[2026] Recommended for Halloween Parties! A Special Feature on Western Halloween Songs

LullabyThe Cure

The Cure – Lullaby

There are many New Romantic bands that seem perfect for Halloween.

Among the most iconic is The Cure, and you can really feel the Halloween vibe from the music video for this song! The theme is Spider-Man.

The Addams Family Theme songVic Mizzy

Vic Mizzy The Addams Family Theme

Alongside The Nightmare Before Christmas, one of the must-watch screen works for the Halloween season is The Addams Family.

It premiered in 1964 as an American TV series and aired in Japan under the title “Adamsu no Obake Ikka” (The Adams’ Ghost Family).

It’s a popular franchise that has expanded into many media, including animated versions, films, and even a stage musical.

And when it comes to The Addams Family’s theme, it has to be the official theme song composed by Vic Mizzy! Just hearing the intro will absolutely make you want to snap your fingers.

With its humorous yet strangely eerie vibe, this tune is sure to make Halloween even more fun.

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Calling All The MonstersChina Anne McClain

Calling All The Monsters – China Anne McClain | Halloween Music Video | @disneychannelmusic

Sung by China Anne McClain, who gained attention on the Disney Channel series A.N.T.

Farm, this track is perfect for livening up a Halloween party.

Set to a 142 BPM beat that fuses dance-pop and electropop, it depicts a fun dance party with monsters.

Released in September 2011, it became a big hit, peaking at No.

86 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The music video, reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, also drew attention, and the song has become a Halloween staple.

It’s a great pick for anyone who wants to dance in costume or is hosting a Halloween party.

AntisocialEd Sheeran & Travis Scott

Ed Sheeran & Travis Scott – Antisocial [Official Music Video]

This collaboration features global singer Ed Sheeran and hugely popular rapper Travis Scott.

The music video, where they disguise themselves as various characters, is a perfect match for Halloween.

The pop-meets-rap sound lets you enjoy twice the fun in a single track, and it never gets old.

What’s more, it’s surprisingly catchy—once you hear it, it sticks in your head.

The lyrics, themed around the monsters we carry inside ourselves, make it an especially fitting recommendation for Halloween.

Monster feat. Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Bon IverKanye West

Kanye West – Monster ft. Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z & Bon Iver [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A 2012 work by Kanye West, who changed his name to Ye in 2021.

It’s breathtaking how skilled rappers pass the mic in a relay over a classic, tight hip-hop beat.

When we hear “Halloween,” we might think of pumpkins, skeleton ghosts, or bats, but the monsters they rap about are giant kaiju like Godzilla and Nessie! Their powerful stance, marching forward with a strong, thumping rhythm, feels like a distinctly hip-hop take on Halloween.

It’s a bold new proposal for a Halloween that’s intense and macho.

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Welcome to My NightmareAlice Cooper

Alice Cooper – Welcome to My Nightmare (from Alice Cooper: Trashes The World)

Blending hard, catchy rock with theatrical performance through his own unique sensibilities—a style dubbed “shock rock” that profoundly influenced the following waves of glam rock and hard rock musicians, and even Japan’s visual kei—is America’s proud superstar, Alice Cooper.

Cooper’s catalog includes many tracks perfect as background music for Halloween parties, but today let’s spotlight the title track from his landmark 1975 solo debut album, Welcome to My Nightmare.

The straightforward Japanese title, “Akumu e Yokoso” (“Welcome to the Nightmare”), is brilliant, and even if you’re not a hard rock fan, the song’s seductive, eerie atmosphere makes it ideal Halloween BGM.

Be sure to check out the live performance footage too—it’s like watching a piece of theater!

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The Monster HopBert Convy

The Monster Hop

A rockabilly song with a monster theme.

The singer, Bert Convy, was an American actor who was active from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Because horror films were popular in the United States in the 1950s, many songs like this were also released.