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[2026] A roundup of popular and recommended Halloween songs for YouTube Shorts

These days, more and more people are using YouTube Shorts to find reference videos for Halloween makeup and cosplay.

That naturally raises interest in the Halloween-perfect tracks used as BGM in those videos.

From upbeat, catchy tunes to slightly eerie, atmospheric ones, there are actually tons of hugely popular songs hidden in YouTube Shorts.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended music for the Halloween season used in Shorts—across both Western and Japanese songs and various genres.

We’re also featuring the latest Halloween tracks, so you’re sure to find a song that will boost your Halloween vibe.

Playlist

[2026] A roundup of popular and recommended Halloween songs for YouTube Shorts
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1eastSO BADKing Gnu
SO BADKing Gnuplay_arrow
Destroy everyday life with ferocious music
2eastThe Dead DanceLady Gaga
The Dead DanceLady Gagaplay_arrow
Lady Gaga's eerie, danceable music
3eastSingAdo
SingAdoplay_arrow
The smash-hit song of USJ’s Halloween event
4eastSpooky Scary Skeletons (Remix)Andrew Gold
Spooky Scary Skeletons (Remix)Andrew Goldplay_arrow
The appeal and popularity of classic Halloween songs
5eastMonster MashBobby Boris Pickett
Monster MashBobby Boris Pickettplay_arrow
The appeal of Monster Dance Party tracks
6eastOtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
An addictive masterpiece where hip-hop and the uncanny fuse together.
7eastThis Is HalloweenDanny Elfman
This Is HalloweenDanny Elfmanplay_arrow
Classic Halloween song, eerie yet cheerful
8eastHALLOWEEN PARTYHALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
HALLOWEEN PARTYHALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRAplay_arrow
The classic song by the Halloween-only band led by HYDE
9eastHappy HalloweenJunky ft. Kagamine Rin
Happy HalloweenJunky ft. Kagamine Rinplay_arrow
A Kagamine Rin song to boost the Halloween mood
10eastThrillerMichael Jackson
ThrillerMichael Jacksonplay_arrow
Michael Jackson’s thrilling dance track
11eastHalloween NightAKB48
Halloween NightAKB48play_arrow
AKB48’s iconic song for enjoying Halloween in a danceable way
12eastCalling All the MonstersChina Anne McClain
Calling All the MonstersChina Anne McClainplay_arrow
Monsters Assemble: A Halloween Frenzy Dance Track
13eastThe Addams Family ThemeVic Mizzy
The Addams Family ThemeVic Mizzyplay_arrow
The popular Halloween drama “The Addams Family”
14eastCrazy Party Night ~Revenge of the Pumpkin~kyarī pamyu pamyu
Crazy Party Night ~Revenge of the Pumpkin~kyarī pamyu pamyuplay_arrow
Halloween pumpkins strike back against humans
15eastThere’s no such thing as ghosts.dōyō
There's no such thing as ghosts.dōyōplay_arrow
Ghost song, the bravery and cuteness of children