Halloween Bash: Ghosts of New York

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 6:00pm
Price: $20 for Adults & Members | $15 for Seniors & Students
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Photo by Filip Wolak

Celebrate Halloween at the Museum with Music and Dancing

Don’t miss the most spectacular Halloween event of the season—our annual Halloween Bash is back! The city never sleeps. Its legends never leave. Come dressed as the ghost of a famous New Yorker and dance with us all night. Enjoy live performances by drag performers, costume contests with exciting prizes, themed cocktails at our Park View Bar, and live sets by DJ Misbehaviour on our South Terrace.

Highlights of the Evening

  • Stroll after hours through our hit exhibition New York at Its Core.
  • Savor tasty bites from local food vendors.
  • Enjoy special prizes for the best costumes of famous New Yorkers throughout the evening!

The evening is hosted by Rebecca Lynn. 

About the Performers

DJ Misbehaviour: Born in London now based in NYC, Misbehaviour has been rocking parties across the Globe since 1989 and makes seasonal appearances at Afro Punk Festival, New York Summer Stage, Art Basel Miami, and many more. She was just profiled in the "Sunday Routine" column of The New York Times. 

Rebecca Lynn (host): Native New Yorker, event producer, publicist, party planner, whistle blower, and dancing Queen. For over 10 years Rebecca Lynn has been spreading her magic around the city and is known for her classic NYC Dance Party called Vinyl Nights, where she has the best NYC DJs throwing down all the classic Vinyl hits that shaped NYC! Her love of nightlife, music, fashion, and people has inspired her to create eclectic and authentic events. She continues to bring people together in celebration and has produced events at SummerStage, Lincoln Center, Bella Abzug Park, Downtown Brooklyn, and many other cultural institutions.
 

Questions? Please contact the Public Programs department.

Groups of 10 or more get discounts; contact the Public Programs department or call us at 917.492.3395.

Accessibility: Assistive listening devices are available, and our auditorium wheelchair lift can accommodate manual and motorized wheelchairs (max. capacity 500 lbs). Please contact the Museum or call us at 917.492.3333 with any questions.

Related Exhibition - Ongoing

New York at Its Core

What made New York New York? Follow the story of the city’s rise and consider its future in our changing world.

Supporters

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Museum of the City of New York’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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