Halloween in Toulouse is approaching faster than you think, and the presence of witches, zombies, ghosts and other monsters is already being felt in the pink city… To celebrate October 31st in style, the editors of Toulouse Secrète have put together a list of spine-chilling activities. A chilling nocturnal visit, a crazy play, an escape game… there’s something for all tastes and ages!
This weekend, Les Halles de la Cartoucherie goes into shivering mode for a magical Halloween.
Transformed into a mysterious mansion, Les Halles de la Cartoucherie is set to host two nights full of surprises: bewitching make-up, colorful costume contests and a DJ set that goes on until the end of the night. Between dimmed lights and bewitching cocktails, expect an atmosphere to make ghosts swoon. Friday October 31 and Saturday November 1, from 6pm to 1am, get out your best disguises… the masked ball promises to be legendary.
Enjoy the thrill of a movie with Grindhouse Halloween Night!
In Toulouse, the spooky season promises to be intense with the crazy return of Grindhouse Paradise at the ABC cinema on Friday, October 31. Three completely off-the-wall films promise to stir the emotions: a chilling South Korean thriller, an animated queer space opera and an electrifying neon gore trip. Between screenings, we’ll be toasting and sharing pizzas over a not-too-serious film quiz to prolong the evening in an underground festival atmosphere. We guarantee a unique Halloween night in Toulouse for fearless cinephiles and lovers of jubilant weirdness!
Let yourself be carried away by the magic of Halloween at Château de Merville
To celebrate Halloween, the mythical Château de Merville invites families and the curious to enjoy an exceptional Sunday of revisited tales, giant puppets and wickedly tasty snacks, on November 2 near Toulouse. Following in the footsteps of Little Red Riding Hood and a grandiose wolf, young and old alike will enjoy poetic strolls, meet Snow White or Mary Poppins in the alleys, and take up some amusing costumed challenges. The event, as perfect for family outings as it is for fans of large labyrinths, promises a unique immersion in Europe’s largest boxwood labyrinth, just a few minutes from Toulouse.
Treat yourself to a macabre Halloween stroll in the Terre-Cabade Cemetery
For a different kind of Halloween outing in Toulouse, take a guided tour of the famous Terre-Cabade cemetery on October 31. Nicknamed Toulouse’s “Père Lachaise”, this English-style garden is brimming with secrets and funerary architectural extravagances. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll discover the tombs of famous Toulousans, such as Jules Léotard, inventor of the flying trapeze, and the moving stories that mark this 33-hectare site in the Marengo district. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore a little-known and historic site, for a total immersion in the scariest night of the year.
Discover the dark side of the city with Crimes & Châtiments
Behind its warm and charming image, the pink city hides a dark and terrifying side… With a guide, discover the city on foot in a new light: that of crime and terror! On Friday, October 31, after dark, stroll through the city’s dark streets, while learning about its most sordid and chilling stories. Are you ready to hear it all with Crimes et Châtiments? Even the worst?
Get ready for some dark times with “Dernière Lueur”, a horrific experience from the Toulouse Nightmare Factory.
The Toulouse Nightmare Factory returns for Halloween 2025 with a terrifying immersive experience called “Dernière Lueur“. This survival arena plunges participants into an 850m² labyrinth, where they must escape from creatures from the Underworld incarnated by actors. The game, which runs from October 30 to November 1 in partnership with Laser Quest, offers a unique adventure combining special effects, deafening music and intense interactions, promising an unforgettable horror experience for thrill-seekers in Toulouse.
Dance while you can with Clutcho’ Halloween
Halloween takes an exceptional turn in Toulouse with Clutcho’ Halloween at Quai des Savoirs. This free evening of DJ sets, shows and workshops is part of the Lumière sur le Quai 2025 festival. And what would a Halloween party be without costumes? Put on your best costumes for this party on October 31, 2025, from 7pm to 11pm. And the good news is that the party also includes free access to the “Emportés par la Foule ” exhibition, currently on display.
Thrill to the Great Weekend of Fear at the Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans hotel
From October 30 to November 2, 2025, immerse yourself in a terrifying experience at the Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans hotel, with immersive evenings and themed brunches for young and old. Experience supernatural investigations with actors, special effects and an all-you-can-eat buffet in a unique Halloween atmosphere. And kids won’t be left out either, with creative activities and a candy hunt at the Brunch des Froussards on November 1. Book now for this not-to-be-missed event in Toulouse, and let yourself be carried away by the haunting atmosphere of the haunted hotel.
Gather your courage in The Escape Games’ “HELP” room for Halloween
The story: “In the middle of the night, you receive a text message from your best friend. The message makes your blood run cold. It’s all in 4 letters: “HELP”. Since then, she’s been unreachable and hasn’t been heard from. You start your search with one of the Escape Games she might have ventured to. You decide to go for it. But will you come back? And if not, check out our ranking of the best escape games in Toulouse.
Wake the dead for a memorable Halloween party at Friche Gourmande
Feel like celebrating Halloween? Put on your best witches’, ghosts’ or zombies’ costumes and head for the Friche Gourmande. Those dressed from head to toe will win an orange shooter! Get ready to celebrate the Day of the Dead in an atmosphere worthy of a horror film, with decorations that will put your courage to the test.
Celebrate Halloween in the Magic Forest with entertainment for all ages
Explore Cornebarrieu’s magical forest for Halloween adventures, where thrills and mysteries take place in a magical setting, day and night. With immersive trails such as “Zombie Night“, “The Curse of Halloween” and “The Quest for the Golden Pumpkin“, teams and families can solve riddles and outlandish creatures in the heart of nature, in a unique atmosphere of light and sound. Costume contests, group games, night-time entertainment and zombie rendezvous make this a not-to-be-missed event for all fans of sensations and Toulouse magic. From the ghost ball for little wizards to the illuminated nocturnes for grown-ups, Halloween in Toulouse has never been so festive and bewitching.