The Sin List: Halloween Weekend in Atlanta
Costumes on Thursday, 3BALLMTY on Friday, cursed objects and space pirates on Saturday. Seven Atlanta picks for October 29–31.
Halloween lands on Saturday. You have three nights to work with. These are our seven picks, in date order, with the reason each made the cut. Want more context before choosing? Read our full Halloween feature.
1. Shipwrecked at Tongue & Groove
Thursday, October 29 · Tongue & Groove · 21+
Why it's on the list: Your costume gets a Thursday outing before the Halloween-night decisions begin. Shipwrecked opens Tongue & Groove's three-night costume run; the venue's usual open-format music gives a group with mixed tastes a place to start.
See Shipwrecked on the venue calendar2. Haunted Seas After Hours
Friday, October 30 · 7:30–10:30 p.m. · Georgia Aquarium · 18+
Why it's on the list: The galleries are part of your night out. Add a live DJ and seasonal décor, and this is the earlier Friday option for a group that wants room to wander. Last entry is 9:30 p.m.; alcohol is restricted to 21+.
Explore Friday's Haunted Seas3. 3BALLMTY: Open to Close
Friday, October 30 · Doors 10 p.m. · District · 21+
Why it's on the list: One booking can anchor the whole Friday. District advertises a 360-stage, open-to-close night, with a member opening before all three join for the main set. Follow the artists' handoff through the evening.
Explore 3BALLMTY at District4. Mythological Muses at Havana
Saturday, October 31 · 9 p.m. · Havana Club
Why it's on the list: A mythology theme gives the group a costume idea to share. Havana's Saturday announcement encourages Halloween costumes; its Friday costume contest is a separate event. For the story behind the rooms, read our Havana Room Report.
See Mythological Muses on the venue calendar5. Saints vs. Sinners Halloween Dance-Off
Saturday, October 31 · Doors 7 p.m.; show 8–11 p.m. · Red Light Café · 21+
Why it's on the list: This one gives you a show to take sides in. Burlesque, aerial, fire and specialty acts are on the announced program, with audience voting and optional participation. Costumes are strongly encouraged.
Explore the Halloween Dance-Off6. Nonsense Halloween
Saturday, October 31 · 9 p.m.–3 a.m. · The Garden Club · 21+
Why it's on the list: A Museum of Cursed Objects and monster fortune telling give you something odd to explore between songs. DJ Kimber supplies pop, house/EDM and Halloween favorites; a costume runway adds another reason to dress up.
Explore Nonsense Halloween7. MJQ Halloween
Saturday, October 31 · 11 p.m.–4 a.m. · MJQ at Underground Atlanta
Why it's on the list: Space pirates get the late shift. MJQ's science-fiction premise and after-midnight schedule make this our pick for friends building Saturday around a long dance night. Check the organizer's ticket listing for admission requirements.
Explore MJQ HalloweenOfficial venue and organizer announcements checked October 22, 2026. Times are Atlanta local time; late-night finishes fall on Sunday, November 1, when clocks change. These are announced plans. Follow the linked organizers for current schedules, admission requirements and ticket availability.
