Your ultimate guide on what to do in Beijing this Halloween weekend. Brace yourself, there's a lot...

Markets

Oct 29-30: Halloween Spooky Farmers' Market

Farm to Neighbors is hosting two days filled with family-fun Halloween activities. There will be a free scavenger hunt, a no-waste pumpkin-carving workshop, face painting, a costume competition and so much more. 

See event listing for details.

Restaurant/Bar Parties

Oct 28: Hello Halloween @ Blue Frog

Blue Frog will be throwing a Halloween party this Friday (at its Sanlitun & Ocean International locations). There will be snacks, drinks, prizes and DJs in honor of the holiday. 

Fri Oct 28, 6.30pm-late. Blue Frog (Sanlitun & Ocean International), see event listing.

Oct 28-29: JakaBusters

The JakaBusters will be out in full force this weekend. Keep an eye out for them in the Gulou area on Friday and Saturday. If you have no idea what a JakaBuster is, you’ll recognize them by their packs of JAKA (Rager Pie’s special Nitro Cold Brew Coffee) and Arrow Factory’s BACK IN BLACK STOUT, which they will likely proceed to squirt in your mouth. 

Oct 28-30: Zombie Pirate Kitchen Takeover @ Feast

Mighty Mo’s Mussels is being resurrected this Halloween weekend. Feast (Food by EAST) and Hatchery are joining forces to bring you a weekend full of surf and turf. It is Halloween, so make sure to dress up for your chance to win awesome prizes. 

Oct 28-30. 5.30-10pm. Make reservations by calling Feast at 84149820 or email them at feast@east-beijing.com. Feast (Food by EAST), see event listing. 

Oct 28-31: 8-BIT Halloween

8-BIT will have some killer drink specials from Friday to Monday. Think RMB15 for Jell-O shots, RMB20 pickle backs, RMB20 pints of Kirin and Asahi, RMB10 off Arrow Factory draft beer and RMB35 for signature and classic 8-BIT cocktails. Sake Gin, JRS and DJ Boring will be providing the beats all weekend long. 

Oct 28-31, 8-BIT. See event listing. 

Oct 29: Halloween Beer Mile @ Jing-A Taproom

The Jing-A Beer Mile is back just in time for the Halloween weekend. Fifty runners will be downing four pints while sprinting four laps around Courtyard 4. If you want to join in make sure to register at the Jing-A Taproom stat. Oh, and racers need to dress up in costume.  

Sat Oct 29, 3pm. RMB150 per person, includes 4 beers and finisher's T-shirt. Jing-A Taproom, see event listing. 

Oct 29: Great Leap Brewing & the Beijing LGBT Center's Halloween Bash

Great Leap Brewing and the Beijing LGBT Center are throwing their annual Halloween bash on Saturday at GLB Brewpub #12. There will be plenty of beer, costumes and a costume competition with a big payout (RMB888 of Great Leap beer!). Plus, buy an Imperial Pumpkin Ale and RMB10 will be donated to the LGBT Center. At Great Leap Brewing #45 Brewpub RMB10 of all beers go to the LGBT center after 9pm. And if you’re looking for something more mellow, head over to Great Leap Original #6. Those in costume will get a free beer. 

Sat Oct 29, 7pm. Great Leap Brewing, see event listing.

Oct 29: Halloween at Tiki – Savage Jungle Tiki

Tiki will be celebrating on Saturday with mysterious Halloween drinks like Heart of Darkness, Black Manhattan and Black Magic. To get you in the mood, there will be free house Hellfire Fireball Shots for all those who are wearing costumes. 

Sat Oct 29 7pm-3am. Bungalow Tiki & Cocktail Bar, see event listing. 

Oct 29: Palms presents Dead Disney

Dress as your best Disney-zombie character for your chance to win some killer prizes at Palms on Saturday. There will be lots of DJs, drink specials, beer pong and flip cup, scary movies and more. 

Sat Oct 29, 9pm. Palms Liangmaqiao, see event listing. 

Oct 29: Lame Halloween @ Mimi e Coco

Mimi e Coco is keeping things fairly mellow this Halloween with discounted Halloween-themed cocktails – Devil’s Ruby and Arancia Rosa – silly costumes and a few scary movies. 

Sat Oct 29, 8pm-late. Mimi e Coco, see event listing. 

Oct 29: Get Your Freak On @ CHEERS

Cheers Gulou is getting all dressed up this Halloween weekend. Head over to their Gulou location for a night filled with costumes, music by DJ Oops2 and free flow sparkling wine until 11pm (with admission). All proceeds from mulled wine sales will go to the Maovember charity.

Sat Oct 29, 8pm. RMB88, RMB30 (members).

Oct 29: Dead Funny - A Fright of StandUp Comedy

You might just die of laugher during this night full of comedy. Eight of Beijing’s best comedians will be slaughtering at E&A Bar on Saturday night. Johnny Darko will host.  

Sat Oct 29, doors at 7.30pm. RMB50, for advance tickets (includes a free drink). Add wechat ID: LaurenKDavid for tickets or email Subnormalzchina@gmail.com. E&A Bar (in the same complex as Temple Bar), see event listing. 

Oct 29: Crawloween - Hutong Halloween Pub Crawl

Anyone down for a Halloween pub crawl through the hutongs? Sign up with Ron Mexico and you’ll get drink tokens for 10-plus drinks and shots at a bunch of bars, including Temple, Hot Cat Club, Cafe de la Poste, The Tiki Bungalow and, of course, Ron Mexico. There will be a costume competition and prizes at the end of the night. 

