An illuminated giant eyeball gateway welcomes visitors to Halloween in Central at night

Halloween in Central

This October, Central transforms into the city's ultimate Halloween playground — three weeks of wellness, live music, family fun, and festive surprises leading up to a thrilling Halloween finale.

Halloween bats above Central’s historic architecture
Installations
17–31 October 2026Statue Square Gardens, SouthProposed light-up: 4–11:30pm dailySee locations & maps
Special event days
17, 18, 24 & 31 OctoberChater Road · hours vary by eventChoose your day
Admission
DJ Party · ticketed18 October · 3–10pmOther admission details and activity charges to be confirmed.View party tickets & packages

Pick your day. Find your Halloween.

A family in Halloween costumes enjoying Central

24 October 2026

12–9pm

Family Day

Little monsters.
Big Halloween energy.

Monster Mash Fest
A day for costumes and playful discoveries. The proposed programme includes costume booths, face painting, a bouncy castle and a fire-and-flow performance.

Your Halloween starts here

17–31 October 2026

Central Halloween Takeover

Experience Central transformed with Halloween-themed installations, festive moments, and photo-worthy surprises around every corner.

Halloween installations at Statue Square Gardens, SouthGet directions ↗ Halloween installations on Chater RoadGet directions ↗

Statue Square Gardens, South

Central Halloween Takeover · 17–31 October 2026
Proposed light-up hours: 16:00–23:30 daily

Chater Road · Special Event Days

17, 18, 24 & 31 October 2026
Event hours vary by date.

Statue Square Gardens, South

Installation map

Chater Road

Special event days

Kick-off DJ Party

OPEN by HE.R — Halloween in Central Kick-Off Party

18 October 20263–10pm

Phase 1 Blind Bird $480

Phase 2 Regular $680

includes 1 welcome drink *

Phase 3 Final Release $880

includes 1 welcome drink *

Every day: Door ticket $1080

available on the event day, subject to availability

VIP Ticket $1880

includes 1 welcome drink*
exclusive access to HE.R VIP Paddock zone
complimentary access to the HE.R 鶴 Afterparty

SPECIAL PACKAGES

Student Special $280

Limited student offer for the next generation of OPEN.
A valid student ID is required at entry.
Non-transferable and not combinable with other discounts.

Bring your Crew $476 per person

For groups of five or more.
Includes 1 welcome drink* per guest.
Make it a shared night out.

* alcohol-free options available

Before you visit

Do I need to book on this website?

There is no booking or registration on this website. Admission details and any activity charges will be announced once confirmed.

Are all activities available every day?

No. The installations at Statue Square Gardens, South run from 17 to 31 October. Special event days on Chater Road take place on 17, 18, 24 and 31 October. Please check the dates and times above.

What happens in bad weather?

Weather arrangements are awaiting confirmation. Please check back for updates before your visit.

A little Halloween to take home

HALLOWEEN
PHOTO BOOTH

YOUR FACE.
OUR HALLOWEEN.

Step into the scene.

Camera opens only when you choose.
01 Choose your alter ego
02 Set the scene
03 Make a memory

A three-second countdown, then your best Halloween face.

Made on your device. Your camera and captures stay private until you choose to share. Videos are silent.

Something on your mind?

Questions about Halloween in Central, the programme, visiting the installations, partnerships or anything else?

Drop us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Halloween World

Statue Square after dark · 000°

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Halloween in Central

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Tag zombies to build a streak

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Pumpkin burstTag 8 zombies to charge

Collect pumpkins for powers

Illustrated Statue Square Gardens, South map
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60 seconds. Three waves. How many can you tag?

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