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From ghoulish raves to infernally fun festivals, Manila’s Halloween scene is sure to satisfy every kind of party fiend. If you’re ready to dance ‘til witching hour, read on — the city’s hottest Halloween parties of the year await.

Sure, Christmas might take the title for “jolliest time of the year,” but real ones know Halloween is where the magic (and mischief) is at. It’s the one night a year you can go all out — whether you’re into the scary, the sparkly, or the slightly scandalous.

Lucky for us Halloween-loving Filipinos, Manila’s been on the creepy train for years. Every October, the metro transforms into a playground for cosplayers, theater kids, and chaos-bringers alike, offering a frankly hypnotizing range of activities: trick-or-treats, zombie fun runs, and horror movie marathons. But if your idea of a perfect night involves smoke machines, thumping bass, and strobe lights, then you’ve come to the right place, my friend.

Here at NYLON Manila, we’re mapping out where to chase a good time (and maybe even a few ghosts) during this spooky season. Buckle up — here are Manila’s wildest, hottest Halloween parties of 2025.

&FRIENDS HALLOWEEN

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The collective that gave us the country’s first major post-pandemic electronic and pop culture festival is back, and this time with a Halloween edition. On October 31, &Friends descends upon The Cove at Okada Manila with a freakishly stacked lineup and a promise: a party so wild it’ll raise the dead.

Expect over 50 of the world’s best DJs to supply non-stop beats and tunes, with acts like melodic bass visionary Dabin, global beats duo Beauz, rising star Sabai, and headliner Knock2 taking over the stage. It wouldn’t be a Manila party without some homegrown and regional talent, so don’t forget to dance the night away with sets from DJs Kaku, Frosttop b2b Remk, and Y3llo.

Not really a dance floor demon? No problem. Try your luck at &Friends’ other immersive experiences, like the VIP-exclusive Haunted House Challenge, where you can go against the clock to win prizes. You can also choose to raid the curated trick-or-treat stations for premium candy and chocolate fountains, or strike a pose at one of five themed photobooths around the venue. And if your costume isn’t costume-ing enough, head over to the makeover stations for a full-blown Halloween transformation.

Tickets are going fast, so get yours now here.

UNDERWORLD (A HALLOWEEN DANCEATHON)

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Some people train for marathons, spending months conditioning their bodies for a long run. For others, preparing for a dance party is a bit more their speed, meticulously choosing their outfits and practicing their moves for the dance floor. If this sounds like you, check out CHURCHLOVESU’s UNDERWORLD: A HALLOWEEN DANCEATHON, which promises non-stop vibes, movement, and energy until the sun rises. On October 25, Nokal Manila will be ground zero for the city’s funkiest beats, featuring sets from Vietnamese DJ Goi Cuon, Xtina Superstar, D Waviee, Jer Dee, and JP Talapian. Oh, and don’t forget to dress in your most infernal, underworld-worthy outfits.

While presale tickets are now sold out, try your luck with walk-in tickets, which are limited in availability.

PHANTASM FESTIVALE

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When Hannah Montana sang ‘Best of Both Worlds,’ she was probably talking about Phantasm Festivale, Almacen’s Coachella-themed house party. Here, each room has its own vibe. Yes, you heard that right — one event, multiple ways to spend the night. It’s your pick of dancing your heart out, drinking until the sun rises (they promise an overflow of Cuervo), or sampling some of Almacen’s newest culinary creations. There’s a little something for everyone, so grab your friends and make the trek together to Poblacion on October 31.

To reserve your spots, contact 0967 243 6490.

MADHOUSE

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MADHOUSE, one of the metro’s ultimate Halloween rituals, is back and ready to outdo itself. Presented by Socialista — the group responsible for some of the city’s coolest parties like Murder on the Dancefloor and Love Galore — and in partnership with rising collective The Creek, this year’s iteration is set to be bigger, wilder, and more chaotic than ever (in the best way possible).

On October 30, the Stratosphere Events Place will turn into a mega party-meets-Halloween market, promising a little bit of everything: good chaos, great music, and even better company. Headlining act WE DONT CARE UK joins DJ Luigi Tupaz of High Society and DJ Manuel Lorenzo for a lineup that’s nothing short of electric. Between sets, make your way through the event’s night market, which is packed with food stalls, magical drinks, photobooths, and even tarot readings for those ready to lean into the ~mysticism~ of the night.

So call your friends, plan your costumes, and come hungry, because this year’s edition of MADHOUSE is serving up a full night of treats and absolute mayhem.

Get your tickets here.

HALLOQUEEN

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This one’s for all our WLW out there. On October 24, head on over to Kondwi Poblacion for HALLOQUEEN, a by-sapphics-for-sapphics Halloween party (hence the name!). Presented by For the Love of Women PH and hosted by LGBTQ advocates and queer influencer couple Caz and Pepper, the gathering is set to be an all-out music and dance bonanza for Manila’s sapphic community. Expect DJ Lia and DJ Aichi to serve up pop hits, gay classics, and everything in between, all night long. If you ever get tired of rocking the floor, don’t worry — you can also serve face and fierce looks during their costume competition for a chance to win prizes.

