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Halloween weekend is here, baby — and NYC is showing up in full costume, full glitter, and full force.
We’ve got a brand-new space to break in (SISTEM), where Eli Escobar kicks things off Friday and Kim Anh & Haruka take over Saturday.
You’ll find parties that go all in like Support Women DJs: Halloween, Saint James Joy’s Block Party, and the Mister Sunday Season Closer — plus plenty of queer magic (Triple D’s) as well as a Sober Halloween Dance and disco deliciousness (Lady Bunny, The Hustle, Disco’s Inferno).
Whether you’re in it for the thump of techno or the sparkle of polyester bell bottoms, this weekend’s got you covered.
Trick? Please. All treats.
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Thursday October 23rd
Cëstgael @ Moondog Hifi, Thu, 23 Oct, 20:00 – 02:00
Marseille’s Cëstgael blends street soul, Brazilian grooves, disco, garage, and gospel with the refined touch of a true selector. Expect warm vinyl energy and unexpected gems all night.
Imagination’s Disco – Hiatt dB, Finn Jones @ Jupiter Disco, Thu, 23 Oct, 20:00 – 02:00
Dive into a kaleidoscope of psychedelic disco, dubbed-out house, and Balearic rock-n-roll. A mind-expanding ride through groovy frequencies and lush textures.
ROMANCE – Griffin Maxwell Brooks @ Gabriela, Thu, 23 Oct, 21:00 – 03:30
Big emotions and sad bangers rule the night as Griffin Maxwell Brooks leads this dreamy, pop-forward escape. Crying encouraged, glam expected, magic inevitable.
Support Women DJs Open Decks @ Delirium, Thu, 23 Oct, 20:00 – 01:00
A chill, welcoming space to try your hand at the decks or just vibe with friends in East Williamsburg. All genres welcome, with a focus on femmes and thems.
Redirect – Sissies of Mercy, Annie Lew, Eggz, LYDO, BRÄLLE, Erik Braun @ Good Room, Thu, 23 Oct, 22:00 – 04:00
A dual-room takeover blending diva house, electro, techno, and punky club vibes with a queer, genre-defying edge. From playful nostalgia to dark hypnosis, this night hits every note.
Penelope, Max Sprauer, Shvili, DJ S @ Signal, Thu, 23 Oct, 18:00 – 04:00
Minimal grooves and atmospheric house all night in one of Brooklyn’s most focused listening environments. Expect a no-phones, all-feelings kind of dance floor.
Decimel, Resonyl @ Outer Heaven, Thu, 23 Oct, 20:00 – 04:00
Groovy tech house and deep tech with a stylish, New York underground energy. Decimel brings their signature mix of bounce, bass, and swagger.
Planet Yes: Double Feature @ The Onyx Room at House of Yes, Thu, 23 Oct, 22:00 – Late
Camp, glitter, and pop-fueled chaos take over for a late-night intergalactic dance-off. Expect high-energy club edits, cosmic outfits, and spontaneous joy.
Friday October 24th
LLOYD // ALL NIGHT LONG @ Gabriela, Fri, 24 Oct, 21:00 – 03:30
Step into the Lloyd void for a genre-hopping, unShazamable sonic journey from one of NYC’s most beloved underground figures. It’s a night for dancing deep into the unknown with grooves that defy categorization.
Disco’s Inferno – Assembly 8 Year Anniversary @ Cargo, Fri, 24 Oct, 21:00 – 04:00
Disco’s glitter and heat meet the shadows of the underworld in this fiery Halloween dancefloor. Expect a glamorous, theatrical night of house, disco, and devilish energy across two rooms.
Eli Escobar All Night @ SISTEM, Fri, 24 Oct, 22:00 – 04:00
Eli Escobar takes the controls for an extended ride through classic house, curveball gems, and NYC underground magic. A night for real heads and joyful dancers alike.
BOO – SHAUNIE, Son of Brandy, BABEITSPURR @ KEYBAR, Fri, 24 Oct, 23:00 – 04:00
Expect deep grooves and spooky basslines as this crew brings a haunted house twist to the dancefloor. Dark, thumping, and full of Halloween mischief.
Anish Kumar, Day Cart & Wig-Wam, Pleasure Jams @ Good Room, Fri, 24 Oct, 22:00 – 05:00
Anish Kumar returns with a main room set bursting with UK energy, house rhythms, and euphoric builds. Meanwhile, Pleasure Jams keeps the Bad Room bumping with an all-night vibe session.
Groove Theory x Freak Eternal Present Alana @ Moondog HiFi , Fri, 24 Oct, 21:00 – 04:00
A hedonistic, vinyl-fueled night of sultry grooves, mystic rituals, and otherworldly fashion. From tarot to turntables, it’s decadent, dark, and dangerously good.
Soul Connection – Honey Bun, Lovie & more @ Xanadu, Fri, 24 Oct, 20:00 – 02:00
A whimsical night of skating, soulful house, and R&B under the spell of Scorpio season. Come dressed in your best witchy velvet for this dreamy, sensual celebration.
