GHOST IN THE ROCKS
30 OCT - 02 NOV
FREE ENTRY
30 OCT - 02 NOV
FREE ENTRY
4-DAY HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL IN THE ROCKS
This Halloween, the many ghosts of The Rocks will transform the old quarter into their haunted playground, filled with wild parties, immersive experiences, and street shows.
Expect epic costumes, DJ performances, and out-of-this-world food and cocktail creations across four fright-filled nights!
FREE FOR ALL!
The dead don’t rest… and they’ve got plans for The Rocks!
OCTOBER 30th - NOVEMBER 2nd
THE ROCKS, SYDNEY
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POLIAKOV HAUNTED WOODS
A Treat for the Stomach & the Eye
Handmade potions, sweet treats and curious creations from some of Sydney’s most bewitching makers. It’s a space where the dead come to eat, drink and shop, and where every corner hides a little magic.
First Fleet Park & Tallawoladah Lawns
FREE ENTRY
THE MURDER BAR
Murder, Mystery & Mixology
Hidden in the labyrinth of The Rocks lies a bar where the cocktails bite back. The Murder Bar is a shadowy haunt serving eerie elixirs and twisted potions designed to stir the senses and awaken the dark side of nightlife.
Find the entrance, step inside, and let the night take a sinister turn.
Kendall Lane
FREE ENTRY
TRICK OR DRINK
Five Bars. Five Villages. One Haunted Crawl.
Gather your coven and set out on Sydney’s ultimate Halloween cocktail trail. Trick or Drink is a five-stop crawl through The Rocks, each themed around an iconic horror legend and each serving a devilishly different creation.
Your ticket unlocks five chilling tastings: twisted cocktails, haunted settings, and eerie atmospheres waiting at every bar. Wander the cobblestones, follow the trail, and drink your way through Ghost in The Rocks with friends at your side and spirits in your glass.
The Rocks
TICKETED EXPERIENCE
Tickets open on September 9th
POLIAKOV HAUNTED WOODS
A Treat for the Stomach & the Eye
Handmade potions, sweet treats and curious creations from some of Sydney’s most bewitching makers. It’s a space where the dead come to eat, drink and shop, and where every corner hides a little magic.
First Fleet Park &
Tallawoladah Lawns
FREE ENTRY
THE MURDER BAR
Murder, Mystery & Mixology
Hidden in the labyrinth of The Rocks lies a bar where the cocktails bite back. The Murder Bar is a shadowy haunt serving eerie elixirs and twisted potions designed to stir the senses and awaken the dark side of nightlife.
Find the entrance, step inside, and let the night take a sinister turn.
Kendall Lane
FREE ENTRY
THE COCKTAIL TRAIL
Five Bars. Five Villages. One Haunted Crawl.
Gather your coven and set out on Sydney’s ultimate Halloween cocktail trail. Trick or Drink is a five-stop crawl through The Rocks, each themed around an iconic horror legend and each serving a devilishly different creation.
Your ticket unlocks five chilling tastings: twisted cocktails, haunted settings, and eerie atmospheres waiting at every bar. Wander the cobblestones, follow the trail, and drink your way through Ghost in The Rocks with friends at your side and spirits in your glass.
The Rocks
TICKETED EXPERIENCE
Tickets open on September 9th
THE DARK DINNER
Taste the Night. Fear the Unknown.
Dine with the dead in a chillingly elegant setting where every flicker of candlelight holds a secret. The Dark Dinner is an immersive four-course feast paired with haunting wines, unfolding as a story that pulls you deeper into the shadows.
Each dish is decadent, each sip sinister, but nothing is quite as it seems. Keep your senses sharp, because here, even dinner comes with a twist.
Foundation Park
Tickets open on September 20th
ghost cinema
WATCH THE SCREEN... BUT WATCH YOUR BACK!
Settle into a deckchair under the stars for an immersive outdoor horror movie experience like no other. Expect cult classics, live performers, immersive soundscapes, and more than a few moments that’ll have you watching over your shoulder.
Cadmans Cottage
TICKETED EXPERIENCE
THE DARK DINNER
Taste the Night. Fear the Unknown.
Dine with the dead in a chillingly elegant setting where every flicker of candlelight holds a secret. The Dark Dinner is an immersive four-course feast paired with haunting wines, unfolding as a story that pulls you deeper into the shadows.
Each dish is decadent, each sip sinister, but nothing is quite as it seems. Keep your senses sharp, because here, even dinner comes with a twist.
Foundation Park
FROM $209
(4 courses and
drinks included)
Tickets open September 20th
ghost cinema
WATCH THE SCREEN... BUT WATCH YOUR BACK!
Settle into a deckchair under the stars for an immersive outdoor horror movie experience like no other. Expect cult classics, live performers, immersive soundscapes, and more than a few moments that’ll have you watching over your shoulder.
Cadmans Cottage
TICKETED EXPERIENCE
HOUSE OF HORROR
Party in a Real Haunted House
The House of Horrors Party is back after selling out last year, This multi-level haunted house turned techno temple, complete with four themed rooms, 3 live DJs sets, and endless fun and scares.
47 George Street
TICKETED EXPERIENCE
MURDER MYSTERY PARTY
MURDER, MYSTERY AND MIXOLOGY
Some bars pour cocktails. This one pours secrets. Hidden deep in The Rocks, a clandestine bar invites the bold to sip on sinister concoctions while unraveling a murder that creeps closer with every clue.
Every drink is a clue, every shadow hides a suspect. Sip dangerously delightful cocktails while whispers of the past echo around you. But beware... the killer could be closer than you think. Will you solve the crime before night falls?
