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operating hours

29 — 31 October, 2026

Thursday & Friday

4:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday

4:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Sunday

4:00 PM – 11:00 PM

FAQ

When and where is this happening?

Ghost Festival runs from Thursday 30 October to Sunday 2 November 2025 at The Rocks, Sydney.

Thursday & Friday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Entry to Ghost Festival is free! You can roam, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy entertainment at no charge. Food, drinks, market stalls, and ticketed experiences are paid separately. But yes, tickets are required for the experiences, required, not a suggestion!

Will you be turned away at the gates if you’re not dressed like you’ve just crawled out of the grave? Of course not! We encourage our ghouls and gals to come let their spooky side out because Ghost Festival is the perfect place to do it in! Just keep it safe, family-friendly in roaming areas, and maybe leave any real or replica weapons at home. We’ve still got the little ones to think about!

Entry. You’ll get access to live entertainment, roaming performers, spooky markets, themed stalls, and the general festival atmosphere. Food, drinks, and special experiences are purchased separately.

Most stalls accept card or contactless payments, but we recommend bringing a little cash just in case.

Yes; expect plenty of food stalls, themed eats, cocktails, and festival favourites throughout The Rocks.

Yes! The Rocks is easily accessible by train, bus, and ferry. Circular Quay is the closest transport hub.
We strongly recommend public transport as parking is limited.

The festival goes ahead rain or shine. Some experiences are indoors, others outdoors, so bring a jacket or umbrella if the forecast looks spooky.

For Ghost Cinema customers, if your session is rained out on-site, please email us so we can sort a resolution.

We generally send an email out prior to the movie’s scheduled time to inform all booked customers about this update. Make sure to check your spam/junk folders and even the experience page to check the updated times.

Your ticket might still show the original time, but the updated schedule on the website is correct. Please attend at the new time we’ve communicated.

The demand for Ghost Festival is always high, and many of our headline experiences have a history of selling out well before opening night. Booking early is the best way to make sure you secure your spot and avoid disappointment.

Walk-ins are always possible, but never guaranteed.

The general consensus is… yes! But check out the guidelines below so no one’s spooked out of their skins:

EXPERIENCE

AGE RESTRICTION

House of Horror

18+

Murder Mystery Party and/or MurderBar

18+

Ghost Cinema

Dependent on movie rating, parents’ discretion

Haunted Woods

All ages

Halloween Market

All ages

Halloween Market

All ages

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Operating Hours

29 October - 1 November, 2026

The Rocks, Sydney

Thursday, 29 October

4:00pm — 10:00pm

Friday, 30 October

4:00pm — 11:30pm

Saturday, 31 October

4:00pm — 11:30pm

Sunday, 1 November

4:00pm — 10:00pm

Before you arrive

Frequently asked questions

Ghost Festival runs Thursday, 29 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026 at The Rocks, Sydney. 

Thursday – 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday – 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Saturday – 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Sunday – 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Most of the festival is free! If you just want to stop, shop, and eat, you don’t need tickets to join the fun!

But, for our two ticketed experiences, yes, you do!

Tickets are non-refundable, but free session transfers are available with at least 48 hours’ notice, email us and we’ll move you.

You won’t be turned away for looking like you crawled out of the grave, we encourage it. Just keep it safe and family-friendly in roaming areas, and leave any real or replica weapons at home.

Live entertainment, roaming performers, spooky markets, themed stalls, and the general festival atmosphere. Food, drinks, and special experiences are purchased separately.

Plenty of themed eats, cocktails, and festival favourites throughout The Rocks.

Yes. The Rocks is easily reached by train, bus, and ferry, with Circular Quay as the closest hub. Public transport is strongly recommended, as parking is limited.

The festival goes ahead rain or shine; some experiences are indoors, others outdoors, so bring a jacket or umbrella if the forecast looks spooky. Ghost Cinema guests rained out on-site should email us so we can sort a resolution.

We email booked customers ahead of any schedule change, check spam/junk and the experience page for the update. Your ticket may still show the original time, but the website’s schedule is correct, so attend at the newly communicated time.

Demand is always high and headline experiences have a history of selling out before opening night. Booking early is the best way to secure your spot. Walk-ins are possible, but never guaranteed.

Generally, yes; check the guidelines below so no one’s spooked out of their skin:

Experience

Age Restriction

House of Horror

18+

MurderBar

18+

Ghost Cinema

Movie rating dependent

Haunted Woods

All ages

Halloween Market

All ages

House of Horror (18+)

MurderBar (18+)

Ghost Cinema (Movie Rating Dependent)

Haunted Woods (All Ages)

Halloween Market (All Ages)

Haunted Experiences

The Argyle Oracle

Curious what the spirits have in store? The Argyle Oracle has been Sydney’s psychic centre in The Rocks since 1993, and for Ghost Festival it’s bringing out a full line-up of readers: six indoors, plus one in the Gruesome Garden, weather permitting. Choose your reading: 15 minutes ($40), 30 minutes ($80), 45 minutes ($100) or a full 60 minutes ($145). Then browse the Oracle and Tarot cards, pick up a boxed Ouija board ($25), and stock up on assorted spell candles to take the séance home.

