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POLIAKOV VODKA HAUNTED WOODS

A TREAT FOR THE STOMACH AND THE EYEs

A TREAT FOR THE STOMACH
AND THE EYE

SPOOKY FEASTS AND SCARY DRINKS WITH LIVE SHOWS

A ring of haunted wood cabins serves up freakishly good eats from favourites like Messina, Gong Cha, and other spooky culinary creators and each dish crafted to thrill both your tastebuds and your Instagram feed.

At the centre of it all, 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.

Whether you’re here for the food, the drinks, or the after-dark energy, Poliakov’s Haunted Woods is where Halloween tastes its best.

FOOD VILLAGE

Over 20+ Halloween-themed food stalls serving spooky treats, devilish desserts, and creepy culinary creations you won’t find anywhere else.

poliakov vodka bar

Run by mad scientists and ghostly doctors, serving up theatrical drinks like syringe shots, blood bag cocktails, and icy Poliakov vodka creations (the colder, the badder!)

POLIAKOV MAIN STAGE

The Poliakov Vodka Main Stage keeps the night alive with DJs and bands blasting beats until late, making the Haunted Woods as much a party as it is a feast.

Haunting Encounters

Beware of cold ghosts roaming the grounds... frozen spirits and eerie characters bringing the haunted atmosphere to life.

FOOD VILLAGE

Over 20+ Halloween-themed food stalls serving spooky treats, devilish desserts, and creepy culinary creations you won’t find anywhere else.

poliakov vodka bar

Run by mad scientists and ghostly doctors, serving up theatrical drinks like syringe shots, blood bag cocktails, and icy Poliakov vodka creations (the colder, the badder!)

POLIAKOV MAIN STAGE

The Poliakov Vodka Main Stage keeps the night alive with DJs and bands blasting beats until late, making the Haunted Woods as much a party as it is a feast.

Haunting Encounters

Beware of cold ghosts roaming the grounds... frozen spirits and eerie characters bringing the haunted atmosphere to life.

FREE ENTRY

THURSDAY 4pm - 11pm
FRIDAY 4pm - 11pm
SATURDAY 12pm - 11pm
SUNDAY 12pm - 11pm

FIRST FLEET PARK AND TALLAWOLADAH LAWNS

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

gong cha
bubble tea

THE PIZZAGEIST by AMI PIZZA

Gong cha Ghost (2)
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gelato messina​

BLOOD SHOT — Waffle cone filled with cream cheese gelato, chunks of red velvet cake and red velvet topping, dipped in dark chocolate and splatters of red chocolate

DEATH STARE — Layers of graham crackers, chocolate gelato with chunks of choc brownie chunks, topped with a chocolate eye filled with marshmallow spread and strawberry gel

MR PUMPKIN HEAD — Waffle cone filled with cheesecake mousse, pretzel fudge and baked cheesecake gelato and pretzel crunch, dipped in orange white chocolate

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DEATH STARE - Layers of graham crackers, chocolate gelato with chunks of choc brownie chunks, topped with a chocolate eye filled with marshmallow spread and strawberry gel​
MR PUMPKIN HEAD - Waffle cone filled with cheesecake mousse, pretzel fudge and baked cheesecake gelato and pretzel crunch, dipped in orange white chocolate​
BLOOD SHOT - Waffle cone filled with cream cheese gelato, chunks of red velvet cake and red velvet topping, dipped in dark chocolate and splatters of red chocolate
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Spooky Crumbles
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Bloody Fruit Crumbles.

Apple Crumble

Berry Crumbles Halloween Special

Cherry Crumble — With graveyard chocolate decoration, and Oreo crumb decor

Agapé Organic Pop Up​

Monster Burgers

New Orleans Pork & Sausage Gumbo

Scary Nachos

Spooky Fish Tacos

Scary Eyes Chicken Nuggets & Chips

Poutine

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East Blue Seafood​​

Speciality Seafood Dishes and Lobster Rolls.

