FREAKOUT — Halloween on Karangahape Road
Schedule
Fri Oct 31 2025 at 07:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC+13:00Location
Karanghape Road, Auckland, New Zealand 1010 | Auckland, AU
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👻 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗢𝗨𝗧 — 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗞’ 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 🕸️Friday 31 October | Along Karangahape Road
Hey spooky squad — it’s that time again! Halloween is creeping up, and K’ Road is about to throw another epic FREAKOUT party on Friday 31 October.
Explore hauntingly fun happenings across the strip — from drag queens to dog parades, DJs to costume competitions, and eerie light shows — K’ Road’s biggest night of the year is back.
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🎃 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟
4PM – 5:30PM | Along Karangahape
The hunt is on! Wander the strip collecting treats (and tricks 👀) from participating venues. Hit the trail with your little ghouls, and end at the Mini Monsters Costume Awards hosted by SMALL RAVE.
Trail map TBA.
🎃 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗠𝗘 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦
5:30PM | St Kevins Arcade
Hosted by SMALL RAVE, this is where the little legends take the stage! Three categories to enter — with spooky prizes up for grabs.
🎃 𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗟-𝗢-𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗪 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘
6PM | Myers Park → St Kevins Arcade
Last year was such a hit we had to do it again! Hosted by Crushes, this canine costume parade celebrates our four-legged freaks. Prizes for Scariest, Most Creative, and Best Dog & Owner Duo — plus pet portraits! Register online at crushes.co.nz.
𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 — 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗫𝗘𝗡
7PM – 8:15PM | Vixen, 191 K’ Road
K’ Road goes loud for the legends. The street comes alive with riffs and resurrection as we pay tribute to rock’s fallen icons.
Capricore channel Bowie, After Forever summon Black Sabbath, and a lineup of young bloods keep the rock alive. Dress the part and celebrate the icons who’ll never fade.
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
8PM | Beresford Square
Hosted by the dazzling Kita Mean & Rita Menu Queens from Caluzzi — expect sass, sequins, and full-stage chaos as they crown K’ Road’s Halloween royalty. Get your fit ready!
🎃 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧
5PM – 9PM | Beresford Square
A spooky twist on the Celestial Markets — Aotearoa artists, witchy wares, and handmade treasures under the neon lights.
Snap your look in the Halloween photobooth, and visit GILT Hair for spooky hairdos and makeup makeovers.
𝗦𝗧 𝗞𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘
6PM – 10PM | St Kevins Arcade
DJs, decorations, and surprises from your fave arcade spots. Grab a drink, watch the ghosts roll in, and stay for the creepy beats.
🎃 𝗛𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 + 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
All evening | Beresford Square
From Beresford Square to Pitt Street Church, the road will glow with eerie projections and supernatural lighting by Finlay Pinkerton. Don’t miss the full light show mapping the Pitt Street Church façade all night long!
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘
6PM – late | Northern Line Bar & Social, Beresford Square
The Northern Line’s annual Halloween bash returns! Killer beats, creepy cocktails, and the perfect after-dark haunt.
𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬
10PM – 4AM | Studio The Venue
Join the unofficial Freakout afterparty at Studio The Venue — an unholy union of music, movement, and magnetic mischief across two immersive floors, hosted by The Naked World.
Over 35 DJs, visual artists, dancers, actors, drummers, and roaming provocateurs.
+ 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘.
👻 Full programme dropping soon
www.karangahaperoad.com/freakout
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𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗢𝗨𝗧 - 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗞' 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱
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FREAKOUT is proudly produced by the Karangahape Road Business Association with support from Auckland Council & the City Centre Targeted Rate.
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