[2026] Perfect for Halloween Parties! A Collection of BGM for Halloween and Horror Movies

Hedwig’s ThemeJohn Williams

Hedwig’s Theme

When it comes to the Harry Potter films, this is the song! It’s named after the protagonist’s pet snowy owl, yet it’s widely loved as the series’ main theme.

The celesta tone that opens the piece is like a magical chime, casting an atmosphere that draws listeners into a world of wonder.

This mysterious melody will turn Halloween night into a chill, sophisticated time.

Composed by John Williams for the 2001 film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, it’s perfect for those who want to spend Halloween wrapped in a relaxed sound, rather than the usual boisterous classics.

Hedwig’s Theme: Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsJohn Williams

Harry Potter – Hedwig’s Theme – John Williams | WDR Funkhausorchester

When you think of the Harry Potter films, this is the song that surely makes everyone nod in agreement.

Composed by John Williams, this piece brims with a mysterious allure that whisks listeners into a magical world in an instant.

The melody, opening with the sparkling timbre of the celesta, is perfect for heightening Halloween’s spooky-yet-festive mood.

It first debuted on the album Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and went on to color the story in the soundtrack for the sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (released in November 2002).

Incidentally, it’s such an emblematic piece of the series that it’s even quoted in the spin-offs.

Play it on Halloween night, and you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped right into a school of witchcraft and wizardry!

“Ma mère l’Oye” Scene 3: Dialogue of Beauty and the BeastMaurice Ravel

Ravel: Ballet Music 'Ma mère l’Oye': Dialogue of Beauty and the Beast [Naxos Classical Curator #Fantasy]

Maurice Ravel, the French composer renowned for his masterful portrayals of fairy-tale worlds.

A passage from his suite Ma mère l’Oye brilliantly renders the story of Beauty and the Beast in sound.

Set to an elegant waltz, a sweet woodwind melody representing Beauty and the heavy, ominous timbre of the contrabassoon embodying the Beast unfold like a dialogue, drawing listeners into the story’s realm.

Originally premiered in 1910 as a piano four-hands piece and later orchestrated, the work was memorably used in the 2021 film The Worst Person in the World.

Interweaving unease and beauty, it’s perfect for creating a slightly grown-up, mysterious Halloween mood.

If you listen while imagining how the tale concludes, you’ll enjoy it all the more.

SO BADKing Gnu

SO BAD

This is a track by King Gnu that seems to embody the very frenzy of Halloween.

Released in September 2025, the song became a major talking point as the official theme for “Zombie de Dance” at USJ’s Halloween Horror Nights.

It’s a brutal, hedonistic sound that pushes King Gnu’s signature hybrid style into something even more menacing and alternative—truly shocking.

It brilliantly captures the chaotic thrill of a Halloween night that’s the worst situation yet the most fun.

The track’s aggressive groove is guaranteed to make any Halloween video look cool!

Deck The Halls Main TitlesMarc Shaiman

Addams Family ost (1991) 1 Deck The Halls-Main Title

The main theme from the 1991 horror-comedy film The Addams Family, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.

Composer Marc Shaiman is a hitmaker who also worked on the musical film Sister Act and the Broadway musical Hairspray.

It’s a piece that beckons you into the gothic world of The Addams Family.

Halloween Monsterchokorabi

[MV] Halloween Monster / Chocolabby

It’s a pop party tune that makes you want to get up and dance together.

Released in October 2022, this track is also included on the following year’s album, “Chocolate Kingdom.” While it carries a hint of Halloween’s spooky vibe, it’s packed even more with cuteness and delightful chaos, showcasing the group’s energetic charm.

Even those who don’t like scary background music can enjoy it with ease, making it perfect for parties with family and friends!

Wonka’s Welcome SongDanny Elfman

Wonka’s Welcome Song

When it comes to Tim Burton films featuring a standout performance by Johnny Depp, it has to be Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Its theme song is Wonka’s Welcome Song, a piece composed by Danny Elfman.

It’s the music that plays at the beginning of the film when the young protagonist, Charlie, visits Willy Wonka’s factory, portrayed by Johnny Depp.

It’s also used as the first track in the end credits, and it perfectly captures the atmosphere of the film with its unique worldview.

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