Raise the Dead with These Wicked Halloween Jams! 👻
Looking for the perfect playlist to embrace your ghoulish grooves at this year's Halloween Bash? Look no further! There's nothing like music to set the vibe and bring your party to life (or the afterlife!). With the right jams, killer beats, and spine-tingling vibes, you’ve got the perfect recipe for a night to remember—or for the ghosts to talk about for years to come!
So, dust off your dancing shoes, put on your most wicked costume, and get ready to summon the spirits of fun! Whether you're planning a bone-chilling dance floor or just want to set the eerie atmosphere for a night full of tricks and treats, these tracks will ensure your Halloween party is hauntingly good. Bring the energy, embrace the spooky season, and let these tunes cast a spell over the night as you and your guests let loose under the moonlit sky!
Monster Mash by bobby “boris” picket & the crypt-kickers
A Halloween staple that will have all the creatures cutting loose on the dancefloor!
Somebody’s Watching Me by rockwell
Who’s watching? Is it the ghosts and ghouls, or is it just the IRS? Either way, this jam is a must-have for your Halloween playlist!
Thriller by michael jackson
This song never fails to resurrect the dead and get them grooving and moving! If you’re looking for the perfect track to kickstart the dance floor—I mean, graveyard—this is the one!
ghostbusters by ray parker jr.
I ain’t afraid of no ghost, and neither are you—especially when this song comes on!
this is halloween by the citizens of halloween
From Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ this song is sure to set the perfect tone for the spirit of fun. Plus, we all know the lyrics—don’t even try to deny it!
spooky, scary skeletons (Undead Tombstone Remix) by andrew gold
Yes, the remix makes all the difference! Now, get out on the dance floor, bust a move to this dubstep version of the original, and dance with the dead!
superstition by stevie wonder
The writing is on the wall with this one. Are you superstitious?
psycho killer by talking heads
I don’t know what most of this song is saying, but it definitely makes you want to run alright. To the dance floor!
abracadabra by steve miller band
Abracadabra! Instead of a trick, here’s a treat of a song that will create magic on the dance floor!
The addams family - main theme by vic mizzy
Another classic that’s creepy and kooky, guaranteed to have you snapping your fingers by the end!
werewolves of london by warren zevon
When this song comes on, you can bet all the werewolves will be out on the dance floor howling at the moon!
(Don’t fear) the reaper by Blue Öyster Cult
This song never gets old and could even make the reaper bust a move! When he's off the clock, of course!.
I want candy by bow wow wow
I want candy too! Preferably Sour Patch Kids, mini Hershey’s, Kit Kats, Twix, Reese’s Pieces—honestly, any will do! Is that not what the song is about?
Dragula by Rob Zombie
What good is a Halloween playlist if Rob Zombie doesn’t make an appearance? I mean, HELLO. He is a zombie after all!
Evil Ways by Santana
This song definitely has its own evil way of luring you to the dance floor!
Highway to hell by aC/DC
If you’ve got this song on your playlist, you’re bound to have one hell of a party!
Sugar sugar by the archies
Lighten the mood with some sugar and be sure to have plenty on hand if you’re throwing a party! After all, it is a Halloween bash, and this song is bound to get everyone in the sweet spirit!
freaks come out at night by Whodini
This song speaks for itself! If you find yourself out late at night, just remember to take a look in the mirror—because the freaks come out at night!
Halloween theme by john carpenter, cody carpenter & daniel davies
This song has been the OG of Halloween tracks ever since the classic movie debuted in 1978. There's just something about it that makes you want to take a stab at the dance floor!
time of the season by the zombies
How could a song by Zombies not be on your playlist? It is the that time of the season for the dead to rise and steal the show, after all!
problem (The monster remix) ft. will.i.am by becky g
A monster remix at a Halloween party? YES, PLEASE! Transylvania knows how to get down—after all, it is the home of Count Dracula!
maneater by daryl hall & john oates
They only come out at night, so watch out, boys—this one’s a real 'Maneater!
she wolf by shakira
The moon's awake, and the She Wolf is on the prowl. Better watch out—she’s going to get her way with this Shakira classic!
jump in the line by harry belafonte
A classic that never fails to make you jump in the line and shake, shake, shake your body line!
crazy train by ozzy osbourne
Is there really any question as to why this song is on the list? The man is clearly going off the rails on a crazy train, and the party is all aboard!
hells bells by AC/DC
If you want to turn up the temperature of the party, ringing—I mean, playing 'Hells Bells' is the only way to go!
bloody mary by lady gaga
You’ll definitely want to sing along to this one! Just make sure there are no mirrors around when you’re saying her name—'Bloody Mary' is watching!
hungry like the wolf by duran duran
If you’re on the hunt for a song to get all the werewolves on the dance floor, then this is the one!
runnin’ with the devil by van halen
Another song that even the underworld can’t deny is a hit! Live your life like there’s no tomorrow while you rock out to this jam!
zombie by the cranberries
This song is another classic that has alternate cover versions such as the remake by Bad Wolves which is another great choice! All the zombies will be grateful this song made it to the playlist!
disturbia by rihanna
It’s Rihanna. Enough said. Though, this song does have a way of creeping inside you and consuming you with its eerie vibes!
monster by lady gaga
The beat on this one is sure to have all the ghosts and ghouls out on the floor! After all, monsters do love songs named after them!
Day-o (the banana boat song) by harry belafonte
With Beetlejuice working his magic, this tune will have all your guests irresistibly drawn to the dance floor, unable to resist the rhythm that takes over!
little bitty pretty one by frankie lymon & the teenagers
This catchy tune is bound to unleash a wave of fun and mischief! With its magical vibes, you might just find objects dancing around the room—Matilda would be proud!
No matter what tunes you pick for your Halloween bash, it’s bound to be a smash hit! From spooky classics to modern hits, the right playlist can set the perfect vibe for a night of frightful fun. What spine-tingling songs are you dying to add to your epic Halloween playlist?