Specials include:
- Stuffed Jack 'o' Lantern with seafood, rice, and cheese
- Spooky whole crab roll sandwich with legs
- A seafood chowder served in a pumpkin.

thicc cookies​

Halloween Cookies and Brownies​

Cookies and Softserve​

Cookies and Milk Bleeding Cookie ​

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Monster Bites Dumplings​

Handmade Halloween style dumplings​

Variety of flavours with devil chilli sauce option​

Death by Gnocchi
by Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers

Bloody Bolognese ​

Magician's Mushroom and Truffle ​

Puttanesca Potion​

Slow Cooked Lamb Shank

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Bayou Beignets
by Berliner Bakery

Voodoo Bayou (Pecan Praline Choc Chilli Custard)

'Screme Brûlée'

Raspberry Jam

Vanilla Custard

Breton Caramel

Nutella

Hot Red Chicken​

Black Side Chicken: Juicy Fried Chicken with Black Truffle Mayo Sauce, serving with crispy curly chips and beer battered onion rings. ​

- Devil Wings​
- Original crispy chicken with spring onion​
- Snow Cheesy crispy fried chicken​
- Creamy onion crispy fried chicken​
- Sweet & Sour fried chicken​
- Curly chips, onion rings and chilli Kewpie mayo sauce ​

Hot red chicken- Juicy and Crispy

Spooky Dark Lemonade

Brought by Lemonade by Citrus & Sugar

- Glow in the dark skull cup lemonade​
- Smoke bubble lemonade​​
- Ice cube Halloween shapes (bats & eyeballs)​

That Arancini Guy

Silence of the Marinated Lambs

Dare to Indulge with Bloody Epique Hot Chocolate This Halloween

Succumb to the darkness of Épique Hot Chocolate — a wickedly thick delight brewed for true chocolate lovers. Sinfully smooth and devilishly rich, each cup is a potion of pure chocolate bliss.

Customize your cauldron with marshmallows, whipped cream, or a grown-up twist of Irish cream, orange liqueur, or rum. Try the limited-edition Graveyard Shift, Bloody Orange or Rum and Ember.

This Halloween, every sip is Épique — and every flavour has a dark side.

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First Fleet Park · Free Entry

A Treat for the Stomach,

and the Eye

SPOOKY FEASTS AND SCARY DRINKS WITH LIVE SHOWS

A ring of haunted wood cabins serves up freakishly good eats from favourites like Messina, Gong Cha, and other spooky culinary creators; each dish crafted to thrill both your tastebuds and your Instagram feed.

At the centre of it all, 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 mad scientists are serving chilling cocktails as your only way to survive the night.

Whether you’re here for the food, the drinks, or the after-dark energy, Poliakov Vodka’s Haunted Woods is where Halloween tastes its best.

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

  • First Fleet Park

Free entry

Food Village

20+ Halloween-Themed Food Stalls

Spooky treats, devilish desserts, and creepy culinary creations you won’t find anywhere else, every stall built to thrill both your tastebuds and your feed.

Poliakov Vodka Bar

Run By Mad Scientists & Ghostly Doctors

Theatrical drinks built for the occasion; syringe shots, blood bag cocktails, and icy Poliakov vodka creations. The colder, the badder.

Poliakov Main Stage

DJs & Bands Blasting Beats Until Late

The Poliakov Vodka Main Stage keeps the night alive, making the Poliakov Vodka Haunted Woods as much a party as it is a feast.

Haunting Encounters

Beware of Cold Ghosts Roaming the Grounds

Frozen spirits and eerie characters bring the haunted atmosphere to life; keep one eye on your plate, and one over your shoulder.

What You Can Expect

This Year's Vendor Lineup

Over 20 stalls in the Food Village; here’s a taste of who’s cooking.

All will be revealed… soon.

LUCKY HAUNTED COIN

Pancake

VIRGINIA'S WITCHIN' KITCHEN

Empanada

MR SPANISH CHURRO

Churros

MONSTER BITES DUMPLINGS

Steamed Dumplings & Buns

MRS. FAJITA'S HAUNTED CANTINA

Fajita Wraps & Bowls
Sugary donut balls with peanut butter drizzle

GF Ghostly Treats
Frightfully Delicious!

Loukomades

POCKET BURGER

Burgers

DARK & SPOOKY LEMONADE

Eyeball Glow Lemonade

Trick or Tanghulu

Tanghulu

FRENCH KISS CREPERIE

Crepes & Churros

SPOOKTACULAR HOTDOG

Hotdogs

KEN-CHAN SCARY CURRY

Chicken Katsu Curry

THAT ARANCINI GHOUL

Gnocchi & Arancini Balls

GHOST PAELLA by VAMONOS

Paella

FRANKENSTEIN'S LOBSTER ROLLS

Pumpkin Stew & Seafood Rolls

YUMMY YUMMY KNAFEH

Knafeh

HELLFIRE STICKS

Grilled Pork & Chicken Skewers

CHIMNUTZ

Chimney Cakes & Waffle Cones

NOODLE NINJA

Stir-Fry Noodles
Pizzageist

Pizzageist by AMI Pizza

Pizza

Gong Cha

Bubble Tea

Free entry.

