The spooky season has arrived, and Berlin is getting ready for a haunting autumn. With Halloween approaching, it’s time to embrace the eerie atmosphere of Octoberand prepare for the night of the undead. Alongside plenty of trick-or-treating, you can look forward to chilling shows, terrifying sets, spine-tingling theatre and monstrous fun. Here are our top 11 tips for the spookiest time of the year. Happy Halloween, and don’t say we didn’t warn you!
Here’s our pick for all creatures of the night…
By the way, you’ll find even more Halloween tips in our events calendar.
Tip 1: Embark on a spine-chilling ghost tour through the Berlin night
As the night before All Saints’ Day draws nearer, this walk takes you to the places where Berlin becomes a little eerie. The Halloween theatre tour begins at a former execution site that once bore the grim nickname ‘The Devil’s Pleasure Garden’. From there, night watchman Friedrich Kröger and the Berlin alchemist Leonhard Thurneysser will accompany you, bringing the eerie aspects of Berlin’s city history to life.
By torchlight, you’ll encounter ‘real’ ghosts, gravediggers and druids along the way. But it’s not just about getting a fright: the tour explores ideas about the transition between life and death and links these to literary and historical references.
Anyone who wishes to can become part of the nocturnal scene themselves and turn up in a Halloween costume. This open-to-all guided tour takes place exclusively in German; registration with confirmation is required.
When: Friday, 30 October 2026, 8.00 pm
Where: Meeting point: St Sebastian’s Church, Gartenplatz 5, Berlin
Tip 2: Face the haunting of the Prison Islands Horror Story
In the Prison Islands Horror Story, the ghosts of former prisoners return, turning the October team challenge into a spooky Halloween game.
In teams of two to five players , you have 60 minutes to make your way through more than 30 cells. Behind the prison doors, tasks await that require strength, strategy, speed and skill. You decide for yourselves which cell to enter next. But whilst you’re collecting points and focusing on the next challenge, you might bump into the creepy prisoners at any moment. Live performers ensure that no two nights are exactly the same.
You can face the haunting over three weekends. Recommended minimum age: 16 and over.
When: 16 & 17, 23 & 24, and 28 to 31 October 2026, 7 pm – midnight each day
Where: Prison Island Berlin, Tauentzienstraße 8, Berlin
Tip 3: Lose yourself in the old factory
Are you ready for a dark journey to Berlin’s most mysterious party venue? In a hidden courtyard, concealed by rows of houses in Prenzlauer Berg, an abandoned factory is transformed into a dark club paradise. Amidst thick clouds of fog, pounding bass and flickering lights, you’ll dance through old halls and a spooky underground bunker complex. You can expect pulsating beats from house, pop, hip-hop and techno, along with some spine-tingling surprises. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience Halloween in an extraordinary setting!
When: 30 & 31 October, from 10 pm each night
Where: Greifswalder Straße 23a, Prenzlauer Berg
Berlin’s spookiest Halloween parties await at Spindler & Klatt! On Friday and Saturday, eerie décor, dark beats, devilish drinks and a fantastic party atmosphere by the Spree set the scene for two unforgettable nights.
Tipp 4: Werdet beim The Shadow Ball selbst Teil der Halloween-Nacht
Cabaret trifft Clubnacht, Drag auf Zirkus: Beim The Shadow Ball verwandeln The Velvet Creepers das Ballhaus Berlin an Halloween in eine düstere, glamouröse Parallelwelt. Das queere Berliner Cabaret- und Zirkuskollektiv lädt euch nicht nur zum Zuschauen ein: hier dürft ihr selbst tanzen, feiern und Teil der Halloween-Nacht werden.
Bekannt sind The Velvet Creepers für ihre von den 1920er-Jahren inspirierten Shows mit avantgardistischem Twist. Für den Shadow Ball verlassen sie das klassische Showformat und tragen ihre Ästhetik direkt auf die Tanzfläche. Performances und Musik verschmelzen dabei mit Elementen aus Cabaret, Drag, Zirkus und queerer Berliner Clubkultur. Gefeiert wird bis vier Uhr morgens.
Wann: Samstag, 31. Oktober 2026, 21 – 4 Uhr
Wo: Ballhaus Berlin, Chausseestraße 102, Mitte
Tip 5: Bring your pumpkin ghosts along for some spooky fun in the park
On Halloween night, Britzer Garten becomes an atmospheric playground for little witches, monsters and ghosts. Children can have their faces painted, dance around the witches’ cauldron and show off their moves at the Halloween disco. A lantern parade, eerie fairy tales and a spectacular fire show add to the enchantment.
Keep an eye out for mysterious characters roaming the park, including a headless gentleman and curious witches. Come in costume for the chance to win a prize, and prepare for a Halloween adventure full of hands-on activities and family-friendly thrills.
Tip: Another lovely day out takes you to the FEZ. At Halloween, a specially decorated train runs on the park railway line. And it’s quite possible that not all the passengers on board are quite ordinary. Witches or ghosts might be hiding on the train or along the tracks. The advertised ‘scare factor’ remains low to medium, so the Halloween ride promises excitement without causing any nightmares.
