
The time has come: Berlin is haunted and spooky in autumn. The Halloween month of October has already begun. So it's high time to get in the mood for the night of the undead. In addition to sweet and sour treats, this year you can look forward to spooky shows, horror sets, eerie theatre productions and monster-themed fun. We give you the top 11 tips for the spookiest time of the year: Happy Halloween! And don't say we didn't warn you.
Here's our selection for all creatures of the night ...
You can find even more tips for Halloween in our calendar of events.
Tip 1: Get spooked at the horror nights

Scream if you can: The Horror Nights at Filmpark Babelsberg will make your worst nightmares come true. Zombies, monsters and gasping creatures will terrify you and chase you across the grounds through corridors and labyrinths. And when the gates to damnation open, all you can do is run - or face the fear.
As the horror nights are very popular and some are already sold out, you should secure your ticket quickly.
When: 10, 12, 17, 18, 24, 26 & 31 October 2025, 01, 07 & 08 November 2025
Where: Filmpark Babelsberg, Potsdam
Tip 2: Celebrate with us at Berlin's biggest Halloween party

The biggest Halloween party takes place at the Kulturbrauerei. Experience a line-up of hip-hop, German rap, techno, rock and more in a spooky location, for which SODA, Club23, the Alte Kantine, the Kesselhaus and Maschinenhaus have joined forces. Halloween decorations, horror shots and spooky snacks make the XXL Halloween party the perfect event to dive into the night and dance with other vampires, ghosts and similar creepy creatures!
When: Friday, 31 October 2025, from 10 pm and Saturday, 1 November 2025
Where: Kulturbrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, Prenzlauer Berg
Halloween at the Kulturbrauerei
Tip 3: Get goosebumps at the Berlin Dungeon

The Berlin Dungeon offers scary stories from Berlin's dark past all year round. Cool special effects in authentic settings promise goosebumps and horror. And in October, you can even visit it in the dark evening hours on selected days, as the "Home of Halloween" will now be open longer for you! In addition to the longer opening hours until 9 p.m., there is also a particularly spooky entrance.
When: daily 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., 29 to 31 October 11 a.m. - 9 p.m
Where: Berlin Dungeon, Spandauer Straße 2, Mitte
Tip 4: Experience the Halloween Bambule at Birgit

House, techno, 80s, 90s, pop and indie rock await you on four floors at Club Birgit, along with Halloween decorations, scary outfits and make-up artists for the final spooky touch. Don't forget to get your ticket and arrive early, because the evening promises to be legendary! Club Birgit is known for its unusual design and creative atmosphere. Old sofas, wooden furniture and unexpected details such as vintage carousel horses or quirky sculptures fit in perfectly with the Halloween vibe.
When: 1 November 2025 from 10 pm
Where: Schleusenufer, Kreuzberg
Tip 5: Protect Norma from the evil vampire at the Kinder im Galli theatre

If you fancy an entertaining and interactive children's theatre play, then you should definitely visit "Norma and the Vampire" at the Galli Theater Berlin. In this 40-minute performance, Norma is haunted by an evil vampire - but with your help, the evil can be turned into good. An exciting experience for children aged 4 and over, in which you can actively participate. Perfect for a fun family afternoon!
For adult theatre guests, the Halloween party on 31 October after the play"The 7 Guys Show" will give you goosebumps. Be sure to come in costume!
When: 31 October 2025, 5 pm
Where: Galli Theatre Berlin, Oranienburger Straße 32, Mitte
Tip 6: Bring your pumpkin ghosts to the spooky fun in the park

When the Britzer Garten is transformed into a glowing spectacle of horror, an unforgettable evening awaits you! Let yourself be transformed into ghoulish creatures at the children's face painting, carve nasty grimaces into pumpkins and dance the night away at the Halloween disco. Storytellers and the Funkelfix mini cinema will give you the chills before the lantern parade and fire show give you goosebumps. A little extra kick: prizes will be awarded for the best costumes - so get into your monster outfit and let's go!
When: Friday, 31 October 2025, 4 - 9 pm
Where: Britzer Garten, Sangerhauser Weg 1, Neukölln
Tip 7: Visit the spooky animal world at Tierpark Berlin

On this guided tour, you will get to know fascinating animals that are often considered scary, such as bats, snakes and spiders. You will find out why these animals are actually completely harmless - or sometimes not! The tour is perfect for families and anyone who is interested in the mysterious side of the animal world. So, pack your curiosity and experience a special encounter with the most mysterious inhabitants of the animal kingdom!
When: 9 October - 31 October 2025, regular guided tours at the weekend
Where: Zoo, entrance to the bear showcase, Lichtenberg
Tip 8: Get lost in the old factory

Are you ready for a dark journey to Berlin's most mysterious party location? In a hidden backyard, concealed by rows of houses in Prenzlauer Berg, an abandoned factory is transformed into a gloomy club paradise. Between thick wafts of fog, thumping bass and flickering lights, you dance through old halls and a creepy underground bunker. You can expect pulsating beats from house, pop, hip-hop and techno, and spooky surprises. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience Halloween in an extraordinary setting!
When: 24, 25, 30 & 31 October and 1 November 2025, 10 pm - 6 am each night
Where: Greifswalder Straße 23a, Prenzlauer Berg
Tip 9: Dance in scary and beautiful costumes on Halloween

Dancing vampires, swinging witches and partying ghosts: party the night away in spookily decorated Spindler&Klatt costumes. With house, hip hop, pop and classics, everyone storms the dance floor together in one of Berlin's most beautiful Halloween locations. Dance along, preferably in matching costume, and have the time of your life. It will be an (alpine) dream evening ...
Tip: The next evening, the"Volle Kanne Halloween Party" continues with hits from the 1990s and 2000s.
When: 31 October from 10 pm
Where: Spindler & Klatt, Köpenicker Straße 16-17, Mitte
Tip 10: Spook your way through a scary EXIT adventure

Ready for thrills and chills? For Halloween, EXIT Berlin will be transformed into a spooky haunted house that will give you the chills. From 6 October to 3 November, you can book free extra shock moments with every mission - perfect for anyone who wants to really enjoy Halloween. From 31 October to 2 November, the Trick or Treat Special will be particularly sweet and scary with sweets, pumpkins and gloomy decorations. And at Madhouse 101, the line between game and horror is blurred between blood-red walls and disturbing puzzles. So: grab your friends, slip into your costume and immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure in the centre of Berlin!
Tip: Little scare fans can search for little monsters in the special Exit Room for kids and bring them back to their parents.
When: 6 October - 3 November, depending on the mission booked
Where: Friedrichstraße 101, Mitte
Tip 11: Experience real horror at the Halloween Haunt

Are you ready for real horror? Then face the nightcrawlers who haunt the old walls of the Malzfabrik on Halloween. Immerse yourself in a dark world where lust, power and fear reign supreme. Don't stand still during your spooky visit, don't use the torches on your mobile phones and don't touch anything unless the characters ask you to. For 45 to 60 minutes, you will become part of the action and experience disturbing stories.
Warning: Nightcrawlers is an 18+ Halloween experience and not for the faint-hearted. be prepared for strobe lights, fog, darkness and intense sound effects. Wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty and turn up on time. Small bags are allowed, there are no lockers. Participation is at your own risk, the monsters are allowed to touch you. Everything is allowed. Your safeword is Tootsie. If you use it, your visit will end and you will be taken out of the Haunt.
When: 25, 26, 30 & 31 October 2025
Where: Malzfabrik, Bessemerstrasse 2-14, Tempelhof