Ghost in The Rocks
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Dare to experience

Ghost in The Rocks

Taking place in Sydney's spookiest location (rumoured to be haunted) get ready for Australia's biggest Halloween festival. Join us for horror encounters, eerie eats, and thrilling entertainment.

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When
Thursday,
29 Oct 2026
Sunday,
01 Nov 2026
Over Halloween weekend, Sydney’s most haunted neighbourhood, rich with tales of mysterious sightings, restless spirits, and shadowy figures, will transform into a ghost town. 

From Thursday 29 October to Sunday 1 November, The Rocks becomes Sydney’s Halloween playground. This historic district will host Ghost in The Rocks, a free street festival of wild food, theatrical drinks, live music, immersive experiences, art, cinema and more. Roam the laneways, dress for the occasion and build your own night across a precinct transformed after dark. Free festival entry, with selected ticketed experiences.
 

When

  • Thursday 29 October | 4pm – 11pm 
  • Friday 30 October | 4pm – 11pm 
  • Saturday 31 October | 4pm – 11pm 
  • Sunday 1 November | 4pm – 11pm 
Bites & Brews
First Fleet Park
Poliakov Haunted Woods
Step into a Southern Gothic bayou where 20+ haunted wood cabins serve outrageous American-inspired comfort food and limited-edition Halloween creations. At the centre, the Poliakov Vodka Main Stage keeps the Woods moving with live DJs, bands and crowd challenges, while theatrical bars pour blood-bag cocktails, syringe shots and icy creations. Come hungry. Stay after dark.

Located in First Fleet Park.
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Foundation Park
The Murder Bar
Hidden deep in The Rocks, the Murder Bar feels like an abandoned hotel lounge that has reopened for four nights only. Settle in for fine wine, whiskey tastings and crafted gin cocktails as live jazz fills the room - accompanied by a ghostly pianist who appears to have unfinished business. Dark, elegant and made for a slower drink after dark.

Located in Foundation Park.
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Cocktail Crawl
Trick or Drink
Go solo or gather a group of up to eight and take on four hauntingly themed villages across The Rocks. At every stop, a challenge stands between you and your next signature cocktail — succeed and unlock the drink, or face a trick before you earn it. Part cocktail crawl, part game night, Trick or Drink is built to start your Halloween night with competition, surprises and four very good reasons to keep moving.
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Party with the dead
First Fleet Park
Poliakov Vodka Main Stage
At the centre of Poliakov Haunted Woods, the Poliakov Vodka Main Stage keeps the festival moving with live DJs,
high-energy bands and crowd-led moments throughout the night. Grab a drink, find your people and stay for the
set, this is where the Woods shifts from feast to full volume Halloween party.

The full-line up of spine-chilling DJs will be revealed soon...

Located in First Fleet Park.
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Halloween Classics
Playfair Street
Halloween Market
The Halloween Market returns as a dark emporium of oddities woven through The Rocks laneways. Wander between market stalls and curious finds as roaming performers and strange characters appear when you least expect them. Inspired by old-world travelling circuses, it is a night market made for slow roaming, unexpected discoveries and a little mystery around every corner.

Located in The Rocks on Playfair Street.
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Feel the Fears
Cadmans Cottage
Audible Ghost Cinema

At historic Cadmans Cottage, classic horror films and cult favourites flicker to life under the night sky. Settle in with popcorn and themed drinks as candlelit corners, dark shadows and the heritage setting blur the line between the movie and the world around you. Ghost Cinema is an outdoor screening experience where the location is part of the suspense. 

Located in Cadmans Cottage.

Presented by Audible.

