As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, Fall brings one of the most magical times of the year! Yep, it’s spooky season! While Halloween 2025 brings its fair share of haunted houses and costume parties, there’s a whole world of live entertainment that celebrates the eerie and whimsical spirit of the season.
Want to experience movie magic brought to life by a symphony? Or do you prefer family-friendly frights with a side of nostalgia? These hand-picked Halloween 2025 events are sure to spark the imagination and maybe even send a few chills down your spine.
Halloween at Hogwarts – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Location: Atlanta, GA
What happens when classical music meets wizardry? Pure magic! The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra invites Harry Potter fans of all ages to experience the spellbinding sounds of the Wizarding World in concert. Music from the beloved films will sweep you away, performed live by one of North America’s most imaginative and dynamic orchestras. Picture a night of robes, wands, and musical enchantment set against Atlanta’s vibrant fall foliage, and you’ve got a night straight out of Hogwarts.
Why you’ll love it: It’s a perfect blend of high culture and fantasy! And best shared with your favorite fellow Potterheads.
Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party
Location: Disney California Adventure, Anaheim, CA
This isn’t your average trick-or-treat. Oogie Boogie Bash is Disney’s after-hours Halloween celebration that transforms California Adventure into a spooky playground. Expect villain sightings, immersive treat trails stocked with M&M’s®, Skittles®, Snickers®, and more!
Plus, there are Halloween-themed overlays on favorite rides like Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. Be sure you don’t miss the Frightfully Fun Parade! It’s pure Disney magic wrapped in Halloween spirit.
Why you’ll love it: A whimsical, family-friendly Halloween night that’s more fun than fright.
Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton
Locations: Seattle, WA, and San Francisco, CA
What’s this?! If your version of Halloween 2025 spooky season includes twisted fairy tales and gothic dreamscapes, this one’s for you! Danny Elfman brings his unforgettable scores from Tim Burton’s iconic films: The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and more! Original sketches, storyboards, and film visuals accompany this fantastical orchestral performance.
Why you’ll love it: It’s the sound of Halloween! Dark, playful, unforgettable, and all live.
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
Location: Las Vegas, NV
As spooky season fades into the glow of the holidays, The Wizard of Oz offers a nostalgic bridge between Halloween magic and winter wonder. For decades, the iconic film aired on television between Thanksgiving and Christmas and has become a tradition for families across generations.
Now, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere transforms that memory into a fully immersive, sensory experience.
Through breathtaking visuals, 4-D effects, and wraparound sound, this production invites audiences to step right onto the Yellow Brick Road. It’s a show for anyone who grew up watching Oz on TV, and for anyone who wants to feel Oz come to life in a whole new way.
Why you’ll love it: It captures the magic of a shared childhood memory brought to life with today’s most advanced technology.
Want to learn more about this event? Read our post: Over 500,000 Fans Follow the Yellow Brick Road to The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere Las Vegas
Live Moments to Carry Into the Holidays
As spooky season melts into the glow of the holidays, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere offers a beautiful bridge, where nostalgic memories and modern wonder come together in a truly shared experience. It’s the kind of show that reminds you why we gather, go, and why live moments matter.
Because whether it’s a childhood classic reimagined or a timeless tradition returning to the stage, the season ahead is full of opportunities to be moved, to be wowed, and to be together.
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