Still looking for Halloween plans? Some of the biggest names in music are playing shows across the country this weekend and there's no better time to plan a Halloween concert night with some of your favorite artists.
From Metallica bringing heavy metal to The Sphere to My Chemical Romance taking the stage at The Hollywood Bowl, this lineup promises plenty of thrills. Alice Cooper is set to bring his signature shock-rock theatrics to Atlantic City, N.J., while deadmau5 headlines two nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for an electronic music experience. For fans looking for something a little more outrageous, Insane Clown Posse is also set to perform in Detroit.
Ready to make plans? Here's how to buy last-minute tickets for five must-see concerts
this Halloween.
5 must-see Halloween concerts
1. Metallica
This Halloween, Metallica is playing at The Sphere in Las Vegas. And fans still looking for last-minute tickets may be in luck: prices are dropping for some of the remaining shows. That includes the band's Oct. 31 Halloween show.
Metallica 2026 tickets at The Sphere
See all available tickets for Metallica's shows at The Sphere this year.
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Metallica The Sphere 2026 schedule:
- Oct. 29 & Oct. 31 (Weekend pass): Get tickets starting at $584
- Oct. 29: Get tickets starting at $295
- Oct. 31: Get tickets starting at $447
- Nov. 5 & Nov. 7 (Weekend pass): Get tickets starting at $890
- Nov. 5: Get tickets starting at $509
- Nov. 7: Get tickets starting at $739
2. My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is well-known for playing a Halloween special. This year, they'll be playing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 30 and Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31.
My Chemical Romance 2026 The Black Parade Tour
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My Chemical Romance Hollywood Bowl schedule:
- Oct. 30: Get tickets starting at $366
- Oct. 31: Get tickets starting at $295
3. Alice Cooper
Famous for theatrical shock-rock performances, dark costumes and horror-inspired stage effects, Alice Cooper will play a Halloween show in Atlantic City, N.J. Shop tickets below.
Alice Cooper 2026 Alice's Attic Tour
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4. Deadmau5
Deadmau5 is headlining a historic two-night Deadmau5 Halloween concert takeover at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colo. on Friday, Oct. 30 and Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31.
Deadmau5 Halloween concert tickets
Deadmau5 is headlining a historic two-night Deadmau5 Halloween concert takeover at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colo.
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5. Insane Clown Posse
Hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse will perform a Halloween show in Detroit at Masonic Temple. Get tickets below.
Insane Clown Posse Halloween concert tickets
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