Halloween hijinks: How Pune is set to celebrate spooky season

Whether you plan to enjoy a round of games with family or unwind over a few drinks with friends, the city has something in store for everyone this Halloween.

Youngsters during a Halloween themed costume party at a cafe. (Source: Express Archives)

Written by Sanika Deshpande

Ghosts, ghouls, and good times spell Halloween, and the city of Pune is gearing up for the weekend. From corporate hell parties to haunted masquerades, the city’s buzzing nightlife and cafes are transforming into eerie graveyards and haunted havens. Whether you plan to enjoy a round of games with family or unwind over a few drinks with friends, the city has something in store for everyone this Halloween. Here’s a list of some spooky events happening this weekend in Pune.

Halloween Night – Shisha Cafe
Oct 31, 8 pm onwards

Pune’s music enthusiasts are in for a treat this Halloween night as the city preps for a powerful tribute to the legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath. The live concert led by the band Revive will revisit classics such as Paranoid, War Pigs, and Iron Man, bringing the raw energy and dark intensity of early metal to life. Blending dark, gothic soundscapes with the Halloween mood, the performance revisits the early roots and legacy of heavy metal.

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Wedding in Hell – The Daily All Day
Oct 31, 9 PM onwards

The city is in for a treat as The Daily All Day, in association with GOT IN, hosts an event titled “Wedding in Hell.” The evening will feature house music performances by Anushka and DJ Raul. Guests are encouraged to attend in Halloween-themed attire as the venue transforms into a gothic wedding setting. With the theme, “Till drinks do us part,” the event combines music, costume, and creativity in a befitting nod to the season’s spirit.

Halloween 2025 @ Amazeum- Amazeum Children’s Museum
1-2 Nov, 4 to 6 PM

This Halloween, families in Pune can swap ghostly frights for creative fun at the Amazeum Children’s Museum. The venue will host a festive event featuring four themed portals designed for kids and parents to explore together, from the Mad Scientist’s Lab for science shows and quirky tattoos, to a visit to Hogwarts for house-sorting and chocolate-frog making. Designed to encourage learning through play, the event offers children and parents an opportunity to celebrate Halloween in an imaginative and family-friendly environment.

Corporate Hell party – Social, KOPA
31 Oct, 8 PM

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This Halloween, SOCIAL is transforming everyday burnout into a night of darkly comic revelry. The Corporate Hell Party combines satire with celebration. Turning workplace woes into a playful escape filled with music and mischief. Guests are invited to embrace the theme by arriving in costumes. From zombie interns to sinister CEOs, the night explores the humour behind overworked realities while capturing the spirited chaos of Halloween. Adults only above the age of 21 will be allowed.

Halloween Night at Carnimax Gamezone – Amanora Mall
31 Oct, 7 PM

For those trading haunted houses for high scores, Carnimax Gamezone at Amanora Mall blends Halloween celebration with the adventure of gaming. The venue will come alive with glowing lights, arcade challenges, and VR adventures. Open for all ages, the arcade offers a lively space for families and friends to enjoy games, food, and spooky festive entertainment.

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