# European seasonal Halloween programming > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-seasonal-halloween-programming > Updated: 2026-09-22T18:01:16.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. European venues, including historic castles and major theme parks, have announced their seasonal programming for the 2026 Halloween period. In Italy, several castles are hosting themed events. Bevilacqua Castle in Verona will offer candlelit dinners and entertainment, while Zumelle Castle in Belluno features a theatrical vampire-themed dinner. Casiglio Castle in Como is hosting murder mystery dinners, and Malpaga Castle in Bergamo will offer medieval-themed cuisine. Other locations, including Gropparello, Rivalta, Valenzano, Montegiove, Chiavenna Landi, and Compiano, are planning interactive trails, role-playing, and nocturnal walks. In Germany, Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn is hosting daytime “Family Halloween” events from late October through early November, featuring interactive labyrinths, a children's disco, and water shows. Evening “Scary Nights” will feature horror mazes in the Westernstadt and Magic Valley, including a new maze titled “Das Survival-Camp.” Major theme parks are launching large-scale festivities. Disneyland Paris is hosting a Halloween Festival with themed decorations, character appearances such as Mickey Mouse as a count, and the “Mickey’s Halloween Celebration” parade; the park will also extend hours and allow costumes on October 31. Europa-Park is featuring 180,000 pumpkins, a “Pumpkin Village,” and the “TARTAROS” horror maze for visitors aged 12 and up. Movie Park Germany is offering “Kinder Halloween” during the day and a “Halloween Horror Festival” at night, featuring scare zones and houses like the “Jason Universe.” Other regional participants include Walibi Holland and Attractiepark Slagharen. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: European theme parks launch seasonal Halloween festivals Major European theme parks, including Disneyland Paris and Europa-Park, are launching seasonal Halloween festivals featuring themed parades, horror mazes, and extensive pumpkin decorations. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-theme-parks-launch-seasonal-halloween-festivals ### 2026-09-22: European venues announce Halloween 2026 programming Venues in Italy and Germany have announced Halloween 2026 programs, featuring themed castle dinners, murder mysteries, and family-friendly events alongside horror mazes for adults. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-venues-announce-halloween-2026-programming --- Cite as: European seasonal Halloween programming. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-seasonal-halloween-programming