Endless spooky bites.

Thursday – Sunday, 30 Oct – 2 Nov, at First Fleet Park & Tallawoladah Lawns. No ticket needed, just an appetite for the unusual.

KOREAN CHEESE COIN PANCAKE

LUCKY HAUNTED COIN

This Halloween, follow the trail of fortune as these spooky Korean street treats bring a little luck to the night. Lucky Coin Pancakes are golden and crispy, stamped with mysterious coin designs and filled with a warm, sweet centre, while Lucky Cat Pancakes take the form of adorable fortune cats with a haunting twist. Will you choose the riches of the lucky coin or let the lucky cat decide your fate?

What you can expect

EMPANADA

VIRGINIA'S WITCHIN' KITCHEN

Virginia’s Witchin’ Kitchen is cooking up something wickedly delicious! Serving handmade organic empanadas packed with flavour, from savoury beef and mushroom to cheesy delights and gluten-free creations, there’s a tempting treat for every creature of the night. With flavours to haunt your taste buds and little pockets of magic in every bite, these golden pastries are sure to cast a delicious spell. Will you discover your favourite before the witching hour strikes?

What you can expect

CHURRO CONES

MR SPANISH CHURRO

Follow the irresistible scent of freshly fried churros! Serving up authentic Spanish treats with a wickedly delicious twist, these golden, crispy delights are handcrafted on-site and served hot, ready to satisfy even the sweetest supernatural cravings. From classic churros dusted in sugar to decadent Nutella, salted caramel and Kinder Bueno-filled creations, plus signature Churro Cones like Crème Brûlée and the indulgent Dubái cone, there’s a temptation for every creature of the night. Mr Spanish Churro is brewing up something deliciously dangerous. Will you succumb to the sweet side of the dark?

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STEAMED BUNS & DUMPLINGS

MONSTER BITES DUMPLINGS

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FAJITA WRAPS & BOWLS

MRS. FAJITA'S HAUNTED CANTINA

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DONUT BALLS

GF GHOSTLY TREATS
FRIGHTFULLY DELICIOUS!

GF Ghostly Treats is serving up a monster-sized menu of sweet temptations! Bringing 100% gluten-free indulgence, proving that even the creatures of the night deserve a little sweetness. Sink your fangs into their crowd-favourite gluten-free fried ice cream, freshly made cinnamon donut balls and Loukoumades, or cool down with creamy ice cream sandwiches, choc tops and hard-serve ice cream. Get ready for a frightfully sweet experience that will leave you screaming for more!

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BURGER

POCKET BURGER

Pocket Burger is bringing a Korean twist to the dark side with its mouthwatering Bulgogi Burgers! Sink your teeth into juicy, flavour-packed Korean-style beef, loaded with savoury goodness that will haunt your cravings long after the last bite. Bold, delicious and dangerously tempting, these burgers are the perfect fuel for hungry ghouls and night creatures roaming around. One bite, and you’ll be possessed by the flavour!

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EYEBALL GLOW LEMONADE

DARK & SPOOKY LEMONADE

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BURGER

TRICK OR TANGHULU

Trick or Tanghulu is putting a spellbinding twist on a beloved Asian street treat! Fresh seasonal fruits dipped in a glossy, crispy sugar shell that shatters with every bite. From juicy grapes and sweet strawberries to cherry tomatoes and bananas, each skewer is a wickedly wonderful mix of fruity freshness and crunchy sweetness.  Follow the sugary trail and satisfy your cravings before they vanish into the night!

What you can expect

Crepes and Churros

FRENCH KISS CREPERIE

Let French Kiss Crêperie tempt you with a delicious spell of French indulgence! Serving up freshly made sweet and savoury crêpes, there’s something to satisfy every craving, from decadent treats for those with a sweet tooth to savoury delights for the hungry souls of the night. Delicate, golden and irresistibly delicious, these French favourites are sure to cast a spell on your taste buds. Follow the aroma and let your cravings lead the way!

