Halloween is the one of the only times of the year that you can dress up (or dress down) without any repercussions. As such, and in the grand old tradition of festive celebration, Guangzhou's nightlife welcomes you to a variety of spooky events around the city starting this weekend!
Not sure where to celebrate and flaunt that perfect outfit from one of Guangzhou's costume shops? Here's your ultimate guide to the hottest spots in the city this Halloween party season.
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October 26
‘Spooktacular’ Halloween Bash
Put on your scariest Halloween costume and head to Roof Top Bar for a ‘spooktacular’ party featuring an all-you-can-drink menu and live music from the bar’s new resident band. Live it up with select cocktails, house wines (red and white), local beers, delectable barbecue and snacks, all the while basking in the chic ambiance. If you want to start Halloween off with a bang, this is the spot.
Oct 26, 6pm-12am; RMB488 for two. Roof Top Bar (LN Hotel Five, Guangzhou). See event listing.
October 26-27
Angels and Demons Halloween Party
For this year’s Halloween celebration, Hooley’s is preparing a two-night, live music bash featuring ‘angelic’ bands Mutant Monster of Japan and Musique Jive on the 26th, as well as the ‘demonic’ rockers Gigantic and Flowerbridge on the 27th. Pop in and shake a leg.
Oct 26-27, 9.30pm; free entry. Hooley’s Irish Pub & Restaurant. See event listing.
October 27
Social&Co. Halloween Party (Sold Out)
Social&Co. dares you to dine with a demonic nun this year. And if you survive after 9pm, celebrate with a free flow of draft beer, wine and mixed drinks for RMB150.
Oct 27; RMB120 early bird/RMB150 at the door. Social&Co. See event listing.
Halloween Bash at Rebel Rebel
If you’re looking for something mellow, go and have a blood-red cocktail at Rebel Rebel or kick off a fun night with six ‘shriek shooters’ for RMB150.
Oct 27. Rebel Rebel Cafe & Bar. See event listing.
Halloween Party at SD Livehouse
Expect thrilling music, dancing zombies, scary clowns, customized makeup and more at SD Livehouse this Halloween. The live music venue is playing host to a witch-themed party, where live electronic and rock music are set to wake the dead on October 27. There will also be a variety of games to entertain party-goers.
Oct 27, 7-8.30pm/9.30-11pm; RMB128/RMB188 VIP. SD Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Grimm Halloween Party
Spend a spooky and fun Halloween evening at Mg bar, which will be decked out with skeletons, zombies and tombstones. Special cocktails such as ‘blood bag’ and ‘zombie,’ as well as an array of ‘scary’ snacks are set to delight, while Halloween make-up sessions, live performances and a lucky draw are screaming for your participation.
Oct 27, 6.30pm-1am; free entry. Mg (Conrad Guangzhou). See event listing.
Halloween Make-up Hunt
Want to spend a memorable Halloween with the family this year? Join Cliff Haus’s mountain-hunt party, where camping, organic meals and DIY costumes with raw materials plucked from Mother Nature await. For more information, contact Cliff Haus at atyuany@cliffhaus.org.
Oct 27, all day; RMB588. Cliff Haus. See event listing.
Zapata's Halloween Costume Competition
Come flaunt your Halloween costume at Zapata's this Saturday night. Their Halloween costume contest rewards top winners with gift vouchers up to a generous RMB2,000.
Oct 27; free entry. Zapata's. See event listing.
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October 27-28
Halloween Special at Gail's
Try Gail’s Halloween drink specials, including tempting Bloody Marys and fruity sangria, at only RMB28 per glass.
Oct 27-28, 8pm. Gail’s American Cuisine & Bar. See event listing.
October 28
Shake Rattle and Roll/The Nun Halloween Party
This Halloween party, organized by Guangzhou’s Filipino community on Sunday afternoon, is loaded with fun activities and shows for all ages, including a singer dressed as the titular antagonist from hit horror film The Nun as she performs classic blues tunes like ‘Shake Rattle and Roll’ in front of hungry zombies and evil witches. There will be prizes for the best-dressed attendees, and your Halloween masquerade will be captured by professional photographers throughout the night. Guests can also enjoy an afternoon buffet, among other family-friendly activities such as raffle draws, face painting and pumpkin carving.
Oct 28, 1.30-5.30pm; RMB100 for adults, RMB60 for children under 8 years old. Mellow Pub. See event listing.
Pumpkin Carving at Bandidos Mexican Cantina
Head over to
Zhujiang New Town to celebrate Halloween the right way, with a good old-fashioned pumpkin carving. With paint available for the youngsters,
bring the whole family!
Oct 28, 3pm; RMB50 per pumpkin. Bandidos Mexican Cantina. See event listing.
October 31
Hoodoo Halloween
Join techno gurus Hoodoo this festive season for dance battles, fluorescent face-painting, a spooky drink menu, free DIY masks and, of course, dirty techno – the Hoodoo Halloween party at Brasston this year is bound to get funky. Best of all, entry is free. So pop in for a wild Halloween night.
Oct 31, 8pm-2am; free entry. Brasston. See event listing.
Westworld Halloween
Fei bar at W Guangzhou takes you to the Wild West this Halloween. Come mingle with the high rollers in a spooky Westworld setting and see some killer costumes.
Oct 31, 9pm-late; RMB100. Fei (W Guangzhou). See event listing.
We will update this article as soon as more events are announced. Stay tuned!
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