From costumes and family fun in Menton to music in Sanremo's old town and ghostly folklore in Triora, here's where to celebrate Halloween along the border.
Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026, but the celebrations start earlier and continue into Sunday in some towns. We've gathered announced events from local authorities and tourism offices across the French and Italian Riviera, with practical details and links to the original organisers. Also included: Gorbio and Ospedaletti.
Whether you're visiting with children, planning an evening out or looking for a particularly atmospheric village, there's something to explore.
A family-friendly afternoon in the heart of Menton, with games, entertainment stands, sweets and surprises. Dress-up is encouraged. The morning is reserved for leisure-centre children; the public programme begins at 1:30 pm.
Official event information ↗An afternoon of mascots, face painting, potion-making and a Halloween show, with games and treats. Organisers specify that activities are for children aged 4+ who live in Monaco or attend school there.
Official event information ↗A spooky cave adventure with games and Halloween atmosphere. Important: this event is restricted to young people aged 10+ who attend school in Monaco, and places are limited. Contact the organiser before making plans.
Official event information ↗A Halloween costume swap on 28 October, a giant werewolf game on 30 October and Halloween festivities on 31 October. Check the programme for the times of individual activities.
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Archive photo from 2025; the 2026 programme may differ.
Vallecrosia Alta's atmospheric old town becomes an open-air Halloween stage, with more than 50 artists, live performances, music and DJ sets, plus food and drink areas. A free shuttle service is advertised for visitors. The celebration is organised by CIV “Vallecrosia al Centro” in collaboration with the Comune di Vallecrosia al Mare.
Tickets and information: +39 347 2415508. Check ticket availability and shuttle details before travelling.
Official Vallecrosia event listing ↗ · Tourism office details ↗The historic lanes of La Pigna become the setting for a two-day Halloween celebration. Expect themed cinema, creative workshops, scary stories and fire performance on the first day; the 31 October programme includes the DownHill finale and Pinhã Off – Halloween Night with music from 6 pm.
Official event information ↗A family afternoon with theatre, animation, fire magic, creative workshops and stories. A good option for younger Halloween fans looking for a gentler dose of spooky fun.
Official event information ↗The famous village of witches hosts three days of ghost tours, markets, live music, performances, workshops and folklore. Saturday includes the market, street entertainment, fire performances and late-night shows. The Friday ghost tour requires booking and payment.
Official event information ↗A family Halloween afternoon with a treasure hunt, pumpkin contest, costume parade and sweets, organised by APE Gorbio.
Official event information ↗Halloween celebrations are planned along the cycle path and in the town squares. The detailed schedule has not yet been published on the event listing.
Official event information ↗This is a selection of announced events, not a complete list of every Halloween party in the region. Details are based on organiser and tourism-office information available on 22 October 2026. More events may be added or changed.
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