Bengaluru's bars and breweries are marking Halloween with themed nights built around Day of the Dead imagery, electronic music and craft beer. Three venues across Brigade Road, Indiranagar and JP Nagar have announced their plans for the spooky season.

Pangeo, Brigade Road: Citizen Kain headlines a Day of the Dead night

Pangeo on Brigade Road is pairing Day of the Dead styling with underground electronic music for its Halloween celebration. The headline set comes from Citizen Kain, the French electronic artist known for an immersive, melodic sound. RAAKESH opens the night.

The venue will add Halloween visuals and theatrics, a cocktail list and a food menu to the line-up.

Venue: Pangeo, Brigade Road, Bengaluru
Timings: 12 PM onwards
Average cost for two: ₹2,000
Reservations: +91 96076 95555

403 Forbidden Bar, Indiranagar: a Mexican take on Halloween

403 Forbidden Bar is decorating its Indiranagar space as a Halloween retreat inspired by Mexico, where Halloween merges with Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. The festival is a joyful remembrance of ancestors whose souls are believed to return to visit their families.

Guests are encouraged to come in costume. The bar will serve themed cocktails, and Don Julio will provide a non-alcoholic carbonated alternative. Bar bites and food are also on offer, with DJ Tushar on the decks.

Venue: 403 Forbidden Bar, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Time: 8 PM
Price: to be announced
Instagram: @403dn.bar

Sector 144, JP Nagar: craft beer and Halloween revelry

Sector 144, one of Bengaluru's newest craft beer destinations, is hosting a Halloween evening of music and beer in JP Nagar. The draw is The King of Pours, the brewery's craft beer programme inspired by nostalgia, iconic musical eras and the city's beer culture.

The range includes Billie's Wit, a Belgian witbier infused with mosambi peel; Beat It Hefe, with banana and clove notes; and Off The Wall Stout, brewed with Chikmagalur Arabica coffee. Dangerous IPA brings tropical citrus character, while Mango Jam NEIPA is a hazy, mango-led pour. Costumes are optional.

Venue: Sector 144, JP Nagar, Bengaluru
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Time: 8 PM
Price for two: ₹1,500
Instagram: @sector144.jpnagar

Images: courtesy of Pitch Perfect Media