With Halloween just around the corner, brand-new Sydney festival, Eastside Unlocked is embracing the spooky season with a series of Halloween events that take place on the festival’s final weekend.
RAZORHURST True Crime Tour
Saturday, 22 October 2022
3:00pm – 5:00pm
SYDNEY 1929: Tilly Devine & Kate Leigh rule the underworld. The Razor Gang Wars erupt. Blood flows. Tour their territory of RAZORHURST.
Purchase tickets here.
A 2-hour guided tour of RAZORHURST, which covers the historic areas of Kings Cross, Darlinghurst and East Sydney. Walk is mostly level with one set of stairs optional. You’ll stop to view Blood Alley, where the first major battle occurred; Kellett Street where the second gang battle occurred; see the lane where Guido Calletti was murdered; Phil Jeffs 50:50 Club, the hub of illegal gambling, cocaine and prostitution; the lanes of East Sydney, where Tilly’s brothels were located; Tilly’s house, the HQ of prostitution; the Tradesmen’s Arms, where Tilly’s gang drank and conspired, the site of the Snow Queen Kate Leigh’s house in Riley Street where she shot and killed Snowy Prendergast, the Strand Hotel where Frank Green shot and killed Barney Dalton and wounded Wally Tomlinson. Finishing with a drink at one of the areas many historic hotels.
The Big Fact Hunt
Wednesday, 26 October 2022
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Kings Cross Hotel,
Kicking off our fright week is fabulous host Maxi Shields, with the big spooky fact hunt trivia night. Costumes are encouraged, and plenty of laughs are to be had, so book a spot!
Bookings are available here.
Halloween Inspired Mask Making with Camille Ormandy
Thursday, 27 October 2022
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Room 205, Purchase tickets here.
Don’t miss a festive night of mask painting with one of Sydney’s favorite portrait artists Camille Olsen-Ormandy. Drawing on a pop aesthetic, Camille captures the faces of the world harmonised by pastel and bright-hued backgrounds. Join fellow guests for a few drinks and a hands-on workshop where Camile will help unleash your Halloween-inspired creativity. Materials and beverages will be provided, just be ready to bring your spooky spirit.
*Tickets $10 drinks and art materials are included in the ticket price.
Murder in the Grove
Thursday, 27 October 2022
6:00 pm 8:30 pm
Grove Bar, 68 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point NSw 2011
Purchase tickets here.
You are cordially invited to the will reading of Sydney’s most prominent supernatural artist: “Fangsy” Fang Gogh. Last week Fangsy was found in his art studio, in The Grove, poisoned, shot, stabbed and burned to death. A dark and mysterious supernatural event, Murder in the Grove is a bizarre theatrical and fully immersive experience!
$60 includes drinks and canapés. A 2-hour bottomless beverage pack can be purchased for $50.
The Cross is Undead
Friday 28 October 5:00pm – Sunday 30 Oct 2022, 1:00am
Kings Cross Hotel,
The Cross is UNDEAD Step into our haunted hotel this Hallows Eve. We have transformed Kings Cross Hotel into something from your nightmares. Pull on your best Halloween costume, and come on down for a boogie across the levels all weekend long.
Horror Hotel
Friday, 28 October 2022
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Hotel Hollywood,
Purchase tickets here.
Hotel Hollywood turns into a fun, slightly creepy hotel in this immersive experience. Upstairs, just as Doris left it, there’s a few surprises waiting for you! This 45 minute journey gives Hollywood fans, lovers of suspense and voyeurs a one-night-only experience. Hotel Hollywood.
Halloween Makeup, Spooky Decals, and Cocktails
Friday, 28 October 2022
6:05pm – 8:00pm
Room 205,
Join us for a night of All Hallow’s Eve make-up and nail design. We will have a gaggle of Sydney’s best makeup artists on hand to give you a fun Halloween-inspired look, sure to scare even the spookiest spirits. We’ll also have an array of festive nail decals to complete your Halloween costume, and a specially concocted cocktail to kick off a weekend of trick-or-treating.
*Tickets $10 – drinks and art materials included in ticket price.
Halloween Drag Brunch
Saturday, 29 October 2022
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Bar Nina, 85A Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Purchase tickets here.
Bottomless Brunch, Espresso Martinis and Spooky tunes from our Drag Divas. Win $100 Bar Nina voucher for best dressed on Halloween and enjoy $15 Halloween Drink Special.
RAZORHURST True Crime Tour – Halloween edition!
Saturday, 29 October 2022
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Purchase tickets here.
SYDNEY 1929: Tilly Devine & Kate Leigh rule the underworld. The Razor Gang Wars erupt. Blood flows. Tour their territory of RAZORHURST.
A 2-hour guided tour of RAZORHURST, which covers the historic areas of Kings Cross, Darlinghurst and East Sydney. Walk is mostly level with one set of stairs optional. You’ll stop to view Blood Alley, where the first major battle occurred; Kellett Street where the second gang battle occurred; see the lane where Guido Calletti was murdered; Phil Jeffs 50:50 Club, the hub of illegal gambling, cocaine and prostitution; the lanes of East Sydney, where Tilly’s brothels were located; Tilly’s house, the HQ of prostitution; the Tradesmen’s Arms, where Tilly’s gang drank and conspired, the site of the Snow Queen Kate Leigh’s house in Riley Street where she shot and killed Snowy Prendergast, the Strand Hotel where Frank Green shot and killed Barney Dalton and wounded Wally Tomlinson. Finishing with a drink at one of the areas many historic hotels.
Freaky Factory
Friday 28 October, 5:00pm
Soda Factory, Purchase tickets here.
It’s close to midnight and something evil’s lurking in the dark. Calling all zombies, werewolves, beasts and witches to join us under the moonlight for a haunting night of tricks, treats and thrilling beats – FREAKY FACTORY!
Pumpkin Carving with Stephen Ormandy
Saturday, 29 October 2022
6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Room 205,
Halloween isn’t complete without a jack-o’lantern to scare off the trick-or-treaters. Join renowned Sydney-based artist, sculptor and co-founder of Dinosaur Designs Stephen Ormandy for a pumpkin carving and decorating workshop. Stephen has exhibited all over the world, won numerous art prizes and created major international public art installations, and now he’s here to help you carve the most creative pumpkin in the east. Join us for drinks, and be prepared to turn your pumpkin into a work of art.
*Tickets $10 drinks and art materials are included in the ticket price.
Halloween House Party
Saturday, 29 October 2022
8:00pm – 11:55pm
Darlo Bar,
Purchase tickets here.
Prepare to be scared with an evening of spooky, supernatural styling & drink specials. We will have DJ’s rocking the house from 8pm till late so gather your ghouls & we’ll see you on the d-floor.
Surly’s Haunted House Party
Saturday, 29 October 2022
8:00pm – 11:55pm
Surly’s, 182 Campbell Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Join us at Surly’s American tavern for our Halloween Party with Burlesque Entertainment. Roving circus acts, free drinks for best dressed & cocktail specials!
La Nuit Des Vampires
Sunday, 30 October 2022
5:30pm – 9:30pm
Claire’s Kitchen, 35 Oxford Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Purchase tickets here.
A French dinner and show for Halloween with prizes for best French or Halloween costumes. The restaurant will be decorated to theme and the night hosted by Claire de Lune, magician, contortionist, live singer and more. 5 course dinner and show $140pp.
Halloween in the Honky Tonk
Monday, 31 October 2022
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Shady Pines, 256 Crown Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Two red hot Country bands and the first Country N’ Western Freakshow in the nation! Cash n’ gift prizes for best dressed. Happy Hour from 4-6pm, bands from 7pm.
