Halloween 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France is the ideal opportunity to dive into experiences that are as entertaining as they are scary. Between family outings, kids’ workshops, costume parties, and immersive events for adults, the capital has plenty of ideas to celebrate the Monster Holiday. While some prefer a light, spooky vibe, others seek genuine thrills with petrifying mazes, horror shows, and spine-tingling activities to discover across the region.
Because Halloween is also a time to confront your deepest fears. Ghosts, spirits, witches, and demons take over the streets, castles, and amusement parks to bring our favorite nightmares to life. For adrenaline junkies, reliving your favorite horror movie becomes a reality through immersive experiences where every scream, every jump, and every laugh contributes to making this holiday an unforgettable adventure.
That's why, for those of you looking for a real thrill this Halloween - one that's guaranteed to make you scream or wish you hadn't taken your seat - the editors have taken matters into their own hands and come up with a selection of truly terrifying outings and experiences in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. Because here, you're going to be scared, literally. Escape games, haunted houses (with actors, otherwise it's no fun...), labyrinths of all kinds, disturbing experiences... It's enough to scare the hell out of you. Sensitive souls be warned!
Meurtre à la bibliothèque et au musée : deux murder parties à la City of Architecture
Sponsored - Two murder parties are coming to the Cité de l’architecture in Paris on October 3 and 31, 2026, with team-based investigations suitable for ages 13 and up. [Read more]
Halloween 2026: Parc Astérix opens its first haunted forest as part of Peur sur le Parc
Halloween returns to Parc Astérix with Peur sur le Parc, from October 3 to November 8, 2026, in Plailly, Oise. This edition leans on La Forêt sans Retour, an open-air haunted trail touted as a first in France for a theme park. [Read more]
Immersive game and dance party: welcome to the ill-fated asylum at Ferrières Castle
Ferrières Castle invites you to its grand Halloween evening... but beware! Some truly strange and, above all, terrifying things unfold behind the doors of Doctor Sylvestre Charpigny’s asylum. Enjoy a large, interactive, immersive night on October 30 and 31, 2026. [Read more]
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Halloween 2026 in Paris: escape rooms, immersive experiences, and spine-tingling outings in Île-de-France
Looking for a Halloween night out with a twist? Across Paris and the Île-de-France region, escape games, immersive journeys and interactive experiences are spawning darker atmospheres, investigations and storylines to dive into around October 31, 2026. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From October 1, 2026 to November 1, 2026
Halloween 2026 in Paris: escape rooms, immersive experiences, and spine-tingling outings in Île-de-France
