Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means bigger parties, longer nights and a playlist that has to work from the costume reveal to the last dance. Here is ours, mixing global classics, 2026 hits and the Bollywood horror songs that still give us chills.

Halloween 2026 at a glance

The all-time Halloween classics

  1. Thriller, Michael Jackson. The undisputed Halloween anthem.
  2. Monster Mash, Bobby 'Boris' Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers. A 1962 novelty hit that returns every October.
  3. Ghostbusters, Ray Parker Jr. Who you gonna call?
  4. Somebody's Watching Me, Rockwell. Paranoia you can dance to.
  5. This Is Halloween, from The Nightmare Before Christmas.
  6. Spooky, Scary Skeletons, Andrew Gold. Meme royalty.
  7. Disturbia, Rihanna. A pop-horror banger.
  8. Bloody Mary, Lady Gaga. Revived by the Wednesday dance trend.

New for 2026

  1. Dracula, Tame Impala and JENNIE. The year's most on-theme hit, rising to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. Chart details at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/billboard-hot-100-this-week-october-24-2026.
  2. Tarantino, LISA. Not horror, but its action-movie energy is perfect for a costume party. Read about PRESS PLAY at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/lisa-press-play-ep-tarantino-tracklist-records.

Bollywood horror classics

  1. Aayega Aanewala, Mahal (1949). Lata Mangeshkar's haunting original ghost song.
  2. Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil, Bees Saal Baad (1962). The eerie voice in the night.
  3. Gumnaam Hai Koi, Gumnaam (1965). Mystery on a deserted island.
  4. Ami Je Tomar, Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007). The song that made a generation sleep with the lights on.
  5. Aaj Ki Raat, Stree 2 (2024). Horror-comedy turned dance-floor hit.

How to build the perfect Halloween playlist

  1. Arrivals: atmospheric classics like Aayega Aanewala and This Is Halloween.
  2. Costume contest: Thriller, Ghostbusters and Monster Mash.
  3. Late night: Disturbia, Bloody Mary, Dracula and Aaj Ki Raat.

Coming up after Halloween in India: Diwali on 8 November. Our Diwali playlist is at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/diwali-songs-2026-playlist.

Halloween songs: FAQs

What is the most popular Halloween song? Michael Jackson's Thriller.

When is Halloween 2026? Saturday, 31 October 2026.

What new songs are good for Halloween 2026? Dracula by Tame Impala and JENNIE is the year's standout.

What are the best Bollywood horror songs? Aayega Aanewala, Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil, Gumnaam Hai Koi, Ami Je Tomar and Aaj Ki Raat.

Where is the biggest Halloween event in India? HorrorCon India in Delhi on 31 October and 1 November.

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