Halloween has well and truly landed in Chennai, and this year the city has plenty on offer for anyone who wants to dress up and party. From a 12-hour rave at Courtyard by Marriott to a Bollywood vs Kollywood face-off at Hard Rock Cafe, the lineup has something for every kind of crowd. If you prefer a sit-down dinner, Ministry of Chutneys at Radisson Blu is serving a themed feast. Families and culture lovers are not left out either. Here is where you can spend your Halloween night.

Where To Celebrate Halloween 2026 In Chennai?

Whether you want loud music, a haunted house or just a spooky dinner with friends, these events cover it all. Pick your plan and get your costume ready.

Event Name 

Date and Time

Location

Rave to the Grave

31 Oct 2026, 12 PM to 12 AM

Courtyard by Marriott Chennai

Halloween Night: Bolly vs Kolly ft. DJ Deepika

31 Oct 2026, 9 PM onwards

Hard Rock Cafe Chennai

A Feast Of Fright

30-31 Oct 2026, 7PM onwards

Ministry of Chutneys, Radisson Blu, GST Road

Spooktacular Night

31 Oct 2026, 6 PM to 11 PM

24*7 Bytes, Gokulam Park, OMR

Folklore Film Festival

31 Oct 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM

DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum / Madras Craft Foundation

1. Rave to the Grave

Chennai's biggest Halloween rave runs for a full 12 hours and has two zones. Rhapsody is a haunted house with eerie vibes, while Sutlej is a high-energy dance floor with non-stop DJs. There is also a Best Dressed Contest, so go all out with your look.

Location: Courtyard by Marriott Chennai
Time: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Booking and cost: Passes are available on BookMyShow under Rave to the Grave. A cover charge of Rs 1,000 applies, and it is fully redeemable on food and beverages.

2. Halloween Night: Bolly vs Kolly ft. DJ Deepika

This indoor party pits Bollywood chartbusters against Kollywood anthems, and the dance floor decides the winner. Costumes are encouraged. It is for guests aged 21 and above, so it is not a kid-friendly event.

Location: Hard Rock Cafe Chennai
Time: 9:00 PM onwards

Booking and cost: Tickets are available on District under Halloween Night. Prices start from Rs 1,000.

3. A Feast Of Fright

If you would rather eat well than dance all night, this Halloween-themed dinner is a good pick. Guests are asked to dress up as their favourite spooky character, and there is a costume prize to be won.

Location: Ministry of Chutneys, Radisson Blu, GST Road
Time: 7:00 PM on October 30 and 31

Booking and cost: Rs 3,481 per person. Reserve directly with the restaurant.

4. Spooktacular Night

Expect spooky decorations, themed party music and a fun squad celebration along the OMR belt. It is an easy option if you want something casual with friends.

Location: 24*7 Bytes, Gokulam Park, OMR
Time: 6 PM to 11 PM

Booking and cost: Rs 799 per person. Call +91 98409 61541 for enquiries and reservations.

5. Folklore Film Festival

This one is a calm, family-friendly break from the party scene. Curated by Amudhan RP, the indoor event explores traditional folklore, oral tales and customary lore, which suits the spooky season in a different way.

Location: DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum / Madras Craft Foundation
Time: 10:00 AM onwards

Booking and cost: Entry is free but you need to register first, you can call Cibi at 8220791932 or check the Marupakkam Film Festivals blog and DakshinaChitra Museum's Facebook for updates.

Plan Your Halloween Night In Chennai

Whether you are raving till midnight, dancing to Bollywood and Kollywood hits or watching folk tales on screen, Chennai has a Halloween plan for you. Book early, since passes for the bigger parties tend to sell out fast. And do not forget the costume, because a few of these events have prizes for the best look.

Disclaimer: All information regarding the Halloween events, lineups, dates, timings, and venues in Bengaluru has been compiled directly from active event listings on ticketing platforms including BookMyShow and District.in. Schedules and program highlights are subject to change at the discretion of the event organizers.

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