Halloween Happenings in Nashville

Friday, October 26

Chamber of Curiosities

• East Nashville's Walden is hosting a "Chamber of Curiosities" party to celebrate Halloween! Guests are encouraged to come dressed as their alter ego and spend the night enjoying Walden's specialty cocktails. There will be free tarot readings by Goddess & The Moon, palm reading, ouija, and magic eight balls for even more spooky fun!
• Location: Walden | 2909B Gallatin Pk
• Tickets: Free | waldenbar.com
• Time: 8 - 10 p.m.

Day of the Dead Tequila Festival

• Join us at The Pavilion East to kick off the weekend in one spirited evening, presented by Jose Cuervo. We will showcase over 30 different labels of tequila while dancing to party music from our favorite DJs. Tacos will be for sale by Las Palmas, as well as full sized cocktails and Estrella beer at the cash bar. Come in costume and document your night in our photo booth! Your ticket includes 15 tequila tastings, access to all areas of the event, and lots of spooky surprises. Proceeds benefit Fannie Battle, so every sip counts!
• Location: The Pavilion East | 1006 Fatherland St
• Tickets: $34 | nashvilletequilafestival.com
• Time: 6 - 9 p.m.

Disco is Dead at Tànsuŏ

• Celebrate Halloween with a night of scary fun! On October 26 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., enjoy complimentary dim sum, live DJ jams, a boo-zy cash bar and more spooky surprises. The theme is ‘Disco is Dead,’ so bring your friends and your dancing shoes! Entry is free, but be sure to RSVP here.
• Location: Tànsuŏ | 121B 12th Ave N
• Tickets: Free | tansuonashville.com
• Time: 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Fall AF Fridays: Pumpkin Carving Party

• Germantown’s Butchertown Hall will wrap its wildly successful Fresh/Fall AF patio party with a Halloween twist. The restaurant will host a Pumpkin Carving Party for guests of all ages, with judging and prizes at the end of the evening. Butchertown Hall will offer a limited number of pumpkins for sale, as well as provide carving tools and accessories for guests who want to BYOB (bring your own pumpkin). Prizes, which will include gift cards to Butchertown Hall, will be awarded for: Most Creative, Scariest, Funniest, and Non-Current Events.
• Location: Butchertown Hall | 1416 4th Ave N
• Tickets: Free | butchertownhall.com
• Time: 4 - 8 p.m.

Halloween Ball Y'all

• From the creators of Music City Burlesque and Live Dancing Girls come the South's sexiest new haunt. An elegant masquerade of costumed guests explore live entertainment on stage and throughout the venue. This opulent evening brings live music, spellbinding aerial and dance performances, a costume contest, and more. Capture your spooky finery in the photo booth. Dance the night away with DJ Spice J while watching breathtaking aerial acts from the nations top performers.
• Location: Marathon Music Works | 1402 Clinton St
• Tickets: $25 - $400 | marathonmusicworks.com
• Time: 8 p.m. doors; 9 p.m. show

Tavern Halloween Brunch

• It’s time to eat, drink, and be scary. This Halloween, we're getting spooky and fun with a weekend-long themed Tavern brunch. Come dressed up as your favorite ghost, goblin, goul or anything in between as you enjoy seasonal sips on 2-for-1 brunch libations and Tavern brunch classics.
• Location: Tavern | 1904 Broadway
• Tickets: mstreetnashville.com
• Time: October 23-28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday, October 27

A Nightmare on Woodland Street

• Feat. Wick-It, KDSML, Coach, Rate, and Rod Youree.
• Location: The Basement East | 917 Woodland Ave
• Tickets: $10 | thebasementnashville.com
• Time: 9 p.m.

Acme Halloween: Disco is Dead

• Disco is dead. Cause of death? Saturday night fever…and it’s contagious. The Music City Toppers & Sparkle City Disco will keep us dancin’ on the 1st floor all night long, while Sister Sprouse brings the bangers at her haunted trap house on the 3rd floor. Get your booo-gie on at the best Halloween party on Broadway. Get your tickets before they ghost.
• Location: Acme Feed & Seed | 101 Broadway
• Tickets: $15 - $320 | theacmenashville.com
• Time: 6 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Broadway Boo Bash

• RSVP for free cover, a costume contest ($300 cash prize for first place!), new upstairs stage, and live entertainment from DJ Danny Lewis.
• Location: Tin Roof Broadway | 316 Broadway
• Tickets: Free | tinroofbroadway.com
• Time: 9:30 p.m.