Paradiso – Mike Servito, Ariel Zetina b2b Miss Twink USA & more @ Paragon, Fri, 24 Oct, 21:30 – 03:00
This kaleidoscopic rave serves bass, acid, and ecstatic queer energy in a high-voltage, high-glam atmosphere. Paradiso is your gateway to another dimension—don’t miss your ride.
Salsa Groove w/ Joe Burgos @ SOBs, Fri, 24 Oct, 18:00 – 23:00
A classic NYC salsa night with dance lessons, live performances, and a Halloween twist. Come early, grab a drink, and get ready to move to the rhythm of tradition.
Battle Hymn Brooklyn – DROPO, Meilgaarden & more @ Refuge, Fri, 24 Oct, 22:00 – 05:00
A revival of the gospel of the dancefloor with big-room house, deep emotion, and classic Battle Hymn fire. This is church—come ready to testify.
Of the Sun – Arjun Shah, ራሄል & more @ Rodeo, Fri, 24 Oct, 21:00 – 02:00
A joyous, all-vinyl celebration of global rhythms, from Afrobeat to samba, disco to zouk. It’s sweaty, sunny, and spiritually uplifting—come dance into the cosmos.
Solarplexia – Tom of England, Amelia Holt & more @ TBA Williamsburg, Fri, 24 Oct, 21:00 – 08:00
An all-night techno house ritual shrouded in fog, flirtation, and neon dream logic. Expect a wild ride of deep sound, total immersion, and no guest list salvation.
FIST: BAUGRUPPE90, KYRUH, x3butterfly & more @ BASEMENT, Fri, 24 Oct, 22:30 – 07:00
A night of hard-edged techno, acidic grooves, and rave intensity across both rooms. Berlin meets Brooklyn with force, finesse, and no-holds-barred selections.
Scandalo NYC w/ RONI & fernanDITO @ Rebecca’s, Fri, 24 Oct, 22:00 – 04:00
Italo disco, Europop, and house converge in this unfiltered dance bash with zero drama and max joy. Dress loud, dance harder, and don’t be late.
Saturday October 25th
Dope Jams Halloween – Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy, Paul Nickerson [Dope Jams], Tom of England, CAMILLA, Ge-ology @ Public Records, on Sat, 25 Oct, 23:00 – 04:00
Expect a spiritually rich, vinyl-rooted Halloween session from some of NYC’s most discerning selectors. Deep, communal, and full of love for the dance floor.
KIM ANH & HARUKA @ SISTEM, on Sat, 25 Oct, 22:00 – 04:00
Two underground legends collide for a night of sultry, high-style club music. Expect magnetic grooves and a beautifully queer dancefloor.
XOXA Sweepstake – Katy De Jesus, Kilopatrah Jones, DJ Shannon, ALI IRL, Pretty Privilege, HONEY B @ Good Room, on Sat, 25 Oct, 22:00 – 05:00
High-energy house and trance from a stacked femme and queer-forward crew. Two rooms, stacked decks, and a night where everyone wins.
Support Women DJs Halloween – sersol, Curly Nez, DJ Anee, hanzondeck, KIMKILLA @ Mood Ring, on Sat, 25 Oct, 22:00 – 04:00
A Halloween dancefloor powered by femme energy and deep, driving house sounds. Bold beats, cute looks, and big community vibes all night.
Halloween Block Party – Saint James Joy @ St. James Place, on Sat, 25 Oct, 14:00 – 19:00
Daytime joy with Brooklyn’s favorite father-son duo bringing a message of connection through dance. Uplifting blends and true block party energy.
Triple D’s – Jess Here, Jessica Chaos, Hey Leonèx!, Don Macho Piccho @ Secret Pour, on Sat, 25 Oct, 23:00 – Late
Queer bodies take center stage in this no-phone, FLINTA-centered fever dream. Erotic drag, public adoration rituals, and wild sweaty release.
DIET ZHUZH: ZHUZHGATE – The Carry Nation, BABES The DJ, Who Girl @ Umbra, on Sat, 25 Oct, 21:00 – 03:00
Final notice: it’s your last chance to enter the Zhuzh multiverse. Wild sets, costume contests, and queer nightlife legends in full force.
Anané, Christian Mantini @ Le Bain, on Sat, 25 Oct, 22:00 – 04:00
Afro-tech rhythms and deep house bliss from a global tastemaker and NYC staple. Expect beauty, emotion, and the unexpected.
NY IS HEALING – VARSHA, ICKY!, Triangles, SAY3, Nicole GS @ ERF, on Sat, 25 Oct, 23:00 – 03:00
A night of cathartic dance and emotionally expansive sets from local heroes. Come vulnerable, leave transformed.
Run P. & Friends @ Friends and Lovers, on Sat, 25 Oct, 22:00 – 04:00
One of NYC’s most dynamic curators brings a deep, bass-forward journey through house, Afrobeat, and more. It’s QUENCH energy in full effect.
