Somewhere between putting Navratri’s dandiya sticks away and decking your place up with diyas for Diwali, Halloween creeps up on you. While Halloween is a concept adopted from the West, Bengaluru is never too tired to celebrate it. Besides, who doesn’t want another excuse to party- and in clothes that you would never go out in, otherwise?!

Unfortunately, October the 31^st falls on a Wednesday this year, and most of us will be too caught up in the week’s routine to party on a work/college night. Nevertheless, the city will see many amazing pre- Halloween parties at the weekend and we have them all lined up here for you. Never too soon to spread some Halloween cheer, eh?

1) Biggest Halloween Party
From big names in the craft of DJ-ing (DJ Daiwik, Dj Austin Knight, DJ Shwan, Jackbeats) to a ginormous dancefloor with spooky props and decor, this open-air Halloween night has the biggest and best of everything assembled, at a quirky offbeat venue. You can choose to hang out in the shadows with the ghouls and ghosts, or dance until you drop with the witches!

When: 26^th October, Friday
Where: Farmhouse, Whitefield
Why: Awesome quirky venue, incredible DJ lineup, open-air party
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2) Rooftop Cinema- Halloween Weekend
If you would rather much curl up with your friends and watch a scary horror film than go partying, this event is for you. Catch two Halloween hits, at the beautiful Skydeck rooftop, munch on delicious food and sip on the booze. If you’re in the mood, head to the afterparty at the Skydeck. The best cosplay wins a surprise!

When: 26^th October, Friday
Where: VR Bengaluru, Krishnarajapura
Why: Scary movie night, gorgeous rooftop venue, scrumptious booze and drinks, after-party
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3) Halloween Party- Middle of Nowhere
The best of horror stories include fun campsites. Middle of Nowhere brings with it rain dancing, water percussion, food stalls and a crowd that never quits. Not one, not 2, not even a dozen- but 25 DJ’s will be spinning some totally electrifying mixes, and you have 2 dancefloors to party it up at. Of course, it is a costume party!

When: 27^th October, Saturday
Where: My Resort, Electronic City Phase 1
Why: 25 DJ’s, pool-side and open-air dancefloor, rain dance, camping in tents, water percussion, food stalls, costume party
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4) Spooky Halloween: Grand EDM and Bollywood Edition
We’re always up for dancing our hearts out to some Bollywood and Punjabi blockbusters- pair that with Halloween, and you’re all set! Face painting, contests for best costumes, two incredible DJ’s, free drinks and more- only at Wall Street 657.

When: 27^th October, Saturday
Where: Wall Street 657, Indiranagar 100ft Road
Why: Unlimited shooters on the house for the ladies, free entry, costume contests, Halloween setups, face-painting
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5) Vh1 Presents- Spooky Halloween Night
Known as the “Graveyard Party”, this fabulous Halloween Night will kick off in the beautiful lawns of the Royal Orchid Hotel. Dance the night away to the lit mixes by the Electrosmashers and don’t forget to spam your insta with the authentic decor you’ll find floating around the place.

When: 27^th October, Saturday
Where: Royal Orchid Lawns
Why: Open-air event, amazing artists, free drinks for the ladies, free entry
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6) Halloween Camping at Mystery Place

Oh to spend a spooky, scary night, roasting marshmallows by the fire, feasting on a barbeque dinner, flying sky lanterns, with your loved ones! Jam to music, say spooky stories, and sleep in cosy little tents. Stay for breakfast and yoga, the morning after. This event is not for the faint-hearted!

When: 27^th October, Saturday
Where: Charmion Organic Farm, Gormadagu
Why: Camping, bonfire, barbecue, midnight coffee, marshmallow with crackers, music jamming sessions, sky lanterns, breakfast and yoga
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7) Angels and Demons
Come dressed in red or white if you want to survive the night! This amazing spaceship themed venue is popular for its wild themed parties, and this Halloween Angels and Demons takes the ball. Tune in for a crazy night with some fantastic EDM mixes- we stop partying as the dawn breaks on the Halloween day!

When: 30^th October, Tuesday
Where: CloudNYN, Old Airport Road
Why: Angels and Demons themed (white for the ladies, red for the gentlemen), awesome artist line-up (DJ Gags and DJ Roan), free entry.
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Cheers to Spooktacular pre-Halloween!