Music you’ll want to play at a Halloween party: perfect for BGM or dancing!
Halloween has become a staple event in Japan.
Many people host or attend parties to enjoy the occasion.
One thing that often stumps us is choosing the right BGM.
In this article, we’ve gathered perfect Halloween songs and party tunes for anyone looking for music to color their Halloween.
They’re great not only as event background music, but also for dances performed at parties.
Let’s liven up this once-a-year event with music that’s perfect for Halloween-themed vibes!
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Music to play at a Halloween party. Perfect for BGM or dancing! (61–70)
A Peculiar Halloweenpikuson
This is a neo-children’s song with a Halloween theme by the storytelling unit Pixon.
Released in September 2015, it was created in collaboration with the popular creator duo tupera tupera.
The lyrics are striking, featuring a parade of classic Halloween characters like pumpkin monsters, ghosts, and witches.
It captures an exquisite balance between eeriness and fun.
It’s a track that fully showcases the playful musicality of Pixon, who debuted on NHK’s ‘Minna no Uta.’ It would be great for use at events that attract people of all ages.
Remains of the DayDanny Elfman
This is a song from the 2005 film Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride, directed by Tim Burton, who also directed The Nightmare Before Christmas and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Sung within a work themed around “death,” this upbeat track is sure to boost the Halloween mood!
ThrillerMaikeru Jakuson
Michael Jackson’s horror-themed dance song, with its brilliant rhythm and danceable sound, is perfect for a sports day finale! With choreography inspired by zombie moves, it’s sure to get kids’ hearts pumping.
Known as the title track of the album Thriller, released in November 1982, the piece blends pop, R&B, and disco elements to perfection.
The music video—produced with a budget of $500,000—made waves for its zombie dance, sparking huge reactions and opening up new possibilities for music videos.
It can be arranged to match events like ball-toss games and other sports day activities, making it a popular, highly recommended dance track that everyone can enjoy!
Masquerade RhapsodyFAKE TYPE.
This dance number paints a scene of a Halloween night awash in orange and the excitement of people enjoying costumes.
Included on the album “FAKE COVER,” it was released digitally in January 2025.
Perfect for turning up the energy on the dance floor or as BGM for a Halloween party.
It’s also recommended for those who want to revel in a curious, extraordinary atmosphere where good and evil, the real and the fake, all intermingle.
A pop, stylish track where Tophamhat-Kyo’s wordplay truly shines.
Trick or TreatMAN WITH A MISSION
A MAN WITH A MISSION track that makes you want to throw on a Halloween costume and start dancing.
It blends Halloween’s eerie vibe, a festive mood, and the band’s signature rock edge into a perfect chemical reaction—truly a song made for Halloween.
Included on the mini-album “Trick or Treat e.p.” released in October 2011, this track portrays the fun of enjoying Halloween night freely.
The song even calls on everyone to dance together, so be sure to use it as a dance track at your Halloween party!
Halloween until morningSound Horizon
A Sound Horizon number that will liven up your Halloween night.
It’s included on the single “Halloween to Yoru no Monogatari,” released in October 2013, and lets you fully savor a festive Halloween atmosphere.
The familiar Halloween phrase stands out, and the song depicts children visiting houses in search of sweets.
It’s a track where Sound Horizon’s signature grand storytelling and the fun of Halloween are perfectly matched.
Play it as BGM at your Halloween party and you’re sure to keep the excitement going until morning.
Dressing up and dancing along to the song is highly recommended!
Like a ZombieFirosofī no Dansu
This is the fourth single by Philosophy no Dance, a four-member idol group produced by Keitaro Kamo—who has worked with major artists like Ulfuls and Kishidan—and noted for their funk- and R&B-based sound.
The intro, which conveys a sense of madness with its mysterious ensemble, perfectly captures the Halloween vibe.
The dark atmosphere sets it apart from the sparkly arrangements typically associated with idol songs, and it underscores the group’s unwavering artistic direction.
It’s a recommended dance tune that both kids and adults can enjoy as background music for a Halloween party.
