Buenos Aires Halloween is a late-night affair: costume parties in Palermo, a catamaran party on the river, ghost stories from Recoleta and Chacarita, and a grand old palace to explore, all around Saturday 31 October 2026.
Most Buenos Aires Halloween party nights open around 11:30pm or midnight, and some run until 6am, so dinner comes first and the night belongs to the late shift.
Some parties require costumes, some only request them, and one grand ball demands 18th-century dress. Each dress code can decide whether you get in.
Recoleta's Lady in White and the death taxi of Chacarita give the city its best ghost stories, and a bar in Núñez is named after a river ghost-light legend.
A catamaran leaves Puerto de Olivos on 31 October for dinner, a club on board and sailing from around midnight until 4:30am.
Halloween Run in Vicente López starts at 8:30pm with a kids category from age 6, and prizes for the best adult and children's costumes.
Marble mausoleums, angel statues and narrow lanes at Recoleta Cemetery, home of the Lady in White legend.
Most listed parties are 18 and over, a few are 21 or 30 and over, and Halloween Run welcomes children from age 6. Carry ID.
Costume is obligatory at some parties, only requested at others, and 18th-century dress is required at the Gran Baile. Choose comfortable shoes for the queue.
No. The cemetery closes at 5pm and is not open at night, so book a daytime guided visit to hear its legends.
Sunset falls around 7:20pm, so you can fit a daytime cemetery visit before dinner, and still reach a party that opens after 11pm.
Halloween Run in Vicente López includes a kids category from age 6, with awards for the best children's costume. Check registration and kit pickup, which are still unconfirmed.
Yes. Parties start from Wednesday 28 October, and a wine night at Hotel NH on 24 October asks guests to wear black.
RHEO Halloween Horror Night opens at Complejo Crobar in Palermo on 31 October at 11:30pm, for ages 18 and over. General entry starts at ARS 20,000 and VIP at ARS 30,000. The first general tier has sold out, so book the next tier early.
Where to go:
Complejo Crobar | Find on Maps
The Halloween boat party leaves Puerto de Olivos on 31 October, with dinner from 10pm, the club from 11:30pm and sailing from around midnight to 4:30am. Tickets start at ARS 30,000, or ARS 45,000 with dinner. There are no door sales, and ID is required.
Where to go:
Puerto de Olivos | Find on Maps
The Gran Baile de Halloween del siglo XVIII takes place at Sala Alejandro Casona on 31 October from 3pm to 8pm, and guests must wear clothing from 1770 to 1790. Modern outfits are not allowed. It is sold out, but a waitlist is open for returns.
Where to go:
Sala Alejandro Casona | Find on Maps
Halloween Run 2026 (Circus edition) starts at Paseo de la Costa and Laprida in Vicente López on 31 October, with check-in at 7:45pm and the start at 8:30pm. A kids category is open from age 6, and there are awards for the best costumes. Kit pickup details are still unconfirmed.
Where to go:
Paseo de la Costa y Laprida | Find on Maps
Argentines dine late, and several clubs bundle dinner with the party. Prices are in pesos.
Dinner and drinks
Choose your base by the plan for the night.
Palermo suits late nights, San Telmo suits history, and Recoleta suits the cemetery and luxury stays.
