Tivoli Gardens hosts Halloween from 2 October to 1 November
Published on 10/11/2026 at 03:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Tivoli Gardens is running its Halloween programme from 2 October to 1 November 2026.
- The programme includes more than 20,000 pumpkins, witches, family activities and the Water Lilies light installation.
- All rides are open during the Halloween season, including the Little Ghost Train and the Witch's Carousel.
Tivoli Gardens (Tivoli) in Copenhagen is running its Halloween programme from 2 October to 1 November 2026, giving visitors a seasonal event at one of Denmark's best-known amusement parks. The programme combines family activities, rides, theatrical entertainment and illuminated displays across the Gardens.
Halloween in Tivoli runs until 1 November
The Halloween programme began on 2 October 2026 and ends on 1 November 2026. Tivoli's official Halloween programme lists witches in the Gardens, Rasmus Klump and the Little Ghost, a witches' dance on the Open Air Stage, and bear hugs with Rasmus Klump.
The same programme includes Eventyrteatret from 2 to 18 October, the Water Lilies light installation from 2 October to 1 November, Halloween Illuminations over the same period, and artistic giant pumpkin carving from 22 to 25 October. The Gardens are decorated with spider webs, scarecrows and more than 20,000 pumpkins.
Tivoli Gardens connects Halloween with its historic spaces
The seasonal programme uses several established parts of the site. The Pantomime Theatre hosts the Rasmus Klump activity, the Mill is the setting for pumpkin carving, and the maze and Open Air Stage are part of the wider Halloween offer.
The Gardens opened on 15 August 1843 after founder Georg Carstensen received royal permission to establish them. The park's visitor information places it on Vesterbrogade beside Copenhagen Central Station. The current Pantomime Theatre dates from 1874, while Tivoli Lake was created in 1887 from part of Copenhagen's former moat.
That history gives the 2026 programme a clear setting: the Halloween activities are not confined to a temporary display but are spread through a pleasure garden whose theatre, lake, paths and rides have developed over more than 180 years.
Water Lilies and Halloween Illuminations use the lake
The Water Lilies installation places 12 glowing water lilies on Tivoli Lake from 2 October to 1 November 2026. Halloween Illuminations also uses the lake as its backdrop, combining lasers, fire, smoke and water with music by Jeppe Kaas.
The official programme identifies the bridge across Tivoli Lake and the area in front of the Camel Trail as viewing points for the illuminations. This makes the lake a central part of the seasonal visit, linking the park's 1887 water feature with two of its 2026 light displays.
Visiting Tivoli Gardens: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Halloween programme runs at Tivoli Gardens from 2 October to 1 November 2026.
- The Gardens offer witches, pumpkin activities, theatrical entertainment and light installations during this period, while all rides are open. The Little Ghost Train and the Witch's Carousel are special Halloween attractions for younger visitors.
- The venue is at Vesterbrogade 3 in Copenhagen, beside Copenhagen Central Station. The Central Station entrance was added in 1912, according to the Gardens' history.
- Visitors can see Halloween Illuminations from the bridge across Tivoli Lake or near the Camel Trail. The Water Lilies installation is also located on the lake.
- The site includes paths, a maze and darkened haunted attractions, including Villa Vendetta and The Haunted House. These features may require visitors to navigate uneven light levels and confined interior spaces.
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Frequently asked questions about Tivoli Gardens
When does Halloween in Tivoli take place at Tivoli Gardens?
The Halloween programme runs from 2 October to 1 November 2026.
Where is Tivoli Gardens and how do you get there?
The Gardens are on Vesterbrogade in Copenhagen, beside Copenhagen Central Station.
What is Tivoli Gardens?
It is an amusement park and pleasure garden that opened on 15 August 1843. Its site includes rides, theatres, gardens and Tivoli Lake.
