Terrifying costumes, collecting sweets, hollowed pumpkin lanterns – traditional attributes associated with celebrating Halloween have firmly settled in our country. The origins of this holiday, most widely celebrated in Anglo-Saxon culture, stem from Celtic traditions during the holiday Samhain. Druids considered the night from October 31 to November 1 as a time when the boundary between the world of the living and the realm of the dead blurred. During this time, spirits returned to Earth to meet their loved ones. During Samhain bonfires were lit to summon good spirits and scare away evil ones. Another way to ward off evil spirits was by wearing masks and costumes. And hence the tradition of Halloween costumes emerged.
Nowadays, few people remember the origins of Halloween. This holiday has become rather synonymous with fun, dressing up, and collecting candies by the youngest. Many places organize costume parties during this time, and houses are decorated with spooky decorations – skeletons, skulls, spiders, bats.
How does Gdańsk celebrate Halloween? The selection of events is impressive. We will present 5 of the most interesting events.
1. Halloween at the restaurant Śliwka w kompot
Mummies, zombies, vampires and witches - a spooky company will be waiting for you at the Gdańsk restaurant Śliwka w kompot, located in the Marina Club Hotel***. In addition, delicious food and creative, original cocktails. From October 22, you can expect a new, macabre menu. Dishes will be served by waiters in terrifying costumes. Don't forget to dress up, too! On October 31, from 8 p.m., an incredible party full of horror and nightmares begins. Good music will be provided by DJ Cue. We invite all those planning to have fun at Śliwka w kompot that night to stay overnight at the Marina Club Hotel***. A special Halloween offer awaits you!
2. Halloween of Elektryków at the B90 club
As every year, Elektryków Street invites you to a great Halloween concert. This year, there are three stages available - Club Blood (techno), It's a trap (trap) and Dark Tropical (exotic, tropical rhythms). You can find the full line-up on the Elektryków website.
The post-industrial spaces of the former Gdańsk Shipyard perfectly fit the character of the event. Shipyard halls, cranes and port hangars create an atmosphere that you will not find anywhere else. In addition to music, as always, food stands from all over the world will be waiting for you.
Tickets can be purchased online. If you come in a Halloween costume - you pay less.
3. Stacja Food Hall Metropolia - Halloween Fest!
Halloween celebrations at Stacja Food Hall start on October 25 and last until October 31!
On October 25 and 26, Kool and The Bang and Rock & Roll Train concerts will be held. Participation in both events is free. The following days are also filled with attractions - culinary workshops for children and adults, karaoke and a Halloween quiz. On October 31, the most important events will take place - Tribute to The Doors in homage to one of the greatest bands of the 60s and silent disco.
The events will be accompanied by a special, "scary" menu - black pancakes, bloody burgers or cocktails inspired by the films "The Addams Family" and "Beetlejuice".
4. Halloween on the 32nd Floor of Olivia Star
You have never been to a Halloween party like this! Olivia Star invites you to the Halloween Disco Party on the 32nd floor. What can you expect? An amazing view of the panorama of Gdańsk, great fun to the rhythm of disco, delicious drinks and a "scary" atmosphere. All dressed up people are guaranteed entry completely free of charge! The winner of the competition for the best Halloween costume can count on a prize - a bottle of G.H.Mumm champagne.
5. Horror movie marathon
And what if you don't like parties but still want to celebrate Halloween? Go to a horror movie marathon organized by the Helios cinema network. The screenings take place in Helios cinemas in Forum Gdańsk, Metropolis and Galeria Alfa. You are probably wondering what movies you can watch on this special day... The organizer has prepared 2 sets of horror movies to choose from - each of them consists of 4 movies. The first set - Demon, Beezel, Mama and Shadow Court; the second - Hellboy: Haunted Hills, Terrifier 3, Relic, Stereoscope.
The marathon starts at 11 p.m. and ends at 6 a.m.
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