Party Right Here – Black Sheep Collective, Saphe, King Tutt, Docta Jimmy b2b Talk Shivi, Omer Mil, Krithi, S7IK @ Culture Lab LIC, on Sat, 25 Oct, 20:00 – 03:00
Step into the labyrinth for a rave-meets-theater Halloween. Custom visuals, deep sounds, and a crowd that came to dance.
The Bad Trip – Analog Soul, Tim Lucent, Heartbreak @ Cargo at Dead Letter No. 9, on Sat, 25 Oct, 21:00 – 04:00
A psychedelic, 60s-inspired techno freakout across dual rooms. Shadowy rhythms, acid swirls, and peak-haunt club energy.
Big Drum & Bass Party – DJ On-E, Dave Shichman, Sister Gaia b2b Cuppa T, Tom B Ill, Plockasaurus @ The Sultan Room, on Sat, 25 Oct, 17:00 – 23:00
From Deee-Lite to deep rollers, this rooftop session is a DnB daydream. Huge energy, huge history, and no filler.
Pulse Nation – Dub-Ro, Konstiantyn Light, Vitvitski @ Acoustik Garden Lounge, on Sat, 25 Oct, 09:00 – 03:00
Only 100 tickets to this ultra-intimate day-to-night trip through immersive electronic sound. Come early, stay late, and lose yourself.
HELLDORADO AFTERPARTY – Andrés, BEIGE, 8ULENTINA b2b Doula @ El Dorado Auto Skooter, on Sat, 25 Oct, 22:00 – 04:00
House royalty meets queer vinyl sorcery inside a historic Coney Island bumper car rink. Come for the legends, stay for the Richard Long system.
Nema Hän @ Mansions, on Sat, 25 Oct, 22:00 – 04:00
Psychedelic sound rituals and cross-genre excavation from a boundary-defying selector. Prepare for a deeply emotional and playful night.
The Hustle (70s Disco Halloween) – Hustle Residents @ Drom, on Sat, 25 Oct, 23:00 – 04:00
All vinyl, all mirrorball: the disco night you didn’t know you needed. Chic, Cerrone, Moroder, MJ, and you in full glam drag.
Sober Halloween Dance Party – ANICHE @ BKE Kombucha, on Sat, 25 Oct, 19:00 – 23:00
Zero booze, all bounce. Dance under the stars with non-alcoholic cocktails, throwback hits, and high vibes.
WEIRD0 WORLD – Afr0delic @ The Living Gallery, on Sat, 25 Oct, 14:00 – 19:00
A daytime gathering for strange entities and sonic explorers. Expect experimental grooves and club deconstruction in broad daylight.
Sunday October 26th
Mister Sunday Season Closer – Justin Carter, Eamon Harkin @ Nowadays, on Sun, 26 Oct, 15:00 – 21:00
The final Mister Sunday of the season brings heartfelt grooves and open-air community vibes. Say goodbye to summer with Justin and Eamon, playing start to finish.
DIVA DIVA – Nita Aviance b2b Ron Like Hell, West Dakota, maenad @ Public Records, on Sun, 26 Oct, 15:00 – 21:00
Two nightlife legends go b2b for a Sunday celebration of queer club magic. Deep house, ecstatic blends, and pure NYC energy all day.
Lady Bunny @ C’mon Everybody, on Sun, 26 Oct, 15:00 – 19:00
Sip, twirl, and strut to disco, house, funk, and 90s classics with the one and only Lady Bunny. High camp, high heels, and high vibes.
Sunday Soirée – Alkalina, Camila Wolf, Derrik Muñoz, Jeny Michelle, Jean-Paul, Sanabria @ Moondog Hifi, on Sun, 26 Oct, 14:00 – 02:00
A deep journey of sound and community across the patio and bar. Come early, stay late, and pretend Monday doesn’t exist.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE RAVE @ Market Hotel, on Sun, 26 Oct, 21:00 – 03:00
A spooky Halloween blowout with music from The Rocky Horror Picture Show all night long. Time-warping chaos, costumes, and cult-classic fun.
tossd with Pure Immanence – Mz3, Mui Mui, Will Jack b2b Giovannii, Eva Loveless, Pure Immanence @ TBA (ticket holders only), on Sun, 26 Oct, 05:00 – 17:00
A 5am-to-5pm queer DIY dreamscape with sonic experimentation and sweaty sunrise moments. Come for the beats, stay for the chosen family vibes.
J&J’s Repairs – Jellyfish, S4M23, Justin Cudmore, Jeffrey Sfire @ TBA (East Williamsburg), on Sun, 26 Oct, 16:00 – 01:00
Italo, electro, house, and queer rave joy from a crew that knows how to work a dance floor. Fog, neon, and full-throttle fun.
Wear a costume.
Hit a new venue.
Make out with a vampire.
Dance ’til your glitter falls off.
Happy Halloween weekend — Catch you on the dance floor 👻🪩
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