What you can expect

Hotdogs

SPOOKTACULAR HOTDOGS

Get ready for a frightfully satisfying feast with Spooktacular Hotdogs! Serving up German-style hotdogs paired with golden, crispy fries, these classic street food favourites are sure to satisfy even the hungriest monsters roaming the streets. Simple, hearty and deliciously tempting, it’s the perfect combo to fuel your Halloween adventures. Come hungry and leave spooktacularly satisfied!

What you can expect

Chicken Katsu Curry

KEN-CHAN SCARY CURRY

Ken-Chan Scary Curry is serving up Japanese street food with a deliciously dark twist! From crispy Chicken Katsu Curry smothered in rich Japanese curry to golden Karaage Chicken and crunchy Katsu Sandwiches, these comforting favourites are sure to satisfy hungry ghouls and hungry souls alike. Double up on the crispy katsu, grab a serving of golden long chips, and fuel your adventures with flavours worth haunting for. Freshly cooked, full of flavour and frightfully satisfying!

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GNOCCHI AND ARANCINI BALLS

THAT ARANCINI GHOUL

That Arancini Ghoul is rolling with a wickedly delicious taste of Italy. This Italian street food favourite has been serving up golden, crispy arancini balls with irresistibly cheesy centres and bold flavours that will haunt your cravings. Perfectly bite-sized and packed with Italian goodness, these little balls of magic are sure to keep hungry ghouls and hungry souls coming back for more. Follow the aroma, join the feast, and discover why these cheesy delights are worth going a little batty for!

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PAELLA

GHOST PAELLA BY VAMONOS

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LOBSTER ROLLS AND MORE

FRANKENSTEIN'S LOBSTER ROLLS

Frankenstein’s Lobster Rolls are bringing monstrous seafood indulgence to Ghost Festival! Sink your claws into delicious lobster rolls packed with succulent seafood and irresistible flavour, a wickedly satisfying feast worthy of Frankenstein himself. And for something warm and comforting, their hearty Pumpkin Stew is bubbling away like a mysterious potion straight from the witch’s cauldron. Come hungry — this monster feast is alive with flavour!

What you can expect

KNAFEH

YUMMY YUMMY KNAFEH

This Halloween, Yummy Yummy Knafeh is bringing a golden, gooey spell of Middle Eastern sweetness! Watch as authentic Palestinian knafeh is freshly prepared, topped with vibrant crushed pistachios and served warm with its signature, irresistibly stretchy cheese pull. It’s a mesmerising dessert experience that’s part treat, part spectacle, and completely enchanting! Pair your sweet indulgence with traditional Arabic coffee brewed on hot sand or a comforting cup of tea. Follow the irresistible aroma, gather around the sizzling spectacle, and discover a sweet sensation that will have every ghoul craving just one more bite!

What you can expect

GRILLED PORK & CHICKEN SKEWERS

HELLFIRE STICKS

BBQ Time is firing up the flames for a feast with a wickedly delicious twist! Savour the smoky goodness of authentic charcoal-grilled pork and chicken skewers. From fiery grills to street food favourites, they are bringing bold flavours and a sizzling experience. Follow the smoke and let your cravings lead the way!

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CHIMNEY CAKES

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PIZZA

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Bubble Tea

Gong Cha

Gong cha Australia is brewing up a spellbinding lineup of bubble tea favourites! 🧋 Back by popular demand, the exclusive Brain Smash is returning after being a hit last year! This wickedly delicious festival special is one you won’t want to miss. The rest of the drink menu will feature refreshing green tea-based creations, perfect for keeping you cool as you explore the spooky celebrations. Follow the bubbles, grab your favourite sip, and get ready for a frightfully refreshing experience!

What you can expect

Halloween Special

Deals to Die for

Claud Chabo

As the veil grows thin this Halloween at The Rocks, step into Claud Chabo for a seasonal reset. Before the season was inverted into modern fears, Samhain was celebrated as a sacred, nature-based transition: a time to honour the final harvest, turn inward and gently shed stagnant energy. Drop by in-store to sample the scents, feel the energy and claim 10% off. Energy clearing kits and must-have altar tools dissolve heavy vibes, protect your sanctuary and honour the sacred shift, while the aromatherapy range and nature’s botanical potions ground your senses, purify your field and restore your clarity. Return to the roots, honour the shift, welcome the light.

  • 123 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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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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Deals to die for

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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Dine with the dead

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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Deals to Die For

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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Deals to Die For

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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Deals to Die For

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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Dine with the Dead

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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Dine with the Dead

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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Deals to Die for

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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