Thu, Oct 29 · 8pm
DOWNSTAIRS: NIGHTBREED
Purgatory · Bushwick
Free 21+ '80s
Queer and LGBTQ+ Halloween Parties in NYC 2026
These Halloween nights describe themselves as queer, LGBTQ+ or drag in their own listing. 9 parties at 7 venues, on 3 nights from October 29 to October 31. The busiest neighborhoods: Bushwick (4), Bed-Stuy (2), Sunset Park (2) and Ridgewood (1). Most-listed music: '80s (1), Pop (1), Reggaeton (1) and Disco (1). Tickets start at $13 (Freaq: A BQ Hour Halloween Party) when we last checked. Doors, prices and ticket status checked Oct 13, 2026.
Thursday, October 29: 3 parties
Thu, Oct 29 · 10pm
Gaydar Halloween
House of Yes · Bushwick
From $21 21+
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30pm
Freaq: A BQ Hour Halloween Party
C'mon Everybody · Bed-Stuy
From $13 21+
Friday, October 30: 3 parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 7pm
Xanadu x Choke Hole x Function "WITCHSLAP" (skate + drag wrestling + dance party + concert)
Xanadu · Bushwick
From $33 21+
Fri, Oct 30 · 9pm
The Vampire Ball: Night 1 - Mischief Night
Industry City · Sunset Park
From $59 21+
Fri, Oct 30 · 11pm
Gorgeous Gorgeous Halloween
The Sultan Room · Bushwick
From $43 21+ Pop
Saturday, October 31: 3 parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 9pm
The Vampire Ball: Night 2 - All Hallows Eve
Industry City · Sunset Park
From $83 21+ Reggaeton
Sat, Oct 31 · 10pm
SLASH HER HALLOWEEN PARTY & DRAG SHOW
Cassette · Ridgewood
From $24 21+ Disco
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30pm
HOMOWEEN
C'mon Everybody · Bed-Stuy
From $15 21+
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Questions
How many parties are on this list for Halloween 2026?
We list 9 parties right now: 3 on Thursday, Oct 29, 3 on Friday, Oct 30, 3 on Saturday, Oct 31. The list updates as promoters add nights.
What is the cheapest ticket?
Freaq: A BQ Hour Halloween Party at C'mon Everybody, from $13 when we last checked, then HOMOWEEN from $15. Prices rise as ticket tiers sell out.
Are any of them free?
1 party is free to enter: DOWNSTAIRS: NIGHTBREED. Free nights can require an RSVP.
What is the age limit?
9 of these parties are 21+ and 0 are 18+, as stated on their ticket pages. Bring a government photo ID.
Will they sell out?
None of these is sold out yet, as of our last check on Oct 13, 2026.