8 San Diego Halloween Parties for the Final Two Weekends of October 2026

The costume can wait a little longer. The plan probably shouldn’t. With Halloween falling on a Saturday in 2026, San Diego’s final two October weekends have plenty of reasons to dress up and go out.

These are actual parties, not simply restaurants with seasonal decorations. Every event below is 21+. Each has its own entry rules. Pick the music, setting and arrival time that work for your group rather than trying to squeeze three ticketed events into one night.

Last checked October 23, 2026. Prices below reflect the published information, not a promise that a ticket tier remains available. Where fees or a cover charge were not published, that is noted. All times are local; an overnight finish belongs to the party’s October start date.

1. San Diego Zombie Crawl

Want choices rather than one dance floor? This self-guided Gaslamp crawl combines participating venues and ticket-holder offers. Check the map for your date, because the lineup and entry conditions can vary.

• When: October 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31, 2026. The organizer advertises 6 p.m.–2 a.m.; check your selected date’s pickup window.
• Where: Check-in at American Junkie, 628 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and age: Advertised from $40 before any checkout fees. Ages 21+ with valid ID.
• Booking note: Buy for the correct date. A crawl wristband is not a guarantee of immediate entry, unlimited access or access to every venue at every hour.

Organizer’s 2026 tickets

2. Art After Dark at Oceanside Museum of Art

This North County option mixes a costume night with art, music and a surreal theme. It is a nice change of pace if your group would rather dress creatively than spend the evening moving between bars.

• When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7–11 p.m.
• Where: Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054.
• Cost and age: $65 for members, $85 for nonmembers or $175 VIP. Additional fees are not specified on the museum page. Ages 21+.
• Booking note: Use the museum’s current event page for admission and any remaining ticket options.

Official museum event page · Official destination listing and address

3. R&B Block Party: Halloween Costume Party at Quartyard

Start earlier with an outdoor R&B party in East Village. The schedule leaves room for a full evening without a midnight arrival.

• When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 5–10 p.m.
• Where: Quartyard, 1301 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and age: Published tickets are $20–$30, with checkout fees not specified on the venue page. Ages 21+.
• Booking note: Tickets are sold online. Entry is guaranteed only before 7 p.m.; after that it is subject to capacity. No re-entry and no refunds.

Official Quartyard details · Organizer tickets and schedule

4. Halloween Night at Top of the Hyatt

For a more dressed-up Halloween plan, the rooftop masquerade adds a DJ and a dedicated party night above the bay.

• When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 5 p.m.–midnight.
• Where: Top of the Hyatt, 1 Market Place, 40th floor, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and age: Plan for a 21+ evening. A separate party admission price is not published; cocktails and food are purchases.
• Booking note: No reservations. Entry and seating are first come, first served. The Halloween party hours differ from the bar’s usual 11 p.m. close.

Official Halloween party details

5. Nightmare on 4th Avenue at The Shout! House

Choose dueling pianos if your Halloween group wants singalongs and requests rather than an EDM club. Costumes are part of the evening, with a contest on the schedule.

• When: Saturday, October 31, 2026. Doors at 6 p.m.; pianos begin at 6:30 p.m.
• Where: 655 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and age: A $20-per-person reservation fee includes cover and guaranteed seating. Walk-in cover is not published. Ages 21+ with valid ID.
• Booking note: Reserved tables must arrive between 6 and 6:30 p.m. The venue does not accept reservations for later arrivals. Walk-ins are welcome, subject to space.

Official Shout! House Halloween details

6. Halloween Party Cruise at Bahia Resort

If a night on the water sounds better than a packed sidewalk, this Mission Bay cruise has DJs and a costume-party setting. Build your evening around the boarding time, not just the sailing time.

• When: Saturday, October 31, 2026. Pre-party 6:30–8:30 p.m., boarding at 8:50 p.m. and cruise 9 p.m.–midnight.
• Where: Bahia Resort Hotel, 998 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109.
• Cost and age: $50 base admission. The official checkout displayed $57.10 including $7.10 in fees when checked. Ages 21+ with photo ID. A welcome cocktail is included; other purchases cost extra.
• Booking note: Reservations are required and sales are final. Hotel parking is for hotel guests; plan transportation or check nearby public parking.

Official cruise details · Official ticket checkout

7. Haunted Manor at Hard Rock Hotel

This is the big-hotel-party choice, with DJs across multiple spaces rather than one small themed bar. Decide whether general admission or a different ticket tier fits your plan before buying.

• When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
• Where: Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, 207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and age: Paid admission with general admission and upgrade options. The official venue page does not publish a current ticket price or fee total. Ages 21+.
• Booking note: Use the ticket link from the hotel’s Halloween page and review the current tier, inclusions and final price before checkout.

Official Hard Rock Halloween page · Hotel-linked ticket page

8. Halloween at Moonshine Beach

Pacific Beach’s Wonderland-themed night combines dance lessons, karaoke and a later DJ set. It suits a group that wants several ways to join in rather than arriving straight into a club set.

• When: Saturday, October 31, 2026. Patio opens at 5 p.m., dance hall at 7 p.m., lessons 8–9:30 p.m., karaoke at 9 p.m. and DJs from 9:30 p.m.
• Where: 1165 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109.
• Cost and age: Cover begins at 7 p.m.; the amount is not published. Ages 21+.
• Booking note: Guest-list requests must be submitted by 5 p.m. and require arrival by 9 p.m. for consideration. A request does not guarantee entry.

Official Moonshine Beach Halloween schedule

Pick your Halloween mood

For an early start, look at Quartyard. For singalongs, choose The Shout! House. For a full club-style night, compare Hard Rock with Moonshine Beach. For something more unusual, the museum party and Bahia cruise give the costume a different backdrop.

Three things to check before paying

Confirm that the ticket is for your date and that your whole group meets the age rule. Read the arrival cutoff, re-entry policy and any costume restrictions. Then arrange a ride home before the night starts. A ticket, RSVP and table reservation can mean three very different things.