Halloween has never been a Mumbai tradition, but every October the city picks it up anyway. This year the 31st falls on a Saturday, which helps. Here's what's on, from a night out to something for the kids.
October 31 to November 1
A 100-year-old heritage bungalow becomes a haunted set for two days. Expect a rage room, fashion and lifestyle stalls, food, and a cosplay competition. Tickets sale will begin soon on Sort My Scene.
October 31, 8 pm onwards
This is an audiovisual techno night with Kollision headlining, plus Thugnaari and live guitar and sax. The visuals are AI-generated. Tickets are on District.
Ticket price: ₹990 onwards
October 31, 10 pm onwards
One of the biggest indoor club nights on the calendar, with dark set design, themed cocktails, and DJs Zal Shroff, Cruz and Jalaj Lamba. Tickets are available on Sort My Scene.
Ticket price: ₹949 onwards
October 30, 8 pm onwards
A Friday-night warm-up with dark beats from DJ Lijo. It's a good choice if you'd rather party before the Saturday crowds arrive.
October 31, 7 pm onwards
Entry starts at ₹700, which makes it one of the cheaper hotel-venue options.
November 1, 9 pm onwards
Tickets start at ₹2,000 on BookMyShow. It runs on Sunday, so you can still go out if your Saturday is taken.
October 30 and 31, 10:30 pm to 5 am
This is a slow 20 km ride past 12 heritage sites and rumoured haunted spots in South Mumbai, including Mukesh Mills and Grand Paradi Towers, with horror stories told at the rest stops. Cycles or Yulu e-bikes are included through Mischief Treks or Mumbai Travel Club.
Ticket price: ₹450 onwards on District
October 30 and 31, from 2 pm
A live tribute show with psychedelic and hard rock sets and spooky decor. Tickets are on District.
Ticket price: ₹1,000 onwards
October 30 and 31, from 2 pm
IKEA is holding a Halloween celebration for families around its limited-edition KUSTFYR collection, with costumes, games and creative activities. Kids can try face paint and tattoos, meet a vampire and a witch, play Pin the Witch, and do a store treasure hunt for a sweet at the end. Tickets are required for all ages, and the listing shows them from ₹0.