What is the Nit de les Ànimes?

The Night of the Souls is a Valencian tradition around October 31 and All Saints. Towns such as La Font d'en Carròs mark it with parades and haunted-house routes.

Is November 1 a public holiday in Valencia?

All Saints is a national holiday, but it falls on a Sunday in 2026. Expect Sunday opening hours at shops, markets and many attractions that day.

Are there Halloween events for children in Valencia?

Yes. Families can choose the Villanos musical at Sala Carolina, Halloween Es Mágico at Teatro La Estrella, or the free pumpkin morning at Mercat de Russafa.

What should I wear for Halloween in Valencia?

Light layers work best, as evenings are mild but cooler than the daytime. A compact rain jacket also helps, since autumn can bring sudden heavy showers.

Can tourists visit the Cementerio General?

Yes. Entry is free, and it opens from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 2pm on Sundays, with special hours around All Saints.

How late does public transport run on Halloween night?

As October 31 is a Saturday, Metrovalencia's night service runs until around 3am. EMT also operates night bus lines connecting the centre with outer neighbourhoods.

How much do Halloween parties in Valencia cost?

Club entry on October 31 typically starts at around €21 to €22, while larger events such as Spook Club and elrow Horroween start at around €40 to €42.

Your ultimate Halloween travel guide to Valencia in 2026

Valencia does Halloween its own way. Horror mazes and club parties fill October 31, while All Saints brings cemetery visits, folklore monsters, and trays of huesos de santo. In 2026, both fall on the same weekend.

Where Valencia keeps its frights, folklore, and festivities

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Horror shows with a full night attached

The Halloween Horror Show in Benicalap pairs a 170-metre horror maze with a dinner show, a costume contest and a DJ set that runs until 3am.

Valencian monsters at L'ETNO

Every autumn, the city's ethnology museum runs Espanta la por, a campaign that swaps imported ghouls for Valencian folklore monsters through free storytelling, workshops and family activities.

All Saints sweets in every bakery

From late October, bakery windows fill with huesos de santo, buñuelos de viento and panellets, sitting alongside pumpkin-shaped biscuits and cobweb-draped displays.

A cemetery that doubles as a museum

The Cementerio General, opened in 1807, holds the graves of Joaquín Sorolla and Vicente Blasco Ibáñez. Its Museo del Silencio routes treat the sculpted pantheons as an open-air gallery.

Old-town streets after dark

Night walking tours start beside La Lonja and wind through Ciutat Vella, sharing stories of Inquisition trials, medieval epidemics and the 1391 assault on the Jewish quarter.

Parties from the beach to the City of Arts and Sciences

On Saturday, October 31, clubs across the city host Halloween nights, from Blood Moon at L'Umbracle to Akuarela on Malvarrosa beach and Spook Club south of the centre.

Top things to do in Valencia this Halloween

Brave The Halloween Horror Show: Proyecto Eclipse

Running on October 30 and 31, this year's storyline begins with the total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, and leads you through a 170-metre horror maze. A dinner show with an open bar, a costume contest, and a DJ set until 3am follows. Entry is €42, for ages 16 and over.

Where to go: The Halloween Horror Show, Calle Sánchez Arjona 7, Benicalap | Find on Maps

Meet Valencia's own monsters at L'ETNO

Instead of vampires and zombies, L'ETNO's Espanta la por campaign celebrates the creatures of Valencian folklore, such as el Butoni, the bogeyman parents once invoked to keep children in line. Expect storytelling, workshops and family activities, and museum entry is free.

Where to go: L'ETNO, Museu Valencià d'Etnologia | Find on Maps

Follow a night tour of Valencia's darker legends

Night tours of the old town usually meet beside La Lonja de la Seda and last around two hours. Guides link the Cathedral, the Miguelete tower and the Church of San Juan del Hospital to centuries of crimes, executions and epidemics, and some use sound effects and projections along the way.

Where to go: La Lonja de la Seda | Find on Maps

Walk the Museo del Silencio at the Cementerio General

Valencia's main cemetery reads like an outdoor sculpture gallery. Look for the Pórticos courtyard with its 170 Doric columns, the 1892 Cholera Cross and family pantheons with sculptures by Mariano Benlliure. City chronicler Rafael Solaz leads free guided routes from time to time, so book ahead.

Where to go: Cementerio General de València | Find on Maps

Taste All Saints sweets, starting at Mercat de Russafa

On October 31, the Mercat de Russafa hosts a free Festa de la Carabassa from 11am to 1:30pm, celebrating pumpkin in the kitchen. Afterwards, pick up huesos de santo, marzipan "bones" filled with candied egg yolk. Legend has it a 17th-century Valencian monk created them.

