People of Bordeaux, tremble! The most terrifying night of the year is almost here… Thrill-seekers, hunters of the dark, budding adventurers, and candy lovers, the Sleeping Beauty is open on October 31 to celebrate Halloween in style. Whether you’re brave or not, with or without kids, here’s Bordeaux’s Halloween calendar!
Go on a ghost hunt at the Musée d’Aquitaine (families)
The Musée d’Aquitaine welcomes children ages 4 and up for a spine-tingling Halloween! Draw, create, imagine… The museum offers several activities and workshops centered around the theme of witches. And for budding adventurers, a ghost hunt and games will take place in the hall all afternoon. Not to mention the famous trick-or-treating!
Have fun at the Darween Family Horror Show (families)
Put on your scariest costume and spend a monstrously cool Halloween afternoon at Espace Darwin. This year, the barracks are transforming into a playground for families. Spooky workshops, a trick-or-treat hunt, and a wild party: Halloween is taking on a festive and colorful vibe!
Get spooked at Darwin’s Halloween Party (teens and adults)
When evening falls, the atmosphere at the Espace Darwin suddenly becomes more eerie. Thrills give way to terror, and the most unexpected ghosts will make their appearance. Ryan Ghostling, Whoopi Ghostberg, or even Jean-Jacques Ghostman—who knows who you might run into? Hit the haunted dance floor in your most creative costume, sip a cocktail, and let yourself be swept away by the beat: Here we Ghost!
Laugh until you cry at the Halloween Comedy Club (adults)
A hilarious Halloween evening awaits you at the Comedy Club de l’Estrade. An hour of guaranteed laughter with 20 local comedians in a wonderfully laid-back atmosphere. And of course, they’ll be wearing their best costumes for the occasion!
Dive into terrifying books at the Petite Librairie de l’Horreur (adults)
Because fear can also take the form of ink on paper, Librairie Mollat and Éditions Pocket have created a pop-up store dedicated to horror literature. From October 21 to 31, venture into stories, each darker than the last. On the program: meet-and-greets with authors and publishers, a screening of the film *Changeling*, a discussion, and, best of all, a book signing with Franck Thilliez on Saturday, October 31, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (reservation required).
Discover the world of witches at Château Descas (all ages)
For Halloween, let yourself be enchanted by a one-hour interactive show where furies, demons, witches, and other creatures come to life at Château Descas. Dive into a terrifying world through dance, literature, and opera. Combining educational exploration with a sabbath dance, the villains take center stage to send shivers down your spine!
The go-to spot for all of Bordeaux’s little adventurers reopens its doors for Halloween. From October 17 to November 1, the Forêt Magique de Bordeaux welcomes you to a magical atmosphere that will send shivers down the spines of young and old alike. On the agenda: enchanted walks, mysterious puzzles, and spellbinding games for a family adventure.
Enjoy a 100% rock Halloween night (adults)
In the mood for a rock-’n’-roll night to remember? Head to Deus Ex Machina Bordeaux—The Hangar of Tenacity. The L’Astrodøme collective is waiting for you there with plugged-in electric guitars for an explosive Halloween party. From rock to garage, psych-punk, and indie grunge noise, come experience the darkest night of the year to the sounds of the Black Wizards, SIZ, and Montevideo.
Get a real scare with a terrifying escape game (adults)
Do escape games get your adrenaline pumping? That’s nothing compared to the Halloween experiences by John Doe. Two rooms are transformed into the “Dark Edition” for a terrifying experience you’ll never forget. Choose your adventure: stop the spread of a mysterious virus while evading the infected lurking in the darkness, or escape from a spine-chilling, horrifying prison. Two hyper-realistic experiences that will make your blood run cold!
Go on a Halloween scavenger hunt through the streets of Bordeaux (families)
Put your intuition and logic to the test during a family-friendly scavenger hunt! A 1.5-hour quest to unravel the mystery of the vanished castle and help a young wizard find it. Sharp observation skills, deciphering magic spells, and potion-making await you for a thrilling experience!
A giant spider as the host, wandering witches and scarecrows, a magic cauldron on the Miroir d’Eau… Promenade Sainte-Catherine invites you to a “Haunted Walk.” Pumpkin workshops, an outdoor movie screening, fortune-telling, and other trick-or-treating activities will liven up the shopping center on October 28 and 30. A one-of-a-kind event with free activities open to everyone for a Halloween that’s as terrifying as it is breathtaking.
Let yourself be enchanted by Quartier B at Chez Alriq (adults)
Bordeaux’s most famous guinguette is decked out in Halloween colors! Get ready for a night of horror curated by the Quartier B collective, featuring rap, R&B, Afro, and Shatta beats. On the program: wild DJ sets, spooky face painting and tattoos, and terrifying surprises!
Let loose on the dance floor at Mama Shelter (adults)
On October 31, Mama Shelter switches to the dark side and awaits you for a wildly terrifying evening. Starting at 9 p.m., shake it on the dance floor in an atmosphere that’s as dark as it is glamorous, to the beat of a wild DJ set. The little ones can party with Mama, too (reservation required)! From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy a spooky face-painting booth, a big candy hunt, and a creative workshop led by two nannies.
Get a thrill at the Bordeaux Conservatory’s “Night of the Sabbat” (for all ages)
Halloween also comes alive with classical music at the “Nuit de Sabbat” at the Opera Auditorium. Students from conservatories across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region come together for an enchanting evening. From the dark woodlands of Mussorgsky and Indy to the raging seas of Wagner, four symphonic poems immerse us in the magic of a unique genre.
Escape the terrifying residents of The Hostel (adults)
A spooky hotel, guests teetering between macabre madness and demonic possession, an evil room… Face your fears and take part in experiences that blur the lines between sadism and the mystical. The Hostel throws open its doors and invites you to spend a truly terrifying Halloween with its ultra-immersive escape games.
Experience a nightmarish evening at Mada World (adults)
For one night only, step into an attraction where smiles turn eerie, dolls come to life, and nothing is quite what it seems… The Mada plunges into darkness for Halloween and invites you to experience its terrifying descent. Dressed up and in costume for the occasion, join us for an evening that’s as terrifying as it is festive!
Party at the Casa Blù x La Compil Halloween Party (adults)
Looking for an XXL Halloween party? Casa Blù x La Compil are taking over the Renaissance Hotel with two terrifying themes. At the GINA Bar, Casa Blù invites you into the world of Día de los Muertos with a Latin House DJ set. On the ground floor (Caffè Shop), step into a haunted house created by La Compil with a ’90s and 2000s vibe.
For those who want to mix mystery, games, and thrills in the spirit of Halloween, head to Bordeaux’s Magic Castle. On October 30 and 31, the Château de Siaurac transforms into an enigmatic playground with challenges, a candy hunt, and a Halloween party. A magical getaway to spend Halloween with the family.
Shiver to the sounds of the Musée d’Aquitaine’s DJ set (ages 15–25) CANCELED
As darkness begins to fall, the atmosphere at the Musée d’Aquitaine becomes more ominous and intriguing. Friendly ghosts give way to malevolent creatures and evil spirits. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., set out on a quest to recover the treasure stolen by a terrible demon. Also, check out the exhibition “Tremble, Tremble! Witches Are Among Us” before letting loose at a DJ set and costume contest!