- Departure times on 31 October are at 5.55 pm, 6.30 pm, 7.05 pm and 7.40 pm. You’ll need to book your tickets in advance using the park railway’s online form.
When: 31 October 2026, 4 pm to 9 pm
Where: Britzer Garten, around the Festplatz and Modellboothafen, Sangerhauser Weg 1, Neukölln
Admission: Included in the regular park admission fee
Tip 6: Get goosebumps at the Berlin Dungeon
At the Berlin Dungeon, you’ll encounter the darkest figures from 800 years of Berlin’s history. Professional actors and actresses, special effects and intricately detailed 360-degree sets transform historical events into an interactive horror experience with pitch-black humour.
Escape the vengeance of a witch, follow the legend of the White Lady and lose your way in the Hohenzollern labyrinth. The notorious serial killer Carl Großmann is also waiting for you. To finish off, you’ll need particularly strong nerves: in the Exitus indoor free-fall tower, you’ll plunge twelve metres into the depths in complete darkness.
Good to know: This Halloween will be the last one you can celebrate with a visit to the Berlin Dungeon. After 13 spine-tingling years, the Berlin Dungeon will close its doors for good on 7 November 2026.
When: daily 10 am - 4 pm
Where: Berlin Dungeon, Spandauer Straße 2, Mitte
2 nights, 10 floors, 20 DJs & the Kulturbrauerei with the biggest and scariest Halloween-Party in Berlin. Look forward to a spectacular weekend full of parties, horror, and Halloween vibes.
Tip 7: Dance in spookily beautiful costumes on Halloween
Bloody vampires, swinging witches and spooky ghosts: at Spindler&Klatt, with its eerie décor, they’ll dance the night away together. To the beats of house, hip hop, pop and classics, everyone takes to the dance floor at one of Berlin’s most stunning Halloween venues. Join in the dancing – ideally in a suitable costume – and have the time of your life. It’s going to be a (nightmare) of an evening...
When: 30/31 October, from 10 pm each night
Where: Spindler & Klatt, Köpenicker Straße 16–17, Mitte
Enter Berlin’s Abandoned Factory: Dark vaults, pulsing beats & ecstatic costumes in a forgotten world. Experience a wild night of pure energy and mystical horror vibes. Get ready for the ultimate trip – join the madness!
Tip 8: Protect Norma from the evil vampire at the Kinder im Galli Theatre
If you’re in the mood for an entertaining and interactive children’s theatre show, then you absolutely must go and see “Norma and the Vampire” at the Galli Theatre in Berlin. In this 40-minute performance, Norma is haunted by an evil vampire – but with your help, evil can be turned into good. An exciting experience for children aged 4 and over, where you can get actively involved. Perfect for a fun family afternoon!
When: 30 October, 5 pm and 31 October 2026, 4 pm
Where: Galli Theatre Berlin, Oranienburger Straße 32, Mitte
Tip 9: Join in the fun at Berlin’s biggest Halloween party
The biggest Halloween party takes place at the Kulturbrauerei. Experience a line-up featuring hip-hop, German rap, techno, rock and more in a spooky venue, organised jointly by SODA, Club23, the Alte Kantine, the Kessel and the Maschinenhaus. Halloween decorations, horror shots and spooky snacks make this XXL Halloween party the perfect event to lose yourself in the night and dance with other vampires, ghosts and similar creepy creatures!
When: Friday & Saturday, 30 & 31 October 2026, from 10 pm
Where: Kulturbrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, Prenzlauer Berg
Halloween at the Kulturbrauerei
Tip 10: Celebrate Halloween at the Rouge Kabarett – as red as blood
On this evening, red isn’t just for Halloween blood. At the “Rouge Kabarett – Halloween Special”, the colour of blood becomes a symbol of passion, strength, anger and freedom. The concept was devised by Maïmouna Coulibaly, an activist, author and artist. Under the theme‘Red Horror Story’, she’s teaming up with the Booty Therapy instructors and the Bootykillas to bring show dance, stand-up comedy and burlesque to the Ballhaus Prinzenallee.
After the show, the night continues on the dancefloor with, amongst others, N’Dombolo, Coupé Décalé, Afrobeats, Dancehall, Baile Funk, Soca and Amapiano. The dress code for this FLINTA Halloween night is “Total Red Blood”!
When: Friday, 31 October 2026, 8 pm
Where: Ballhaus Prinzenallee, Prinzenallee 33, Wedding
Tip 11: Get your hair on the end of it at the Horror Nights in Babelsberg
Scream if you dare: the Horror Nights at Filmpark Babelsberg will make your worst nightmares come true. Zombies, monsters and gasping creatures will strike fear into your hearts and chase you across the grounds through corridors and mazes. And when the gates of damnation open, you’ll have no choice but to run – or face your fears.
As the Horror Nights are very popular and some dates are already sold out, you should book your ticket quickly.
When: 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 October 2026, 6 & 7 November 2026
Where: Filmpark Babelsberg, Potsdam