Get your tickets here.

FRIGHT NIGHT CLUB

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On October 31, the Fright Night Club will convene at the Solaire Grand Ballroom for drinks, mischief, and wicked good beats by DJ Arra Gunio, DJ Patrick Oliver, and DJ Jimmy Nocon. From the terrifyingly tempting dance floor to the mesmerizing, exclusive Halloween-themed cocktails — did we mention that entry comes with eight free drinks? — the night promises all the treats with none of the tricks.

This event is 18+ only. Get your tickets here.

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Did you know that K-Pop artists on Weverse often offer a membership that can help you get early access to their concert tickets if they have fan club presales? Here’s how you can get ahead and secure those seats!

With concerts and music festivals back in full force, the clamor for seats, tickets, and chances to see their favorite artists rock the stage live has never been hotter. But with the desire of many to watch their faves live also comes the pressure and competition to secure tickets. Just look at how hard it can get to buy tickets to K-pop concerts. But luckily, there are ways to make the process easier. When HYBE introduced community platform Weverse in 2019, and added not just the artists managed by its subsidiaries like BTS and SEVENTEEN, but also other Korean and international artists, they were able to change the game of communicating with stars as well as buying concert tickets.

ICYDK, being a paying member of an artist’s Weverse community gives you access to early ticket pre-sales and a better chance to secure tickets for a concert. Here’s how to do it!

WHAT IS A WEVERSE MEMBERSHIP?

It’s free to sign up for a Weverse account and join the community of your favorite artists, but there’s also a paid “fan club” membership tier where artists can post content (posts, media, etc.) exclusive to those who paid for the membership.

BTS, SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, TXT, and more have utilized the paid subscription to give fan club members early access to concert tickets. This means concert organizers and ticket outlets release a certain amount of tickets that can only be bought online if people have a registered membership number.

BENEFITS OF A WEVERSE MEMBERSHIP

While a Weverse membership doesn’t guarantee a ticket, you’ll still be among the first to the sale. You will be competing with less people for the tickets, and you’ll have the entire seat plan available to choose from. It’s a great benefit to have for a membership that costs more or less P1000. Interested? Follow the steps below!

HOW TO GET AND USE A WEVERSE MEMBERSHIP

1. Sign up for Weverse and SM Tickets accounts.

You’ll need your email to sign up for a Weverse account on the website or the app (iOS, Google Play), as well as on SM Tickets (the ticketing outlet that usually offers and honors Weverse fan club presales here in the Philippines). On Weverse, join the community you want, then use your Weverse account to also log into the Weverse shop, which can also be downloaded as an app. You may also need to have an account on the concert organizer’s website since they may ask you to access the website for the presale link.

2. Purchase a Weverse membership in your idols’ respective community.

On Weverse shop, you can select English as the language. On the main menu, select the artist and their “GLOBAL” shop. Not all artists have memberships, so make sure you read your concert organizer’s instructions carefully. If the artist will have a fan club presale, select “Membership” under “Products” and choose the [Fandom] Membership listing. Read the Weverse instructions carefully. Buying it means paying a one-time payment for one year of membership.

Upon checkout, fill out the necessary details and choose your payment method. If you choose Eximbay, you can pay through GCash. Here’s a trick: set your Weverse shop currency to Japanese Yen. The membership will cost way less than if you bought it in US dollars and a little less than if you bought it in Korean won.

Once paid and confirmed, save your membership number. A membership number is usually 11 characters with the first two characters being letters and the rest numbers (XX000000000). The whole thing serves as your code for the presale. It helps to make a shortcut for it.

3. IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to register your membership.

Sample presale registration confirmation for SEVENTEEN’s Be The Sun Concert in Bulacan in 2022

Artists and organizers will have a registration period separate from the presale. This is usually a period of a few days where you will use your Weverse account to confirm registration for the ticketing presale. The artist and organizer will announce and post the link for registration on Weverse when it starts. If you have a Weverse membership but did not register for the presale, your membership number will not be honored during the presale.

4. Take note of when the Weverse presale is happening.

The Weverse fan/fanclub presale often happens a day or two earlier than the general sale of tickets. It’s the same process online as the general sale.

5. During ticketing, make sure your SM Ticket account details, payment method details, and Weverse membership details are locked and loaded.

There are instances where SM Tickets will log you out initially when you enter the site. Make sure your log in details are onhand (make a shortcut for them, too!). Once you’re logged in, select your concert day (if applicable) and seats. Once you click “ADD,” SM Tickets will ask for your code (the Weverse membership number with no spaces and no dashes). Proceed with checking out your tickets.

REMINDERS

A Weverse membership does not guarantee a ticket.
There’s a limit to how many tickets you can buy (usually 2) per Weverse membership code.
Stay updated on the concert organizer’s socials—they’ll post FAQs and respond to queries.
You can transfer ownership of the code. For SEVENTEEN’s Be the Sun concert encore in Bulacan, fans were lending their membership numbers to their friends or people who were willing to pay for it. You only need the number.
There are more benefits to a membership that just presale benefits, so make the most of it!

Good luck and may you secure those tickets!

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