Where to celebrate Halloween in Rouen?

Les fêtes macabres at Aître Saint-Maclou

Saturday, October 19 to Sunday, November 03 Come and celebrate the fêtes macabres with the immersive experience “Entrez dans la danse” in a spellbinding dome. On the program: electro macabre ball, burlesque show, photo exhibition, art workshop and nocturnal tour of the Aître Saint-Maclou. Info and booking

Spooky Escape Game at Château du Taillis

Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, November 03 During the day or at night for maximum thrills, explore the grounds of Château du Taillis in search of clues to solve a mystery. Vampires and werewolves will be out in force, so watch out!Info and booking

Halloween in the labyrinths

Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, November 03 Navigate your way through the dark and winding Pop Corn and Artmazialabyrinths to find your way out, while being frightened at every turn. The labyrinths are full of spooky surprises, sending shivers down your spine with every step.

Immersive evening at Cité Viking

Thursday, October 31 Dive into the terrifying world of the Vikings! The immersive city is transformed into horror mode with special animations, scary decorations and a unique atmosphere. Come in disguise, or let the make-up booth transform you. Information and booking

Halloween at the Musée Flaubert

Saturday, October 26 Join us for a guided, costumed tour of the Musée Flaubert et d’histoire de la médecine, specially designed for Halloween! Discover fascinating tales of the living dead, witchcraft and the macabre writings of the young Gustave Flaubert. Information and booking

Death as an art of living

Thursday, October 31 Follow in the footsteps of the Grim Reaper for a funereal walk through the city center. From the early Middle Ages to modern times, death has been part of everyday life in Rouen. Discover the incredible history of the Aître Saint-Maclou and the necropolises hidden in the city center; the cemeteries have disappeared, but the dead are still there! Info and booking

Cultural jogging

Saturday, November 02 and 09 On a run or a brisk walk, follow in the footsteps of Rouen’s famous criminals and discover the city’s bloodiest legends. Take to your heels before the Cache-Ribaud rings! Information and booking

Les fantômatiques at Hangar 105

From Wednesday, October 23 to Sunday, November 03 Join us on a ghost hunt through the shelves of Les Mots Éphémères bookshop and take part in various activities (escape game, wooden games…). Info and booking

Rêves Bleus Halloween Party

Wednesday, October 30 Join us in La Maison d’Emma tearoom for a festive, cocooning afternoon of pumpkins and witches’ hats! Halloween glitter tattoo bar, “Bewitched Lanterns” and “Madame Citrouille” creative workshops, dance and song entertainment, snack, photocall and candy distribution are on the program. Info and booking

Mystery Game at Château de Martainville

Wednesday, October 23 to Sunday, October 27 Join the whole family on a mystery hunt, solving riddles to break the curse of the Château de Martainville. This year, the Harry Potter universe takes over the castle (designed for children aged 6 to 12). Information and booking

Cité Mômes’ creative workshops

From Monday, October 21 to Wednesday, October 30 Your children will be in good hands at Cité Mômes for a range of creative and fun Halloween workshops: monster drawings, scary paper garlands, magic potions, spider-web weaving… Info and booking

Bat shelter workshop

Saturday, October 26 At the Fabrique des Savoirs, bring the whole family to build a shelter to protect bats during hibernation. Info and booking

Pumpkin decorating workshop

Thursday October 31 Digging a pumpkin isn’t easy, but it’s a lot of fun! An afternoon in the gardens of Saint-Georges Abbey for children aged 6 and over. Information and booking

Are you on vacation during All Saints’ Day? Many cultural, leisure, nature and festive events are organized throughout the autumn vacations.