Music you’ll want to play at a Halloween party: perfect for BGM or dancing!

Symphonic Scherzo “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”Paul Dukas

Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice | Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

It’s a symphonic poem by the French composer Paul Dukas, one of his signature works.

A perfectionist, Dukas destroyed most of the pieces he didn’t like during his lifetime.

This work is said to be one of the few masterpieces that survived.

Known as Dukas’s breakthrough piece, it was used as the music for the story in Disney’s 1940 film Fantasia, in which Mickey Mouse appears as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, making it even more widely beloved.

Don’t you think its thrilling, comical tone—where clumsy imitation of magic leads to utter chaos—perfectly matches the exciting, heart-pounding atmosphere of Halloween?

Ballet Music “The Sleeping Beauty”: Puss-in-Boots and the White Cat (Act III)Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky: Ballet Music The Sleeping Beauty – Puss-in-Boots and the White Cat [Naxos Classical Curations #Fantasy]

How about a comical piece to heighten Halloween’s mischievous mood? It’s a work included in the ballet suite The Sleeping Beauty by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, who created many masterpieces of ballet music.

This piece brilliantly depicts, through music, two fairy-tale cats as they frolic and hiss at each other.

With phrases that mimic meows and rhythms suggesting agile movements, it feels as if costumed characters are dancing right before your eyes—just listening is enough to lift your spirits.

The ballet containing this piece premiered in January 1890, and its extraordinary wedding-celebration setting also suits the Halloween vibe perfectly.

Play it as background music for your party, and it will help create a strange and delightful night.

Welcome to Halloween Town

Welcome to Halloween Town

A song many people have heard.

When it comes to Halloween, this is the song that comes to mind for many parents and teachers.

That mysterious intro really gets your heart racing, doesn’t it? The lyrics are in English, but this is a great chance to learn the meaning and pronunciation while memorizing and singing together.

It could be exciting to change your voice, get into character, and sing as you play.

Splitting into groups and creating parts would be fun, too.

As Halloween approaches, I can just picture the adorable sight of children hearing it around town and spontaneously breaking into song.

Howl at the MoonYorushika

Yorushika – Howl at the Moon (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

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Howl at the Moon – Shun (Oshima Siblings)

This is Yorushika’s 10th digital-only single, created with a poetry collection by Sakutaro Hagiwara—known as the “father of modern Japanese poetry”—as its motif.

The funky beat and groovy bassline create a striking soundscape that perfectly complements Suis’s cool, dynamic vocals.

The song portrays the struggle of confronting one’s inner shadows, such as primal instincts and impulses.

Released in October 2021, it captivates with its literary worldview.

Its somewhat mysterious, mature atmosphere makes it a perfect match for slightly dark Halloween costumes like werewolves or vampires.

It’s also a great pick when you want to film a stylish dance video.

Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Obake) [Official Video]

This song is used as the theme for the movie “Ghost Book: Obake Zukan.” With its pop sound and quirky lyrics, it’s a track that’s sure to capture children’s interest.

When you think of Halloween, many people imagine ghosts, right? This song is exactly about that—ghosts! The chorus is rhythmic and gives you the urge to dance.

It would be a blast to incorporate the official video’s choreography and add your own spin while dancing to it.

Definitely give it a try!

We’re the Yokai Humans! — What’s wrong with aiming to become human?DOTAMA

We’re Monster Humanoids! — What’s so wrong about aiming to become human?

This piece is the theme song for the anime “Oretatcha Yokai Ningen,” which aired starting in October 2017.

It’s a track that layers a rap by DOTAMA over the song “Yokai Ningen Bem,” resulting in a dance number with a hard-edged, addictive beat.

The lyrics, expressing the earnest cries of monsters who long to become human with modern language and humor, recreate the slightly dark atmosphere of the original.

It’s perfect as background music for a Halloween party.

Selfish HalloweenDressing

Selfish Halloween

This is an irresistibly pop Halloween song by Dressing, known for delivering a fantastical worldview.

The track celebrates the joy of expressing yourself in your favorite costume on Halloween night.

Its bright, up-tempo sound feels just like a theme park parade.

Brimming with positive energy, it’s the kind of song that boosts your self-esteem just by listening.

The track is included on the album “Kagami yo♡Kagami,” released in July 2025.

Fun for both kids and adults, it’s perfect as background music for parties with family and friends.