Empire State Building to host Hocus Pocus screenings

The Empire State Building has announced a special Halloween event featuring screenings of the film ‘Hocus Pocus’ on October 30 and 31, 2026. The screenings will take place on the 80th floor and are designed as a multi-part experience that integrates film viewing with access to the landmark's observation decks.

For each evening, there will be two scheduled sessions: an early showing starting at 5:15 PM (with entry from 4:30 PM) and a late showing starting at 8:30 PM (with entry from 7:45 PM). The event package includes non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, and sweets, as well as access to the 86th-floor open-air observatory and the 102nd-floor indoor observatory, allowing guests to view the Manhattan skyline.