Dead Disco w/ Marquee Mayfield

• Presented by The Back Corner and Jagermeister, Dead Disco features live music by Marquee Mayfield, DJ Tilow, and Quiet Entertainer, as well as a costume contest, drink specials, and a photo booth.
• Location: The Back Corner | 1411 5th Ave N
• Tickets: $20 - $30 | thebackcorner.com
• Time: 8 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.

Deadquarters: A Post-Apocalyptic Playground

• Step inside HQ Beercade's dystopian playground and get immediately transported into a post-apocalyptic Nashville. We will be transforming the entire venue into a fully immersive photo op full of surprises. HQ will also be hosting Nashville's biggest and best costume contest with the largest cash prize ($750!) in the city.
• Location: Headquarters Beercade | 114 2nd Ave S
• Tickets: Free | hq-nashville.com
• Time: 9 p.m.

Debauchery at Diskin Cider

• If you have plans on Saturday night, cancel them. You won’t want to miss Debauchery at Diskin Cider starring Truvy’s Rhinestone Cabaret! Sample Diskin's new Truth Serum Cider, delicious fiery cocktails and bites, and enjoy the sexiest show in Nashville.
• Location: Diskin Cider | 1235 Martin St
• Tickets: Free | diskincider.com
• Time: 7 p.m.

Demons on Demonbreun

• Five bars, five costume contests, four DJs, two bands, and one cover—plus a $500 cash prize at each bar!
• Location: Demonbreun Hill
• Tickets: $15 | theoriginaltinroof.com
• Time: 8 p.m. - 3 a.m.

El Día de los Muertos

• Each year, Cheekwood brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville with a festival that includes traditional music and dance, vibrant art activities, and authentic cuisine. Visitors will learn about the culture of our Latin American neighbors while exploring beautiful altar displays and shopping in the marketplace.
• Location: Cheekwood |1200 Forrest Park Dr
• Tickets: $16 - $20 | cheekwood.org
• Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Goblins in the Garden

• During this spooky and special Tuesdays for Tots, kids can explore the trick-or-treat trail in the Color Garden, enjoy themed art and science activities, participate in a storytime, and take a picture at the Pumpkin House.
• Location: Cheekwood |1200 Forrest Park Dr
• Tickets: $13 - $20 | cheekwood.org
• Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

HalloWeekend Pub Crawl

• Don your wildest costumes while visiting some of the swankiest pubs in town – all while enjoying drink specials and a map-guided bar route created for convenience.
• Location: Midtown
• Tickets: $13.50 | pubcrawls.com
• Time: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Halloween Masquerade and Costume Ball

• Iconic Dames present Nashville's biggest Halloween party, the fifth annual Halloween Masquerade at The Standard. Enjoy a refined night with a cultivated society. Dress to astound in your Masquerade ensemble, costume, or your dapper apparel. Take advantage of complimentary hors d'oeuvres and gift bags (while they last), drink specials, cigars, and entertainment from DJ Bryant D and fire twirler Annalee Noir.
• Location: The Standard at The Smith House | 167 Rosa L Parks Blvd
• Tickets: $15 - $100 | eventbrite.com
• Time: 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Halloween Party at Germantown Depot

• Party all day, get spooky all night! DJ goes on at 7 p.m., followed by a costume contest at 9 p.m. Best costume will receive a $50 gift certificate.
• Location: Germantown Depot | 1318 6th Ave N
• Tickets: Free | germantowndepot.com
• Time: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Howloween with *repeat repeat

