Dust off the diabolical, polish up the pentagram and fling another wing of bat into the witch’s brew. The approaching sound of foreboding footsteps and maniacal laughter can mean only one thing: It’s Halloween in Marbella.
Giles Brown, who has gone bump in the night in Banus more times than he cares to remember (and has the scars to prove it), previews Marbella’s most beastly bashes and petrifying parties.
For serious party people, Halloween is the biggest night of the year. New Year’s Eve is more popular but it can be a little too structured for some tastes. When dusk falls on October 31st, Marbella’s Children of the Night come out to play. Not that they need that much encouragement in the first place!
Starting with the ghostly events for the grownups. Creepy clowns have always held a special place in my dark little heart at this time of year, and this year there are two Circus-themed parties to choose from.
Løv at Olivia Valere
Circus of Terror (3 nights of Halloween)
Friday 27th & Saturday 28th October & Tuesday 31st October 2023
Løv at Olivia Valere promises the most frightful night of your life at the Circus of Terror, with the deadliest show on Earth. Expect the aforementioned creepy clowns, ghoulish dancing and a bloody dinner. Presumably, the meat dishes are being served extra rare…
Book here: oliviavalere.com
Carretera de Istán, Km 0.8, 29600 Marbella, Málaga
Breathe
Twisted Circus at Breathe
Tuesday 31st October 2023
Top hotspot Breathe will be putting up its own warped Big Top, as it hosts the Twisted Circus, promising jaw-dropping acts, eerie delights, and wicked surprises.
Book here: breathe.life
Calle Los Lirios S/N, 29660 Marbella, Málaga
(+34) 952 036 494
reservations@breathe.life
Nomad
Amazonian Haunting at Nomad
Tuesday 31st October 2023
Over at Nomad in Nueva Andalucía, the brave adventurer has an invitation to venture deep into the heart of darkness at An Amazonian Haunting. Tuck your copy of Conrad’s most famous novel under your arm as you join Nomad for a spine-chilling Halloween ritual, where ancient spirits awaken to the haunting melodies of the jungle, and fire dancers summon the power of the rainforest.
Book here: nomadmarbella.com
Av. del Prado 10, 29660 Marbella, Málaga
(+34) 951 553 444
info@nomadmarbella.es
Hard Rock Hotel
Hard Rock Ween at Hard Rock Hotel Marbella
Tuesday 31st October 2023
Hard Rock Hotel Marbella is hosting the imaginatively titled Hard Rock Ween with live music and a raffle with prizes that include a chance to win a water circuit in the Rock Spa and a meal for four in the bar. If you want to make a night of it, the hotel is offering a special room rate from €99 using the code “HARD ROCK WEEN”.
Book here: guestservice@hrhmarbella.com
Urb. Nueva Andalucía, s/n, 29660, Marbella, Málaga
(+34) 951 55 20 50
Puente Romano Beach Resort
The Great Gatsby Halloween Party – Charity Gala Dinner
Saturday 28th October 2023
Puente Romano has a crossover gala for a great cause, as it combines the parties of the Roaring 20s with Halloween. The gala dinner in aid of The Children’s Trust – which provides support to young people with brain injuries and neuro disability in the UK – features live entertainment which includes performances from London’s West End and X Factor. You can enjoy a 3-course meal and dance to “spine-tingling” music with dance performances by Julia Livchenko.
Book here: sevenrooms.com
Puente Romano Beach Resort,
Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n 29603 Marbella, Málaga
Gala tickets: (+34) 682 112 233
events@puenteromano.com
La Sala
Fang-Tastic Breakfast Bash
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October 2023
La Sala is always popular at Halloween and this year is no different. The wicked weekend starts early with not one, but two Fang-tastic Breakfast Bash events starting at 11 am sharp in the Live Lounge. Designed for all of Marbella’s Mini Monsters, these mornings are set to be brimming with Spooky Games, hair-raising Boo-gieing and Halloween Fun. For just 20€ per person, there is breakfast and a refreshing drink, plus the chance to win prizes for the best-dressed family. Little ones under the age of two can join in the creepy fun free of charge.
Halloweiner Charity Fashion Show Dinner
Saturday 28th October 2023
The evening of Saturday 28th October, thrill-seekers and animal lovers will gather for a spooktacular Halloweiner Charity Fashion Show Dinner. This eerie event aims to support the local animal shelter, Triple A, and promises an evening filled with fun. Taking place in the intimate Live Lounge, the dinner will include a ghoulishly delightful three-course meal, complete with a glass of bubbles, or beer, on arrival as well as half a bottle of wine.
Halloween…join us if you dare
Tuesday 31st October 2023
When Halloween night descends, La Sala invites you to the Halloween…join us if you dare event. On Tuesday, 31st October, the evening will come alive with the hauntingly bewitching beats of The ‘Death’ Vibes & DJ Junior Da Coffin. To mark this malevolent occasion, La Sala offers a 2 for 1 on Halloween Cocktails and free shots for all partygoers donning their best Halloween attire. The most spook-tacular costume will be rewarded with a thrilling prize!
Book here: lasalabanus.com
La Sala, C. Juan Belmonte, s/n, 29660 Marbella, Málaga
(+34) 952 814 145
reservations@lasalabanus.com
Jacks Smokehouse
Halloween at Jacks Smokehouse
Tuesday 31st October 2023
Jacks Smokehouse in Puerto Banús has a family-friendly Halloween themed party that promises a frightfully good time for all ages. Little ones can transform themselves into their favourite Halloween characters – from spooky vampires to friendly ghosts – with the help of the in-house face painter. The table magician will amaze and astound with jaw-dropping tricks and illusions and Jacks Smokehouse will be decked out in Halloween splendour, creating the perfect backdrop for your (Addams) family photos.
Book here: jacks-smokehouse.com
Puerto Banús, Marbella, Spain C/Muelle Ribera 22-24
banus@jacks-smokehouse.com
(+34) 952 813 625
The Marbella Club Hotel
Halloween at the Kids Club
Saturday 28th October
Halloween at El Patio
Tuesday 31st October 2023
The Marbella Club Hotel has two spooky events, one for the kids on Saturday 28th and one for the grown ups on Tuesday 31st. The adult event has a delectable Halloween-styled set-menu at El Patio starting at 8pm, and including house wines, live music and DJ sets that will ignite the night.
Book here: marbellaclub.com/patio
WhatsApp or Tel: (+34) 648 118 607
hellokidsclub@marbellaclub.com
Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, 29602 Marbella (Málaga)
(+34) 951 552 688
hotel@marbellaclub.com
With so much ghoulish gastronomy and party-themes to choose from, we are spoiled for choice this spooky season in the Marbella area. There are so many more restaurants and parties too numerous to mention here. So whatever your scene, we hope you enjoy yourself this Halloween! Just make sure that you are back before dawn…
