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When the summer season ends in September, Tivoli closes for a short break, and on 2 October 2026 the garden reopens in a Halloween edition. Until 1 November, paths, stages and stalls are decorated with pumpkins, straw bales and lights, and there is a Halloween market, activities for families and two scary houses for the slightly older visitors.
What you need to know before buying: an entrance ticket gives access to the garden, not the rides. For those, you need a Ride Pass or buy individual ride tickets inside the garden, and the two scary houses require a separate ticket regardless. Below, we cover dates, opening hours, activities and tickets so you know what you are paying for. If you are unsure about ticket types in general, also read the guide to Tivoli tickets.
The short answer
Halloween in Tivoli 2026 is open from 2 October to 1 November, according to juicynet.dk Sunday to Thursday 11:00 - 22:00 and Friday to Saturday 11:00 - 23:00. If you want to ride the attractions, choose a ticket that includes both entrance and Ride Pass. Villa Vendetta and The Haunted House are for ages 12 and up and are not covered by the Ride Pass.
When is Halloween in Tivoli 2026?
The 2026 Halloween season runs from Friday 2 October to Sunday 1 November. According to tivoli.dk, the same dates apply for Halloween 2027.
The season falls between summer and Christmas. The 2026 summer season ended on 20 September, and after Halloween the garden closes until the Christmas season opens on 13 November 2026. Between seasons, Tivoli is closed, so you cannot enter during the last days of September and the first days of October.
The Halloween period covers both the Danish autumn school holiday and several regular weekends. If you have the option to choose, a weekday outside school holidays may be quieter than weekends. However, this is not guaranteed, and Tivoli does not provide daily visitor numbers.
What are the opening hours in Tivoli for Halloween?
According to juicynet.dk, the garden is open Sunday to Thursday 11:00 - 22:00 and Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 23:00 during the 2026 Halloween season.
The long evenings are a big part of the experience: the pumpkins and fairy lights only truly come into their own when it gets dark, and in October that happens early in the evening. If you arrive at opening time, you’ll have daylight for the rides and darkness for the last part of your visit.
Opening hours may change for special events, so check the day’s opening hours on tivoli.dk before you leave. If you want an overview of the whole year, see Tivoli’s opening hours and seasons 2026.
Entrance and Ride Pass in one ticket for Halloween: scan the QR code at the entrance, collect your wristband and ride the attractions all day.
Book nowWhat can you experience at Halloween in Tivoli?
Over 20,000 pumpkins, a Halloween market, activities for families and two scary houses for ages 12 and up.
According to GetYourGuide ads, Tivoli decorates with more than 20,000 pumpkins, and juicynet.dk writes that the number in 2026 is 22,000. In addition, there are straw bales, lights and decorations throughout the garden. According to the Halloween ticket ad, you can experience things like:
- Pumpkin carving at the mill, where children and adults can carve their own pumpkin.
- Witches in the herb garden, one of the activities for families.
- A mazefor the family to explore.
- The Halloween market with stalls and seasonal food.
The programme for each day is on tivoli.dk, and the ad does not specify times for the individual activities. Remember that some seasonal rides may be excluded from the Ride Pass.
What are the scary houses in Tivoli, and how old do you need to be?
Villa Vendetta and The Haunted House are Tivoli’s two scary houses during the Halloween season. They are for ages 12 and up and require a separate ticket, even if you have a Ride Pass.
The two houses are the season’s scariest attractions and are aimed at older children, teenagers and adults. Both the ad for entrance and Ride Pass and the ad for the Halloween ticket state that the houses are not covered by the Ride Pass and that the age limit is 12. If you have a younger sibling with you, you’ll need to plan for an adult to stay outside with the little ones.
The ticket for the houses is bought separately. The ads do not state how or where it is sold, so check tivoli.dk on the day. If you are coming with small children, find more ideas in the guide to Tivoli with children.
Which Halloween ticket for Tivoli should you choose?
If you want to ride the attractions, choose a ticket with entrance and Ride Pass. If you’re there for the pumpkins, market and atmosphere, entrance alone is enough.