Kendall Lane
TICKETED EXPERIENCE
POLIAKOV MAIN STAGE
THE POLIAKOV VODKA MAIN STAGE AT THE HAUNTED WOODS
The Poliakov Vodka Main Stage keeps the party pulsing with live DJ sets, monster beats, and a crowd dancing like they’ve made a deal with the devil. Slide up to the Vodka Bar where crazy scientists are serving chilling cocktails as your only way to survive the night.
First Fleet Park
FREE ENTRY
HOUSE OF HORROR
Party in a Real Haunted House
The bravest parties are the ones that never die. Step into a heritage house in The Rocks, taken over by DJs, fortune tellers, immersive rooms, and a chilling ouija room that will push you to the edge of the unknown.
Spread across multiple levels, the House of Horror is packed with thrills, chills, and supernatural vibes. The ultimate Halloween rave in Sydney’s most haunted home.
47 George Street
ticketed experience
MURDER MYSTERY PARTY
MURDER, MYSTERY AND MIXOLOGY
Some bars pour cocktails. This one pours secrets. Hidden deep in The Rocks, a clandestine bar invites the bold to sip on sinister concoctions while unraveling a murder that creeps closer with every clue.
very drink is a clue, every shadow hides a suspect. Sip dangerously delightful cocktails while whispers of the past echo around you. But beware... the killer could be closer than you think. Will you solve the crime before night falls?
Kendall Lane
ticketed experience
POLIAKOV MAIN STAGE
THE POLIAKOV VODKA MAIN STAGE AT THE HAUNTED WOODS
The Poliakov Vodka Main Stage keeps the party pulsing with live DJ sets, monster beats, and a crowd dancing like they’ve made a deal with the devil. Slide up to the Vodka Bar where crazy scientists are serving chilling cocktails as your only way to survive the night.
First Fleet Park
FREE ENTRY
REESE’S GHOUL’S GATE
SYDNEY'S ULTIMATE LIVE HALLOWEEN COSTUME COMPETITION
This Halloween, Reese’s is teaming up with Ghost Festival to capture Sydney's best Halloween look. Step through the Reese’s Ghoul's Gate, immortalise your costume in a 360° snap, and claim your free Reese’s Halloween treat. One winner will lead the Halloween Parade!
100-120 George Street
FREE ENTRY
HALLOWEEN MARKET
Witches, Wonders & Wicked Finds
Handmade potions, dark chocolate spells and curious creations from some of Sydney’s most bewitching makers. It’s a space where the dead come to eat, drink and shop, and where every corner hides a little magic.
The Rocks
FREE ENTRY
THE CROSSING LANE
CROSS OVER TO YOUR DARK SIDE
Halloween is about transformation and at The Crossing Lane, expert artists will summon your darkest look to life. From monstrous makeovers and blood-drenched zombies to wickedly creative designs, step out of the chair as something not quite human.
Immortalise your inner creature and become anything but ordinary.
100-120 George Street
TICKETED EXPERIENCE
HALLOWEEN PARADE
Sydney’s Ultimate Halloween March
Darkness takes to the streets in the Ghost Festival Halloween Parade, a spine-chilling spectacle of creatures, costumes, and chaos winding through The Rocks.
Join the horde and march as your monstrous self, or watch from the shadows as Sydney’s haunted quarter comes alive with movement, music, and mayhem. This is Halloween on parade.
The Rocks
FREE ENTRY
TRICK OR TREAT
LOLLY HUNT IN THE ROCKS
Get ready for Giant Trick or Treat as we bring this iconic Halloween tradition to Sydney! Grab your free ticket, collect your map, and explore The Rocks through participating retailers from morning until evening. Put on your best costume for a fun-filled adventure and be ready, things might get a little spooky as night falls!
FREE ENTRY - TO BE ANNOUNCED
REESE’S GHOUL’S GATE
SYDNEY'S ULTIMATE LIVE HALLOWEEN COSTUME COMPETITION
This Halloween, Reese’s is teaming up with Ghost Festival to capture Sydney's best Halloween look. Step through the Reese’s Ghoul's Gate, immortalise your costume in a 360° snap, and claim your free Reese’s Halloween treat. One winner will lead the Halloween Parade!
100-120 George Street
FREE ENTRY
HALLOWEEN MARKET
Witches, Wonders & Wicked Finds
Handmade potions, dark chocolate spells and curious creations from some of Sydney’s most bewitching makers. It’s a space where the dead come to eat, drink and shop, and where every corner hides a little magic.
The Rocks
FREE ENTRY
THE CROSSING LANE
CROSS OVER TO YOUR DARK SIDE
Halloween is about transformation and at The Crossing Lane, expert artists will summon your darkest look to life. From monstrous makeovers and blood-drenched zombies to wickedly creative designs, step out of the chair as something not quite human.
Immortalise your inner creature and become anything but ordinary.
100-120 George Street
TICKETED EXPERIENCE
HALLOWEEN PARADE
SYDNEY’S HALLOWEEN PARADE IN THE ROCKS
Get ready for the Ghost Festival Halloween Parade in The Rocks! Embrace your monstruous form to parade or spectare from the shadows
FREE ENTRY
TRICK OR TREAT
LOLLY HUNT IN THE ROCKS
Get ready for Giant Trick or Treat as we bring this iconic Halloween tradition to Sydney! Grab your free ticket, collect your map, and explore The Rocks through participating retailers from morning until evening. Put on your best costume for a fun-filled adventure and be ready, things might get a little spooky as night falls!
FREE ENTRY - TO BE ANNOUNCED
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