Halloween Events In Airlie Beach 2025
Are you planning a visit to Airlie Beach or the Whitsundays this October? You’ll be just in time to get involved in the beach town’s Halloween celebrations. Airlie Beach is best known for its proximity to the tropical Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, its stunning boat tours, jetski excursions, scenic flights, and skydiving opportunities, but it’s also got a thriving party scene! From face painting and fancy dress competitions to trivia nights and DJ sets, there’s something for everyone in Airlie this Halloween.
Halloween Events in Airlie Beach 2025
There are all sorts of spooky celebrations going on around Airlie Beach for Halloween week. So, once you’re back on land after sailing around the stunning Whitsundays or soaring through the skies to see the Great Barrier Reef, it’ll be time to put on your most frightening costume and join in the festivities!
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Spooky Bingo at Boaty’s
Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Time: 8:00pm until late
Location: Boaty’s, 336 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach
Perfect for: Backpackers, adults, couples, groups
Boaty’s weekly bingo night is one of the liveliest events in Airlie Beach, and the beloved bar is kicking things up a notch for Halloween! With a $10 cash entry fee, there will be a massive cash prize on offer - winner takes all! Not only that, but there’ll be a prize for the scariest fancy dress costume!
Boaty’s Official Halloween Party
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Time: 9:00pm - 2:00am
Location: Boaty’s, 336 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach
Perfect for: Backpackers, adults, boat groups
A new addition to the Boaty’s event calendar will be their official Halloween Party, with a special set from Airlie Beach’s very own Low Tide DJs. The record-spinners, beloved by backpackers all over Airlie, will be churning out the tunes all night long. Scary fancy dress is encouraged with prizes to be won for the best dressed. This party is expected to be a big one, so be sure to get here early if you want to get involved!
Halloween Freaky Friday
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Time: 5:00pm until late
Location: Reef Gateway Hotel, 38 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale
Perfect for: Backpackers, adults
Dressing up in your best Halloween costume is heavily encouraged for this event at the Reef Gateway Hotel. With prizes awaiting the best dressed, everyone will be looking their best. The bistro is open from 5pm and live music is from 6pm - 9pm.
Haunted House Jubilee Tavern
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Jubilee Tavern, Shute Harbour Rd & Loop Rd, Airlie Beach
Perfect for: Families with older children, adults
If you have some trick or treaters with you this Halloween, be sure to stop into Jubilee Tavern! Not only will the local bar and bistro be giving out sweets to spooky visitors, but there will be a haunted house full of creepy crawlies in the Beerg Garden.