  • 39 George Street, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Hathi Jewellery

The night belongs to the ghosts, so Hathi Jewellery is staying open late just for Ghost Festival. Once you’ve wandered The Rocks and the festival is in full swing, drop in after dark to browse the pieces by candlelight, well, by shop light. A little sparkle goes a long way when the spirits are out.

  • 19 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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The Orient

The Orient is turning up the heat for Ghost Festival with its spice margaritas and jalapeño bites. It’s a spicy, smoky pairing to keep you warm between the frights, and it’s back for the festival. Sip, snack and see how much heat you can handle.

  • 89 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Deals to Die for

Dux Collection

Dux Collection has put together a special Halloween bundle for Ghost Festival. It’s a limited-time offer made for the festival, so pop in while the spirits are about and see what’s inside.

  • 23 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Haunted Experiences

PaniQ Room

Get spooky at PaniQ Room The Rocks. For 4 days only, groups of 3 or more get 15% off all escape rooms during Ghost in The Rocks. The venue is Halloween-ready and the staff are in costume, so you’ll be locked in with a few extra frights. Use the code SPOOKY26 at checkout. Gather your coven and try to escape.

  • 13 Cambridge St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
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Get Drenched

Fill your own box of wax melts from the in-store selection at Get Drenched. Normally it’s $20 a box, but for the four days of Ghost Festival it’s half price: just $10 a box. Pick your favourite scents and let the spooky season fill your home.

  • 29 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Atty Gallery

Say hello to Atty’s Peek-a-Boo prints, a trio of playful characters peeking out at you: a koala, an emu and an otter. The set of three is usually $400, but for Ghost Festival it’s just $200. They’re a fun, friendly way to take a little Halloween mischief home with you.

  • 27 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Joe Bananas

Treat yourself this Ghost Festival with 20% off when you spend over $100 at Joe Bananas. Use the code GHOSTFEST20, in-store or online, from 29 October to 1 November 2026 (inclusive). It’s four days only, so grab it before the ghosts take it back.

  • 103 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Dine with the Dead

Luna Lu

Luna Lu is serving something special for Ghost Festival, and it won’t be on the menu for long. The Black Margarita is made with Herradura tequila and finished with lime sugar and charcoal sugar. It’s smoky, dark and made exclusively for Ghost, so if you want a taste, you’ll have to catch it while the festival’s on.

  • Campbells Cove, Ground Level, Bays 4 and 5, 7-27 Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Como Italian

Como Italian has conjured up a Ghost-exclusive menu that’s only here for the festival. The main is an ink squid and pumpkin ravioli filled with crab and mascarpone, served in a butter and parmigiano sauce. Pair it with the Vampire’s Kiss Spritz, a hauntingly refreshing elixir of deep pomegranate and lush blueberries with a splash of tart lemon juice. It’s layered with sweet grenadine, topped with bubbly Prosecco and a splash of club soda for a bloody delicious finish. Once Ghost is over, so is the menu.

  • Bay 7 & 8, Campbell’s Stores, 7-27 Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Sicilian Restaurant

For Ghost Festival only, Sicilian Restaurant is serving a menu you won’t find any other time of year. Start with the Bocconcini Eye Prosciutto ($18), a creepy little starter that’s watching you back. Follow it with the Pumpkin Sage Ravioli ($31), then raise a Vampire Negroni ($28) to the night. Three dishes created just for Ghost, and gone when the festival ends, so come hungry and come early.

  • 17 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Sticky

Got a sweet tooth that needs feeding? Pop into Sticky during Ghost Festival and take home a free bag of spooky candy with any purchase. It’s a little treat to go with your treat, and the perfect fuel for a night of Halloween wandering through The Rocks.

  • The Rocks Centre, 10/12-24 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Haunted Experiences

Shazia Gallery

This Halloween, step inside Shazia Imran Gallery in The Rocks and discover ‘Hauntingly Beautiful’, a specially curated collection of original artworks and limited-edition prints. Expect moody colours, atmospheric scenes, rich textures and mysterious tones. Selected works will be available at special Halloween prices, but there’s another surprise waiting inside. Choose a Trick-or-Treat Mystery Card to reveal an exclusive offer of up to 20%* off selected artworks. Come for the art, pick your card, and you might leave with something hauntingly beautiful.

*Offer available for a limited time this Halloween at Shazia Imran Gallery, The Rocks.

  • 102-104 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Haunted Experiences

Tea Cosy Witches Tea House

Welcome to the Witches Tea House at The Tea Cosy, where the Witches’ Brew is served hot or cold and comes in two bewitching versions. The Good Witch is spun with elderflower liqueur magic, while the Bad Witch is made wicked with Midori. Each brew has a popcorn partner to go with it: Good Witch Butterscotch Caramel for the sweet side, and Bad Witch Sea Witch Salt & Truffle for the dark side. Pick your coven and take your popcorn to go.

  • 7 Atherden St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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