Monster March: Philadelphia's Halloween Bar Crawl
Philly's biggest Halloween night out: 10+ Center City bars, drink specials, free cover and 2,000+ costumed crawlers.
- When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 6–10 PM
- Check-in: Lucy's, 1720 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (6–9 PM)
- Who: 21+ with valid ID · rain or shine
Early discounted tickets available now. Tickets are $20 cash at the door, if any remain.
What your Monster March ticket gets you
Free cover all night
Your wristband gets you into every participating bar with no cover until 10 PM.
Drink & food specials
Exclusive Halloween drink specials at every stop, plus food deals at select bars.
Free Monster March T-shirt
Free shirt for the first 200 people at each check-in, plus glow wands, bracelets and candy.
DJs at the bars
DJs and a packed Halloween crowd across 10+ bars in Center City and Rittenhouse.
Costume contest
Our photographer and videographer will be out all night looking for the best costumes. Winners get featured.
From the Erin Express crew
Brought to you by Urban Craft & Crawl, the team behind the Erin Express (20,000+ crawlers) and Cinco Express.
Photos from past Monster March crawls
How the Philly Halloween bar crawl works
- Buy your ticket in advance. Advance tickets are cheaper than the $20 door price.
- Check in at Lucy's (1720 Chestnut St) between 6 and 9 PM to get your wristband, map and swag.
- Crawl at your own pace. Walk between 10+ participating bars in Center City. No buses, no schedule.
- Show your wristband for free entry and drink specials at every stop until 10 PM.
The final bar list is emailed to ticket holders 3 days before the event, and the map is handed out at check-in.
Possible participating bars
Final lineup is confirmed the week before Halloween. Past and possible stops include:
Halloween in Philly sells out fast
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Get Monster March TicketsMore Halloween things to do in Philadelphia
Making a full weekend of it? These are some of the best Halloween events in Philadelphia for 2026. Hit one earlier in the day, then join Monster March at night.
Halloween Nights at Eastern State
Five haunted houses, themed bars and live shows inside the historic prison, select nights Oct 2 – Nov 7, 2026. Details
Boo at the Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo's family-friendly Halloween weekends in October, included with admission. Details
Delancey Street trick-or-treating
Rittenhouse's Delancey St (17th–22nd) and Society Hill go all out with decorated homes on Halloween night. Details
Haunted houses
Fright Factory in South Philly runs weekends through Oct 31, and there are more haunts across the region. 6abc guide
October events in Philly
Fall fests, pumpkin patches and more spooky-season plans around the city. Visit Philly
The Halloween bar crawl
For adults 21+, the biggest Halloween party in Philadelphia is 10+ bars in one night. Get tickets
Monster March FAQ
When is the Philadelphia Halloween bar crawl?
Monster March is Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Halloween night), from 6 to 10 PM. Check-in runs from 6 to 9 PM.
Where do I check in?
Check in at Lucy's, 1720 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. You'll get your wristband, map and swag there.
How much are tickets?
Early discounted tickets are available on Eventbrite now. Tickets are $20 cash at the door, if any remain.
Do I have to wear a costume?
Costumes aren't required, but most people dress up, and the best costumes get featured by our photographer and videographer.
Is it 21+?
Yes. Monster March is 21+ and a valid ID is required at check-in and at every bar.
What happens if it rains?
The crawl happens rain or shine.
Can I get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable. You can give or sell your ticket to a friend.
Is there transportation between bars?
No buses are provided. All participating bars are within walking distance in Center City Philadelphia.
When will I get the bar list?
The final bar list is emailed 3 days before the event, and a map is handed out at check-in.