Screening Lineup

Date Time Screening
Thu 29 Oct 5:00pm Smile (MA 15+)
Thu 29 Oct 8:00pm The Shining (MA 15+)
Fri 30 Oct 3:30pm Get Out (MA 15+)
Fri 30 Oct 6:30pm Hocus Pocus (PG)
Fri 30 Oct 9:30pm The Conjuring (MA 15+)
Sat 31 Oct 12:30pm Coco (PG)
Sat 31 Oct 3:30pm Monsters, Inc. (G)
Sat 31 Oct 6:30pm Scream 7 (MA 15+)
Sat 31 Oct 9:30pm The Conjuring 2 (M)
Sun 1 Nov 11:00am Corpse Bridge (PG)
Sun 1 Nov 2:00pm Monsters vs Aliens (PG)
Sun 1 Nov 5:00pm Annabelle: Creation (MA 15+)
Sun 1 Nov 8:00pm IT (MA 15+)
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Shop, Wine & Dine
From limited-edition treats and drinks to spellbinding displays, local shops, bars, and restaurants embrace the spirit of Ghost in the Rocks in their own unique way. Wander through cobblestone lanes and uncover hauntingly creative offerings made just for Ghost in the Rocks.
Deals to Die For
ATTY Gallery
Peek-a-boo! Atty’s playful koala, emu and otter prints are bringing a little mischief to Ghost Festival. Usually $400 for the trio, take home all three for just $200 during Ghost in The Rocks. A frightfully fun way to bring a piece of Ghost home.
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Dine with the Dead
Como Italian
A devilishly good duo has landed at Como Italian. Start with squid ink and pumpkin ravioli filled with crab and mascarpone, then raise a Vampire’s Kiss Spritz bursting with pomegranate, blueberries and bubbles. Conjured up exclusively for Ghost in The Rocks, these specials won’t stick around for long.
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Deals to Die For
Get Drenched
Spooky season never smelled so good. Fill a box with your favourite wax melts at Get Drenched for just $10, half the usual price, during Ghost in The Rocks. Pick your scents and bring the Halloween mood home.
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Treat Yourself
Joe Bananas
No tricks, just 20% off at Joe Bananas for Ghost in The Rocks. Spend over $100 and use GHOSTFEST20 in-store or online from 29 October to 1 November. You’ve got four days to claim it before the ghosts take it back.
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Think you can escape?
PaniQ Room
Gather your coven, you’re going to need them. PaniQ Room The Rocks is getting a spooky makeover for Ghost in The Rocks, complete with costumed staff, extra scares and 15% off all escape rooms for groups of three or more. Use SPOOKY26 at checkout and try your luck at escaping.
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Hauntingly Beautiful
Shazia Imran Gallery

This Halloween, discover a curated collection of original artworks and limited-edition prints filled with moody colours, rich textures and a touch of mystery.

Feeling lucky? Pick a Trick-or-Treat Mystery Card to reveal up to 20% off selected artworks*. Come for the art, choose your card and you might just leave with something hauntingly beautiful.

*Offer available for a limited time during Ghost in The Rocks at Shazia Imran Gallery, The Rocks.

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Dine with the Dead
Sicilian Restaurant
Something wicked is cooking at Sicilian Restaurant this Halloween. Sink your teeth into the Bocconcini Eye Prosciutto ($18), tuck into Pumpkin Sage Ravioli ($31), then toast the night with a Vampire Negroni ($28). Created exclusively for Ghost in The Rocks, these spooky specials disappear when the festival does, so come hungry.
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Spooky Treats
Sticky
Trick or treat? At Sticky, it’s definitely a treat. Drop in during Ghost in The Rocks, make a purchase and take home a free bag of spooky candy, perfect for fuelling a night of Halloween mischief in The Rocks.
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Witches’ Tea House
Tea Cosy
Step inside the Witches’ Tea House at The Tea Cosy, where a little magic is brewing. Choose your potion: the Good Witch with elderflower liqueur, or the Bad Witch with wickedly green Midori, served hot or cold. Pair it with Butterscotch Caramel or Sea Witch Salt & Truffle popcorn, then pick your coven and take your treats to go.
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The Rocks Markets: Ghost in The Rocks Edition

Fri 30 October | 4pm-10pm 
Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov | 10am-10pm 

The Rocks Markets gets a spooky makeover for a special Ghost in The Rocks Edition. With extended trading hours, there’s even more time to discover unique artisan goods, handcrafted treasures, street food and one-of-a-kind finds. As the sun sets and the stories of The Rocks come to life, wander down lantern-lit lanways, enjoy eerie entertainment and get ready for a frightfully fun weekend! 

Frequently Asked Questions
The Rocks transforms into a spooky playground of ghostly encounters, eerie entertainment, haunting history and Halloween-themed experiences. Explore the precinct after dark and uncover surprises around every corner.

Most of the festival is FREE! If you just want to stop, shop, and eat, you don’t need tickets to join the fun!

But, for the two ticketed experiences, yes, you do! Ticketed experiences include Ghost Cinema and Trick or Drink. For more information around tickets, please contact contact@bbr-agency.com. 

Generally, yes; check the guidelines below so no one’s spooked out of their skin:
  • Murder Bar: 18+
  • Ghost Cinema: Movie rating dependent
  • Haunted Woods: All ages
  • Halloween Markets: All Ages 
The Rocks is easily accessible by train, lightrail, bus, and ferry, with Circular Quay station just a short walk away. Public transport is the most convenient option as roads can be busier than usual on event days.