Sun 1 Nov · 8:30am
Hay St Market · Haymarket
a laneway done up spooky, with specials and live entertainment
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Things are getting spooky at Hay St this October
Step into the laneway as it transforms with spooky décor, Halloween-inspired food, drink specials, live entertainment and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
The fun starts with our School Holiday Program, Wednesday–Friday from 30 September to 9 October, bringing free activities and Halloween fun for the little ones.
Come hungry and explore Hay St’s line-up of traders, grab a drink from the bars, discover limited-time Halloween specials and make the most of Happy Hour, with live entertainment bringing the laneway to life every Wednesday to Sunday.
As Halloween gets closer, things get even spookier. On 30 & 31 October, the laneway comes alive with two special events with live music, DJs, Latin rhythms, special cocktails and Halloween entertainment.
Keep an eye out for roaming zombies and Halloween characters, and for those brave enough to discover what the future holds, our tarot reader will be waiting.
Come for the food. Stay for the music. See what’s lurking around the laneway.
Quick answers
When is Halloween at Hay St?
Sun 1 Nov 2026, 8:30am.
Where is it?
Hay St Market, Haymarket, NSW.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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