Halloweeks 2026: One Night of Halloween Was Never Going to Be Enough
By Decentraland, , in Announcements
Halloweeks is Decentraland's month-long celebration of the Halloween season, running October 5 to November 2, 2026. The Theatre hosts three free horror film series across four nights a week, and Genesis Plaza goes haunted with new quests. Starting October 19, the Cursed Pond fishing event offers limited-time Halloween rewards, including a Wearable. Creators can enter the Halloweeks Wearable Contest for a share of a 30,000 MANA prize pool, and the season peaks with a Halloween DJ party on October 27. Decentraland is a free virtual world where you play games and hang out with other adults online, from your computer or phone.
Here's everything happening this Halloweeks season, with dates and where to go.
Horror Movie Nights at the Theatre
Grab your popcorn and a friend to hold onto. All season long, the Theatre is running three spooky series, from silent-era classics to gloriously weird cult B-movies. It's an easy way to watch classic horror online with friends, even ones who live on the other side of the world.
All showtimes are in UTC. Check the Decentraland events calendar to set a reminder so you never miss a scream.
WatchParty Wednesdays: The Classics
The films that invented horror, straight from the golden age of monsters. Each film screens twice every Wednesday, at 2 PM and 8 PM UTC. Set a reminder.
Date
Film
Oct 7
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
Oct 14
Nosferatu (1922)
Oct 21
The Old Dark House (1932)
Oct 28
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Cult Horror Club: Friday Double Features
Two cult favorites every Friday, screening three times so you can join from any time zone. Catch them at 5 AM UTC, or later at 2 PM and 8 PM UTC. Set a reminder.
Date
Double feature
Oct 9
I Bury the Living (1958) + The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
Oct 16
Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) + Beast from Haunted Cave (1959)
Oct 23
Hands of a Stranger (1962) + The Devil's Hand (1961)
Oct 30
Werewolf in a Girl's Dormitory (1961) + Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (1971)
The Veil: Weekend Series
Eerie anthology stories to keep your weekends unsettled. A new episode every Halloweekend, with two screenings at 2 PM and 8 PM UTC. Set a reminder.
Date
Episode
Oct 10
The Crystal Ball
Oct 11
The Doctors
Oct 17
Food on the Table
Oct 18
Genesis
Oct 24
Destination Nightmare
Oct 25
Summer Heat
Oct 31
Jack the Ripper
Genesis Plaza Gets Haunted
Starting October 5, Genesis Plaza is getting a spooky makeover. The heart of Decentraland is going dark for the season, with a Halloween atmosphere that makes every visit feel a little more eerie. It's the perfect backdrop for costume photos and meetups before movie night. It also makes a great first (slightly haunted) look at Decentraland for a friend.
But watch your back. Some new residents are moving in for the spooky season, and they might need your help with a few tasks. Complete them to earn haunted rewards. The haunted Plaza sticks around through November 2, so make sure to come by before it's gone.
Fish the Cursed Pond for Limited-Time Rewards
Something is stirring beneath the surface of the Genesis Plaza pond. From October 19 to November 2, cast your line in the Cursed Pond, a limited-time Halloweeks fishing event.
Reel in enough cursed fish and you can earn limited-time Halloween rewards, including a Wearable, available only during Halloweeks. Grab your rod and start fishing before the season slips away.
Haunted Games and Parties to Explore
Creators across Decentraland are giving their places a Halloween makeover. Each one is free to visit.
Shroom DOOM by Canessa
Players couldn't feed the Manastone enough magic, and now something wicked has emerged from the lake. Shroom Zoom has become Shroom DOOM, packed with new sprites, treats and tricks. And poor, poor Pip is scared to death!
Game by Canessa · Jump in
UnMonday by MrDhingia
UnMonday is getting haunted, and it's time to dance away your fears.
Party by MrDhingia · Jump in
Monster Recon by CarlosMu
Monster Recon has gone spooky for Halloween, with a special seasonal look and music made for the celebration.
Game by CarlosMu · Jump in
Thank God It's Halloween with DiyaoTheGod
TGIF (Thank God It's Friday), the ongoing Friday party at the ClubHouse, is getting a Halloween edition. Come in costume for a Halloween Costume Party with music by DiyaoTheGod.
Costume party with DiyaoTheGod · Jump in
The House on the Hill by Roustan
Terror waits around every corner. Do you have what it takes to make it through the House on the Hill?
Experience by Roustan · Jump in
Haze's Lazy Daze Cat Café by MetaPetal
A Halloween quest is touching down at MetaPetal's Cat Café. Finish it to earn a limited-time Emote.
Quest by MetaPetal · Jump in
FlagTag by Ile
FlagTag is getting a spooky makeover. What will it be?
Game by Ile · Jump in
Spooky Takeover Tuesday with Severus7
On Tuesday, October 27, at 8 PM UTC, the Genesis Plaza Theatre becomes the Halloweeks celebration venue. Severus7 takes over the decks for a one-hour, Halloween-themed DJ set, surrounded by haunting visuals and a whole lot of atmosphere. The Halloweeks Wearable Contest winners will be announced ahead of the set.
This is the community's big Halloweeks celebration, so come dressed to thrill. Show off your favorite Halloween Wearables and bring your friends. Dance until the ghosts come out. Set a reminder on the events calendar.
Shop Spooky Wearables for the Costume Party
The Halloweeks section is live on the Decentraland Shop from October 5 to November 2, with a growing collection of Halloween Wearables from community creators. Find a costume for the TGIF Costume Party or the Severus7 set. If you're entering the Wearable Contest, browse what's already out there so your design stands out.
