No candy, no pumpkins: Celebrate Halloween in Buenos Aires with these 14 events for every taste

Celebrate Halloween 2025 in Buenos Aires with a unique candlelit concert. Enjoy a setting where 4,000 candles surround you as you listen to violin renditions of songs from the best horror and Halloween movies: *A Nightmare on Elm Street*, “Lullaby” from *Pan’s Labyrinth*, “Prelude” from *Psycho*, *Halloween*, *The Addams Family*, *Ghostbusters*, and *Beetlejuice*. Buy your ticket now and don’t miss out on your spot.

How about celebrating Halloween 2026 in Buenos Aires on roller skates? The Instagram community @rolleada.de.halloween invites you to come in costume to celebrate a night of witches on roller skates. The event takes place at Plaza Pizzurno. Come in costume or let the makeup artists on hand transform those without costumes before the parade begins. The route is about 15 km with no intermediate stops, starting and ending at the same plaza. To participate, you must be able to skate independently and have good braking control, in addition to the recommended use of protective gear, health insurance card, and an emergency contact.

Get your best costume ready because the greatest hits from the ’90s, ’00s, and ’10s are making a comeback in the heart of San Telmo to celebrate an unforgettable Halloween. Led by DJ Micky Murray, the Margarita Xirgu Theater transforms into an enchanted dance floor where you can dance nonstop to the hits that defined an entire generation. The experience is rounded out with a carefully curated culinary selection and drinks brimming with the flavor of Barcelona, so you can enjoy a unique Halloween in the most mystical Catalan corner of Buenos Aires. Get your tickets now!

Many of Buenos Aires’ best rooftop bars will be celebrating Halloween from their terraces as night falls. So if you’re not in the mood for a traditional after-work gathering and want to experience Halloween 2026 surrounded by adults, the night, and the moon (I wonder if it’ll be a full moon?), check out what Buenos Aires’ rooftop bars have to offer between October 28 and 31.

Buenos Aires holds many mysteries by day—imagine what it’s like at night. Serial killers and ghosts also roam the city’s streets and buildings, so there’s no better time to discover all those horror stories than on this Halloween night in 2026.

To get into the spirit, you can dress up and join the Ghost Bus tours—a nighttime tour of Buenos Aires where you’ll hear the most spine-chilling stories while visiting the actual locations where they took place. Halloween in a cemetery? It’s not a cliché—it’s reality, and a very spine-chilling one if you go at night while they tell you the stories hidden within the cemetery. Do something different and join a Halloween tour to discover a side of Buenos Aires you’ve never seen before.

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This Halloween brings a riverside party in one of the most beautiful spots along Buenos Aires’ Costanera. On October 31, the Plop parties take over a mansion on a pier along the Río de la Plata to celebrate the best night of the year. Get ready to sing and dance your heart out. On Halloween night, there’s no such thing as embarrassment. Plus, prizes for the best costumes


This Halloween night, Palermo’s bars are decked out for Halloween—but with much more than just the perfect ambiance and special cocktails. While you enjoy the company of friends or that special someone, tarot readers will make their way around the tables to read your future and unravel the mysteries of your life according to the tarot cards. Spend a Halloween night filled with magic, cocktails, and tarot readings at Palermo’s best themed bars.

Every year, for both adults and children, the Belgrano Auditorium typically features performances designed to immerse you in the terrifying world of Halloween with songs and games to enjoy, magical characters, interactive activities, and the classic “trick-or-treat” so the little ones can experience the magic of Halloween. And, of course, everyone is invited to attend in costume.

Every year for Halloween, the Belgrano Auditorium usually transforms into a spine-chilling stage with “Symphonic Terror,” a concert dedicated to the most iconic horror movie soundtracks, performed by the Multiverse Orchestra. If you’re looking to celebrate Halloween in Buenos Aires, this concert brings you the music of classics sure to send shivers down your spine.

This October 31, the spirit of Halloween blends with the nostalgia of the ’80s and ’90s in a new edition of the special Halloween “Back in Time” party. It’s worth dressing up and doing everything you can to have a great time and celebrate a night of witches.

On Halloween, the Buenos Aires Railway Museum transforms to welcome you—in costume or not, if you prefer—amid ghosts, spiderwebs, Halloween makeup, and even a workshop where you can create your own amulet. If you’re looking for a Halloween celebration in Buenos Aires that’s also kid-friendly, don’t miss this Halloween event at the museum in the heart of Retiro. Tickets: 5,000 pesos.

👉Children under 3, railroad employees (with ID), retirees and pensioners, and people with disabilities (with CUD) get in free.

The Hotel Madero opens the doors to its ninth-floor terrace to celebrate Halloween with a new edition of its Rooftop series. The Halloween event awaits you with panoramic views of the city, signature cocktails, and a selection of tapas and wines. Festa Bros and LAL will provide the evening’s music. If your outfit is missing that final touch, stop by the event’s makeup station before competing for the best costume prize.

Koko Bao Bar dyes its classic steamed buns black to celebrate Halloween. The special edition of its baos includes an extra dollop of red sauce to add a thematic touch, and to round out the experience, dinners are accompanied by screenings of classic Halloween films, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas—perfect for watching while you sample their homemade dumplings and Asian dishes.