Halloween in Madrid: outings, theme parks and All Saints' Day

Halloween is celebrated in Madrid, mostly in bars, theme parks and schools, but it is less rooted than All Saints' Day (Todos los Santos, 1 November), the traditional Spanish holiday. This guide helps you choose between a family outing, a costume party and an immersion in local customs. Programmes at parks and venues change every year: check dates, recommended ages and prices on the official websites before buying. Information seen in October 2026.

Halloween or All Saints': two moods

Date	Mood	For whom
31 October	Costumes, parties, theme parks	Families, young people, travellers
1 November	Religious holiday, national public holiday, flowers at cemeteries	Those curious about traditions
Early November	Seasonal pastries, classical theatre	Food lovers, theatre fans

1 November is a public holiday in Spain: many shops are closed or open for short hours. If it falls on a weekend, check the official calendar of public holidays of the Community of Madrid, which may shift the date. See also public holidays in Madrid.

Theme parks in October

The carousel at the Parque de Atracciones de Madrid

Theme parks usually offer special events in the run-up to Halloween, with sets, make-up and scary-themed trails. The Parque de Atracciones de Madrid and Parque Warner Madrid are among them. Scary content is a poor fit for young children: the official sites state the recommended age. Dates, hours and prices vary from year to year; buy on the official site and do not rely on an offer seen on a third-party site.

Costume parties

In the nightlife districts, see Madrid at night, bars and clubs advertise costume parties around the 31st. The busiest ones sell out: book or arrive early. Do not let your costume hide your face on public transport or at the door of a venue that asks for ID. Watch your belongings in the crowd (see scams to avoid in Madrid).

All Saints' traditions

The Debod temple at night

For All Saints', Madrid families traditionally visit cemeteries and leave flowers. Pastry shops sell buñuelos de viento (cream-filled fritters) and huesos de santo (marzipan rolls). These are seasonal specialities: see churros, pastries and ice cream in Madrid. Theatres often stage "Don Juan Tenorio", a play by José Zorrilla traditionally performed at this time; check the programme, mostly in Spanish.

With children

For a gentle version, look for costume workshops and neighbourhood activities announced by the city's libraries and cultural centres. See also Madrid with children for suitable outings, and Madrid in autumn for the season.