Official event artwork from Park Tavern.
Atlanta’s Halloween weekend brings live music, a movie-and-orchestra performance, and two adults-only nightlife events. The options span Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, 2026, with different schedules and age rules to keep in mind.
Use this guide to choose an event that fits your plans. Breakaway Haunted Fest runs both days at Piedmont Park, while the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Hocus Pocus concert takes place Friday night. Midtown's Halloween Block Party and Fernbank's Fright Night are also scheduled for Friday and are both 21+.
Times, ticket availability, and entry policies can change. Check the official event pages before heading out. This guide is based on public event information. Atlanta Wave TV is not credentialed and is not attending these events.
Breakaway Haunted Fest: Two Days at Piedmont Park
Breakaway Music Festival brings Haunted Fest to Atlanta on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31. The festival takes place at Piedmont Park, with a separate VIP experience at Park Tavern. General admission is 18+, and VIP access is 21+, according to the Park Tavern event listing.
The weekend pairs festival production with a Halloween theme. Park Tavern's VIP package includes access to its VIP areas and amenities. General admission does not include those VIP amenities. Check the official Haunted Fest page for tickets, event updates, and current details.
Atlanta Wave TV has separate Haunted Fest coverage for readers looking for the full artist lineup. This roundup keeps the festival overview brief so you can compare it with the other weekend options.
Hocus Pocus in Concert: A Movie with a Live Score
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents Disney’s Hocus Pocus in Concert at Symphony Hall on Friday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m. The film plays while the orchestra performs John Debney’s score live. Stuart Chafetz conducts.
The performance offers a different kind of Halloween night out, centered on a familiar film and live music rather than a dance floor or bar crawl. The ASO event page lists ticket information and event details. It does not specify an age minimum, so check with the venue if you have questions about age suitability.
Atlanta Wave TV also has separate coverage of the concert. For the latest ticket availability and performance details, use the official ASO listing.
Midtown Halloween Block Party: A 21+ Night Out
The Midtown Halloween Block Party runs Friday, October 30, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Registration is at Politan Row at Colony Square, 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 150. The event listing states that attendees must be 21 or older.
A ticket wristband provides entry to more than 35 participating Midtown venues, with food and drink specials, DJs, live music, and a costume contest. The event page lists the contest for 10 p.m. at Politan Row. Check-in runs from 6 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., so plan to register within that window.
This is a multi-venue nightlife event, not a family Halloween activity. Review the ticket listing for current availability and details. Participating venues and offerings may change.
Fernbank Fright Night: A Museum Party after Dark
Fernbank Museum of Natural History hosts Fright Night on Friday, October 30, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event is exclusively for guests ages 21 and older.
The evening includes a live DJ, special performers, costume prizes, cocktails, brews, and small plates. Guests can also visit the museum's The Secret World of Elephants exhibit. The museum's official event page has ticket information and details. Check it before making plans, as availability and event information can change.
Fright Night offers an adults-only option in a museum setting. As with Midtown’s block party, it is not designed as a family event.
Choose the Plan That Fits Your Night
For an electronic music event, consider one day or both days of Haunted Fest. Review the entry age for the ticket type you choose, especially if you are considering VIP access at Park Tavern.
For a movie night with live orchestral music, the Friday Hocus Pocus performance starts at 7:30 p.m. For a bar-and-venue crawl, Midtown’s block party begins earlier, at 6 p.m., and continues until 2 a.m. Fernbank’s Fright Night runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and requires guests to be 21 or older.
Because the Friday events overlap, plan to choose one main destination rather than trying to fit all three into one evening. If you are attending an event with a check-in window, leave time to arrive and register before it closes. For Saturday, Haunted Fest is one of the featured options in this roundup.
Check Details before You Go
Confirm the date, start time, age requirement, ticket status, and entry instructions on the event’s official page. For Haunted Fest, distinguish general admission from VIP access. For Midtown, note the Politan Row check-in location and window. For Fernbank, keep the 21+ restriction in mind.
Atlanta News First has also reported on the Park Tavern and Breakaway partnership. For a wider selection of metro Atlanta Halloween activities, consult Rough Draft Atlanta's event guide.
Which event is on your list this weekend? Share your Halloweekend plans, and follow more Atlanta entertainment news in the Atlanta Wave TV newsroom.
Based on public event listings and reporting from Atlanta News First and Rough Draft Atlanta. Atlanta Wave TV is not credentialed and is not attending these events. Information current as of October 30, 2026; readers should confirm event details with official venue channels.
