Horrorween 2023

Overview

It's time to get your freak on because the spooky season is officially in full swing. To celebrate, Hordern Pavilion is hosting a massive inclusive horror party, with multiple beloved Sydney venues transforming over the weekend as part of the festivities.

Whether you're after a scare, a thrill or to hit the dance floor, this two-day bash is returning to cater to everything you'd imagine for a party-filled fright night.

If you want to get the party started early, Oxford House will don a new look on Friday, October 27. The venue will be rebranded as HORRORHOUSE and will be pumping tunes and festive frights all night as an immersive "concept hotel" experience.

Then, on Saturday, October 28, Halloween fiends can hit up Hordern Pavilion from 6pm for the main event. The stacked lineup features performances from famed drag stars including Brooke Lynn Hytes (Canada's Drag Race), plus Kween Kong and Hannah Conda (runner-ups on RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under).

There will also be makeup stations where professional artists will transform patrons with creepy makeovers — and for those who want to be fully immersed in the spirit of Halloween, there's a nightmare-fuelled Scare Zone. What exactly awaits you in the zone is a mystery, but Horrorween promises you'll come away spooked.

Those in attendance will also find spaces to dance the night away with a lineup of queer international DJ talent spinning tracks — including Ben Bakson, GSP and Caca Werneck, alongside a bunch of local DJs.

Finally, an Oxford Street favourite and a popular Darling Habour spot are throwing a pair of after-parties. Starting at 11pm on Saturday, October 28, Universal is giving you the opportunity to party from the pitch-black night through to the witching hour and beyond with its club night Déjàvu, rebranded as Déjàboo. Or, you can opt to hit up waterfront favourite HOME, for its Morning Gory (a spin on its Morning Glory events).

Head to the Horrorween Festival website to grab your tickets for this ghoulish celebration and for further details on the citywide festivities.