Halloween
Events in New Orleans 2026

Halloween 2026 Celebrations In New Orleans

This Spooky season in New Orleans is ready to have a blast, October is a great time to visit with the weather cooling down. And If you love Halloween, the French Quarter is the best place to be! Drawing in thousands of people, Halloween in New Orleans is only second to the celebration of Mardi Gras in terms of stunning displays of fun and finery. Vampires, zombies, ghosts, goblins, and everything else parade up and down Frenchmen Street, showcasing the city's famed wit and ingenuity in their meticulously created costumes.   

Spooky Things To Do on Halloween 2026 In New Orleans

If you're eager to sneak out on Halloween night this 2026, you're in for a treat. Halloween in New Orleans offers a unique experience that's unforgettable, from the famous balcony parties to haunted crawls the city will be filled with excitement. Explore the top Halloween events and activities for #Halloween2026 in the city.

1) Halloween Bourbon Street Balcony Party 

Celebrate with us on Halloween at the Halloween Bourbon Street Balcony Party with 3 Hours Open Premium Bar, Creole Cuisine & Balcony Access for the best view of the costumes on the biggest, brightest and best balcony on Bourbon Street. Join us "above the crowds" for the bead tossing balcony extravaganza a la Mardi Gras! Be in the mix of the madness without being in the crowd. 

2) The Fright Crawl | New Orleans' #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 

Halloween night in New Orleans, done properly at The Fright Crawl | New Orleans' #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31! One wristband, 4+ bars, no cover, a host and a live crawl map. Taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 2:00 AM, starting at Voodoo Two (330 Carondelet St). Get ready to hit the streets for an epic crawl across the city's top hot spots.

3) The Fright Crawl | New Orleans Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30

Kick off Halloween weekend early with New Orleans' Friday Halloween takeover at The Fright Crawl | New Orleans Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30! Taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 2:00 AM, starting at Drink Lab (343 Baronne St). Enjoy 1 wristband, 4+ bars, no cover charges, dedicated hosts, and a live crawl map to guide your night. 

4) 38th Annual Anne Rice Vampire Ball - Interview with the Vampire

Join us for the official 38th annual Anne Rice Vampire Lestat Fan Club gathering at the 38th Annual Anne Rice Vampire Ball - Interview with the Vampire! Taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Capital on Baronne (210 Baronne Street). Experience an enchanting evening celebrating the legacy of Anne Rice and gothic lore with fellow vampire enthusiasts.

5) Halloween Trick or Treating

Trick-or-Treaters can stop on their route and walk through our haunted music school, listen to live spooky music, and fill up on candy during Halloween Trick or Treating! Hosted by Spreading the Music at 2436 Valence Street on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, this family-friendly event offers a musical twist on traditional Halloween trick-or-treating.