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

Fright NightMickey & the gang

Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats | Halloween Special 🎃| Fright Night Music Video 🎶| @disneyjr

This is the opening number of Disney’s stop-motion short “Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats.” Sung by Mickey and the gang, the song has a fun, parade-like feel as Mickey and his friends head out for trick-or-treating.

The theme blends mischievous attempts to spook everyone with the friendship underneath, making it a feel-good listen.

The track is included on the single “Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats (Original Soundtrack) – Single,” released in September 2023.

The tie-in short won a Kidscreen Award in 2025.

Put it on at a party and you’ll want to sing and dance along with the characters!

HalloweenDead Kennedys

Halloween

A song by the punk band Dead Kennedys delivers a scathing piece of social satire aimed at the custom of Halloween costumes.

Released as a single in October 1982 and included on the album Plastic Surgery Disasters, it carries a rebellious message: rather than freeing yourself only once a year, you should cast off your mask in everyday life.

Its angular guitar riffs and breakneck momentum make for a truly one-of-a-kind coolness.

The track also drew attention for being used in the 2022 film Halloween Ends.

Try spinning it at a Halloween party for those tired of the same old routine—it’s guaranteed to heat up the floor.

Call me CruellaFlorence & The Machine

Florence + the Machine – Call me Cruella (From “Cruella”/Official Lyric Video)

This is a track that truly embodies the aesthetics of villainy, gracing the end credits of a film that tells the untold origin story of one of Disney’s most famous antagonists.

It’s performed by the British art-pop band Florence + the Machine.

The song uses a dramatic blend of rock and jazz to depict the protagonist’s hidden madness and talent coming into full bloom.

The powerful vocals mirror the character’s transformation into a charismatic villain, drawing listeners into a dark yet beautiful world.

Released in May 2021, the piece is included on the album “Cruella: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.” It’s a perfect choice for a fashionable Halloween party with a slightly dangerous edge.

HauntHildur Guðnadóttir

Haunt

This is a track I recommend for anyone aiming for a truly authentic horror atmosphere.

It’s a work by Hildur Guðnadóttir, the composer who won an Academy Award for the film Joker.

The creeping resonance of the strings emerging from silence and the heavy, brooding sound that gradually stokes psychological fear are especially compelling.

To convey the sense of claustrophobia in a story set in postwar Venice, the piece is arranged for a small chamber ensemble.

It was composed as the score for the film A Haunting in Venice, released in September 2023, and is included on the album of the same name.

Perfect as BGM for a sophisticated, adults-only Halloween party.

Grim Grinning Ghosts (Dance Party)Kris Bowers

Kris Bowers – Grim Grinning Ghosts (Dance Party) (From “Haunted Mansion”/Audio Only)

A glamorous, celebratory dance number that will get your body moving before you know it! Composed by Kris Bowers for the film Haunted Mansion, released in July 2023, this track appears on the album Haunted Mansion (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).

The familiar Disneyland theme is reborn with a dynamic arrangement that incorporates jazz and orchestral elements—its charm is undeniable.

The director even praised it as “the richest and most exciting film music,” and the sound is simply overwhelming.

Play it at the climax of your Halloween party and you’re guaranteed to feel like you’ve joined a ghostly ball.

If you prefer a cheerful, opulent mood over outright spookiness, make this your BGM of choice!

Forever My QueenPentagram

PENTAGRAM – “Forever My Queen” (Official Remastered Track)

Are you familiar with the genre known as doom metal? Pentagram, a band recognized as a pioneering presence in the style, conjures a dark world with a heavy, dragging sound—perfect for the Halloween season.

The track discussed here pulls you into a forbidden, mysterious realm, as if swearing eternal allegiance to a queen of darkness.

Although the song was recorded in 1973, it remained officially unreleased for a long time and finally surfaced on a compilation in 1998.

More recently, it drew attention when it was used in the opening of the 2023 horror film “Late Night with the Devil,” setting its ominous tone.

If you want to create a Halloween vibe that’s not just fun but alluring and just a little scary, be sure to check it out!

The Equaliser (Not Alone)The Midnight

The Equaliser (Not Alone)

This track, distinguished by its dazzling synth sound reminiscent of the ’80s, is by The Midnight, a duo emblematic of synthwave.

It’s included on their album Endless Summer, released in August 2016.

Amid the driving, night-racing energy, it conveys a warmth and poignancy that seem to comfort a lonely heart.

The song is also known for being used as the opening track in the 2022 horror film Terrifier 2, where its uplifting mood contrasts with the gruesome imagery, heightening a unique sense of eeriness.

It’s the perfect song to set the tone for a stylish yet slightly bittersweet Halloween night.