With Halloween falling on a Saturday night this year, it’s guaranteed to be a downright zombie apocalypse. Make sure you don’t miss out on the Monster Mash by picking and booking your chosen event as soon as possible – lucky for you we have put together a pretty darn comprehensive list of all the Halloween happenings around town.

Check this blog regularly for the most up to date list of events or browse the individual listings at thebeijinger.com/events/halloween.
 

Oct 30-31: YEN Fetish Halloween
This is it, the big one. YEN brings the bacchanalia every Halloween and this year they are extending the fun with two nights of madness, the first day boasting both techno and drum and bass rooms, and the second day bringing you house, classic hip-hop, and reggae. Visit the o2Culture website for more info. RMB 200, RMB 150 (advance). 9pm. Tango 3F
 

Oct 31: Club Paradise Halloween: BOO-gie Down
This Halloween BOO-gie on over to Modernista for a monster of a disco party with DJs Ted Dancin’ and Gary Boozy who will be hitting the decks with hours of nu-disco, funk, and some ghosts of disco past. This is sure to be one of the wildest and funkiest halloween parties around! Free. Midnight. Modernista
 

Oct 31: Back to the Future Halloween Party
In Back to the Future II, Marty McFly arrives in the future in October 2015. To celebrate, The Local is throwing a Back to the Future-themed Halloween party! Come as your favorite character from the movie or simply throw on a period costume – there’ll be prizes for the best dressed, as well as awesome 80s tunes. Free. 9.30pm. The Local
 

Oct 31: The Halloween Party to Die For
Put on your fanciest fancy dress duds and head over to XIAN for their annual Halloween party. Costumes, live music, and special drinks all night long – it’s sure to be a party to die for. Free. 9pm. XIAN
 

Oct 31: Home Plate BBQ’s Rocky Horror Picture Show
Celebrate Halloween with one of the sexiest, most twisted movies ever. Home Plate will be giving out free prop bags so during the movie you will be able to throw things on stage, yell at the screen and of course dance the time warp! After the movie Steve Mac and the Mac Daddies will be taking to the stage with some big tunes. Free. 9.30pm. Home Plate BBQ
 

Oct 31: Beijing Misfits
The Beijing Misfits have been haunting the beer-soaked halls of our nation’s capital from time immemorial, showing up regularly every Halloween to slash and grind their way through classic tunes of b-movie horror. They’re joined this year by China’s international fastcore legends Fanzui Xiangfa, Sweden’s 80s hardcore-punks Bad Nerve and Beijing’s all-female spitfire quartet Quickshot. Free. 10pm. Temple
 

Oct 31: Spooked Halloween
Popular Beijing nightclub Lantern does not fail to deliver this Halloween: expect DJs QQ, Eric Lee, Juliana Lima, BB Deng, Huang Weiwei, Gee-E, and Ouyang to make things freaky. There will also be free body paint and hair styling for those who didn’t have time to complete their outfits at home, or want to take it to the next level. RMB 100, RMB 60 (advance). 10pm. Lantern
 

Oct 31: Halloween Party at MEI
Expect glitz and glamor at this Halloween party from one of Beijing’s hottest nightlife addresses. The dress code says “black with a touch of bloody color” … we’ll let you interpret that one. RMB 150 (including one drink). 9pm. MEI Bar
 

Oct 31: Hidden City Halloween Game
Root out Beijing’s spookier side with this special edition of Hidden City. Discover the secrets of Beijing, complete the activities, use clues in the street or historical sites to check-off answers, and return to the target location on time. There are thousands of yuan in prizes for teams that win the most points or work the most efficiently, plus the coveted Masters Cup. RMB 70. 2-6pm.

Oct 31: PENG Label’s Time to Halloween
PENG Label bring the Halloween vibe to Migas, with DJ Pancake Lee spinning beats all night. Whether you’re a Migas regular or not you won’t want to miss this. RMB 60. 10pm. The Bar at Migas

Oct 31: Panic Room
The W Hotel Beijing are flying in international DJs for Halloween; Australia’s Johnny Gleeson and Germany’s DJ duo Kotelett and Zadak. Expect an amazing night of tunes from both abroad, and from right here, as Beijingers DJ Chozie, music curator Max AtLarge, Juhstynn & JRG, El-Mar, Danny Flora, Pancake Lee, and QQ also wouldn’t miss it. Price TBD. 10pm. W Hotel Beijing

Oct 31: Halloween with Black Eyeliner
As every year, Dada brings you a Halloween with dark metal Black Eyeliner. DJs Soundspade, Compact Dicks, Count of Monte Disco, Ozone, and DJ Sacco all the way from Shanghai. This is the place for those who like their metal. Free. 10pm. Dada

Oct 31: Seventh Annual Halloween Jack-o-Lantern Carving Contest at The Schoolhouse
Select a pumpkin and decorate or carve it (while quantities last). The creations will be displayed and lit up as jack-o-lanterns at the end of the day to be judged by the Schoolhouse team. Prizes will be awarded in two categories: Children and Teens aged up to 18 and Adults. The winning Child or Teen will receive a gift certificate for RMB 688 for purchases at The Schoolhouse. The winning Adult will receive a gift certificate for a free night and breakfasts at the Brickyard for two people. Free. 2pm. The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu

Halloween Theme Party
Looking for a hot party or masquerade to celebrate Halloween? Head over to Redmoon for this year’s Halloween theme party, for the perfect mix of tricks and treats in town! Drink, dance and revel in the Halloween spirit, and enjoy lucky draws complemented by their international live band, Velvet. RMB 100. 6pm. Redmoon

HALLOWEEN DINING

Halloween Brunch at Feast
One for all the family. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and win prizes while you eat, or send the kids off trick or treating with the EAST staff. RMB 238. 11.30am. Feast (Food by EAST)

Halloween High Tea at Conrad Beijing
Conrad Beijing’s pastry chef Teresa Ma and her team have been busy creating ghoulish, creative and delicious treats to celebrate this ghostly holiday. No tricks but lots of treats.RMB 198. 1-5pm. Conrad Beijing

Halloween Dinner at Crowne Plaza Beijing Lido
“Matrix” is excited to invite you to attend their annual Halloween dinner, featuring Halloween decorations, a scary ghost show, and pumpkin carving. In addition, aHalloween costume competition will be held, and the winner will get a huge Candy basket! RMB 388. 5.30pm. Crowne Plaza Beijing Lido

Image: William Warby (Flickr), from the organizers