunted attraction returns for 2026, multi-acre scares at Scream Hollow.
From $21.6
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Austin Murder Mystery 2 - Tickets
Garland

Austin Murder Mystery 2 - Tickets

Interactive murder mystery game set in Garland, you solve the crime.
From $15
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After Dark Ghost Hunt in Austin - Tickets
Hurst Harbor Marina

After Dark Ghost Hunt in Austin - Tickets

★ 3.1 (8)
After-dark ghost hunt at Hurst Harbor Marina with paranormal investigation gear included.
From $8
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The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour (Austin) Tickets
Antone's Nightclub

The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour (Austin) Tickets

★ 4.5 (31)
Guided ghost walk through Austin's haunted past, departing from Antone's Nightclub.
From $30
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Austin Ghosts By US Ghost Adventures (Austin) Tickets
Antone's Nightclub

Austin Ghosts By US Ghost Adventures (Austin) Tickets

★ 4.5 (31)
US Ghost Adventures leads a fact-based haunted Austin tour from Antone's Nightclub.
From $26
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Murder by Gaslight Walking Ghost Tour (Austin) Tickets
Hurst Harbor Marina

Murder by Gaslight Walking Ghost Tour (Austin) Tickets

★ 5 (1)
Gas-era murder cases retold on a lantern-lit walking tour from Hurst Harbor Marina.
From $35
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Halloween Fever Gift Card - Austin
Antone's Nightclub

Halloween Fever Gift Card - Austin

From $20
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A Nightmare on Strip Street: A Burlesque Parody - Austin - Waitlist
Antone's Nightclub

A Nightmare on Strip Street: A Burlesque Parody - Austin - Waitlist

★ 4.5 (31)
Burlesque meets horror parody at Antone's Nightclub, join the waitlist now.
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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour (Austin) Tickets
Kreisle Building

Haunted Austin Walking History Tour (Austin) Tickets

★ 4.4 (59) · 19 Sep - 03 Dec
Walking history tour uncovers Austin's most sinister corners, starting at the Kreisle Building.
From $29.95
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Ways to celebrate Halloween

Haunted Houses & Horror

Fog-filled corridors, jump scares, and actors in full costume await.

Parties & Nightlife

Costume contests, neon-lit dance floors, and Halloween cocktails all night.

Family & Kids

Pumpkin patches, trick-or-treat trails, and candlelight jack-o-lantern walks.

Dinners & Candlelight

Seasonal menus served by candlelight among hundreds of glowing pumpkins.

Why Austin for Halloween

Streets Full of Ghost Stories

Multiple walking tours cover Austin's darkest history, from gaslit murder scenes to century-old hauntings downtown.

Candlelight, Comedy, and Crime

Catch orchestral Halloween classics by candlelight or a burlesque parody, all within a few blocks of each other.

Ghost Hunts After Midnight

After-dark paranormal hunts take you inside real Austin locations with equipment, guides, and zero scripted scares.

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Halloween FAQ

When is Halloween 2026?
Halloween falls on Friday, October 31, 2026. Because it lands on a Friday, expect parties and events to run across the full weekend of October 31 through November 2 in cities like Austin.
What are the best Halloween events in Austin?
Halloween Austin events range from haunted experiences and costumed bar crawls on Sixth Street to family-friendly pumpkin festivals. Check the city page for this year's full lineup and book early, spots go fast.
Are there Halloween events for kids in Austin?
Austin's Halloween line-up is mostly 21+: bar takeovers, murder mystery nights and Sixth Street parties. Candlelight concerts admit children with an adult on some programmes. Check the age note.
How far in advance should I book Halloween tickets?
Popular Halloween events in the US sell out two to four weeks before October 31. Candlelight experiences and haunted attractions in Austin tend to go first. Booking in early October gives you the best choice of dates.
What should I wear to a Halloween event?
Costumes are encouraged at almost every Halloween party or experience. For haunted houses, wear closed-toe shoes. For candlelight dinners, a dressed-up costume works better than full horror makeup that might unsettle other diners.
Are Halloween events in Austin outdoors or indoors?
Both. Austin's mild October weather means many Halloween events use outdoor spaces, including parks, rooftops, and open-air venues. Haunted attractions and candlelight experiences are usually indoors. Check each event listing for venue details.
What types of Halloween experiences are available beyond haunted houses?
Beyond haunted houses, Halloween in the US includes themed escape rooms, ghost tours, outdoor cinema screenings, costumed comedy shows, and multi-course dinners with seasonal décor. Austin's event calendar typically covers all of these formats.
Can I find last-minute Halloween tickets?
Sometimes, but it is a risk. Sold-out warnings appear on popular Halloween Austin events every year by mid-October. If you spot availability the week of October 31, book immediately. Last-minute walk-ins are rarely accepted at ticketed events.

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Halloween in Austin

Halloween in Austin hits different when the city leans into its haunted side. The live music capital trades guitar riffs for ghost stories every October, with candlelight concert halls, walkable historic districts packed with dark lore, and venues that turn comedy and crime into a full night out. Whether you want shivers or laughs, Austin delivers both.

From the gaslit corners of the old city to late-night paranormal investigations, halloween austin events cover real history alongside staged thrills. Walking tours dig into actual murders and unsettled spirits. Murder mystery dinners put you in the middle of the plot. And when the fog rolls in on Sixth Street, the whole city feels like a set built just for October.

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