The Halloweeks Wearable Contest: 30,000 MANA Prize Pool
The Halloweeks Wearable Contest is open to every creator, whether this is your first Wearable or your fiftieth.
This season Decentraland is celebrating a big milestone. For the next six months, publishing a Wearable or Emote costs $5, down from $100, following a community governance proposal. To mark the moment, Decentraland is launching the Halloweeks Wearable Contest with a total prize pool of 30,000 MANA across six spooky categories.
Submissions open October 12 and close October 26, and every entry must be a published Wearable. Publishing review typically takes two to three days, so leave time before the October 26 deadline. Winners will be announced on October 27, ahead of Spooky Takeover Tuesday with Severus7. So start thinking about what kind of scary threads you want to create!
The Categories (5,000 MANA Each)
Each category has one winner, who receives 5,000 MANA. Prizes will be sent on October 28, directly to the wallet that the submitted Wearable is registered to in the Shop.
Slasher:
Honor the horror icons who've been stalking the screen for decades. The judges are looking for Wearables that feel like they walked straight out of a late-night slasher marathon. Think A Nightmare on Elm Street or Friday the 13th, inspired by the genre with original designs.
Costume:
Recapture the feeling of picking out your Halloween costume as a kid. Make the look people want to wear to a party or trick-or-treating in Genesis City. Vampires and pirates are fair game, and so are punny, playful or unexpected costumes that would win the office contest.
Most Cursed:
Some things just feel wrong. Make Wearables that leave people uneasy and a little afraid to look away. Haunted-videotape dread and hexed artifacts belong here, along with glitchy corrupted forms or objects that should come with a warning label. Mature, unsettling themes are welcome, as long as entries follow Decentraland's Content Policy.
Creature Feature:
Unleash the monster. Think classic werewolves and mummies, or a new type of beast that has yet to be discovered. Fur and fangs are encouraged, and so are scales.
Haunt Couture:
Bring the dark side to the runway. Think gothic glamour fit for the Met Gala, spooky with a high-fashion twist.
Folklore & Legends:
Every culture has its own myths, like Baba Yaga or the kitsune. Bring to life the legends you grew up hearing.
New to making Wearables? Start with the guide to creating Wearables, then learn how to publish a collection.
How Entries Are Judged
Every submission is scored out of 100 points.
Criteria
Points
What judges look for
Quality & Technical Execution
25
Well made and ready to wear: no clipping while walking, running, jumping or emoting; clean textures; fits correctly; follows Decentraland's
Originality
25
Stands out from what's already in the Shop without copying trademarked characters, masks or logos
Theme Fit
20
How well it matches its category
Creativity & Detail
20
Rewards a closer look: wear and tear, stitching, stains, accessories, smart use of color and silhouette, purposeful glow or animation
Presentation
10
A clear thumbnail, a great name and a short concept description
Start sketching your scariest idea now. With fees this low, there's never been a better time to publish your first Wearable or your fiftieth.
How to Join Halloweeks in Decentraland
Decentraland is free, and joining takes a few minutes.
Download Decentraland for Windows or Mac, or get the app on iOS or Android.
Sign in with Google, Discord or email. A crypto wallet is optional.
Check the events calendar for tonight's movie or party, then jump in.
Questions about hardware or sign-in? Decentraland 101 has the answers.
See You in the Dark
Halloweeks celebrations are happening all season long in Decentraland. Halloween weekend, October 30 to November 1, brings a long lineup of community events, so check the events calendar and block off your calendar to dress up and celebrate together. Catch a movie or cast a line. Then suit up in something cursed and make this a Halloween to remember. Happy Halloweeks!
Halloweeks FAQ
What is Halloweeks in Decentraland? Halloweeks is Decentraland's month-long celebration of the Halloween season. It brings free horror movie nights and a haunted Genesis Plaza with fishing and quests. Community-built games and parties get Halloween editions too. Creators can enter a Wearable design contest with a 30,000 MANA prize pool, and the season peaks with a Halloween DJ set on October 27. Halloween weekend, October 30 to November 1, also brings a long lineup of community events, so block off your calendar to dress up and celebrate together.
When does Halloweeks 2026 run? Halloweeks runs from October 5 to November 2, 2026. The Cursed Pond fishing event runs October 19 to November 2, and the haunted Genesis Plaza stays up through November 2.
Is Halloweeks free? Yes. Decentraland is free. The movie nights and parties are free to join, and so are the quests and games.
Can I join Halloweeks from my phone? Yes. Decentraland runs on iOS and Android phones, and on Windows and Mac computers. Sign in with Google, Discord or email. A crypto wallet is optional.
How do I get the limited-time Halloween rewards? Fish the Cursed Pond in Genesis Plaza between October 19 and November 2. Catching enough cursed fish earns limited-time Halloween rewards, including a Wearable, available only during Halloweeks.
When is the Halloween party in Decentraland? Spooky Takeover Tuesday with Severus7 is on October 27 at 8 PM UTC at the Genesis Plaza Theatre. It's a one-hour Halloween DJ set, and the Wearable Contest winners will be announced beforehand.
How do I enter the Halloweeks Wearable Contest? Publish your Wearable, then submit it between October 12 and 26 through the contest form. Entries must be published Wearables, and publishing review typically takes two to three days. The contest is open to new and experienced creators, with one 5,000 MANA winner in each of six categories. Prizes are sent on October 28 to the wallet the winning Wearable is registered to in the Shop.
How much does it cost to publish a Wearable in Decentraland? For the next six months, publishing a Wearable or Emote costs $5, down from $100.