Halloween in Spain is a two‑speed affair. You have a lively night of costumes and club nights on 31st October, followed by the quiet, reflective rhythm of Todos los Santos on 1st November. Spain’s Halloween traditions include roasted chestnuts, kids in capes chasing sugar highs, and bars leaning into spooky themes. The next morning is all about tidying graves, sharing sweets with relatives, and perhaps visiting some of Spain’s most famous haunted houses.
Key dates and public holiday impacts for Halloween in Spain 2025
This year lines up as a classic long weekend: Halloween falls on Friday, 31st October 2025, with All Saints’ Day on Saturday, 1st November and All Souls’ Day on Sunday, 2nd November.
All Saints’ Day is officially a nationwide day off in Spain, with schools and most businesses closed.
- Large supermarkets in big cities often switch to reduced, Saturday or “festive” hours on 1st November, and smaller shops typically close.
- Many state or city museums close on national holidays, though a few open with shorter hours.
- Neighbourhood cafés and restaurants near cemeteries and central squares tend to open, but with shorter shifts on 1st November.
- Cemeteries and services: morning and early‑afternoon are the busiest times on 1st November for visits and masses.
Halloween nightlife and events for 2025
Big rooms and outdoor sites tend to programme special editions around these dates, alongside regional festivals that wrap into late October.
- Pre‑sales typically open weeks in advance with early‑bird tiers, then climb to final release on the week itself.
- Friday and Saturday operate on the usual late‑night schedule in big cities, with clubs running into the early hours and peak entry between midnight and 2 am.
Barcelona
The city celebrates its traditional La Castanyada, with chestnut braziers along La Rambla, bakeries selling panellets and boniatos. After dark, the bars and clubs switch to costume nights.
- Creepy Halloween at Poble Espanyol, with workshops, activities and themed spaces.
- Halloween Boat Parties (evening sailings, DJs, costumes).
- Burlesque Freak Show at La Whiskeria.
- Halloween at The Old Irish Pub and at Flaherty’s (themed nights, costume contests).
- Halloween at CocoVail Beer Hall.
- Ice Barcelona themed nights through the weekend.
- Zombie Apocalypse Party at The George Payne.
Madrid
Halloween is one of the busiest nights of the year in Madrid, with major club nights and themed programmes stacked across the centre. Spending time in Madrid in October gives you plenty of things to do and see.
- Parque de Atracciones de Madrid — Halloween season with haunted houses and scare zones.
- Fabrik’s Hallowfest, Frankenstein’s Party Lab at ICON and other large‑room takeovers.
- Malasaña, Chueca, Sol/Gran Vía and Lavapiés host costumed pub nights, drag shows and ticketed parties.
Valencia
Expect compact, walkable nightlife around Ruzafa and El Carmen, plus family‑friendly programming at museums and cultural centres. 1st November is calmer for Tots Sants visits and a quiet stroll for chestnuts.
- Enlightenment: A New Immersive Light Show — an evening indoor light experience near the old town.
- Titanic: A Journey Through Time (Virtual Zone Valencia) — a moody, immersive VR experience that lands nicely in late October if you want something atmospheric before a night out.
Sevilla
Look for ghost‑walk operators in Barrio de Santa Cruz, adding special routes and small venues running themed evenings. Seasonal nights at the local theme park are a regular feature most years.
- Halloween craft session with speciality coffee: a cosy plan where you decorate plates, cups or mugs while you sip quality coffee.
- ‘Walking Tour de Misterios Ocultos y Sucesos Inexplicables’ — a near two-hour guided route through the historic centre with paranormal expert José Manuel García Bautista.
- October horror and fantasy film premieres: new releases across the month in city cinemas.
Málaga and the Costa del Sol
Málaga usually mixes cultural nights with family events, with neighbourhood trick‑or‑treat pockets and old‑town gatherings. Larger family attractions often run Halloween editions close to 31st October.
- Polloween Fest: fantasy and horror short film festival.
- Halloween scavenger hunt in the Botanical Gardens on 25th and 26th October.
Bilbao and the Basque Country
Urban events in Bilbao pair with community Gau Beltza activities across towns and villages, with bars and cultural centres programming themed evenings.
Galicia
Coastal cities like A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela and Vigo tend to schedule Samaín‑season parades and workshops, plus indoor backup plans if the weather turns.
Canary Islands
Resort calendars in Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas and Las Palmas stack hotel‑led parties, family clubs and beach‑town events, helped by warm evenings.
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