The night is young and full of terrors, so don’t be afraid to live your life to the fullest.
Unlike other holidays in the calendar year, Halloween doesn’t imply expectations to be around the house or with family. It’s that time of the year when one can freely hang out with their friends without care nor curfew.
Here’s a quick guide to mapping out your nights this Halloween season in the Metro.
October 21: Shake, Rak, En’ Rol! Vol.1
SET-UP (Sining, Eksena, at Tinig UP Baguio) Alumni have organized the “Shake, Rak, En’ Rol! Vol.1: The Halloween Gig” at Makati’s Mang Rudy’s Tuna Grill And Papaitan on October 21. Performers will include Quickletsgo!, The Mox, Heroes from Nowhere, Trial and Error, OCT21, V/H/S, Cyanide Cocktail, and Daryll & Kesh of Is This Thing On?.
October 25: Happy Hallyuween
Matador Events wishes locals a “Happy Hallyuween” with their K-pop Halloween party hosted by Kiara Dario of P-pop girl group Daydream. Attendees are expected to come in their best K-pop costumes and avail the K-menu of Hallyu-themed options.
October 27: Sa Panaginip MV Launch & Halloween Party
SHANNi will launch the music video of “Sa Panaginip” at Makati’s Balcony Music, which will follow up with a Halloween Party the same evening. Aside from SHANNi, the show will feature the likes of Toneejay, LORY, jikamarie, and more acts.
October 27: Halloween Night
Muntinlupa’s Gighouse will hold “Halloween Night” on October 27. The lineup of acts includes Mayonniase, Autotelic, The Vowels They Orbit, Kuatro Kantos, NAIV, Ultraviolet, and 647.
October 28: Tale of Two Ghosts
Calm Lake Records presents “Tale of Two Ghosts: A Pre-Halloween Fundraiser” at Parañaque’s Sining Shelter on October 28. Performers will include Catpuke, Mindless Pop, Warpten, Peril Streep, shed, Galaxy Lodge, Noods, and a DJ set by LONI.
October 28: We Are Halloween Night
Final Round Promotions will bring “We Are Halloween Night” to Makati’s SaGuijo on October 28. Performers will include 28 Days Of February, AOUI, Breē, ELEYN, Future Kids, Tone of Bali, Mint Magic, The Early Ears, The Right Things, and Vanessa Mendoza.
October 28: Folklore: A Halloween Festival
Bebe Rexha and T.I. will headline the “Folklore: A Halloween Festival” at Pasay’s SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 28.
October 28: HalloQueen Ball Manila
Beyond Limits Event Production has unveiled the star-studded lineup of drag artists attending the “HalloQueen Ball Manila” at Makati’s Baked Studios on October 28. These include but are not limited to stars of the international Drag Race franchise, including Sasha Colby, Krystal Versace, Arizona Brandy, M1ss Jade So, Hana Beshie, Tiny Deluxe, Aries Night, Slaytina, Yudipota, and ØV Cünt.
October 31: Thriller Night
19 East will host the “Thriller Night” on October 31. Music artists expected to perform include Billy Gaga, Ultracombo, 6cyclemind, Moonstar88, Imago, Pedicab, Banda Ni Kleggy, Gracenote, The Vowels They Orbit, We Got, Hey June!, Better Days, Kiss N Tell, Jem, and Mizael.
October 31: Bloodbath Inferno
“Church VI: Bloodbath Inferno” will go down at Makati’s Apotheka Manila on October 31. For a door charge of P750 (including a drink and a shot), guests will be treated to DJ sets from Badkiss, Joey Santos, and Xtina Superstar, as well as drag performances from Gersana Pilipina, Gem, and Mrs. Tan.
October 31: Haunted Halloween Bash
Makati’s Z Hostel Philippines will host the “Haunted Halloween Bash” featuring DJs, stiltwalkers, dancers, live performers, and street magic.
October 31: Disco Inferno
The annual “Disco Inferno” will heat up at Makati’s Nokal. Guests are asked to “dress to impress” for the party featuring Mikko Santos, Wax, Coox, Lane, Jason Soong, Trust, and Manolet Dario.