Halloween in Spain 2026: key dates and fun events

Halloween in Spain has two distinct sides. The evening of 31 October brings costumes, late-night parties and family activities, while Todos los Santos on 1 November is a quieter day when many families visit cemeteries and remember relatives. Plus, in several regions, older local customs take centre stage.

In 2026, Halloween falls on a Saturday and All Saints’ Day falls on a Sunday. The national holiday is not automatically moved to Monday, so any regional or local substitution should be checked against the relevant autonomous-community and municipal calendars.

Key dates and public holiday impacts for Halloween in Spain 2026

• Saturday, 31 October 2026: Halloween, with most club nights, themed dinners and family events expected to take place during the afternoon and evening.
• Sunday, 1 November 2026: Todos los Santos or All Saints’ Day, a national public holiday.
• Monday, 2 November 2026: a normal working day in much of Spain, unless a local or regional calendar provides an alternative day off.

On 1 November, opening hours can be patchy. Small independent shops are often closed, while large supermarkets, museums and visitor attractions set their own holiday timetables. Restaurants and cafés in city centres may open, but booking ahead can be sensible in areas with high visitor numbers.

Cemeteries are especially busy on All Saints’ Day, often with families arriving in the morning to bring flowers and visit graves. It is not a costume event, and treating the day with a bit of sensitivity goes a long way.

Halloween events in Spain for 2026

Detailed 2026 programmes are usually announced during September and October. The reliable options below are recurring seasonal fixtures and regional traditions, rather than a list of parties that may not be repeated.

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Barcelona Halloween events 2026: La Castanyada, parties and family plans

In Barcelona, Halloween overlaps with La Castanyada, the Catalan All Saints’ tradition of roasted chestnuts, sweet potatoes (boniatos) and panellets. These small almond sweets start appearing in bakery windows across the city in late October.

Castaween at Museu de la Xocolata

The Museu de la Xocolata runs its Castaween workshops on 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 October 2026. Family activities include chocolate trencadís, lollipop-making and biscuit decoration, with museum entry included.

Halloween at Poble Espanyol

Poble Espanyol has two Halloween experiences. Creepy Halloween Family features puzzles, costumed characters, shows and tunnels with varying scare levels. La Zona is an immersive haunted attraction aimed at visitors after something more intense.

Its fifth Mascarada costume party takes place in the Invernadero on Saturday 31 October. Running from 11 pm until 6 am, it centres on reggaeton, dembow and neoperreo.

HLWN Fest at Estació de França

HLWN Fest takes place at the historic Estació de França on 31 October. The seven-hour event includes Catalan rumba, DJs, karaoke, tarot readings and a costume competition. Tickets start at €12.

Paseo de Catrinas at Port Vell

On 1 November, Mexcat’s Paseo de Catrinas brings Mexico’s Día de Muertos traditions to Port Vell. 

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Valencia Halloween events 2026: local traditions, ghost walks and family plans

Valencia’s Halloween weekend has a more cultural edge than a straightforward night of costumes and clubbing. Alongside Halloween events on Saturday 31 October, Tots Sants on Sunday 1 November brings local traditions, family activities and reflective commemorations.

Night walks with CaminArt

CaminArt runs special evening routes through Valencia’s historic centre around Halloween. Camins Màgics i Sobrenaturals explores old supernatural beliefs, superstition and stories linked to the city, while Camins Negres focuses on crime, executions and darker episodes from Valencia’s past.

The Golfus Cabaret: Halloween Edition at Casino Cirsa

Casino Cirsa Valencia hosts a Halloween edition of The Golfus Cabaret on Saturday 31 October. The dinner-and-show event combines comedy, entertainment and a Halloween setting, with shared tables.

Velatori de l’Albaet in Benimaclet

In Benimaclet, the Associació Cultural L’Horta de Valéncia will stage Velatori de l’Albaet at the Alqueria de Zarzo/Bonora from 8 pm on Saturday 31 October 2026. Entry is free. The event recreates an old custom from Valencia’s market-garden communities, historically held after the death of a child. 

Russafira Quatre Carreres at Parc Central

Russafira Quatre Carreres returns to Parc Central on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November. Inspired by the Festa de les Ànimes, the event runs from midday until 10 pm near the Moll 4 Comunitari area.

Halloween at Bioparc Valencia

Bioparc Valencia usually marks Halloween with animal-enrichment activities. Keepers use pumpkins, recycled decorations and species-appropriate food to encourage animals to forage and explore their habitats.

Boo Parties at Pola Park, Santa Pola

For a family day out beyond Valencia city, Pola Park in Santa Pola, Alicante, hosts its Boo Parties on 24 and 31 October 2026, between 6 pm and midnight. The amusement park programme includes rides, haunted attractions, shows and a themed snack.

Sevilla Halloween events 2026: ghost stories, horror films and Isla Mágica

Sevilla’s Halloween plans tend to lean into local legends, cinema and large-scale theme-park scares. The main action builds through October, with the biggest events taking place during the final weekend of the month.

Sevilla Paranormal walking tour

Sevilla Paranormal is a guided evening route led by José Manuel García Bautista, a specialist in paranormal stories and unexplained local history. The near two-hour walk explores the city’s darker folklore and reported mysteries. Tours are scheduled for Fridays throughout October. 

Horror films in Sevilla cinemas

October is also a strong month for horror releases in Sevilla’s cinemas. Titles scheduled for the month include Resident Evil on 18 September, La otra madre on 9 October and Clayface on 23 October.

Halloween at Isla Mágica

Isla Mágica runs its Halloween season on Isla de la Cartuja from 3 October until 8 November 2026. The theme park’s programme includes seasonal characters, themed areas and activities alongside its usual attractions.

Málaga Halloween events 2026: gardens, haunted history and electronic music

Málaga’s Halloween calendar has plenty for families, horror fans and anyone after a later night out. These four events stand out for their setting, scale and slightly different take on 31 October.

Halloween at La Concepción Botanical Garden

On 31 October, the garden runs an evening theatrical visit with mystery elements and scares. Sessions begin at 7 pm, and tickets cost €17. 

Theatrical night visits at the English Cemetery

For a less conventional Halloween outing, Historia Viva Málaga runs theatrical evening visits at the English Cemetery during October, including 23, 29, 30 and 31 October. Actors recount real stories connected to people buried there, including Robert Boyd and the wreck of the Gneisenau.

Sophie Festival Halloween special

Sophie Festival Málaga hosts its Halloween special at Ogus Park in Churriana on Sunday 1 November, running from 6 pm until 2 am. The electronic-music programme features Jeff Mills, Andrés Campo and ADIEL on the Main Stage, with Dorian Paic and Alexis Cabrera on the Garden Stage.

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