The key difference is between entrance and Ride Pass. Entrance gives access to the garden, and a Ride Pass gives unlimited rides on the same day. Without a Ride Pass, you can buy individual ride tickets inside the garden, at the machines or in the Tivoli app. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so compare on the day.
| Ticket | Entrance | Rides | Scary houses | Food | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween entrance and Ride Pass | Ja | Yes, Ride Pass same day | No, separate ticket | No | Families and those who want to ride the attractions |
| Entrance and Ride Pass (annual ticket) | Ja | Yes, except for certain seasonal rides | No, separate ticket | No | Same need if the date fits |
| Tivoli Extra | Ja | Yes, Ride Pass same day | No, separate ticket | An Easy Food meal | Those who want dinner included in the ticket |
| Entrance only | Ja | No, single rides or Ride Passes are bought inside | No, separate ticket | No | Atmosphere, market and pumpkins with few rides |
Halloween entrance and Ride Pass on the same day: pumpkins, market and unlimited rides in one ticket, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Book nowAre the rides included in the Halloween entrance ticket?
No, not according to the ad’s own important information. Even though the contents list in the Halloween entrance ad mentions Ride Pass, food and scary houses, the important information states that only entrance is included.
There is a separate GetYourGuide ad for Halloween entrance only. It contradicts itself: the list of what is included mentions a Ride Pass, food and the scary houses, while the ad’s important information states that rides are not included. Trust the important information and the small print. It describes what the ticket actually gives access to, namely the garden.
If you want to be sure to include the rides, choose Halloween entrance and Ride Pass, where the Ride Pass is included in both the content and the terms. Remember that the two scary houses are not covered here either.
Can you bring a packed lunch to Halloween in Tivoli?
Yes. According to tivoli.dk, you may bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks in reusable bottles.
A packed lunch on a bench is a good way to keep the day manageable, especially with children. At large events, bottles may need to be empty at the entrance. Dogs are not allowed, except guide dogs and service dogs, and there are lockers for storage at the main entrance, at the exit towards Glyptoteket and under Dæmonen.
If you would rather have food sorted, Tivoli Extra with entrance, Ride Pass and Easy Food meal gives you a meal at a selected restaurant on the same day. The menus are on tivoli.dk, and the ticket is not for children under 3 years. The Halloween market also has seasonal stalls.
Entrance, Ride Pass and an Easy Food meal on the same day: Tivoli Ekstra combines dinner and rides in one ticket.
Book nowTips for visiting Tivoli at Halloween
Arrive early for the rides, stay for the lights when darkness falls, and expect that some rides may take breaks.
- Children under 3 years get free entrance with a paying adult, up to four per adult. A Ride Pass is required from 1 year if the child wants to ride.
- Height requirements are listed at each ride and vary, so check them on arrival.
- Technical stops: rides may stop with short notice for inspection. In mid July 2026, several major rides were out of service on the same day according to TV2 Kosmopol.
- Entrances: Vesterbrogade 3 is the main entrance, and the entrance at Bernstorffsgade is opposite Copenhagen Central Station.
- Payment: Dankort, VISA and Mastercard are accepted.
- Cancellation: tickets via GetYourGuide can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before.
If you want to know more about the major rides, read the guide to Tivoli’s rides. If you are considering waiting until later in the year, the Christmas season opens on 13 November.
Frequently asked questions
When does Tivoli open for Halloween 2026?
The Halloween season opens on 2 October and ends on 1 November 2026. According to juicynet.dk, opening hours are Sunday - Thursday 11 am - 10 pm and Friday - Saturday 11 am - 11 pm.
Are scary houses included in the Ride Pass?
No. Villa Vendetta and The Haunted House are not covered by the Ride Pass and require a separate ticket. They are for ages 12 and up.
How many pumpkins are there in Tivoli for Halloween?
GetYourGuide ads mention over 20,000 pumpkins, and according to juicynet.dk there are 22,000 in 2026.
Are rides included in a regular Halloween entrance ticket?
No. Entrance gives access to the garden. Rides require a Ride Pass or single-ride tickets, even if an ad’s contents list suggests otherwise. Trust the important information.
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Halloween in Tivoli: entrance and Ride Pass
Season ticket for 2 October - 1 November 2026: over 20,000 pumpkins, Halloween market and unlimited rides; the two scary houses require a separate ticket and are for ages 12 and up
Tivoli Extra: entrance, Ride Pass and an Easy Food meal
- Entrance to Tivoli and Ride Pass for the rides; some seasonal rides and Halloween scary houses are excluded
- An Easy Food meal at a selected restaurant in Tivoli; the menus are on tivoli.dk
- Discount voucher for the gift shop Little Tivoli
