Halloween 2026 in Southern California: Costume Contests, Live Bands, DJ Parties and Día de los Muertos
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so the parties start a week early. Here is every Halloween night on The Circuit List from Friday, October 23 through Día de los Muertos on Saturday, November 7, in date order, with times, addresses, cover and who is playing. Each listing links to its full event page.
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At a glance
- Costume contests: Brew Haven (Oct 23, family-friendly), Elvie's Inn (Oct 23, gift card prizes), Elvie's Sunday Scream (Oct 25, gift card prizes), Knyght Ryder at Gaslamp (Oct 30) and Sagebrush Cantina (Oct 31, $500 contest).
- Free: Clubhouse 66 (Oct 31, free ticket required, 21+), La Puente Live (Fridays) and Día de los Muertos in La Puente (Nov 7).
- Bring the kids: Brew Haven's Nightmare (Oct 23), La Puente Live (Fridays) and Día de los Muertos (Nov 7).
- Live bands: Dead Man's Party and Pretty in Pink (Oct 24), Knyght Ryder (Oct 30), Flashback Heart Attack, Thieves Like Us, Little Alice and the Cats, and Brad Johnson & The Killin' Time Band (all Oct 31).
- Daytime: Flashback Heart Attack at SeaLegs, 2 to 6 PM on the beach on Halloween.
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Friday, October 23
Nightmare at Brew Haven with DJ Rek-1
7 PM · Brew Haven at Rodeo X, 3430 E Ontario Ranch Rd, Ontario · family-friendly
A Halloween night for the whole family with DJ Rek-1 on the decks, a costume contest, craft beer and refreshments. Costumes encouraged.
Halloween Party with DJ Killah Noez at Elvie's Inn
9 PM to 2 AM · Elvie's Inn, 610 Shoppers Ln, Covina · costume contest
Covina's neighborhood bar since 1958 goes all in: wear your costume and enter the costume contest for gift card prizes. DJ Killah Noez and Sabor Lexx are in the mix, and Good F'N Burger is grilling outside. New to Elvie's? Read its story.
Saturday, October 24
Dead Man's Party and Pretty in Pink at Gaslamp
Gaslamp, 6251 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach · showtime not yet listed
A pre-Halloween bill pairing Dead Man's Party, an Oingo Boingo tribute, with Pretty in Pink, a Psychedelic Furs tribute. Few bands are more Halloween than Oingo Boingo.
Sunday, October 25
Sunday Scream: Halloween with DJ Rek-1 at Elvie's Inn
8 PM · Elvie's Inn, 610 Shoppers Ln, Covina · costume prizes
The Sunday Spot becomes Sunday Scream: NFL all day, then a Halloween party with DJ Rek-1 from 8 PM. Costumes strongly encouraged, with gift card prizes for the best looks.
Friday, October 30
Halloween Prom at Room 2 Dance
8 PM · Room 2 Dance, 110 W Cottage Dr, Covina
A Halloween dance social on the Room 2 Dance studio calendar. Admission details are not published yet, so check the studio schedule.
Knyght Ryder Halloween Party at Gaslamp
Doors 6 PM, show 9 PM · Gaslamp, 6251 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach · $15 cover · costume contest
Knyght Ryder plays '80s hits live, with DJ Jonney Miles and a costume contest.
Saturday, October 31: Halloween
Flashback Heart Attack Halloween Party at SeaLegs
2 to 6 PM · SeaLegs at the Beach, 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach
An afternoon Halloween party on the sand with Flashback Heart Attack. Go early, then make it to a night party. See the venue's calendar for current details.
Clubhouse 66 '80s Halloween Party
7 to 11 PM · Clubhouse 66, 1200 E Rte 66, Glendora · free, ticket required, 21+
An '80s-inspired Halloween night with Thieves Like Us live with Pia Alvarez, DJ Jake Martin, costumes and patio dancing. Grab the free ticket early.
Little Alice and the Cats at Sagebrush Cantina
8 PM · Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas · $500 costume contest
Little Alice and the Cats headline Sagebrush Cantina's annual Halloween party, which includes a $500 costume contest, the biggest prize on this list.
Brad Johnson & The Killin' Time Band: Halloween Party at Cowboy Country Saloon
8:30 PM · Cowboy Country Saloon, 3321 South Street, Long Beach
Country Halloween with Brad Johnson & The Killin' Time Band. Bring your boots with the costume. Check the band's schedule for admission.
Saturday, November 7: Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos on Downtown Main Street, La Puente
4 to 8 PM · Downtown Main Street, La Puente · free · all ages
The City of La Puente's free celebration with music, classic cars, food, altares and community fun. DJ Killah Noez plays from 4 to 6 PM, followed by The Flashbax from 6 to 8 PM. Questions: (626) 855-1560.
Your regular nights, Halloween weekend
Not every great Halloween night is a special event. Plenty of regulars will be in costume at their usual spot.
- La Puente Live, Fridays 6 to 10 PM: the free open-air farmers market at 15900 Central Ave, La Puente has a live band every week: Smooth Touch on October 23 and Rhythm Jukeboxx at 7:15 PM on October 30. Free entry and free parking, and the kids can wear their costumes.
- Covina, Friday, October 30: DJ Killah Noez at Elvie's Inn from 9 PM, Helen's Friday karaoke at Grand Inn Bar & Grill and Brick House Karaoke at Mauricios, both at 8 PM.
- Covina, Saturday, October 31: Brick House Karaoke is back at Mauricios at 8 PM on Halloween night itself.
See every night of the week in Karaoke in Covina and Things to Do in Covina This Week, or browse all local guides.
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Times and details come from the venues, performers and their public calendars, and can change. Check with the venue before heading out. Spot a mistake? Send a correction.