Sat 31 Oct · 4pm
Petrie Plaza & City Walk · Canberra
a haunted carousel, a monster parade and the whole city in costume
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🎃 This Halloween, Canberra is getting HAUNTED!
Something spooky is coming to the heart of Canberra… and you're invited!
On Saturday, 31 October 2026, Canberra City will transform into a Halloween wonderland, where ghosts roam the streets, monsters come to life, and spooky surprises await around every corner!
From a haunted carousel and terrifying haunted house to a spectacular monster parade, trick-or-treating and mysterious encounters, GHOSTS IN THE CITY is bringing Halloween to life in the heart of Civic!
Whether you're a fearless thrill-seeker, a little monster looking for treats, or simply ready for a night of Halloween fun, there's something for everyone.
Put on your scariest costume, gather your friends and family, and join us for a Halloween celebration you won't forget!
🎃 WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU?
🎠 GHOST CAROUSEL – A HAUNTED RIDE
Canberra's iconic carousel is getting a spooky makeover!
Experience this beloved landmark like never before as it transforms into a mysterious Halloween attraction, surrounded by eerie decorations, haunting sounds and ghostly surprises.
🕢 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
🏚️ HAUNTED HOUSE – DARE TO ENTER?
Something is lurking in the darkness…
Step inside our haunted experience, where mysterious shadows, unsettling sounds and unexpected encounters await.
Will you make it out without screaming?
👻 MONSTER PARADE – THE STREETS BELONG TO THE MONSTERS!
Calling all ghosts, zombies, witches, vampires and creatures of the night!
Getting there
Petrie Plaza & City Walk, Canberra
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When is Ghosts in the City (Canberra Halloween festival and parade)?
Sat 31 Oct 2026, 4pm.
Where is it?
Petrie Plaza & City Walk, Canberra, ACT.
Where do I get tickets?
On eventbrite.com.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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