Halloween in Cape Town 2026: Where to Get Spooky This Weekend

Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so Cape Town is making a whole weekend of it: Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October. We’ve rounded up nine ways to do it, from a zombie horde shuffling through the Company’s Garden to a silent disco at sunset, a dark-carnival drag show, a ghost hunt and a silent horror classic with a live score.

Pick your fright level and book early, because the good ones sell out.

Cape Town Zombie Walk: free, gory and all for a good cause

Photo: Cape Town Tourism

Thousands of the undead shuffle out of the Company’s Garden and into the CBD, all in aid of the Lucky Lucy Foundation’s street-animal rescue work. It’s free, open to all ages (pets too), and the costumes get properly gory. Grown-up zombies can carry on at the 18+ rooftop after-party.

When: Saturday 31 October, 17:00–18:00
Where: 109 Government Avenue (Company’s Garden), City Centre
Cost: Walk free (register for the head count). After-party R100 until 27 Oct, R200 until 30 Oct, R300 on the day
Book: Quicket
Good to know: Fake weapons only, no sharp blades, prop guns need an orange tip, and alcohol stays sealed during the walk

Mystery Ghost Tour: a Halloween-night hunt for the city’s spirits

Photo: Mystery Ghost Productions

Paranormal investigator Mark Rose-Christie leads a Halloween-night hunt through some of the city’s supposedly haunted spots, starting near the Prestwich Memorial in De Waterkant, where the bones of early Capetonians were reburied. Dressing up is encouraged.

When: Saturday 31 October, 19:00–23:00
Where: Meet at Prestwich Memorial; park on Waterkant Street near Rose Street
Cost: R449 per person
Book: Quicket
Good to know: No under 6s. Bring cash for a pub stop along the way

Cirque Noir at Mavericks: a dark carnival till 4am

Photo: What’s On in Cape Town

Madame JoJo’s turns Mavericks into a dark carnival: 100-plus dancers and artists, horror-themed circus acts, drag, and an all-female DJ line-up that goes until 4am. The most theatrical night out on this list, and costumes are very much expected.

When: Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 October. Doors 19:00, show 22:00, until 04:00
Where: Mavericks Revue Bar, 68 Barrack Street, City Centre
Cost: R100 general, R200 table, R500 VIP
Book: Quicket
Good to know: 18+ only

Sexy Groovy Love Halloween at Cabo Beach: dress like you’re from another planet

Photo: Cape Town ETC

The beach party that goes from late afternoon to 2am across three floors: the Sexy Groovy Love main stage, Tropical Roast, and newcomer Diskotekah. The 2026 brief is surreal: dress like you’ve stepped out of a dream or arrived from another planet.

When: Saturday 31 October, 16:00–02:00
Where: Cabo Beach, 12 South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront
Cost: From R495
Book: Howler
Good to know: 18+ only

Anything Goes Halloween at Cabo Beach: the Friday-night warm-up

Photo: Cape Town Magazine

The Friday-night option for amapiano and house fans, with Oscar Mbo, DBN Gogo, 2wo Bunnies, Funky Qla, Thakzin, InsertCoinz and Not A She on the bill.

When: Friday 30 October, 18:00–02:00
Where: Cabo Beach Club, 12 South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront
Cost: R550
Book: Howler
Good to know: 18+ only

Ramfest Halloween: for the rock and metal crowd

Photo: What’s On in Cape Town

The rock and metal crowd’s Halloween: Silverstein, Fokofpolisiekar, Jack Parow, Sunken State, DoomTrigger, Atlantic South and the Emo Night South Africa DJs in the city centre.

When: Friday 30 October, 17:00–02:00
Where: 20 Harrington Street, City Centre
Cost: R399 or R449 general admission online (earlier tiers and VIP sold out); R550 on the day if not sold out
Book: Howler
Good to know: Strictly 18+. Bring a valid ID; student cards and photos of ID are not accepted

Galileo Open Air Cinema: Halloween under the stars at Kirstenbosch

Photo: Cape Town ETC

Blankets, popcorn and a film under the stars at Kirstenbosch. Friday is Coco for the kids; Saturday is Weapons (2025) for those who like a proper fright. Lawn games, giveaways and costume prizes on both nights.

When: Friday 30 October (Coco) and Saturday 31 October (Weapons). Doors 17:00, film around 19:30
Where: Kirstenbosch Garden, Rhodes Drive, Newlands
Cost: R175 children (4–17), R225–R300 adults. Includes backrest, blanket and popcorn
Book: Webtickets or Pick n Pay and Boxer stores
Good to know: Bring your own picnic. Door sales are card-only and only if the show isn’t sold out

HorrorFest at The Labia: Faust with a live score

Photo: Time Out Cape Town

South Africa’s horror film festival marks Halloween with the 100th anniversary of F.W. Murnau’s silent Faust, played with a new live soundtrack by the Makabra Ensemble. It’s the festival’s official dress-up night, with prizes for the best costumes. Prefer audience participation? The Rocky Horror Picture Show plays the night before.

When: Saturday 31 October, 20:45–22:15 (Rocky Horror: Friday 30 October, 20:30)
Where: The Labia Theatre, 68 Orange Street, Gardens
Cost: From R125
Book: Faust · Rocky Horror
Good to know: No under 13s

Silent Sunsets: Halloween Edition at The Lawns

Photo: Quicket

A costumed silent disco on the lawns above Camps Bay as the sun goes down. Three channels to flip between: pop singalongs, house and techno, and global grooves. Family friendly, and a gentler start to the night before heading somewhere wilder.

When: Saturday 31 October, 18:00–21:00
Where: The Lawns at The Roundhouse, Round House Road, Camps Bay
Cost: R100 (16 and under), R150 early bird, R195 standard, R500 family pass (2 adults, 2 kids), R800 for 5
Book: FIXR
Good to know: Headphones included. Tickets are non-refundable

A Juice tip

Stack your night. Start with the Zombie Walk at 17:00 in the Company’s Garden, catch the sunset silent disco at The Lawns from 18:00, then head back into town for Cirque Noir at Mavericks or Faust with a live score at The Labia. Expect surge pricing on rides after the Zombie Walk, so build in time between stops.