For the first time this historic merchant house known for being haunted transforms into a multi-level pop-up club with DJs takeovers themed rooms and bars for a one-of-a-kind immersive party experience this Halloween!
From 31 October to 2 November 2024 brave souls will have the chance to experience Ghost Festivals House of Horrors DJ Party a spine-chilling multi-level Halloween party inside a real haunted house. Steeped in ghostly lore since 1841 the Old Merchant House has long been known for unexplained paranormal activity. Cold chills on the top level eerie sightings and mysterious images caught on camera have fueled its haunted reputation. This is not just a Halloween party—it’s an interactive journey into the world of the supernatural.
For the first time The Rocks’ government has granted special permission to open this heritage-listed venue to the public for an unforgettable Halloween celebration.
HAUNTINGLY IMMERSIVE MULTI-ROOM EXPERIENCE.
When guests step through the doors of the Old Merchant House they will leave the world of the living behind. Each of the building's four floors will be transformed into a nightmare-inducing landscape immersing partygoers in an experience that blends history horror and high-energy entertainment.
The House of Horrors is no ordinary event—this is a sensory overload where guests become part of the story. From themed rooms and interactive performances to pulse-pounding music every corner of this haunted house offers a new eerie encounter.
• THE GHOST ROOM: The centrepiece of the haunted experience. This room located in the most active part of the house for paranormal sightings is where spirits are said to roam freely. Partygoers will dance among the ghosts with eerie lighting fog effects and spectral figures watching from the shadows. Expect the unexpected as dancers and actors blur the lines between reality and the supernatural.
• THE VAMPIRE DEN: Hidden at the top floor this dimly lit gothic bar will lure guests deeper into the darkness. Seductive figures draped in velvet and candlelight invite you to sip dangerously delicious cocktails in a blood bag served from a coffin-shaped bar. But beware—the residents of this den are known for more than just their charm. Will you leave unscathed or will you become part of their eternal night?
• THE ABANDONED HOSPITAL: Enter a decaying medical facility where the line between sanity and madness disappears. This haunting room features hospital-themed decor where guests will sip cocktails served in syringes and enjoy the eerie ambiance of this dark medical maze. The dance floor will pulse with chilling beats while performers dressed as deranged doctors and nurses ensure no one feels entirely safe.
• THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE: Blood-soaked walls haunting screams and gruesome surprises await those who dare to enter. This room isn’t for the faint of heart as it recreates the terror of a slaughterhouse where survival is uncertain. Dance among the carnage or flee before you become part of the horror.
DJ COLLECTIVE : "WELOVE" MADNESS TAKEOVER ON SATURDAY NIGHT
Brace yourself for a night of unearthly thrills as the House of Horrors becomes the ultimate Halloween battleground with the WeLove collective taking control in a sinister Saturday night takeover. DJs Nick Reverse André Müller Corey Kennedy and more will conjure a spellbinding fusion of electro techno sultry R&B/pop and bone-rattling tech house turning the multi-level venue into a haunted labyrinth of beats and chills.
As you wander through the eerie halls each room will throb with its own devilish energy where DJs cast their dark magic pulling you deeper into a night of spectral rhythms. Electro techno will pulse like a heartbeat in the shadows R&B/pop will slither through the air and tech houses will haunt every corner. Don’t join a party descend into a supernatural soundscape a wickedly immersive experience where the music possesses the crowd keeping you dancing like a creature of the night.
A NIGHT OF HAUNTING ENTERTAINMENT
But that’s not all—this immersive experience includes live performers who will make you feel like you’re part of a living nightmare. Dancers actors and street performers will weave through the crowd bringing each room to life with chilling interactions. Keep an eye out for the Fortune Teller hidden in the shadows of the Ghost Room offering cryptic readings that might reveal more than you bargained for. And for those brave enough a Ouija board awaits where guests can try to contact spirits from the beyond—though they might not like the answers they get.
A PARTY WITH A PARANORMAL EDGE
What sets this event apart from any other Halloween party is the venue itself. The Old Merchant House is not just a stage for the party—it’s a living breathing part of the experience. Paranormal investigators and visitors have long reported strange occurrences inside its walls. Cold spots flickering lights and the feeling of being watched are just the beginning. Guests have captured ghostly images on camera and the top floor is known for sudden unexplained chills. Will you experience something supernatural as you make your way through the haunted halls?
This is a rare opportunity to explore one of The Rock’s most haunted locations transformed into a living nightmare for three nights only.
HAUNTINGLY LUXE: EXCLUSIVE VIP EXPERIENCES
For those seeking a more refined encounter with the supernatural the VIP areas at the House of Horrors offer the perfect escape. Sip premium cocktails with dedicated bottle service enjoy private seating and experience the eerie atmosphere from a more luxurious vantage point. Whether you're looking for a stylish retreat or a front-row seat to the haunting performances the VIP experience promises horror and indulgence in equal measure.
EVENT DETAILS
Dates: 3 NIGHTS ONLY | Thursday 31 October Friday 1 November and Saturday 2 November.
Venue: Union Bond Store 47 George St The Rocks NSW Australia
Time: 7 PM – 1AM night
Ticket Pricing: Starting from $69 (First Release)
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THEY HAVE (Ghost) STORIES TO TELL:
Historian of The Rocks
Creative director - Vincent Hernandez
NSW Gov representative.
Event Venue
The Rocks, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia, Pyrmont
USD 69.00
