Salem Halloween City’s
Costume Party Calendar
When it comes to Halloween, Salem knows how to party!
Masquerade ball events and costume contests will be rocking out at
Salem’s hotels and nightspots throughout the month of October.
Unleash your fiendish creativity and howl!
Oct.
24
Hawthorne Hotel’s 2026 Halloween Ball – Phobia
7:30pm. Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. Welcome to the most talked-about event of the Halloween season – the Hawthorne Hotel’s Halloween Ball: Phobia. Featuring music (live band and two djs), interactive experiences, a costume contest, stationed hors d’oeuvres and cash bars on three floors. Dance, people-watch, take selfies in front of our photo backdrops and enjoy being part of the premier bucket-list Halloween event in New England, where you can face your fears. Tickets
Oct.
24
Colonial Hall’s Annual Heaven & Hell Ball
8:00pm. Colonial Hall at Rockafellas, 227 Essex St.
Dance, Drink and Party the Night away at Salem’s Heaven and Hell Ball. Prepare for a night where the divine and the devilish collide. Featuring DJ Lex Z and DJ Voy Anuszkiewicz, and a chance to claim the title of Salem’s Best Costume. Showcase your most elaborate, unique, and awe-inspiring creation, because at this ball, the most exceptional costumes reign supreme. Tickets
Oct.
31
The Official Salem Witches Halloween Ball
7:30pm. Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square West. The Witches’ Sabbat. Join Christian Day, Brian Cain, and the Witches of Salem with guests Dragon Ritual Drummers as Witches and mortals alike gather from around the globe for a night of magic, music, powerful rituals, and prizes at the world’s most magical Halloween party! Join us as in days of old when fires burned on every hilltop and Witches gathered to feast, rejoice, and cast spells for the new year!! Tickets
Oct.
31
Fright Night Costume Party At Colonial Hall
8:00pm. Colonial Hall at Rockafellas, 227 Essex St. Step into a night of spine-tingling fun and electrifying energy at our Halloween Fright Night Costume Party — where the music is loud, the costumes are wild, and the scares are just the beginning. Get ready to dance the night away under eerie lights and haunted vibes, surrounded by ghouls, goblins, and party monsters alike. Tickets