• Make it your afterparty, or your only party! The concert will happen in main room at The Crying Wolf, so lots more space to bring friends (and enemies). This event is always free. This year there are also limited VIP passes available, which get you a few free beers, a screen-printed poster, and you can share the green room with the band. If late night isn't your style, we're doing a "Spooky Hour" from 6 to 7 p.m., where you can watch the band soundcheck, enjoy some drink specials, and hang with the band early!
• Location: The Crying Wolf | 823 Woodland St
• Tickets: Free - $30 | eventbrite.com
• Time: 6 - 7 p.m.; 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Lightning 100's Paranormal Rocktivity

• Join Lightning 100 for their annual Halloween bash, featuring The Protomen, Devo 615 Allstars, and ELEL. Proceeds benefit MusiCares.
• Location: Marathon Music Works | 1402 Clinton St
• Tickets: $20 - $40 | marathonmusicworks.com
• Time: 6:30 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show

Living History Tour

• The Nashville City Cemetery will host its 19th annual Living History Tour, themed "Stepping into Nashville's Past." The educational and entertaining event will feature historical actors in period costumes depicting several characters from the city's storied past whose final resting place is the cemetery.
• Location: Nashville City Cemetery | 1001 4th Ave S
• Tickets: $5 per person; $10 per family | eventbrite.com
• Time: 4 - 7 p.m.

Monster Mash at The Ranch

• Nashville’s least sexy Halloween party is at The Ranch at Jackalope Brewing Co. Spooky beer and spookier beer cocktails. (We did name a beer after a creature that feeds on human corpses, after all. Cheers to you, Rompo!) There will be a costume  contest and DJ tunes, too. It’ll be like traveling back in time to your prom—as a zombie. So get ready to boogie!
• Location: The Ranch at Jackalope Brewing Co. | 429B Houston St
• Tickets: Free | jackalopebrew.com
• Time: 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Redrum Revue: Haunted Burlesque Show

• Join us in the New Era Ballroom on Saturday, October 27th for the Red Rum Revue – a shining themed haunted burlesque show (yes, you read that correctly). Cooper & the Jam and her crew of lovely ladies will be taking the stage and transporting us to the Overlook Hotel. BoOoOzy drink specials, a photobooth, and DJ Case Bloom will keep the party going all night long.
• Location: Woolworth on 5th | 221 5th Ave N
• Tickets: $20 - $150 | woolworthonfifth.com
• Time: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.

SHED Gulch Halloween Workout

• Join SHED Gulch on Saturday for a class that’s sure to leave you feeling dead—nothing new there! Costumes highly encouraged and first-timers come free. One free class will be given to everyone who dresses up! Plus, there will be giveaways and jams from DJ Adam Warfield. R.I.P. to anyone who misses it.
• Location: SHED Gulch | 1201 Demonbreun St, Ste 201
• Tickets: $22 | shedgroupfitness.com/gulch
• Time: 7:15, 8:20, 9:30, and 10:40 a.m.

Tuesday, October 30

Taco Tuesday with The Last Bandoleros

• Don't miss the final installment of  The Last Bandoleros' October residency at Layman Drug Co. There will be tacos, tequila, live music, and more! Entry is free, but be sure to RSVP here.
• Location: Layman Drug Co. | 1128 3rd Ave S
• Tickets: Free | thelastbandoleros.com
• Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 31

A Very Scary Spiderberry Halloween, Vol. II

• Spend Halloween night at Vinyl Tap Nashville with Labrys Light Show, featuring The Spiderberries, Hard, Abbey Moss, and Ben Ricketts! Plus, enjoy special potions for your consumption, specials on Dogfish Head craft beers, ghoulish sights, and freaky sounds. Free entry with a costume, and masks are encouraged!
• Location: Vinyl Tap Nashville | 2038 Greenwood Ave
• Tickets: Free | vinyltapnashville.com
• Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.

