- Event Overview
About
Austin, TX
Halloween Pub Crawls
Austin has a bar for every mood and a Halloween crowd that treats weird as a civic duty. The Austin Halloween Bar Crawl picks a route of participating bars and puts everyone on one wristband, so you can skip the line for the one place everyone is trying to get into and spend the night where the specials are.
Sixth Street has long been where Austin goes in costume, with Rainey Street, the Red River district and East Austin each offering something different for people who want a quieter or odder night. The crowd is University of Texas students, tech workers, musicians, state employees and a steady stream of people who drove in from San Antonio and the Hill Country.
Late October in Central Texas is typically mild, with warm afternoons and cool evenings, though a front can bring rain or a sudden chill. That makes costumes easy, but it also means the sidewalks are full. Expect crowds on the main downtown streets, and give yourself time to get anywhere by car.
One ticket packages the wristband, the digital map and specials at participating bars. Check in once with your photo ID, then move between stops. The confirmation email names the starting venue, so you know whether you are headed downtown or east before you book the ride. Charge your phone before you go.
What’s included with the Austin Halloween Bar Crawl?
Your ticket to the Austin Official Halloween Bar Crawl includes drinks, free entry, exclusive Halloween specials, and a free after party as you bar hop through participating venues.
🍻 3 Drinks or Shots Included!
🔥 Free entry into participating bars
🎉 Free after party at Shakespeare’s
👻 Halloween-themed drink specials
😋 Food specials at select venues
📸 Professional photographer on site
🎟️ Pubcrawls.com branded wristband
🗺️ Digital bar crawl map access
🕸️ High-energy Halloween atmosphere
Participating Bars 🍻
- Coyote Ugly
Location: 501 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 - BBG’s
Location: 214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 - Happy Chicks
Location: 214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 - Shakespeare’s
Location: 314 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 - Roe Bucks & Co
Location: 503 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 - Toulouse on Sixth
Location: 409 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 - Somewhere on Sixth
Location: 409 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 - The Library
Location: 407 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 - Roe Bucks & Co
Location: 519 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 - Maggie Mae’s
Location: 323 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Event Details
Austin’s crawl at a glance: one ticket, one wristband and a route you run in whatever order the group votes for.
Largest Pub Crawl Event
Top Halloween Bar Crawl in Austin.
40,000+ Attendees Nationwide
Thousands join the annual Halloween pub crawl
10+ Participating Bars
Crawl the Best Bars in Austin
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
Pay once and Austin bars honor the wristband, the specials hold, and the map on your phone does the guiding.
Austin Bar Access
Access to multiple participating Austin bars
| Halloween Drink Perks |
October 31st tickets include
3 complimentary drinks or shots.
Drink Specials
Exclusive Halloween Drink Specials and themed cocktails at select venues!
| Party Vibes All Night |
Live DJs at select venues
| Event Wristband |
Official event branded PubCrawls.com wristband
| Crawl Map |
Digital 3D Bar Crawl Map
Photo Ops
Professional Photographer / Videographer
Squad-Friendly Fun
Group-friendly Halloween nightlife experience!
After-Party Access
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The Austin bar list lands nearer Halloween. Until then, your confirmation email is where the check-in venue appears.
Coyote Ugly Saloon Austin
501 E 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701
BBG’s
214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Happy Chicks
214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Maggie Mae’s
323 E 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the Halloween pub crawl and start bar hopping.
Choose your city and event, then purchase your pub crawl ticket online.
Meet event staff at the check-in spot to receive your event wristband and digital venue map.
Hop between participating bars, enjoy drink specials, and experience the nightlife with fellow pub crawl guests.
End the night at the final venue with music, dancing, and the full pub crawl group celebration.
Event Agendas
From wristband pickup to the closing bar, here is how an Austin crawl night runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Austin Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
What is the Austin Halloween Bar Crawl?
One of the larger organized Halloween nightlife events in Austin. A single ticket gets you wristband access to participating bars, a digital route map, Halloween drink specials, live DJs at select stops, and entry to the official after-party venue.
What are the Austin dates and start times?
Saturday, October 24 and Saturday, October 31, both running 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Starting at four is deliberate in Austin, where downtown gets genuinely difficult to move through once the late crowd arrives.
How does this work with Halloween on Sixth Street?
Halloween is the single biggest night of the year downtown, and Sixth Street fills with people who never bought a ticket to anything. The crawl gives you a defined route and wristband entry instead of standing in door lines while the street gets denser by the hour.
Which date should I pick?
October 31 is the real thing, with the full costume crowd and the citywide energy that comes with it. October 24 is the same event with more room to breathe and easier rides home. If you have never done Halloween in Austin, take the 31st.
What is the best way to get downtown?
Rideshare drop-off points move around on Halloween because of street closures, so check before you head out. The Capital Metro Red Line and downtown buses are worth using, and if you drive, book a garage spot in advance rather than hunting one.
Is a costume expected in Austin?
In Austin, yes. The crawl runs a social media costume contest with a photographer and videographer on the route, and the crowd around you will be fully committed. Build something you can walk several blocks in and still see out of.
Are drinks included in the ticket price?
October 31 tickets include two to three complimentary drinks or shots. Beyond that, both dates carry exclusive Halloween drink specials and themed cocktails at participating venues, which is where the ticket earns back its cost across a long night.
Can I organize this for a big group?
Yes. Groups of 20 or more may qualify for discounts, VIP perks, reserved check-in, and private party packages through the group booking form on the event page. Reserved check-in is the useful part when you are moving 25 people at once.
