50 Spooktacular Halloween Songs That Make for an Epic Halloween Party Playlist
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We all know that even though a Halloween party may have the creepiest cocktails, the goriest Halloween games and the most frightening-looking Halloween food, it’s not complete without the perfect playlist of the best Halloween songs to help set the mood.
Whether you're planning a get-together for your ghoulish friends and need spooky music for a Halloween party to add to the fun or you're hosting a trick-or-treating party for your little monsters and need a list of age-appropriate Halloween songs for kids, this giant list of the best Halloween hits on YouTube has got you covered.
Ranging from movie soundtracks, theme songs, and even eerie radio hits, these 50 best Halloween songs of all time will help you make the perfect Halloween playlist that's guaranteed to keep your guests boogying all night long.
Best Halloween Songs For Kids
1. “The Monster Mash” by Bobby "Boris" Pickett
This classic Halloween song is a great way to shake the spookies out before they go trick-or-treating!
2. “Halloween Sharks” by Pinkfong
If your little one is absolutely obsessed with the Baby Shark tune, they’ll love this Halloween version!
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3. "This Is Halloween" by Danny Elfman
This hit from The Nightmare Before Christmas combines pop and goth moodiness to create this classic Halloween bop.
4. "I Put a Spell on You" by Bette Midler
From the '90s smash Halloween hit, Hocus Pocus, your little ones will have a blast bouncing around to this Halloween song.
5. The Addams Family Theme Song
To celebrate the new Addams Family animated movie, put this retro bop on to get your little mummies moving and grooving.
6. "The Time Warp" From The Rocky Horror Picture Show
This Halloween dance craze is so energetic that your kids won’t have time to get spooked!
7. "Costume Party" by The Pop Ups
If your kids had trouble coming up with the perfect costume, play this song for them to validate the struggle.
8. "Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley
Want to hear a cool Halloween fun fact? This song inspired a movie starring a young Neil Patrick Harris!
9. "Grim, Grinning Ghosts" From Disney’s Haunted Mansion
If your kids are Disney obsessed, they’ll easily recognize this song about ghosts wanting to socialize!
10. "It's Halloween" by Lucy Kalantari
Kalantari’s song perfectly captures the anticipation leading up to Halloween—a feeling your kids probably know all too well!
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11. "Witch Doctor" by David Seville
Here’s another fun Halloween song fact! After Seville created the sped-up tape effect to make this song he went on to create The Chipmunks.
12. "Moonlit Town" by Dan Zanes
This song talks about how it feels to think about Halloween once it’s over, it has more of a nostalgic vibe than a spooky one.
13. "Halloween Night" by Like Father, Like Son
This Halloween jam has many fun ghost noises that your kids will love to mimic and sing along with.
14. "She Writes Frankenstein" by Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies
It’s a Halloween song and a history all in one! This song is all about Mary Shelley and her book, Frankenstein.
15. "Halloween Is Finally Here" by Bears and Lions
Let your kids sing what they’re thinking with this song at top volume!
16. "Skeletone" by Caspar Babypants
In this song, Caspar Babypants (aka Chris Ballew from the Presidents of the United States) sings about a skeleton who can play bones like a xylophone.
Best Halloween Songs
17. "Spirit In the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum
Although it’s more upbeat than your usual Halloween music, this song is great to sing along to as you're putting on your costume.
18. "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo
With a radical guitar intro and saxophones radiating in the background, this song is a must-have on your Halloween playlist.
19. "Black Magic" by Little Mix
Raise your girls’ spirits with this catchy pop Halloween song!
20. "Zombie" by The Cranberries
This 1995 hit is best enjoyed at full volume (and if you want some rad costume ideas, take a peek at the video)!
21. "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival
This 1969 jam is a great way to get you pumped for Halloween (without the sugar rush)!
22. "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC
We all know it’s just simply impossible to not sing along to this Halloween song!
23. "A Nightmare on My Street" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
An odd but brilliant combo: 80s hip hop and Halloween night!
24. "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by The Charlie Daniels Band
This fast-paced country song from 1973 is a great way to set the spooky mood!
25. "Halloween (Theme)" by John Carpenter
After you play this song, you better pray that Michael Myers doesn’t show up to your door!
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26. "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult
Every guest at your Halloween party will agree this song needs more cowbell.
27. "Ghostbusters" Theme by Ray Parker Jr.
When you’re jamming to this classic, you won’t have time to be afraid of ghosts!
28. "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon
When you play this song, get prepared for at least one person to howl along to this 1973 rock track.
29. "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell
With lyrics about being followed combined with a punch of 80s pop, this makes for an epic Halloween song!
30. "The Monster" by Eminem ft. Rihanna
Fun Fact: This song was actually written by pop star Bebe Rexha!
31. "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
With a posse of terrifying backup dancers and Michael Jackson’s signature moves, this makes this Halloween song one of the best of the best.
32. “Demons” by Imagine Dragons
This song may be on repeat any time of the year but that doesn’t mean a song about hidden demons isn’t great for Halloween!
33. "Magic Dance" by David Bowie
Transform into the Goblin King with this groovy little number from Labyrinth!
Best Songs For Halloween Parties
34. "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" by David Bowie
This 1980s song gets spooky real fast as it depicts a woman descending into madness.
35. "Disturbia" by Rihanna
Right from the opening scream, this 2008 smash hit will have all your party guests dancing!
36. "Season of the Witch" by Donovan
The hippie vibes from this song may not seem particularly threatening but this track has been featured in spooky features like Halloween III and American Horror Story.
37. "Heads Will Roll" by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Even though it’s about decapitation, this insanely catchy pop song is a must-have on your party playlist!
38. "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran
If you’re having an 80s-themed party, make sure you have this classic Halloween song in the mix!
39. "Ghost" by Ella Henderson
Play this tune when you need a good reason for you and your guests to sing at the top of your lungs.
40. "Witchy Woman" by The Eagles
With witchy-inspired lyrics, this Eagles track is a perfect fit for the Halloween party!
41. "Black Magic Woman" by Fleetwood Mac
This 1969 hit could be on repeat the whole night and no one would notice.
42. "Boogie Monster" by Gnarls Barkley
Is the boogie monster real? Listen to this track by Gnarls Barkley and you may find out!
43. "True Blood" by Justin Timberlake
Not to be confused with the HBO smash hit show but this song could be easily played as a vampire tries to seduce you!
44. "Bury a Friend" by Billie Eilish
See why this track made Billie Elish the reigning queen of being strange and unusual.
45. "Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead" by Ella Fitzgerald
If your Halloween party is more of a classy affair, play this jazzy rendition of the popular song from The Wizard of Oz!
46. "The Phantom of the Opera" Overture by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Musical theater lovers will instantly recognize the epic organ intro in the first couple of seconds when this song is played.
47. "Stranger Things" Theme by Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein
There may not be a song more perfect for Halloween than the Stranger Things theme song.
48. "Haunted" by Beyonce
Leave it to Queen Bey to hype up the Halloween party with this scary-good song.
49. "Creep" by Radiohead
This song is perfect to celebrate the creepiest night of the year!
50. "Monster" by Kanye West ft. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Bon Iver
Play this Halloween song to listen to the ultimate mash-up of artists.
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