Ghost in The Rocks – Concrete playground

Overview

From October 31 to November 3, The Rocks, an area known for its ghostly history, will be transformed into an otherworldly realm of fear-inducing fun with a zombie dance party, food market filled with terror, a Halloween parade and more.

First Fleet Park will be transformed into the Haunted Woods, where 22 food stalls designed as eerie cabins will create a New Orleans-inspired food and drink market where you can enjoy bone-crushing bites and channel your inner Dracula with bagged cocktails of blood As you navigate the spooky complex, enjoy chilling music, gruesome performances and maybe a ghostly encounter or two as you learn about Sydney’s creepiest urban legends. Admission to this event is free and all ages are welcome.

By day, Playfair Street at The Rocks fills with local vendors selling seasonal treats as visitors stroll the historic streets. However, as dusk approaches, a more sinister side will peek through the darkness as Ghost in the Rocks’ two-sided Halloween market conjures up the perfect balance of delight and fright. As you explore this spooky space, look out for the Deadhouse Theater Company, who will be sharing chilling tales of the area’s haunted past.

The open-air Ghost Cinema will host screenings of horror films sure to scare even the most seasoned of scary movie minds, while the Zombie Silent Disco prepares lips from beyond the grave. This open-air party hosted by Poliakov Vodka on the Tallowoladah lawn in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art will spin nauseating tunes on an undead dance floor, complete with a five-metre zombie-headed DJ booth. Partygoers can also test their mettle at Poliakov’s Rebirth of the ice experience, which invites guests to immerse themselves in an ice bath before warming up with a vodka tasting.

The Ghost in the Rocks Halloween Parade will feature a spooktacular show inspired by the New Orleans Mardi Gras. The monstrous procession will take place on November 2, with a horrifying group of protesters taking to the streets between The Rocks and Circular Quay. Visitors can also get a ghoulish glow courtesy of Crossing Lane’s makeover experience, where Sydney’s best make-up and body paint artists will transform festival-goers into nightmarish creatures to truly embrace the spirit of Halloween

Other highlights include The Murder Bar, an interactive experience where a total of 25 guests will sip intriguing cocktails while investigating a choice of three different murder mysteries where anyone could be the culprit. The House of Horrors party will also fascinate thrill seekers. Set in a real haunted heritage house (the Union Bond shop where strange sightings have been reported since 1841), this hellish shindig will feature the wickedest DJs, formidable dancers and horrifying actors for a night of atrocious hedonism. Meanwhile, younger ones looking to scare can also enjoy the festivities as The Rocks hosts a trick-or-treat trail full of tricks and treats.