Madrid’s Halloween calendar for 2026 has a much stronger cultural thread alongside the usual scare attractions and late-night parties. The biggest new arrival is Ánima Fest, a Day of the Dead celebration with a major parade through the centre, Mexican food and art installations.
Here are seven Halloween events in Madrid for 2026, including family-friendly daytime plans, cultural events and properly unnerving nights out.
- Ánima Fest and Madrid’s first Day of the Dead parade
- Screamfield Park, Madrid’s new immersive horror experience
- Halloween Horror Zone in Torrejón de Ardoz
- Night of the Dead and Witches at Círculo de Bellas Artes
- Water Lantern Festival at Parque Juan Carlos I
- Halloween at Parque Warner Madrid
- Family Halloween plans at Parque de Atracciones, Zoo Aquarium and Faunia
Ánima Fest and Madrid’s first Day of the Dead parade
Ánima Fest runs from 29 October to 3 November 2026, bringing a sizeable Day of the Dead programme to central Madrid and the Chamberí district. It is a cultural celebration centred on Mexico’s Día de Muertos tradition of remembering relatives and friends who have died.
The programme includes a Mexican market, food experiences, art installations and public events. Its headline moment is El Desfile, a Day of the Dead parade on 1 November. More than 500 participants and over 100 artists are expected, alongside two large floats.
Screamfield Park, Madrid’s new immersive horror experience
Screamfield Park is one of the major new Halloween attractions planned for the Community of Madrid in 2026.
Around 70 costumed actors will appear across themed scenes, live shows and close-up encounters. The format goes beyond a standard pasaje del terror, or haunted walkthrough, with unexpected performances and elaborate sets intended to keep visitors inside the story rather than simply moving through a single route.
Halloween Horror Zone in Torrejón de Ardoz
Halloween Horror Zone returns to Torrejón de Ardoz from 30 October to 1 November 2026. It is billed as the longest haunted walkthrough in the Community of Madrid and remains a solid low-cost option outside the city centre.
The route packs in actors, themed scare zones, special effects and nightmare-style settings, with a programme around it that includes street parades, a DJ Horror set during the queue and food trucks. General admission is expected to cost €4 per person, payable at the ticket office.
Night of the Dead and Witches at Círculo de Bellas Artes
The Círculo de Bellas Artes hosts one of Madrid’s better-established Halloween parties, Night of the Dead and Witches, on Saturday 31 October 2026. Costumes are part of the point here, with the building transformed around witches, catrinas and spirits inspired by Mexican folklore and supernatural imagery.
Eight DJs are scheduled to play a mix of Latin rhythms, electronic music, house and familiar party tracks, including Eme DJ, Piti Vaccari, Mila Moon and Andy Grey. The party runs until dawn, so it is firmly one for adults rather than a family Halloween plan.
Water Lantern Festival at Parque Juan Carlos I
The Water Lantern Festival comes to Parque Juan Carlos I on 31 October, 1 November and 2 November 2026. This is a quieter counterpoint to the city’s haunted houses and club nights: attendees write messages or hopes on a lantern before setting it afloat on the water.
Live music, entertainment and food are part of the evening programme. The tone is reflective and social rather than frightening, making it a sensible option for groups with mixed appetites for Halloween or families with older children.
Halloween at Parque Warner Madrid
Parque Warner Madrid runs its Halloween season from 26 September to 2 November 2026, giving residents and visitors several weekends to fit it in rather than relying on 31 October alone.
The park has street entertainment, themed décor, roaming characters and shows for different ages. The stronger material is reserved for its pasajes del terror and scare zones.
Family Halloween plans at Parque de Atracciones, Zoo Aquarium and Faunia
Madrid’s larger leisure parks generally build a separate Halloween programme for younger visitors alongside more intense attractions. Parque de Atracciones de Madrid usually runs its seasonal Halloween programme across late September and early November, mixing family shows with darker walkthroughs for visitors who want a proper scare.
Faunia and Zoo Aquarium de Madrid are often a gentler fit for younger children. Previous editions have included themed talks, animal-focused activities, parades and Halloween feeding sessions, rather than a night built around horror.
