Still don’t know where you’ll be spending your Halloween weekend? If you’re looking to dance, dance ’til you’re dead (on your feet), we’re listing down the best parties and gigs to rock your Halloween costumes at.
Here are events you can still snatch tickets for (Divine Divas’ D’ Halloween Intervention tickets, for example, have sold out) or haven’t reached your radar yet (we know you know about Hallyuween 2022).
DRAGula: HalloQUEEN Party 2022
Ten drag queens in one spooky night. Get to see the likes of “Drag Race Philippines’” Marina Summers, Eva Le Queen, Viñas DeLuxe, Minty Fresh, and Brigiding perform at DRAGula 2022. Get a chance to win P5,000 if you come in your most sickening costume. This is definitely a sign to rock that scary drag look you’ve been planning forever.
Where and when: 4/F 500 Shaw Zentrum on Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.
Ticket: Entrance with a complimentary drink at P1,599
Jungle Circuit Party’s Ultraverse Halloween Ball
Another entry with a great drag lineup is the Ultraverse Halloween Ball. Watch “Drag Race Philippines’” Precious Paula Nicole, Turing, and Prince as well as Myx Chanel and Matilduh. Jungle is better known for their Boracay beach parties, but they know how to have fun in the city, too.
Where and when: Shooting Gallery Studio on Oct. 28. Party starts at 9 p.m. and the show starts at 10 p.m.
Ticket: General admission with two complimentary drinks at P2,500
Xylo’s Paradigm
If you’re up for non-stop partying, Paradigm is a three-day affair featuring some of the country’s top DJs. Heads will definitely roll here before the weekend is over.
Where and when: Xylo from Oct. 28, 29, and 31 at 10 p.m.
Elephant’s Cinnemaccluh 2022
Our fave queer party Elephant has a Halloween special for the cinephiles. Come in your best Filipino movie-inspired costume at Cinnemaccluh and enjoy its ultracool lineup of some of your fave drag queens, live performers, and DJs like Teegee (a.k.a. Alyana Cabral), Celeste Lapida, Salad Day, and Joyen.
Where and when: Dirty Kitchen on Oct. 29. Doors open at 8 p.m., party starts at 9 p.m., and performances start at 11 p.m.
Ticket: Limited tickets for preorder at P400
Futur:st’s Honey Halloween Party and Dead Can Dance!
Futur:st is another fave queer haunt. It’s holding a party with the Thursday Honey crew that will include a drag performance from Ms. Kiki this Saturday. Then get freaky on All Hallows’ Eve at its Dead Can Dance! party.
Where and when: Futur:st on Oct. 29 and 31. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the party starts at 10 p.m.
Club Euphoria MNL’s Party To Hell
Club Euphoria MNL is bringing its party from the virtual world to IRL. Don your best fits inspired by the late ’90s and early to mid aughts for a chance to win cash prizes, bottles of liquor, and even a tattoo. Catch performances from the club’s residents and new artists.
Where and when: Pura Vida Manila on Oct. 29. Doors open at 6 p.m.
UNKNWN’s Supernatural
UNKNWN’s hosting its first Halloween party so it’s pulling out all the stops. Think you can handle the fun night it has prepared?
Where and when: Aberdeen Court, Makati Ave. on Oct. 29. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
Ticket: Limited pre-sale tickets go up tonight at 6 p.m.
Sofar Sounds Manila’s Halloween show
You know the drill. Sofar doesn’t reveal the details of its shows until a day and a half before it starts. So we’re not sure who’s performing and where exactly it’s going to be held yet. But best be prepared if you’ve been wanting to attend the intimate listening experience.
Where and when: Parañaque Oct. 29 at 3:00 p.m.
Ticket: P700
The Halloween Gig: Your Favorite Bands In Costume
If you prefer to rock out to live band music, The Halloween Gig: Your Favorite Bands In Costume might be more to your taste.
Where and when: SaGuijo Cafe and Bar on Oct. 29
Ticket: Presold at P350. Walk-ins at P400
Soupstar’s Oka Tokat
Another OPM gig on the list is Oka Tokat. Some of the biggest local acts like Moonstar88 and Gracenote will take the stage. Come in your best costume for a chance to win special prizes.
Where and when: 19East on Oct. 31. Ticket selling starts at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.
Ticket: P800 plus P800 worth of consumables
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