Halloween in Prague: 20+ terrifying tips from haunted houses to murder mysteries

Prague has already begun transforming into a city of chills and thrills as Halloween approaches next Thursday. Whether you’re looking for spooky parties, festive brunches, or hauntingly good films, we’ve rounded up the top events happening around the city over the following week.

Parties are lighting up bars, clubs, and even monasteries this Hallo-week, with evocative decor, costuming, and music to boot. If you’re looking to go all-out and flaunt that costume of yours, there are some huge bashes to look forward to.

Get your last minute tickets for the Prague Blood Ball tomorrow on Oct. 26, a queer event that will showcase “everything unusual and unexpected.” Drag queens and kings, burlesque dancers, circus acts and more will gather at PM Club for a night of debauchery. In the same vein, Bloody Sexy Halloween at SaSaZu on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 will see incredible performances and a slew of Halloween enthusiasts for the “sexiest halloween party in Central Europe.” 

If you’re a student and seeking a younger crowd, the Erasmus Halloween Party at VR Play Park is a great way to meet people, parade your costume in a contest, and partake in virtual reality quests on Oct. 31. Also on Halloween night, the American watering hole Bar Food in Žižkov is transforming into a haunted hideout, with spooky-themed drinks and live performances from local expats. 

For a party where the venue is the main character, the SOUND event at Gabriel Loci will appease alternative crowds and techno fans. Wander through the seemingly infinite halls of the monastery in a daze of thumping beats and evocative light shows on Nov. 1.

Don’t worry; there’s plenty of parties for the less club-inclined. Manifesto Anděl has prepared three days of spookiness from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, for their Halloween x Día de los Muertos celebrations—accompanied of course by good food and festive entertainment. If you’re looking for a party with wholesome vibes with like minded women, head to Le Valmont Club & Lounge on Oct. 26 for an evening of speed-friending at the Cat Women Halloween Party.

Metro Comedy Club is hosting a Quentin Tarantino Special stacked with international comedians on Oct. 31, who will be riffing on iconic films such as Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, and Reservoir Dogs. Sit back for a low-key but humorous evening of laughs.

Also on Oct. 31, Durty Nelly's Irish Pub will encourage you to dust off the pipes for an evening of ‘Scaryoke’. Belt out some spooky bangers (Thriller is calling) and be treated to free shots if you show up in costume.

Test your knowledge of horror and thriller films at The Down Under on Nov. 1 for their Halloween Film Quiz and Party. Clips, pics, and music will be puzzled over, and several prizes for costumes parsed out. Teams of up to 8 are welcome but must be reserved.

One of the best parts about Halloween? Spooky movie marathons. There are countless screenings around Prague in the following week focused on horror and thriller flicks. Edison Filmhub is holding an interesting program, Silent Nights, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 covering the silent era of German cinema. 11 films and 7 musical ensembles will be shown, including Vampire Nosferatu and The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari on Halloween night.

The Halloween Massacre at Kino Aero will play some verified screen screams with a double feature of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre films on Oct. 31. Requiem for a Vampire will be screened the following evening.

Tomorrow, Oct. 26, PARK Riegrovy sady is serving up wines from Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovakia, along with pumpkin carving, a special Halloween menu, and warming fires for their event Hello Wine!. Unique menu items include a ‘toadstool burger,’ a vegeburger wrapped in a spider’s web, pumpkin soup, a bloody hotdog, and mugs of ‘vampire blood.’

You can cruise straight into a haunted banquet on Sunday for Halloween Brunch by the Hilton Prague. The spread will feature lobster, fresh sushi, meat carvery, and endless prosecco and beer. The brunch is also suitable for children.

Stay creepy but classy with an elegant Halloween degustation menu at CottoCrudo on Oct. 30 and 31. Artisanal bread with truffle butter, scallop crudo, burrata, risotto, and beef roussini will have you salivating, all topped off with tasteful wine pairings and dessert.

Join a Murder Mystery Dinner hosted by Klub Commedia in the heart of Malá Strana, famed for its spooky fables. Make a reservation by midnight on Oct. 28 to secure your place with friends or solo at a four course dinner on Oct. 31.

The Playground is hosting their own Halloween event with a rich program running from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 26, ideal for children to partake in. LEGO activities, a La Cucaracha ‘cockroach challenge’, themed face painting and mechanical rides will be running, and all participants of the event will receive a special treat.

Always a family favorite, and a bit of a retro throwback, Roller Rink Prague will be transforming their rink into a spooky enclave, with themed decorations that will “transport you to the world of ghosts and magic.” Music and a light show will accompany their evening Roller RInk Halloween event on Oct. 27.

Have your pumpkin-carving experience at Žluté lázně on Oct. 28 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and enjoy mystical performances, a mysterious Halloween trail full of surprises for children, plenty of workshops, and a campfire wit snacks and drinks. Children in Halloween costumes get in for free.

Bring your family along to Troja’s Botanical Gardens on Oct. 31 for day-long festivities and activities for children. The program celebrates the Mexican holiday of the dead Día de los Muertos, with face-painting, pumpkin exhibitions, and performances running throughout the day. At 6 p.m., a a traditional parade from Ornamentální to Horní zahrady to the main entrance in Bohnice will take place with lights and lanterns.

In the late afternoon, kick off celebrations for the last night of October with your children in the KC Beseda cinema with a screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, after which kids will be sent with a map across Klánovice to complete tasks and encounter ghouls. A haunted house will be awaiting back at KC Beseda to end the night.

The seventh edition of the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival in Czechia starts today, Oct. 25, and runs until Nov. 3, 2024. The festival aims to showcase Mexican cultural traditions during Día de Muertos, which is on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The week-long celebration will feature a diverse program of events, including traditional, music, dance, crafts activities, family-friendly attractions, theater, and art exhibitions. You can read the full rundown in our article.

If you’re seeking true thrills, M1 Lounge is presenting their House of Horrors running every night until Nov. 2, transforming the club space into a terrifying labyrinth filled with lurking monsters and creatures. Pumpkin Spiced Martinis and Vampire’s Blood Cocktails will be flowing.

If you see a bunch of zombies running through the city on Oct. 26, you’re not seeing things—the ZOMBIE RUN will see runners fitted out in bloody sneakers and ragtag clothing for a run starting at Vítkov. There are separate runs for children, individuals, and groups.

For a truly magical experience, take part in the Fairytale Lantern Parade in Prague 4 on Oct. 31. A small circuit will take you through stations with fairy-tale characters such as Snow White with dwarfs and Little Red Riding Hood. You can purchase lanterns on site and enjoy warm cider during the procession.

At the Sacre Coeur Halloween night on Nov. 1, immerse yourself in the unique setting of the Sacre Coeur church in Smíchov, which will be transformed into a “realm of terror.” There is limited capacity so be sure to pick up your tickets now and secure your place to see international DJ’s, impressive visualizations, and more.