Art & Lifestyle 29 Oct 2025

The Best Things To Do In Hong Kong This Halloween

Masked speed dating, enchanting raves, and far too many costume parties to count — welcome to Halloween in the city of Hong Kong

by Matt Chau

The Aubrey After Dark: Shadows & Secrets

This Halloween, The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental is scaling up its mystique. The swanky hotel bar invites guests into a world of disguise and desire with a masquerade ball, set to hypnotic DJ sets provided by Cosmo Webber from London’s contemporary party circuit and Hong Kong’s very own DJ El Toro. Costumes from your darkest fantasies are the dress code for the occasion. Think angels and devils, secret lovers and spies. Just know that those in full costumes will receive complimentary entry, and will have a chance to win a coveted prize, including a luxurious one-night stay with breakfast for two. But The Aubrey intends to keep this ball the city’s most exclusive secret, so secure your place now and don’t tell a soul.

When: October 31 from 10pm till late
Where: 25/F, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road, Central
Ticketing: $200 for pre-sale tickets at sevenrooms.com, $250 at the door

Halloween at Zuma past curfew cinema

On Halloween night, Zuma will transform into a supernatural realm where light dims and shadows dance. Guests can enjoy a Yashoku Night Brunch from 8 to 10pm, and indulge in unlimited starters, sushi and free-flowing Perrier-Jouët “Grand Brut” NV champagne. But the real fun happens after 10, when partygoers will stay up past curfew till 1:30am for a cinematic-themed party complete with live DJs, dancers, two signature cocktails and a playful popcorn corner. As Nancy Thompson warns in A Nightmare on Elm Street, whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.

When: October 31
Where: Level 5 & 6, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road, Central
Ticketing: $780-880 for the Halloween party, $1,688 + 10% per person including the Night Brunch at sevenrooms.com

LKF Halloween

Lan Kwai Fong becomes the ultimate Halloween spot in the city where the unholy meet for two whole weeks of thrilling parties, live music and food pop-ups that will certainly bring the dead back to life. Rock your killer costumes and take part in special limited events at LKF’s hottest restaurants, like a masquerade ball at Italian trattoria BACI and a masked speed dating night at Japanese Izakaya Fumi Joe. But on Halloween night, Lan Kwai Fong will host the unmissable costume party of the year, so remember to dress accordingly.

When: Until October 31
Where: Lan Kwai Fong, Central
Ticketing: available at lankwaifong.com

aqua Inferno Nights

Watch over the Halloween chaos below from the comfort of aqua. The Japanese-slash-Italian restaurant hosts an unforgettable Halloween celebration, complete with a bird’s eye view of Victoria Harbour and live DJ performances for an electrifying night. Sip on free-flowing veuve clicquot champagne and two devilishly crafted cocktails to keep the night young.

When: October 31
Where: 17/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Ticketing: $498 for regular tickets at sevenrooms.com, $600 at the door

Spin Sum Presents Hotel Revelateur

Too cool for any Halloween party? Spin Sum’s got the shindig for you. This year, the brand invites guests to check into Hotel Revelateur, where the rule of the night is to unleash, not conceal. At Wan Chai’s Pier 1929, Swedish producer Axel Boman and French-Algerian DJ Ouissam will tear the house down with a hypnotic mix of soulful house music and groovy disco. The hotel’s two wings, the Drawing Room and the Main Lounge, will each have their own dedicated bar to keep the alcohol flowing as freely as the music. And the best part of this party? It goes on until 6am, so be sure to show up and show out.

When: October 31
Where: Pier 1929, 2/F, Wan Chai Ferry Pier
Ticketing: From $780 at eventbrite.hk or $888 at the door

Ocean Park Halloween Fest

Do you really celebrate Halloween if you don’t go to Ocean Park? The theme park’s annual festivities are synonymous with Halloween in Hong Kong, and this year, they’re bringing the Cursed Collection: six chilling experiences scattered across the park that summon your deepest, darkest nightmares. The collection involves blind boxes that bring you into a world of terror, including graveyards, cults and supernatural beings. But if you’re lucky enough to survive them, don’t think you’re out of the clear just yet. Look alive for 10 bone-chilling performances, including the debut of the Gangnam’s Devils, here to steal your soul, and the Skelebration Fiesta, where mischievous spirits and ghouls welcome lost ghosts.

When: Until November 2
Where: Ocean Park Hong Kong, 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen
Ticketing: From $238, not including general admission at oceanpark.com.hk

The Astor’s Haunted Feast at Eaton HK

Eaton HK has surprises around every corner for this year’s Halloween. The hotel’s buffet restaurant The Astor transforms its beloved seafood buffet into a spread of Halloween-inspired desserts. Indulge on decadent pumpkin pie, raspberry mousse cake, chocolate truffle cake and whimsical lollipops, followed by two Halloween cream cakes from their famous cake shop and a baked Alaska live show at 8:15pm for five days straight. But there’s more in store. Terrible Baby, the hotel’s charming bar, will host the R&B Hours Halloween Toon’d Up party on Halloween night, where you can get into the Halloween spirit with live music and anime cosplay. The bar also introduces the Haunted Baby cocktail, a mix of dark rum, pumpkin-spiced cordial and coconut foam guaranteed to stir up the spirits of Halloween. If you want to go all out, make sure to purchase the room package for a one-night stay and two tickets to the party.

When: Until October 31
Where: 380 Nathan Road, Jordan
Ticketing: From $298 for the buffet at theastorhk.com, $350 with a free drink for the party at eventbrite.hk

Yōkai Night: A Mononoke Masquerade at YUME

YUME is making its mark on Hong Kong’s cocktail scene by joining the pandemonium of Halloween. The new cocktail lounge slips into the shadows of Japanese folklore with Hyakki Yagyō, the night parade of a hundred demons. Behind the hip-hop and R&B beats curated by DJ Crystal, sip on their unique cocktails that blend classic liquors with Japanese flavours and aromas. All that they ask is you come masked and come curious.

When: October 31 from 10pm till late
Where: Basement, On Lok House, 39-43 Hollywood Road, Central
Ticketing: $200 at the door, including one drink

Spook-tacular Hallow-week at Black Sheep Restaurants

Can’t pick the right restaurant to get into the spooky vibes? Don’t worry, Black Sheep has got you covered. Hong Kong’s most innovative and expansive hospitality group is getting into the Halloween spirit, and the dazzling array of magnificent restaurants under their belt are just the place you need for a rapturous Halloween get-together. Join Taqueria Super Macho for their Día de los Muertos Fiesta on November 2, where you can feast on unlimited guacamole, chips and salsa and enjoy two hours of flowing margaritas. Or spend a fun-filled family afternoon at Falcone’s location at the Peak with a trick-or-treat adventure. Whatever you have in mind, there is a Black Sheep restaurant waiting.

When: Until November 2
Where: At various locations under Black Sheep
Ticketing: Check blacksheeprestaurants.com for specific bookings