Spooky season is in full swing, and North Texas is jam-packed with Halloween events to get yourself a good fright & delight. From block parties to haunted candlelit concerts, special movie screenings with live music and more — here are shows to get your ghoul on and celebrate All Hallow’s Eve.
1. Nightmare on Industrial St.: A Halloween Tribute Show
Friday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. doors, 6:30 p.m. show
Dan’s Silverleaf, Denton
Homegrown artists take on tribute personas in this spooky fun-filled event. With performances by Yellowbelly as New Order/Joy Division, Alex Gore as Blondie, Trenton Denton as Sheryl Crow, Cosmic Frownies as Built to Spill, Sun Valley Scarlet as Cage the Elephant, Llewelyn as the Sex Pistols, and Scarlett Deering as Coldplay.
2. Dallas Halloween Block Party 2025
Saturday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.
3900 block of Cedar Springs Road, Dallas
Enter the haunting heart of Dallas at the annual Halloween Block Party — a night where the supernatural comes alive. Guests 18 and up are welcome to immerse themselves in an evening of enchantment, mystery and otherworldly magic. For those 21 and older, sip on wickedly crafted cocktails in a spellbound sanctuary. Dance to the rhythm of live music that casts a bewitching spell, and witness jaw-dropping drag performances that blur the line between the living and the beyond.
Featuring a Halloween costume runway. This year unveils the block party’s first-ever Halloween Town Market, with local artists and merchants with enchanting goods and eerie crafts. No cover.
3. Return of the Creature from Punk in the ’Burbs!
Saturday, Oct. 25, music at 7 p.m.
Guitars & Growlers, Richardson
Punk in the ’Burbs returns to Guitars and Growlers in Richardson with a scary pre-Halloween show featuring heavy-hitting acts the Prof. Fuzz 63, Thyroids and Heavy Meds. No cover.
4. Candlelight: Evening of Halloween Classics
Sunday, Oct. 26, 8:45 to 9:45 p.m.
Frontiers of Flight Museum, Dallas
Get a unique experience as Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multisensory musical experience inside the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. The program includes spooky classics “Thriller” by Michael Jackson, the Halloween theme by John Carpenter, a medley from The Nightmare Before Christmas by Danny Elfman, and much more — performed by Listeso String Quartet.
5. Not Quite Halloween
Sunday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show
Torch Entertainment presents a Halloween party at beloved music venue the Cicada in Fort Worth. A costume-friendly night of ghostly fun, featuring performances by Pink Bowie, Hoping All Theories Exist, Innuendo, Matador, Paint Trails and more. Free candy to patrons in costume.
6. ‘Re-Animator’ — 40th Anniversary and Visceral Cuts, MirrorBox
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. movie, 9 p.m. rock show
Texas Theatre, Oak Cliff, Dallas
Legendary analog horror score heroes Visceral Cuts return to Texas Theatre to rock out behind the screen. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of horror sci-fi movie Re-Animator, the band will perform songs inspired by Child’s Play, The Blob, Blood Rage, Frankenhooker, Pieces, Re-Animator and more. Special guests MirrorBox open the rock show.
7. Nightmare on Elm Street
Thursday, Oct. 30, 9 p.m.
Three Links, Deep Ellum, Dallas
Say It With Your Chest DTX presents Nightmare on Elm Street, a Dallas mutual aid fundraiser. The organization helps support houseless communities by funding initiatives such as the Denton Water Project and Funky Town Fridge.
This Halloween weekend kickoff party will include a tattoo raffle for an appointment with Welcome Stranger Tattoo, a costume contest with cash prize, a spooky photo booth by All Hallows Productions, karaoke on the patio, and music by DJs Rooney and Diva Summer.
8. ‘Nosferatu’ with live score by the Invincible Czars
Thursday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m.
Creating a unique blend of rock and chamber ensemble music, the Invincible Czars bring their new tastefully modern score for the 1922 German silent film Nosferatu (1922, directed by F.W. Murnau) back to the Texas Theatre stage on Oct. 30. The band borrows music from the classical realm in their scores. For Nosferatu, they chose Bela Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances in a nod to the fictional Count Orlock’s home turf and because the pieces were composed around the same time as the movie was made.
The Wee-Beasties performing at Three Links in Deep Ellum.
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9. KXT presents Halloween Town Massacre
Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios, Denton
10. Haunted Grotto Under the Sea
Friday, Oct. 31, 7-10 p.m.
Tarantula Tiki Lounge, Fort Worth
Tarantula Tiki Lounge’s night of underwater terror includes a delightfully spooky vendor market, with a stage of horror featuring a killer lineup brought to you by Planteray Rum. Performances by the Prof. Fuzz 63, the S.S. Castaways and Daughters of Evil. No cover.
11. Another Tom Waits Halloween with Keegan McInroe & Friends
Friday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show
For 10 consecutive years, Keegan McInroe has been putting together killer bands and honoring the great Tom Waits with a Halloween in-character performance of the man himself.
In its 11th year, featured performers include Ryker Hall, Hightower, Keegan McInroe & Friends (Aaron Stanfield on drums, Patrick Smith on bass, Steve Hammond on keys, Zach Gilliam on guitar, Raina Wallace on vocals).
Get dressed up for a costume contest with cash prize. $10 cover, cash only.
Denton Art & Performance Collab and 31 Days of Denton Halloween present a free Halloween night show featuring live music from Helium Queens, Stallion Parts, Matthew and the Arrogant Sea.
13. Halloween Party featuring Reanimate1988
Friday, Nov. 31, 6:30-11 p.m.
Dress up, grab some friends or a date, and get ready for another epic Halloween party at TUPPS Brewery in McKinney, featuring live music from ’80s band Reanimate1988. The Grain Room will be open serving dinner, beer, hard seltzer and wine. Spooky specialty drinks will also be on the menu. Prizes will be given out for exceptionally creative costumes. No cover.
14. Halloween Show at Armoury D.E.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 p.m.
Armoury D.E., Deep Ellum, Dallas
15. Día de los Muertos Spooky Southside Night Market & Music
Saturday, Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m.
A night of culture and celebration — filled with live music by Milagro Texas Band, local artisans, creators and more. Wander through a one-of-a-kind market featuring spooky art, handcrafted jewelry and curious creations. Fuel your fun with tasty bites and cold brews from the bar at Our Taphouse.
Enjoy face painting, glitter tattoos, flash tattoos, balloons and whimsical surprises throughout the night with something for all ages to enjoy.
Día de los Muertos-themed costume contest with prizes. No cover.
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