25 Fun Halloween 2014 Events Happening In Montreal
The best of the best spooky parties.
Photo cred - Sébastien Roy for Société des arts technologiques
Halloween, the greatest of all cultural holidays, simply because celebrating only involves eating candy, watching horror movies, and above all else, getting wild while in a sexy costume.
Montreal's nightlife scene leaps into a horrifyingly amazing frenzy on Halloween, with too many events to choose from, or even know about. Halloween is a night meant for debauchery, and we want to make sure your Halloween is packed to the brim with parties of every sort, so we've compiled a list of 25 events that will appeal to every sort of Montrealer.
No matter your tastes, one of these events will make your Halloween epic, as it should be.
First Kontakt
Where: Montreal Science Center
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 from 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
I Love Neon, SJU & Evenko are going all out with an epic 2-room Halloween bash, which will include sets by Shlohmo, Rustie, Hucci, High Klassified, and a special secret guest. There is no doubt this event will make your Halloween electric.
Saintwoods Halloween At Apt. 200
Where: 3643 St.Laurent Apt. 200
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 from 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
Saintwoods is known for always throwing an amazing party, and Apt. 200 is packed every weekend for a reason. Expect their Halloween party featuring 3 different DJ sets to live up to Saintwoods' reputation.
Spookeasy Halloween
Where: Cabaret Lion d'Or
When: · Friday, Oct 31, 2014 @ 9:30 PM
Halloween is meant to be trashy, but you can at least pretend to be a bit classy at the Spookeasy Halloween, where swing dancing and the nostalgia of bygone eras will be fused with Halloween fun.
Halloween Party In The Satosphère
Where: SAT
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 from 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
For the fourth time in a row, the SAT will be throwing their immersive electro-dance party inside of the Satosphère.
Purgatoire Éléctronique
Where: Square Victoria
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 from 10:00 PM-6:00 AM
Montreal's Trash Family is throwing their first Halloween event, and they're starting things off right with an open bar, costume contest, and an after party to keep the Hallomagic alive 'til the early morn.
Rise Of The Super Villains
Where: Blvd44-2108 St-Laurent
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 from 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
Halloween is not about being divine, so get a 'lil sinful at the Rise Of The Super Villains party, where being bad is a good thing.
Halloween Bass Drive Wednesdays
Where: Le Belmont
When: Wednesday, Oct 29, 2014 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
Everyone's favourite Wednesday night event is starting the Halloweekend early. Be sure to go and check out The Gremlins, who will be performing their very first North American set.
The Montreal Zombie Walk
Where: Place Des Festivals
When: Saturday, Oct 25, 2014from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
A Halloween tradition in Montreal, so you know the drill. Meet at Place des Festival, get zombified, then march in a zombie horde around the city. True Halloween magic.
Montreal Zombie Walk After Party @ Foufounes Électriques
Where: Les Foufounes Électriques ·
When: Saturday, Oct 25, 2014 4:30 PM-3:00 AM
Right after your done walking like a zombie, head straight to Foufounes Électriques for beer and performances by The Brains, Gutter Demons, Les Deuxluxes, and a burlesque act by Lavender May
INCOGNITO Masked Ball
Where: Entrepots Dominion
When: Friday, Oct 24, 2014 from 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
The allure of a masked dance party is too hard to pass up, and so is the open bar at this party. Don a mask, dress to kill, and of course, get a 'lil tipsy.
Yelloween At New City Gas
Where: New City Gas
When: Thursday, Oct 30, 2014 from 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
New City Gas always brings the beat every single weekend, so expect their Halloween jam on Thursday, with Erick Morillo headlining, to be brimming with extra energy.
Twerk Or Treat
Where: Rack'N'Roll
When: Thursday, Oct 30, 2014 from 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
If the name didn't already sell you, the DJ sets, $10 ticket price, and Halloween photo booth will.
Voodoo Blackout Goregasm Halloween Party
Where: Bain Mathieu
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 from 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
Cirque De Boudoir is turning a bath house into an intense party venue featuring a pool-turned-dance floor, a blacked out basement black light room, and go-go dancers. Combine all that with DJ sets and scantily clad Halloween party-folk and you've got a good time.
The Great Gatsby Party
Where: Restaurant JARGO
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 from 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
A sure-to-be sexy/classy event, JARGO is getting legendary with their Great Gatsby Halloween jam. Nothing beats dresses and tuxes grooving to beats.
Malice In Wonderland
Where: Olympia de Montréal
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
CASAJMSB is going hard this Halloween with 2500 people, 3 DJS, an endless candybar, and what they're promising as a legit open bar. A recipe for Halloween success.
Mad Hatter's Halloween Party
Where: Mad Hatters
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 from 7:00 PM-3:00 AM
Go to Mad Hatters for Halloween for incredibly cheap drinks, late night eats, and the chance to win a full-on keg party.
uRockaoke Halloween
Where: Casa del Popolo
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 from 9:00 PM-3:00 AM
Nothing beats costumed karaoke, expect maybe the always very cheap drinks at Cada del Popolo. In fact, the two seem to go hand in hand.
MPU Club Terror
Where: Le Belmont
When: Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 from 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
The monthly queer takeover at Le Belmont will be celebrating gay Christmas (aka Halloween) a bit early on the 18th. Make sure to get there before 11pm for a free drink.
Haunted Hollywood
Where: Old Port (Place Jacques Cartier)
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 from 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
Pretend to be a VIP and dress up like a dead celebrity, with the best costume getting free bottle service. Food, drinks, and DJs will make sure the night is awesome even if you don't win.
Big And Crazy Halloween Party
Where:Caffè Lounge Art Java
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 11:00 PM-3:00 AM
Tickets are only $7 AND include a free drink, making this Halloween jam affordable as it is amazing.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Ball
Where: Imperial Cinema
When: October 30 - November 01, 2014
A Halloween tradition you simply cannot miss. Watch the cult classic with tons of fans in drag; a true Montreal Halloween experience.
Halloween @ Circus
Where: Circus Afterhours
When: Friday, Oct 31, 2014 12:00 AM-9:00 AM
Keep the magic of Halloween alive at Circus, where Sneijder, Adam Ellis, and Raneem will take you into November in style.
Heads will Roll Halloween Party
Where: Apollon
When: Friday, Oct 24, 2014 from 10:00 PM-3:00 AM
Hosted by Cirque De Boudoir, known for their epic Halloween parties, Apollon will be filled with horrifingly amazing French Revolution costumes, as per the theme. If that isn't your jam, just dress sexy, as it is Halloween.
Scareo Ft. Danny Tenaglia
Where: Stereo Afterhours
When: Saturday, Nov 01, 2014 @ 2:00 AM
Just because this party technically starts on November first. doesn't mean you can't continue in full Halloween mode. Dance 'til the wee hours of the morn at Stereo's Halloween jam featuring Danny Tenaglia.
Opening Party Cabaret Danse Macabre
Where: Theatre Ste. Catherine
When: Friday, Oct 10, 2014 from 8:00 PM-3:00 AM
You simply know an opening party for a Halloweenish themed cabaret festival is going to be good, and full of sexy people.
BONUS: The Legendary Halloween Howler
Where: Montreal
When:
For the 8th year running, the Montreal Forum will transform into a spooktacular party with 2 DJs, tons of drinks, and filled to the brim with Montrealers clad in costumes.
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