Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, has become increasingly popular in Brazil. So it’s worth keeping an eye out for themed events to enjoy the spookiest season of the year. So, if you want to celebrate the date in the best style, check out some tips for enjoying Halloween in Rio de Janeiro!
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Halloween parties
Baile Alto Rio – Halloween
In addition to the June and Carnival parties, Baile Alto Rio also has a Halloween edition at the iconic Bar dos Descasados at the Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery.
In this special edition, the soundtrack will be provided by two great DJs from the national scene. Carol Emmerick, known for livening up parties and dancefloors all over the country, is preparing a special setlist for the occasion.
The night also features Sô Lyma, a leading name on the main dance floors and festivals in Brazil, guaranteeing a pulsating and contagious sound until the early hours.
📌Hotel Santa Teresa | Rua Felício dos Santos, 15 – Santa Teresa
📅31/10 | from 8pm to 1am
💵 From R$120,
Halloween at Copa
The luxurious Copa Halloween, at the iconic Copacabana Palace, takes place this weekend, on the first day of the month.
With the theme ‘Baile das Almas’, the party invites the public to experience a night where the real and the supernatural meet, in a universe of mystery and wonder.
📌Avenida Atlântica, 1702 – Copacabana
📅01/11 | from 10pm
Tours, concerts and movies to get you in the mood
Haunted places in Rio de Janeiro
If you’re not one for parties, but want to get into the Halloween mood, a good idea is to go on themed tours . How about learning more about the “scariest” places in the city, like Castelinho do Flamengo, for example?
What’ s more, some of these more famous sites, such as the Arco do Teles and the National Museum, carry sinister stories from other times!
Candlelight: Halloween songs
The Candlelight concerts are also a great choice for those enjoying Halloween in Rio de Janeiro.
That’s because there’s a special edition this month, on October 31, in which you can enjoy a themed soundtrack in the classical style, lulled by a sea of candles. Get your ticket now!
📌Museum of Tomorrow | Praça Mauá, 1 – Centro
📅31/10 | at 6pm
💵From R$ 60, (half-price)
Terrible 4 Exhibition
This is the fourth edition of Mostra Terrível, the scariest film festival in town!
The event will feature more than 40 classic horror films, as well as screenings of contemporary short films and other surprises!
📌Estação NET Botafogo | Estação NET Gávea
📅Until 05/11
💵 From R$ 18,
Fantastic Movies in the Square
Speaking of movies, there will be another edition of Circuito Faz na Praça this weekend.
With a focus on Fantastic Cinema, there will be screenings of Brazilian films focusing on horror, popular culture, cyberpunk, pop culture and much more, as well as a DJ!
📌Praça Saenz Peña – Tijuca
📅01/11 | from 5pm until 10pm
💵Free
Trick or treat? Treat yourself to themed menus
DarkCoffee’s exclusive cakes
Between trick or treat, DarkCoffee has prepared an exclusive selection of Halloween-inspired cakes, with intense combinations, irresistible fillings and decorations that promise to enchant and “scare” just the right amount.
Among the special creations, the R.I.P Cake stands out: an intense combination of chocolate dough with black cocoa and coffee, filled with brigadeiro and semi-sweet chocolate ganache, decorated with chocolate and Fini candy.
📌Rua São Bento, 29 – Loja A – Edifício Porto Brasilis – Centro
📅Until 31/10
📌Rua Santo Afonso, 361 – Tijuca
📅Until 31/10
Tongue sandwich from Low Fire Smokehouse
To celebrate Halloween, Low Fire is offering the Seven Days, a sandwich served on black bread with a generous 180g of smoked tongue pastrami, melted mozzarella cheese and mustard sauce.
The name is a direct homage to the character Samara, from the classic horror film The Call, referring to the seven days it takes for the meat to be ready. The dish will be available exclusively on October 31st.
📌Rua da Alfândega, 7 – Piso 1 – Centro
Halloween in Rio’s shopping centers
Rio’s shopping malls have also got into the Halloween mood and it’s a great idea to enjoy it with the kids.
This weekend, Norte Shopping will be holding a “Candy Hunt” through the corridors and stores, as well as a big Halloween Parade on October 31, with characters from Animasom.
📌Avenida Dom Hélder Câmara, 5474 – Cachambi
Until 01/11
Tips for enjoying Halloween at home
Another good suggestion for enjoying Halloween more peacefully is to do it at home. This way, you can horror movie marathons or decorate the house with themed objects.
What’s more, if you have children at home, it’s worth making decorated food and inventing fun ‘scary’ games to keep the little ones entertained!
Or how about unleashing your creativity and having a masquerade costume parade for prizes? You can take inspiration from your favorite characters! After all, there’s no shortage of inspiration!