From a Thriller-inspired parade to an electronic music carnival and foam parties, the city offers plenty of ways to celebrate on October 30 and 31. There’s a chill in the air. As October draws to a close, the flicker of orange lights, eerie costumes, spooky surprises and haunted houses keep the night alive. Bengaluru is ready for Halloween.
“I’ve always loved dressing up and have even dressed up as Mario in the past,” says Alisha Verma, a marketing lead who plans to attend a themed party at her new workplace. Vanshika Arora, who works in creator partnerships, is eyeing a party “with different rooms, live performances and music throughout the night. ” She adds that she loves “moving from one space to another and discovering something spooky at every turn. Halloween “appeals to Gen Z, who enjoy immersive, Instagram-worthy experiences” that combine themed food, cocktails, music and socialising, says general manager Ena Roy.
For youngsters, the real fun is in getting dressed up for the occasion. Others want the full immersive experience. A Halloween debut behind the decks Halloween is making its way onto Bengaluru’s food and drink menus too. A multi-cuisine restaurant in Hebbal is offering a Spooktacular dinner buffet featuring Devilish Chicken Wings, pumpkin-inspired specialities and Halloween-themed cocktails like Dark Mystery, Midnight Mist and The Devil’s Kiss. Halloween appeals to Gen Z, who enjoy immersive, Instagram-worthy experiences that combine themed food, cocktails, music and socialising