20 Oct 2025 Just when you think Barcelona can't get any better, can't have more plans, more events, or a better atmosphere, Halloween comes along. And it's like when your favorite band plays their most famous song at a concert: everything shakes and everyone seems to go into ecstasy.
That's what the atmosphere in Barcelona feels like when a special date arrives. And if that special holiday also brings more festivities like Halloween does, then you have to be here to experience it.
And since you've done your homework and are here eager to experience and enjoy it all, we're going to lend a hand in the best way we know how.
Join us on our tour of the best Halloween plans and events in Barcelona this year. There's a bit of everything, because not everyone enjoys being scared to the point of having a heart attack.
And since we know this, and each person enjoys it differently, here we bring you some of the best ideas that Barcelona has prepared for all its visitors.
Barcelona's city centre hides secrets that will come to light on Halloween night. Mysteries, legends, and strange creatures will walk the streets.
There are many activities planned, from performances to parades and, of course, themed parties throughout the city, which we'll discuss later. You can check out the city's official website, or simply head off into the night and let yourself be carried away by emblematic neighbourhoods like the Gothic Quarter and Gràcia.
One of the big attractions this year will be the "Ghosts of Barcelona" night tour, based on the book of the same name by Sylvia Lagarda-Mata. A ghost tour that will begin beneath the Arc de Triomphe and take you to iconic locations like the Santa Caterina Market.
Halloween isn't all about scares and fear. You can also take advantage of it and feed your curiosity if you're looking to expand your knowledge. The city's main museums focus their collections on the mysterious and occult.
In addition to presenting specific collections and exhibitions, guides will tell hidden and mysterious stories about both works of art and their creators. Don't forget to check out the agenda at the Picasso Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA), or the Centre for Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB).
From different routes to workshops for all audiences, with special activities that will delight everyone from art experts to children.
Here comes the good stuff: the dancing, the party, the good vibes, and the desire to dance. This is what the vast majority are waiting for and come looking for, but here, where do you get out?
The easy answer would be to tell you that you just have to follow the people. Downtown Barcelona becomes a real party, and now for Halloween, a costume party.
There are as many atmospheres as you can imagine, from techno dance clubs to small venues with local bands and live music. Popular spots like Razzmatazz or Sala Apolo become the epicentre of Barcelona's nightlife, even the Auditorium itself, L'Auditori.
Neighborhoods like Sant Martí or the Ensanche are the perfect places to go from bar to bar, from party to party, trying and enjoying different atmospheres here and there.
Let's take things a step further, and I want to clearly show who the brave ones are here. Does anyone dare to try communicating with the afterlife?
One of the scariest experiences you can have in Barcelona during Halloween is to book a tour that will take you through the most terrifying abandoned buildings and places in the entire city.
But are there still people who are craving a little more? A little more adrenaline, a little more enchantment, mystery, and fear. Your prayers have been answered, and here's a different plan for you.
How would you feel about visiting not just an abandoned building, but an entire town? La Mussara, a ghost town in Tarragona, specifically in the Prades Mountains, is a place steeped in mystery.
The town was gradually abandoned for various reasons, such as a lack of water, although there are also theories that blame a phylloxera plague that wiped out the work. Everyone must go and judge for themselves, listening to the different stories and theories.
Walk among its ruins, paying attention to rumours of apparitions and strange sounds, and even exposing yourself to a paranormal experience—this is what awaits you when you arrive at this ghost town.
Although you may not be alone. It has sparked a lot of interest, and many take advantage of the darkness to investigate, even photographing the most haunted corners, hoping to take home a souvenir of their adventure.
Visiting Tibidabo is a must-do without a doubt. A must-see on your visit to Barcelona, both for its history and for all the fun it will bring.
But when Halloween comes around, there's one place you can't forget, and that's Hotel Krüeguer. It's not a new attraction—in fact, it's been scaring locals and visitors for years—but it's as beloved as it is feared.
And if you want to raise your adrenaline level, try being first or last in line for one of the most haunted and terrifying hotels in the entire country. This is only for the bravest.
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