You can experience Gardaland Magic Halloween with a regular Gardaland Park admission ticket. The ticket includes access to the park's rides and shows, subject to availability and operating schedules. PREDA is an exception and requires a separate ticket for a selected time slot.
Gardaland Halloween | Spooky fun awaits!
From 12 September to 1 November 2026, Gardaland Park celebrates Gardaland Magic Halloween with Halloween-themed shows, character encounters, family entertainment, and seasonal activities. Meet characters like Prezzemolo and Zenda, watch special performances, and explore the park's Halloween-themed attractions. You can also visit PREDA, a horror maze featuring alien-like predators that hunt by sound. PREDA requires a separate ticket.
How to attend Gardaland Magic Halloween?
Top things to do at Gardaland Magic Halloween
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Watch Halloween-themed shows
Catch seasonal performances across the park, from the witch-themed opening show, Gardaland Halloween Mania, to Halloween Manor – The Call of the House, a theatrical experience featuring the mysterious Lady of the House. Other shows combine music, dance, comedy, and Halloween characters for family-friendly entertainment.
Meet Halloween characters
Meet Prezzemolo and Zenda in their Halloween looks, or enjoy character encounters with familiar favourites. Younger visitors can also meet Peppa Pig and characters from Animal Treasure Island, adding a lighter touch to the Halloween festivities.
Enter PREDA, the horror maze
Take on PREDA, a limited-time horror maze running from 12 September to 1 November 2026. Navigate dark, confined spaces while avoiding alien-like predators that hunt by sound. You'll need to keep quiet as you make your way through the experience. PREDA is recommended for visitors aged 14 and above and requires a separate, time-slot-specific ticket.
Experience Scary Fridays
Visit on 2, 9, 16, 23 or 30 October for Scary Fridays, when the park opens for a special Halloween evening from 5pm to 10pm. Encounter zombies and other frightening characters in the Zombie Area, watch Halloween-themed performances, and enjoy a horror DJ set on selected Fridays.
Ride your favourite attractions
Mix Halloween entertainment with the park's regular rides. Take on high-adrenaline attractions such as Oblivion, Blue Tornado and Raptor, or choose family-friendly rides and themed areas. Ride availability may vary, so check the park's operating information before your visit.
Gardaland Halloween Party 2026
Celebrate Halloween on 31 October at Gardaland Halloween Party, a special evening of live music, DJ sets and entertainment that continues until midnight. The announced line-up includes Artie 5ive, Alvaro Soler, Welo, Roy Paci, LDA, AKA 7even and Delia, with a live broadcast by RTL 102.5.
The Halloween Party ticket allows entry from 5pm, with the event beginning at 6pm. If you have a valid Gardaland Park day ticket for 31 October, you can enter from 10am and stay for the Halloween Party until midnight.
Know before you go
- Halloween dates: Gardaland Magic Halloween runs from 12 September to 1 November 2026. Check the park calendar for opening hours on your visit date.
- Tickets: Standard park admission covers Halloween-themed entertainment and rides, subject to operating schedules. PREDA requires a separate ticket and time slot.
- Scary Fridays: Special evening openings take place on 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 October, from 5pm to 10pm.
- Halloween Party: The event takes place on 31 October, with entry from 5pm for party-ticket holders and entertainment until midnight. Valid park day-ticket holders for that date can enter from 10am.
- Age suitability: The park offers family-friendly entertainment alongside scarier experiences. PREDA is recommended for visitors aged 14 and above; check its restrictions before booking.
- Plan your visit: Allow time for rides, shows and character encounters, and check individual schedules to plan what you want to see. Book separately for any special event or experience that requires an additional ticket.
Frequently asked questions about Gardaland Halloween
Gardaland Magic Halloween runs from 12 September to 1 November 2026. Scary Fridays take place on 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 October, while the Halloween Party is scheduled for 31 October.
No. A regular Gardaland Park admission ticket includes the Halloween-themed park experience, rides and shows, subject to operating schedules. PREDA requires a separate ticket. Special event tickets, such as those for Scary Fridays and the Halloween Party, have their own admission conditions.
A ticket to Gardaland during the Halloween season starts from €48. The exact price may vary based on the date and type of ticket purchased.
Yes. Gardaland Magic Halloween includes family-friendly shows and character encounters alongside more frightening experiences. However, some attractions are more intense than others. PREDA is recommended for visitors aged 14 and above, so families should check individual attraction details before booking.
There’s no costume policy or dress code, but you are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes if you can!
Scary Fridays are special Halloween evening openings on 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 October 2026, from 5pm to 10pm. Visitors can explore the Zombie Area, encounter Halloween characters and watch seasonal shows. A horror DJ set is also scheduled on selected Fridays.
Yes, Gardaland Magic Halloween features new shows, themed attractions, and Halloween-specific activities throughout the park.
