Halloween
19
Oct
31
Oct
Fang-tastic Fun

Halloween

Looking for things to do in Sydney this Halloween? Come to Darling Harbour for some freakish fun on the spookiest nights of the year!
When
Monday,
19 Oct 2026
Saturday,
31 Oct 2026

Two huge music festivals. Spooky family fun. Frightfully good nights out. This Halloween, Darling Harbour is turning up the thrills with open-air dance parties, Latin beats, trick-or-treat adventures and plenty of spooky surprises. Whether you're dressing up for a big night out, planning some family-friendly fun or looking for an excuse to explore the harbour after dark, your Halloween plans are sorted.

Discover what's happening across Darling Harbour this October.

To really get into the spirit, (pun 100% intended) have a read of these historic scary stories of Darling Harbour while you're walking around the precinct - if you dare! 

Halloween Dance Parties
30
Oct
Fri 30 Oct, 5pm-11.30pm
Electric Nation Halloween Edition
Electric Nation Halloween Edition brings Topic, Bag Raiders, Yolanda Be Cool, KLP and Raffa FL to Tumbalong Park for an open-air music festival celebrating house, indie dance, latin house and global grooves.
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31
Oct
Sat 31 Oct
Fiesta del Sol Sydney Halloween Takeover with Magic Juan
Get ready for one of Sydney's biggest Latin music celebrations as the Latin Halloween Explosion takes over Tumbalong Park, for a full day and night of live music, dancing, Latin flavours and festival energy.
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02
Oct
04
Dec
Latin Nights By The Bay
Join Sydney’s favourite outdoor Latin dance event, bringing together the city’s best Latin dance schools, top DJs, live music, and an incredible community!
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Halloween at Darling Square

Celebrate Halloween at Darling Square with free, family-friendly fun. On 31 October, follow the Trick or Treat Hunt through the precinct, collect sweet treats and complete your costume with free Halloween face painting.

From 19–31 October, spend $30 or more at Darling Square retailers for the chance to pick up a lucky dip prize. Make a day of it with limited-edition Halloween food and drinks at IIKO Mazesoba, featuring spooky seasonal dishes, treats, cocktails and mocktails.
More Halloween happenings
15
Jul
29
Oct
Thu 29 Oct, 5.45pm
Spirits Dinner: The Ternary x Banks and Solander Distillery Degustation
By
Indulge in an exclusive six-course degustation at Darling Harbour, where the bold flavors of The Ternary meet the artisanal botanical craft of Banks and Solander Distillery.
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31
Oct
Sat 31 Oct
The Ring in Concert
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Experience the groundbreaking psychological horror classic accompanied by a live orchestra performance of Hans Zimmer’s chilling score, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams.
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30
Sep
03
Nov
October Treats - Spooky Savings & K-Beauty Deals
By
Celebrate the spooky season with exclusive member offers, limited-time K-Beauty deals, bundle savings and a 4-day Halloween flash sale.
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Darling Harbour’s most gruesome historic horror stories

Looking for some spooky stories to tell to scare the bejeezus out of your friends out on Halloween night?

We searched historic newspapers to bring you 8 of Darling Harbour’s most gruesome historic stories and the familiar locations where they happened. If you're feeling particularly brave this Halloween, bring a torch and your wits and visit these sites to see if you can spot any of the ghostly spirits passed!

WARNING: before you read on, know that these tales feature death and dismemberment. They are not for the faint-of-heart!