Songs that amp up Halloween: a roundup of perfect tracks for party BGM!
Halloween on October 31st gets more exciting every year.
Many people enjoy it in various ways, from dressing up in costumes to throwing parties.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that will amp up your Halloween! We’ve selected tracks that will boost your Halloween mood—popular Halloween songs, tunes used at famous theme parks’ Halloween events, and numbers that match the Halloween atmosphere.
Spend an unforgettable Halloween with the best music!
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Songs that amp up Halloween. A curated roundup of perfect tracks for party BGM! (41–50)
ZOMBIEEVERGLOW
A dark pop tune that masterfully captures Halloween’s unsettling atmosphere.
The lyrics portray a wounded heart as a zombie, wandering through the remnants of emotions like betrayal and sorrow—perfect for the Halloween aesthetic.
Whispered vocals and reverberant processing heighten the eeriness.
Released in June 2024 as the title track of the single album “ZOMBIE,” this work marks an ambitious new direction for EVERGLOW.
Paired with its horror-style music video, it’s a top recommendation when you want to add a chic, dark vibe to your Halloween party.
Halloween Night PartyHoneyWorks feat. Hanon×Kotoha
The Halloween song by the duo of HoneyWorks and Hanon and Kotoha is a track included on the 2020 album “Suisei Shoujo.” Sprinkled with quintessential Halloween elements, it portrays ghosts lured by sweet scents as they beg for treats.
Its catchy melody and four-on-the-floor rhythm feel great, and the interplay between powerful yet airy vocals is a perfect match.
Blending a dark, fantastical worldview with poppy, cute charm, this piece is ideal not only for costume parties but also as the perfect BGM for a Halloween night where friends want to get hyped.
Tonight is Halloween Night!hololive IDOL PROJECT
A party tune crafted with a Halloween theme by four members hailing from the demon realm.
The dazzling vocals and lively sound woven by these unique personalities make it the perfect track to amp up Halloween night.
Released in October 2020 as the first entry in the hololive IDOL PROJECT “Floral Circlet” series, it was also featured in the mobile rhythm game D4DJ Groovy Mix.
It’s an ideal song for hosting a costume party or getting together with friends for a lively good time.
Strawberry Halloween Nightsutopuri
This number from Strawberry Prince that colors a special Halloween night is the first installment in their series of Halloween songs, released in May 2020 as a digital-only single.
It’s a perfect party track that blends the group’s signature poppy, catchy charm with a slightly eerie, dreamlike Halloween vibe.
Set to a sprightly rhythm, it weaves in plenty of Halloween-specific elements like costumes and ghosts, building a fantastical world.
Even as time passes, the song remains beloved—like in 2024, when a new karaoke version featuring official footage was released.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to dress up and get hyped at a Halloween party, or enjoy an extraordinary, out-of-the-ordinary time together!
BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei
This catchy, addictive dance-pop track is a pop number produced by Vocaloid creator Tsumiki.
Using Cinderella as a motif, it carries a message of breaking out of a boring daily routine and dancing freely.
The music video, where the protagonist kicks off her glass slippers and dances as herself, perfectly embodies the Halloween spirit of dressing up and expressing who you are.
Released in March 2024, it surpassed 10 million views in just 16 days and sparked a social phenomenon, with dance cover videos flooding social media.
If everyone copies the choreography and dances together, your Halloween night is guaranteed to be even more exciting!
Symphonic Poem “Water Spirit,” Op. 107Antonín Dvořák
Antonín Dvořák, the Czech master whose talent was recognized by the famed composer Brahms.
This time, let’s introduce a symphonic poem from Dvořák’s late works, based on a folk tale.
The piece depicts a truly terrifying story: a water sprite who drags a young girl beneath the surface and brutally murders the child she bears.
Isn’t it perfect for creating a chilling Halloween night that’s more than just fun? At the time of its composition in 1896, some critics even called it “ugly and horrifying,” and its shocking content still feels thrilling today.
The acclaimed album “Symphonic Poems,” featuring performances conducted by Charles Mackerras, won the German Record Critics’ Award.
If you listen while imagining the story, it’s sure to deepen the Halloween mood.
Suite ‘Masquerade’: WaltzAram Il’yich Khachaturian
From the suite Masquerade by Aram Khachaturian, a composer emblematic of the former Soviet Union, I’d like to introduce the opening piece, Waltz.
Originally written as incidental music for a play staged in 1941, it has a tragic story swirling beneath the splendor of a masquerade ball.
Though the waltz is elegant and glittering, its melody casts a somewhat plaintive, mysterious shadow, as if reflecting the hearts hidden behind the masks.
This interplay of light and darkness makes it perfect for creating a slightly more mature Halloween atmosphere—one that isn’t just fun and cheerful.
Play it at a costume party, and it will instantly transport your guests into the beguiling world of a grand ball.