Get Ready for the Gayest and Spookiest Halloween in Atlanta!
Hello there, Atlanta friends and family! 🎃 It’s that time of the year again when the air gets crispy, the pumpkins come out, and the costumes get wild and fabulous. Yes, it’s Halloween season, and it’s famously known as the gayest holiday of the year! If you’re still figuring out what to do and where to show off your amazing costumes, we’ve got some truly exciting events happening around the city. Let’s dive into all the amazing ways you can celebrate in the days leading up to Halloween.
Virtual Fun with Free Spirits Concert
First up, for those of you who wish to start the Halloween festivities early and from the comfort of your home, you’re in for a treat! The Atlanta Women’s Chorus is streaming their 2023 concert, *Free Spirits*. This experience is filled with chillingly delightful choral pieces, all month long. You’ll get to enjoy tunes from Orban’s “Daemon Irrepit Callidus” and have a blast with the ever-popular “Time Warp” from the Rocky Horror Picture Show. The concert offers something that’ll appeal to everyone, regardless of age or musical preference.
Nightmare on Crescent
For those around on October 26th, there’s a vibrant option at My Sister’s Room with their 28th annual Halloween bash, *Nightmare on Crescent*. The event is set to sizzle with performances by the Sirens, Caro with Fire, Cucky DeVille, and Buffy. It’s not just music and performances, though. There’s a $500 prize waiting for the best costume overall. So, get creative and impressive! You know you want those bragging rights!
DANCE: Halloween Party
Heading out a little later? Well then, you might want to make a stop at The Basement at 9pm, on the same night. This party will transport you back to the 90s and 00s, with DJs Pat Tate Fashions and Capeeton Mudfish spinning the decks. Don’t forget about that fabulousness costume contest – there’s money up for grabs for the best ones!
Country Stampede Halloween
Feeling a bit more countryside vibes? Head over to the Atlanta Eagle on October 27th for their *Country Stampede Halloween*. With DJ Dice bringing the tunes, there’s line dancing, a costume contest, and drink specials that are sure to please. Dust off those boots and get ready for some twirling.
Fruitcake: Halloween Edition
If Midcentury Ghoulish Glamour is more your style, the Wylie Hotel will be buzzing with their *Fruitcake*: Halloween Edition gig. You’ll meet the ghosts of Mrs. P’s past, with phenomenal performances by Brigitte Bidet, Chucky DeVille, and Lena Lust. DJ NeonHorror will keep the vibe alive.
Other Highlights Leading to Halloween Night
Then, we’ve got *SWITCH: Hocus Pocus vs. Rocky Horror* and *Who’s Go “IT” – Halloween Edition* rounding out the lead-up to Halloween night, offering more chances to win prizes for your creative costume efforts. As you celebrate, don’t miss *Machoween* at Joystick Gamebar and the Mannequin: Club Kid Halloween at The Basement, perfect for those last-minute Halloween shenanigans.
Still buzzing from Halloween? Stick around for the *Nightmare Before Christmas Boogie Ball* on November 1st! Featuring a Creepy Christmas Couture Contest and all the dance music spanning different genres to vibe endlessly.
So there you have it, friends! Atlanta is packed with energetic, joyful, and hauntingly fun Halloween events. This is your chance to be part of something truly special, so grab your favorite costume and join in! Have an unbelievably spooktacular time!
