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.
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.
When: Oct. 31, 10 p.m.
Location: Cipriani Wall Street
Vibe: Miami’s favorite troublemakers take over the marble palace.
When: Oct. 30, 9 p.m to 2 a.m.
Location: Drai's
Vibe: Curated dinner party energy, but make it dark and sultry.
When: Oct. 31 & Nov. 1, 10 p.m.
Location: TBA Brooklyn Warehouse
Vibe: Double rooms, double the debauchery. A lethal lineup.
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.
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.
When: Oct. 30, 10 p.m.
Location: TBA Manhattan Venue
Vibe: Warehouse energy. DJ royalty. Absolutely no cheap thrills.
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