Halloween 2026 in and around Bologna
Updated on 12 October 2026 From Davide Sarti
Pumpkins, ghosts, spooky costumes and a night of dancing: Halloween 2026 in Bologna brings celebrations to museums, libraries, theatres and clubs. Saturday 31 October is the highlight, but events begin earlier in the month and continue through Sunday 1 November.
Discover Halloween 2026 events in Bologna and the surrounding area
Events for families and children in Bologna
Mysterious tales, sweet treats and clumsy monsters bring Halloween to life in the city. On 31 October at 3pm, the guided tour Bologna da brividi – Family Tour invites families to discover the stories within Palazzo Pepoli on a journey through the Museum of the History of Bologna.
Also on 31 October from 3 pm, basketball fans can celebrate Halloween at the Italian Basketball Museum in Piazza Azzarita, at the PalaDozza. The event is organised in collaboration with Bimbo Tu.
At Grand Tour Italia, Trick or Treat? returns every weekend in October and on 1 November: a pumpkin hunt featuring sweets and little ghosts. In the same complex, Luna Farm welcomes children with rides and Halloween decorations. For young story lovers, on 30 October at 7:30pm, Scandellara Library presents Spooky Readings, a free event for children aged 6–8, who are invited to come in costume.
The city’s community centres celebrate with entertainment and circus workshops: on 29 October from 5pm, the Great Halloween Party at Katia Bertasi also features inflatables and DJ sets, with free admission. On 31 October from 3pm, Casa del Gufo invites adults and children to a fancy-dress party with a witch hunt in the vegetable gardens. Admission is by donation.
Finally, on 1 November at 3:30pm and 6pm, Teatro Celebrazioni hosts La famiglia Transylvania, a comedy in which a human family meets Count Dracula’s family.
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Events for families and children in the Bologna metropolitan area
Beyond Bologna, Halloween brings spooky stories, madcap experiments and local celebrations. From 27 to 31 October, Casa Bondi Library in Castenaso offers readings in costume, workshops and shows. On 31 October, in Ozzano dell’Emilia, Herbal Alchemy invites families with children to explore plants, scents and ancient tales. In San Giovanni in Persiceto, Mad Scientist introduces children to the world of physics through a Halloween-themed experience. Also in San Giovanni in Persiceto, from 3:30pm, Sangio infestata features snacks, face painting, workshops, inflatables and fire-eating performances. In Funo di Argelato, on 31 October from 4:30pm, the Halloween celebration starts at the community centre and continues through the streets of the village with trick-or-treating, before reaching an enchanted village with entertainment and crescentine, traditional fried dough bread. In the Imola area, the Torrione Sforzesco in Bubano, in the municipality of Mordano, hosts an evening for families filled with surprises, atmospheric decorations and activities. In Borgo Tossignano, from 4:30pm, La merenda di Halloween brings face painting, music and free snacks to Piazza San Giovanni Bosco; finally, in Dozza, Halloween Junior returns from 6pm.
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Events for adults in Bologna
On the night of 31 October, Bologna’s clubs come alive with music and dancing. At Cassero LGBTQIA+ Center, from 11pm, DA PAURA! welcomes Ménage à Trash to the decks for a mix of pop, dance and hits from the past. At the same time, Estragon hosts We Love 2000, bringing back the hits of the 2000s. Chalet dei Giardini Margherita presents Obsession – Erasmus Halloween Night, a spooky evening for the international student community. And at DumBO, from 30 October to 1 November, Viva la Vida! celebrates Mexican culture and Día de Muertos with music, food and workshops for all ages.
Events for adults in the Bologna metropolitan area
Halloween turns up the volume beyond the city too. On 31 October, at Unipol Arena in Casalecchio di Reno, Random® – Halloween Edition invites you to wear outrageous outfits and dance to hits from different eras and genres. For those who prefer an evening of food and mystery, on 31 October The Bewitched Kitchen brings Paciu Maison, in Ponte Rizzoli, Ozzano dell’Emilia, to life with a culinary experience created by Beniamino Baleotti, a talk on the origins of Halloween, astrology and card readings. In Imola, the Enzo e Dino Ferrari International Circuit hosts Monsterland Halloween Festival, featuring over 150 artists and 14 stages, a Horror Luna Park and survival horror experiences: a night where music meets spine-chilling thrills.
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