Where to go: Mercat de Russafa | Find on Maps

Spend a family day at Bioparc and the Oceanogràfic

In past years, Bioparc's keepers have dressed habitats with pumpkins and Halloween props as enrichment for lemurs, elephants and gorillas. Pair it with the Oceanogràfic, Europe's largest aquarium, for a full day of wildlife. Note that Bioparc's Bat Night on October 24 is already fully booked.

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Catch The Rocky Horror Picture Show at La Rambleta

La Rambleta screens the cult classic in its original English version with Spanish subtitles at 11pm on October 31. Live performers keep the audience involved, and an after-party with Ponte Karaoke Show takes over once the credits roll. Tickets start at €16.

Where to go: La Rambleta | Find on Maps

Dance through Halloween night

If you'd rather party than scream, clubs host themed nights on October 31, including Blood Moon at L'Umbracle, Pure Scary at Akuarela on Malvarrosa beach and a three-room night at Spook Club. Further out, elrow Horroween in Sagunto runs from 2pm to 2am, with tickets from €42.

Where to go:

L'Umbracle | Find on Maps
Akuarela Playa | Find on Maps
Spook Club | Find on Maps

Pick your event: Halloween highlights in Valencia 2026

Event	Location	What's happening
The Halloween Horror Show	Benicalap	170m maze, dinner and DJ
Espanta la por	L'ETNO, Ciutat Vella	Valencian folklore monsters
Night legends tour	La Lonja de la Seda	Old-town crimes and legends
Museo del Silencio	Cementerio General	Free guided cemetery routes
Festa de la Carabassa	Mercat de Russafa	Free pumpkin-themed morning
The Rocky Horror Picture Show	La Rambleta	Cult film plus afterparty
Blood Moon Halloween	L'Umbracle	Club night under the arches
Elrow Halloween Festival	Sagunto	12-hour costume festival
Villanos, el musical de Halloween	Sala Carolina	Family Halloween musical
Halloween Es Mágico	Teatro La Estrella	Family Halloween show

Plan your Halloween in Valencia

Metro and tram: Halloween falls on a Saturday, so Metrovalencia's weekend night service, A la lluna de Metrovalencia, runs until around 3am, with trains every 10 to 20 minutes through the centre.
EMT buses: City buses cover every neighbourhood, and a dedicated night network takes over after midnight. Around All Saints, EMT has reinforced its routes to the Cementerio General in past years.
Walking and cycling: Ciutat Vella and Russafa are compact enough to explore on foot, while the Turia Gardens make an easy, traffic-free route to the City of Arts and Sciences.

La Rosa de Jericó: from €5. A pastry shop run by a family of bakers with more than 125 years of history, known for its huesos de santo and buñuelos de viento.
Casa Montaña: from €30. A traditional El Cabanyal tavern dating to 1836, with tapas, anchovies and a long list of Valencian wines.
Central Bar: from €20. Chef Ricard Camarena's counter inside the Mercado Central, open during market hours and closed on Sundays.
Casa Carmela: from €35. A Malvarrosa institution since 1922, cooking paella over orange-wood fires for lunch.
Horchatería Santa Catalina: from €5. A tiled café near Plaza de la Reina, ideal for horchata and fartons between sights.

Prices are approximate, per night for two people.

Budget hotels:
- Russafa Youth Hostel: from €60
- Hostal Antigua Morellana: from €75
Mid-range hotels:
- Hotel Dimar: from €110
- Vincci Lys: from €120
Luxury hotels:
- Only YOU Hotel Valencia: from €170
- Caro Hotel: from €220
- The Westin Valencia: from €250

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Tips to make Halloween better in Valencia

Book horror shows and club entry early, as October 31 falls on a Saturday; The Halloween Horror Show also runs on Friday, October 30, if Saturday sells out.
Check age limits before you buy: The Halloween Horror Show is for ages 16 and over, and most club nights admit adults only.
Visit the Cementerio General before or after the All Saints rush, and leave costumes at your hotel, as families tend graves there all weekend.
Pack a light waterproof layer, since autumn is Valencia's rainiest season even when days feel mild.
Plan market visits for Saturday morning, because the Mercado Central closes on Sundays and November 1 falls on a Sunday this year.
Buy huesos de santo and buñuelos earlier in the week, as popular bakeries can sell out close to All Saints.
Head to Russafa or El Carmen for pre-party dinners, as both neighbourhoods sit within walking distance of several Halloween venues.

Frequently asked questions about spending Halloween in Valencia

Halloween has grown popular, especially for parties and family shows, but many locals focus on All Saints on November 1, with cemetery visits and traditional sweets.

Your ultimate Halloween travel guide to Valencia in 2026