Halloween in Singapore: Horror Nights, Haw Par Villa and where to stay
Universal Studios Singapore runs Horror Nights with haunted houses built on local ghost stories, and Haw Par Villa turns its "hell" sculptures into a night trail.
Where to stay for Halloween
Stay in Sentosa
Halloween Horror Nights is on Sentosa, at Universal Studios Singapore, and it ends after the monorail stops. Staying on the island means walking back to your hotel instead of queuing for a taxi, and the family events at Resorts World are next door.
- Mid-range hotel
- ~$385
- To Raffles Place
- 25 min
- To the airport
- 65 min
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What's on
Halloween Horror Nights 14
Four haunted houses
Including Karang Guni and Singapore's Most Haunted, built on local legends. Do those first.
18 nights, 25 Sep – 1 Nov · Very scary
Scare zones and shows
The Raveyard, Necropolis and a new roving scare drawn from Asian folklore.
Horror Nights dates · Very scary
Express passes
Shorter lines for each house. Worth it on peak nights.
Horror Nights dates
Rules
Not for under-13s, and no costume masks.
· 13+
Haw Ror Villa at Haw Par Villa
Haw Ror Villa 5: Back from the Dead
Chinese folklore sculptures and the Ten Courts of Hell as a night-time horror trail. Book online.
8 Oct – 15 Nov, Thu–Sun · Very scary
Family Halloween
Trick or Thrills at Universal Studios Singapore
The daytime family version, with a new Minions show. Included with entry.
1 Sep – 1 Nov · All ages
Festival of Thrills at Resorts World Sentosa
Glow art at the Oceanarium and trick-or-treating at WEAVE.
Until 1 Nov · Families
Mandai's Curiosity Cove
Daily Halloween fun, with evening sessions on October weekends.
1 Oct – 1 Nov · Kids
Trick-or-treating at Tanglin Mall
Free trick-or-treating and a kids' costume contest on 31 Oct.
30 Oct – 1 Nov · Free
Good to know before you go
Getting back from Sentosa
The monorail stops around midnight. Walk the 24-hour Sentosa Boardwalk to VivoCity (15 minutes), take a taxi, or stay on Sentosa.
Written by the StayAreas editorial team · Updated Oct 2026 · How we research our guides
FAQs
When is Halloween Horror Nights in Singapore in 2026?
On 18 nights from 25 September to 1 November 2026, from 7:30pm to 12:30am, at Universal Studios Singapore. Peak nights include every Saturday in October and 29 to 31 October.
How do you get back from Halloween Horror Nights?
The Sentosa Express stops at about midnight, before the event ends. Walk the Sentosa Boardwalk to VivoCity and HarbourFront MRT (open 24 hours, 10 to 15 minutes), or take a taxi.
Is Halloween Horror Nights Singapore suitable for children?
It isn't recommended for under-13s. Families should go to Trick or Thrills during the day instead, which is included with normal park admission.
Can you wear a costume to Halloween Horror Nights Singapore?
Yes, as long as it follows the park's costume policy, but masks aren't allowed.
Where should I stay in Singapore for Halloween?
On Sentosa if you're going to Horror Nights. Clarke Quay or Chinatown if you want a city base for Haw Par Villa, nightlife and everything else.