The Delta Rae Revival

• Delta Rae will bring their signature Southern Gothic sound to the stage for an immersive, intimate live show. Tickets are $10 with a limited amount available online, and the remainder sold first-come, first-served at the door.
• Location: The Basement | 1604 8th Ave S
• Tickets: $10 | ticketweb.com
• Time: 7:30 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show

Día de los Muertos

• This Día De Los Muertos, we'll be dancing with the dead and partying like the living. Join us Wednesday, Oct. 31st for our Day of the Dead celebration, featuring half-price margarita pitchers and 5-for-3 buckets of beer from 2 - 6 p.m. Festive attire is encouraged.
• Location: Saint Añejo | 1120 McGavock St
• Tickets: mstreenashville.com
• Time: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Halloween at Black Rabbit

• Black Rabbit has announced ‘Halloween at Black Rabbit,’ a horror-themed dance party and event to be held on Halloween night. The New York-style speakeasy, located just off historic Printer's Alley, will feature tunes by DJ Majik, two complimentary cocktails, and light bites for each guest, a costume contest with prizes, and Halloween candy throughout. Tickets are $35 each, available in advance on Eventbrite, or available for purchase at the door. Ages 21+.
• Location: Black Rabbit | 218 3rd Ave N
• Tickets: $35 | eventbrite.com
• Time: 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Halloween Bash

• Boo! Come hang out at the brewery and trick or treat for beer! Our party is family-friendly and free to enter. Lots of pumpkin beer to go around, and don't forget the Vampire Slayer pizza! We'll also be hosting a costume contest—post a picture of yourself in costume in the taproom onto the discussion section of the Facebook event page to enter the costume contest, and winners will be announced Thursday morning.
• Location: TailGate Brewery | 7300 Charlotte Pk
• Tickets: Free | facebook.com
• Time: 5 - 10 p.m.

Headquarters Halloween Party

• Looking for somewhere to party on Halloween night? Join us at HQ for specialty themed cocktails, décor, DJs, and of course a costume contest! Best of all? No cover.
• Location: Headquarters Beercade | 114 2nd Ave S
• Tickets: Free | hq-nashville.com
• Time: 9 p.m.

Rosemary's Baby 2: Haunted House Party

• Halloween night. Costumes encouraged. DJs Coach & Rate. No cover.
• Location: Rosemary & Beauty Queen | 1102 Forrest Ave
• Tickets: Free | facebook.com
• Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Ryman Haunted History Tours

• What happens after the show is over and the stage lights go dim? Come along with us as we explore the untold history behind unexplained sightings and occurances reported at the Ryman throughout her 126-year history. Go where no guest has ever gone before: under one of Nashville's favorite stages. Hear the truth behind the Ryman's most infamous stores straight from our expert historians. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable Halloween experience. With your tour, you'll be treated to a festive drink from Cafe Lula, a guided tour of the iconic venue, once-in-a-lifetime access beneath the stage, and a photo to commemorate your evening. We encourage you and your guests to come dressed in costume.
• Location: Ryman Auditorium | 116 5th Ave N
• Tickets: $40 | opryentertainmentgroup.com
• Time: 7:15 - 10:30 p.m.

SLAY: A Slasher Bash

• Head to Play for a costume contest with over $5,000 in cash and prizes for Best '70s, '80s, and '90s Horror, Best Overall, and Best Drag.
• Location: Play Dance Bar | 1519 Church St
• Tickets: playdancebar.com
• Time: 9 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Tavern Halloween 2-for-1 Wednesday

• If brunch wasn’t enough, join us Halloween night for 2-for-1 Wednesday from 2 - 10 p.m. Dance the wicked away with your favorite Halloween jams or grab a drink or two before your Halloween festivities begin. As always, costumes are encouraged.
• Location: Tavern | 1904 Broadway
• Tickets: mstreetnashville.com
• Time: 2 - 10 p.m.

Va Va VAMP II: A Bloodthirsty Burlesque Revue

• Experience an otherworldly night of Vampire Burlesque sure to thrill and chill you, all to the accompaniment of Brook Sutton's live (or living dead) New Orleans-style jazz band. These vampiric vixens will surely have you in their thrall, so mark your calendars and prepare to be mesmerized... Vampire regalia is encouraged. Advance ticket purchases include entry into the drawing for one of two fabulous door prizes. This show features performances by Abby Costello, Patsy Climax, and Schatzi Love, with stage kitten Lavender Tart, and our host, Fedora Jones, will be guiding you through the dark.
• Location: Rudy's Jazz Room | 809 Gleaves St
• Tickets: $25 - $30 | rudysjazzroom.com
• Time: 8 p.m. doors; 9 p.m. show