Halloween is just around so it’s time to start preparing for the spookiest day of the year! While the stereotypical Halloween celebration in America is full of candy and costumes, the Spanish have kept Halloween on the scary side. You will see most people dressed up as something dead, monstrous or horrific. So, what exactly is a typical Halloween in Madrid and how can you make the most of this famous holiday? Take a look at everything Madrid will offer this October 31st!
1. Day of the Dead / All Saints Day
The Day of the Dead is really the holiday that started it all. This particular day is most known for being a Mexican holiday. But it’s also very popular in almost all Roman Catholic countries, Spain included. This is also known as All Saints Day (DÃa de Todos los Santos) and takes place the day after Halloween. This is a day when families and friends honour all the souls in their lives who have passed on.
2. Halloween Parties
There’s no better way to get ready for the Halloween festivities than starting off the night with a bang! Where better than at Nightlife’s Halloween Parties? To get the most out of this Halloween weekend, party with us on the October 28th, 31st and November 1st! Visit Nightlife Madrid for details about tickets, hours and VIP experiences!
3. Terror Parks
Halloween at Parque Warner has something for everyone! From live shows for the kids, to elaborate terror experiences based on famous films like IT, The Nun, The Conjouring and more! The Parque de Atracciones has also a lot of spooky attractions during the month October, including their frightening The Walking Dead Experience that won the LIMA Award for best international show, design and location in 2016. This year they have even more to offer, like the Asylum and Nosferatu experiences and the Area 51 Scare Zone!
4. Halloween Fox in a Box Escape Room
City Card holders will enjoy 15% off at Fox in the Box with our exclusive discount codes!
Escape rooms are always exciting and give you a big adrenaline boost, but their Halloween themed ones will give you a major adrenaline boost! Fox in a Box has a lot of different escape room offers. But their Zodiak Killer and Zombie Lab rooms are perfect for Halloween!
5. Enigmatium Room
In for an even bigger challenge? Try the EnigmatiumRoom. Get together with your friends to solve an epic mystery in under 60 minutes. However, the fun starts long before you’re inside one of Enigmatium’s escape rooms. The game formally begins once you purchase your ticket and are given a clue to the location of the venue. Once you arrive, you’ll be given a backstory and clues on how to escape as you enjoy a dinner (complete with spooky actors and horror-inspired decor) among your teammates.
6. Amazing Halloween Costumes
City Card holder will save 10% off costumes at Fiestas Paco with our exclusive discount flyer!
Like most shops in the Madrid city center, you won’t be able to find massive department store sized costumes shops like you might back home. You might find some ridiculously overpriced costumes at El Corte Ingles but you’ll be better off looking at local shops. There is no shortage of costume shops all over the city for you to buy this year’s scariest costumes. You’d better start searching for a Halloween persona now! Halloween in Madrid is much spookier than in the States, so you’re most likely to find costumes focused on horror and gore. You will definitely be impressed with some of the costume creativity you will see! Some great shops to check out include Fiestas Paco, BarulloCompany, Menkes, Maty and Fantástica.
7. Day of the Dead Exhibition
Casa de Mexico is a center dedicated to share the beautiful history and culture of Mexico. This year, the museum will bring back its breathtaking Dia de los Muertos exhibit, which will allow visitors an inside look at this ancient tradition. The main showpiece, the altar of the dead, can be seen from the center’s large vestibule. But to fully immerse yourself in the secrets that this exposition holds you will want to get tickets and an audio guide.
8. Casa de los Horrores: Aranjuez
A quick train ride outside of Madrid, visitors will find the charming town of Aranjuez. This town will be dominated by Halloween-themed decorations and events all autumn long. In Aranjuez you can find one of the most immersive Halloween experiences in Madrid; enjoy an overnight stay complete with dinner, accommodation, breakfast and the spookiest 16-hour experience of your lifetime at Casa de los Horrores: Aranjuez.
9. Halloween Brunch
This year Rita’s Brunch is hosting a fun Halloween themed event on October 27th and 29th for those who want to celebrate during the light of day. Enjoy a customized menu, a live DJ, spooky decorations and costumes all located on a gorgeous rooftop terrace above the city. You can reserve your Halloween Brunch tickets directly on the XCEED app!
10. Candlelight Halloween Edition
This year, Fever’s famous Candlelight experience will be hosting 2 different Halloween Themed shows at Ateneo de Madrid and CÃrculo de Bellas Artes. The shows will feature many Halloween classic, including music from The Exorcist, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Halloween, Beetlejuice, The Addams Family and Psycho. Tickets are limited, so make sure you get yours on time on Fever!
11. Tour through the San Isidro Cemetery
In the center of Madrid, the Sacramental de San Isidro Cemetery offers a trip into a world where mystery, art, and history seamlessly converge. Visitors have the chance to explore Madrid’s rich historical tapestry and unveil the mysteries of the past on this hallowed ground.You can discover the grounds on your own or take a guided tour.
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Joachim Wolf
Hi all, my name is Joachim and I am one of the founder of Citylife Madrid. It's my pleasure to help you guys get oriented in Madrid. I moved here in 2010 for one year, fell in love with the city and never left since then. When it comes to blogging I mainly write about topics related to getting settled in Madrid, from banking, transportation and how to find the perfect place to live to legal topics like how to get your NIE/TIE & Empadronamiento. I am also organizing the Madrid Student Welcome Day every year together with the city council of Madrid. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me via whatsapp under +34622565583, happy to help whereever I can. Saludos and see you around in this beautiful city!
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Hi! Thanks for the info!! Do you know about any kidfriendly plans?? I have a 3 year old and cant find any decent plans for him!