The Best Halloween Parties in New York City

New York doesn’t just celebrate Halloween — it owns it. As the city lights up with spooky decorations and creative costumes, the nightlife scene turns into a playground for ghosts, vampires, and party lovers alike. Whether you’re into rooftop views, themed bars, or all-night dance floors.

Here are some of the best Halloween parties happening across NYC this year:

The Vampire Ball (Official Village Halloween Parade Afterparty)

• When:

October 31, 2025

• Where:

Industry City, Brooklyn

• Time:

Doors open at 9pm

La Muerte at Ten 11 Lounge & Bar

• When:

October 31, 2025

• Where:

TEN11 Lounge — 19 W 31st St

• Time:

From 8pm until late

PUBLIC Hotel Penthouse Halloween

• When:

October 31, 2025

• Where:

215 Chrystie Street

• Time:

Doors open at 9pm

LYRA Rooftop Party at Magic Hour Rooftop

• When:

October 31 & November 1, 2025

• Where:

Beneath the Empire State Building

• Time:

From 10pm to 4am

Downtown Halloween Bar Fest 2025

• When:

November 1, 2025

• Where:

Lower East Side

• Time:

From 1pm until lat

From glamorous rooftop views to hauntingly fun bar crawls, New York knows how to throw a Halloween party like no other city. No matter your vibe — elegant, spooky, or just wild — there’s a celebration waiting for you somewhere in the city that never sleeps.

And if you want more spooky inspiration for Halloween in NYC, don’t miss my full guide to Halloween in New York: Best Events & Parades — find parades, family-friendly fun, glowing pumpkins, and all the must-see happenings this season.

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Written by Laura

Creator of Live Your Dreams Fully, a website exploring everyday experiences, culture, and storytelling inspired by New York.