Choose party songs that create a spooky, fun, and festive atmosphere. Here are some Halloween party songs to inspire you to create an awesome party playlist.

30 Awesome Halloween Party Songs

1. Thriller – Michael Jackson

• A iconic Halloween anthem with spooky sounds and a legendary zombie dance routine

2. Monster Mash – Bobby “Boris” Pickett

• A fun, campy song about monsters having a dance party

3. Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jr.

• Upbeat theme from the classic movie, perfect for ghostly fun

4. Highway to Hell – AC/DC

• Rock anthem with a devilish vibe, great for a darker party mood

5. Somebody’s Watching Me – Rockwell

• Eerie lyrics about paranoia, with a catchy chorus

6. Halloween – John Carpenter

• The chilling theme from the horror classic, perfect for setting a spooky atmosphere

7. Disturbia – Rihanna

• Dark, edgy pop song with haunting undertones

8. Black Magic Woman – Fleetwood Mac

• Mystical and mysterious, ideal for a mystical Halloween vibe

9. Superstition – Stevie Wonder

• Funk groove about bad luck and superstitions

10. Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival

• A folk-rock song with apocalyptic undertones

11. Poison – Alice Cooper

• Combines a dark, hard rock sound with lyrical themes

12. People Are Strange – The Doors

• Psychedelic rock with a weird, eerie vibe

13. Pet Sematary – Ramones

• Punk rock about resurrection and horror

14. Demons – Imagine Dragons

• Dark pop-rock about inner struggles and fears

15. Monster – Lady Gaga

• A seductive, dark pop anthem about embracing your monster side

16. Spooky, Scary Skeletons – Andrew Gold

• A humorous and playful Halloween dance favorite

17. The Addams Family Theme

• Playful theme song from the iconic spooky family

18. A Nightmare on My Street – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

• A fun rap song about haunted streets and ghostly encounters

19. Dead Man’s Party – Oingo Boingo

• Upbeat new wave rock perfect for a lively Halloween bash

20. Voodoo Child – Jimi Hendrix

• Psychedelic rock with mystical, voodoo-inspired sounds

21. Hells Bells – AC/DC

• Heavy rock with ominous bell tolls, setting a dark tone

22. Season of the Witch – Donovan

• Psychedelic folk about magic and mystery

23. Witchy Woman – Eagles

• Smooth rock song with mystical, witchy vibes

24. Nightmare – Avenged Sevenfold

• Heavy metal that captures the dark, haunted feeling

25. Dead – My Chemical Romance

• Gothic rock about love and loss beyond the grave

26. Bark at the Moon – Ozzy Osbourne

• Heavy metal with a werewolf theme

27. I Put a Spell on You – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

• Classic spooky tune with soulful vocals

28. Haunted – Beyoncé

• Dark, seductive tune with a haunting beat

29. People Are Strange – The Doors

• Eerie, psychedelic rock capturing the Halloween spirit

30. Zombie – The Cranberries

• A powerful song about conflict, with haunting melodies

Tips for a Halloween Party Playlist

• Combine timeless Halloween songs with contemporary tracks that have a spooky vibe
• Choose songs with eerie sound effects, haunting melodies, or lyrics that fit the Halloween theme
• Pick songs that will appeal to your guests’ ages and musical tastes, balancing spooky with danceable
• Start with fun, upbeat songs to get everyone dancing, then transition into eerier tracks as the night progresses
• Mix genres (pop, rock, electronic, and soundtrack music) to keep the atmosphere lively and interesting
• Incorporate songs from horror movies or themed playlists to enhance the spooky ambiance

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