Sat Oct 29, 8pm. Ron Mexico, see event listing. 

Oct 29: Star Wars Halloween @ The Local

You read right, The Local is throwing a Star Wars themed Halloween bash. If you dare to don your best Star Wars attire, there will be prizes. 

Sat Oct 29 10pm-3am. The Local Bar & Grill.

Oct 29: Celebrate Halloween @ Q MEX! 

Head over to Q Mex on Saturday for a costume contest, drink specials, games hosted by Jay & Reece and music by DJ Eli. 

Sat Oct 29, 8pm-3am at Q Mex Bar & Grill.

Oct 30: Halloween @ Zarah

This is a good one for families. Zarah is hosting an Autumn market and kids Halloween party on their terrace on Sunday afternoon. There will be free prosecco or beer for all the dressed up parents. 

Sun Oct 30, 12-5pm at Zarah.

Oct 31: Halloween Party & Rocky Horror Picture Show

Rocky Horror is the quintessential way to celebrate Halloween. Head over to Home Plate BBQ Sanlitun on Monday (Halloween night) for their third annual Halloween party. They’ll be screening The Rocky Horror Picture Show and will be providing free prop bags. Because who doesn't love to throw stuff? Stevie Mac & The Mac Daddies will take the stage after the film. There will be prizes for best costumes, too. 

Mon Oct 31, movie starts at 7.30pm. Home Plate BBQ Sanlitun, see event listing. 

Live Music

Oct 28: Metalloween with Scare the Children @ Temple bar

Kick off this Halloween weekend with a night full of metal. Ready to Die (old school heavy metal with female vocal) and Face (hard rock) will perform. Scare the Children (horror metal) will make his comeback too. 

Fri Oct 28 10pm at Temple Bar.

Oct 28: Hardcore Halloween with M.A.I., Dress Code, Own Up + Tumor Boy

Leave it to School Bar to present Beijing with a more hardcore version of Halloween. M.A.I., Dress Code, Own Up and Tumor Boy will be taking the stage. Hard. Core.

Fri Oct 28, 9pm. RMB60. School Live Bar, see event listing. 

Oct 28-29: Halloween Show @ Modernista feat. Stevie Mac & The Mac Daddies

In honor of Halloween, Stevie Mac & The Mac Daddies will bring their vintage sound to this special Halloween show at Modernista on Friday.

Fri Oct 28 10pm at Modernista.

Oct 29: "Heavy Night" Halloween Party of 330 Metal Music Festival

"Heavy Night" Halloween Party Of 330 Metal Music Festival will be held at Yugong Yishan on Saturday.  

Sat Oct 29 7.30pm. RMB200 (door), RMB150 (presale) at Yugong Yishan.

Oct 30: Halloween Party Now feat. 10 Bands & Kebabs for All

DDC will have a whopping 10-band lineup including 404, Time So Fast and Zing Way. Randomly there will also be free kebabs for the audience.

Sun Oct 30, 5pm at DDC. RMB60 (presale) / RMB80 (door).

Club Parties

Oct 27: Freak Out 2016 - The Forbidden Temple Halloween Warehouse Festival

If you’re looking to get things started really early this Halloween weekend fear not, because the Freak Out Halloween Party is coming to Beijing. The double-headliner lineup includes Keith and Araabmuzik. There will be lots of Halloween activities too. 

Thurs Oct 27, 10pm. Yugong Yishan. RMB260 (door) / RMB180 (presale) / RMB120 (early bird).

Oct 28-31: Left 4 Dead - Halloween Lasts Four Days @ Vics

Vics Club will be throwing a four-day Halloween bonanza starting on Friday. 

Fri-Mon, 9pm-3am at Vics. RMB100 (female), RMB500 (male).

Oct 29: BOOM Castle Festival 2016

The BCF will be held in Chateau Changyu AFlP Castle on Saturday night from 6pm-6am. There will be more than 15 DJs to set the Halloween party vibe. 

Oct 29: Club Lantern presents Spooked Halloween

Things are going to get spooky at Lantern on Saturday. The lineup includes Hamoudeh, Anton, Sun Meng, Zhang Jie, QQ, Shen Yue, Pei, DK and more. 

Sat Oct 29, 10pm at Lantern.

Oct 29: Street Kids - House of Freaks Halloween Party

The Street Kids are back and they’re getting freaky. Their big Halloween bash will be going off on Saturday in Migas’ newly renovated downstairs space. Things are bound to get crazy. 

Sat Oct 29, 10pm. RMB 60. Migas, see event listing. 

Oct 29: YEN Fetish Halloween 2016

You want to get really freaky this Halloween weekend? We thought so. Seriously if you’re into costumes, raves or fetishes, this festival is for you. DJs Mickey Zhang, Dio, Blackie, QQ, Bloodz Boi and Darcy will be on the scene. It’s gonna be wild. 

Sat Oct 29, 11pm-5am. Tango, see event listing for ticket info. 

READ MORE: 10 Places To Find Halloween Costumes in Beijing

Other

October 27-31: Halloween @ Parkview Green 

Parkview Green is getting a makeover for the occasion. They’ll be hosting family-fun activities for the next four days. There will be a special Halloween costume party, a treasure hunt, spooky games and lots and lots of treats. 

See a listing for Parkview Green.

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