Cape Town may be best known for its beaches, wine, and summer sunsets, but come late October, the city takes a deliciously dark turn. Whether you are into full-blown frights, outdoor cinema chills, or glamorously spooky parties, there is a Halloween event in the Mother City for you. From family-friendly fun to late-night revelry, here is where to celebrate Halloween in Cape Town this year.
In this blog, we cover:
- Zombie Walk: Cape Town’s iconic undead parade returns with thousands of zombies taking to the streets.
- RAMFEST x HALLOWEEN 2025: A rock and metal Halloween festival featuring international acts.
- The Galileo Open Air Cinema Halloween Shows: Spooky screenings under the stars for adults and families.
- Hotel Transylvania at Hotel Sky: A fun, fright-filled night in the heart of the city.
- Culture Wine Bar’s House of Phobias: Face your fears (and sip good wine) at this inventive Halloween bash.
- Horrorfest 2025: Two decades of chills and cult classics at The Labia Theatre.
- Halloween Feat. Major League DJz: A beachside Halloween takeover with world-class DJs.
- Ninja-Ween at Total Ninja: A family favourite packed with games, costumes, and ninja fun.
- Sexy Groovy Love: Halloween Edition: A stunning Halloween soirée at Cabo Beach Club.
Zombie Walk
After years of haunting silence, the legendary Zombie Walk is back. Thousands of locals, along with a few undead visitors, will take to the streets, transforming Cape Town into a zombie playground for all ages and even pets. This event is not just about ghoulish fun; it supports the Lucky Lucy Foundation, helping abused and neglected animals. Whether you are limping, crawling, or strutting, you are doing it for a great cause. The afterparty, with ticketed access, keeps the spirit alive well into the night.
Date: 1 November 2025 | 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Where: 109 Government Ave, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
Image: zombiewalkcpt on Instagram
RAMFEST x HALLOWEEN 2025
If your Halloween style leans more toward headbanging than haunting, Ramfest’s Halloween edition is the one. Hosted at Terminal X, Cape Town’s edgy new container yard events space in Salt River, the night promises top-tier sound and industrial energy. Expect international heavyweights such as The Devil Wears Prada (USA) and Bongloard (NL), alongside South African icons Fokofpolisiekar, The Narrow, and Facing the Gallows. Dress up, rock out, and prepare for a high-voltage Halloween.
Date: 31 October 2025
Where: Terminal X, 19 Voortrekker Rd, Salt River, Cape Town
Image: Ramfest on Instagram
The Galileo Open Air Cinema Halloween Shows
For a more relaxed Halloween under the stars, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is hosting two themed movie nights. On 31 October, Kirstenbosch Gardens becomes the ultimate setting for the 2018 film Halloween, perfect for grown-up thrill-seekers. Then, on 1 November, families can enjoy Monsters Inc. at Central Park, Century City, complete with costumes, picnics, and friendly frights.
Dates: 31 Oct: doors open 5.30pm, movie starts at 7.45pm | 1 Nov: doors open 5pm, movie starts at 6.45pm
Where: Kirstenbosch Gardens | Central Park, Century City
Halloween Hotel Transylvania at Hotel Sky
For something playful and atmospheric, Hotel Sky transforms into Hotel Transylvania. Think cobwebs, DJs, jump scares, and a costume contest with prizes worth howling for. If you are not quite ready for the night to end, you can even check in and stay over, a fitting finale to a night of thrills.
Date: 31 October 2025 | 7.30pm – 12 midnight
Where: Hotel Sky, 4 Lower Long St, Foreshore, Cape Town
Culture Wine Bar: The House of Phobias
Step into your worst nightmare with a glass of red in hand. Culture Wine Bar’s House of Phobias invites guests to dress as their greatest fears, from spiders and dentists to bats or even death itself, for one of Cape Town’s most creative Halloween events. Between the eerie décor and the award for Best Dressed Fear, it is an evening of chills, laughs, and liquid courage.
Date: 31 October 2025 | 7.30pm | VIP from 6.30pm
Where: Culture Wine Bar, 103 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
Horrorfest 2025
Marking 20 years of fear, The South African Horrorfest is a must for film lovers. Hosted at The Labia Theatre, the programme features screenings of Bugonia, Shelby Oaks, and a 16mm showing of Frankenstein, plus a live performance of The Golem. The cult favourite Rocky Horror Picture Show also returns with full audience participation. It is the perfect dose of nostalgia and nightmare.
Date: 29 October to 9 November 2025
Where: Labia Theatre, 68 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town
Halloween Feat. Major League DJz
Halloween hits the beach with Major League DJz taking over Cabo Beach Club. Expect high energy, deep beats, and an atmosphere buzzing with magic. With artists such as Oscar Mbo, InsertCoinz, and Stashe, this one promises to be a truly unforgettable night of music and mischief.
Date: 31 October 2025 | 18:00
Where: Cabo Beach Club, 12 South Arm RD, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Ninja-Ween at Total Ninja
For the kids, and kids at heart, Total Ninja is hosting Ninja-Ween, a full day of games, candy, and obstacle fun. There are separate sessions for little Ninjas under four and older ones up to twelve, complete with prizes, pizzas, and spooky surprises. It is a brilliant way for families to get in on the Halloween spirit.
Date: 31 October 2025
Where: South Park Entrance, Black River Park, The Warehouse, Observatory
Sexy Groovy Love: Halloween Edition
Round off the weekend with Sexy Groovy Love’s Halloween Edition, a sunset to starlight affair at Cabo Beach Club. Expect immersive décor, otherworldly energy, and a line-up featuring Culoe De Song, Elan Schnider, Faff and Foos, and FKA Mash. It is part beach party, part supernatural dreamscape, and entirely unforgettable.
Date: 1 November 2025 | 4pm – 2am
Where: CABO Beach Club, 12 South Arm Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Final Thoughts
Whether you are into horror flicks, headbanging, or haute-couture Halloween, Cape Town has a way to make your October unforgettable. From the cobblestone streets of the city centre to the beaches of the Atlantic Seaboard, you will find the perfect place to celebrate. Just do not forget your costume.
If you are visiting the city this spooky season, Nox Cape Town offers a collection of luxury villas and apartments perfectly placed to experience it all. From lively events in the city centre to relaxed evenings overlooking the ocean, you will find the ideal base for your Cape Town Halloween adventure.
