These are the NYC Halloween parties actually worth your time.

Halloween in New York can be… a lot. The same overhyped warehouse ragers, the same “spooky-themed” bar crawls, the same people who think Sexy Vampire still counts as a costume. But not this year. We sifted through the mainstream, skipped the gimmicks and found the rare few doing it right — the ones with edge, taste and a bit of mystery. Set to the tune of a killer soundtrack.

Here are the Fluent-approved Halloween parties keeping it fresh, sans the plastic fangs and polyester wigs. 

“Dark Mode” by Fluent Mag, Jordan Helms & House of Contra

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When: Oct. 30, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m

Location: The Mulberry

Vibe: Blackout burlesque. A crowd that treats costume as an art form.

“All Hallows’ Eve” by E11EVEN & Cipriani

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When: Oct. 31, 10 p.m.

Location: Cipriani Wall Street

Vibe: Miami’s favorite troublemakers take over the marble palace.

“Downstairs at Drai’s” by Dionysus

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When: Oct. 30, 9 p.m to 2 a.m.

Location: Drai's

Vibe: Curated dinner party energy, but make it dark and sultry. 

“DOUBLE VISION” by White Lodge NYC

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When: Oct. 31 & Nov. 1, 10 p.m.

Location: TBA Brooklyn Warehouse

Vibe: Double rooms, double the debauchery. A lethal lineup.

“Sinful Temptations” by Micah Lundstrom & Philip Larame

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When: Oct. 25, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Location: Three-Story Penthouse at Hotel Rivington

Vibe: Penthouse private party energy powered by a Coffee & Chill founder. Old-Hollywood glam meets downtown sin.

“All Hallows’ Eve at the Mansion” by the Frick Collection

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When: Oct. 30, 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Location: The Frick Collection Museum

Vibe: The Met Gala’s gothic cousin. Black-tie and dangerous elegance.

Black Lotus: Halloween with Guy Gerber, Kaz James, Rony Seikaly & more

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When: Oct. 30, 10 p.m.

Location: TBA Manhattan Venue

Vibe: Warehouse energy. DJ royalty. Absolutely no cheap thrills.

https://www.blacklotusexperience.com/tickets