Halloween at Old Melbourne Gaol

31 Oct 2025

6:00 pm ‐ 11:55 pm

$30 Adult
$25 Concession
$20 Child

$25 National Trust Members

This Halloween, Melbourne’s most notorious Gaol gets a playful frightful makeover – with thrills, chills and plenty of cheeky shrills. Step inside the shadowy corridors of the Old Melbourne Gaol and the Old City Watch House, transformed for one night only into a mischievous playground of costumes, candy, and curious characters.

What Awaits You

  • Haunted Cell 17 – take a peek inside… if you’re feeling bold.
  • Lantern-lit Ghost Guides – leading you through curious tales and strange surprises.
  • Roaming Sergeants – popping up in the Watch House with tall (and terrifyingly funny) stories from Melbourne’s past.
  • Monstrous Mugshot Station – strike your spookiest pose for the ultimate Halloween selfie.
  • Trick-or-Treat Fun – with lollies for ghouls and goblins who dare to wander through.

Throw on your creepiest costume and join us for a night of playful scares, unexpected delights, and memories you’ll want to share (or maybe not!).

Don’t Miss Out

After a SOLD OUT night in 2024, Halloween at Old Melbourne Gaol returns bigger, bolder and spookier than ever. But beware – tickets vanish quickly… and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Your spookiest Halloween adventure starts here. Will you take the dare?

Important Information

  • Entry via Old Melbourne Gaol, exit via Former City Watch House.
  • Last session at 11pm, event concludes at midnight.
  • Suitable for ages 14+.
  • Timed entry only. Book early to lock in your preferred time slot.
  • For safety reasons, bicycles, scooters, skateboards and similar are not permitted (except powered wheelchairs).

Plan your visit

Old Melbourne Gaol

Address:

377 Russell Street, Melbourne CBD

Closed:

Christmas Day & Good Friday

What we offer:
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