Baltimore is preparing for a Halloweekend schedule that pairs traditional spooky celebrations with high-profile musical performances. The city’s offerings range from the orchestral precision of a cinematic thriller score to the high-energy atmosphere of a bluegrass concert.
The weekend’s events transition from festive parties and screenings to formal performances and community activities. While some events lean into the horror theme, others provide a non-holiday alternative for residents and visitors.
Baltimore Hosts Psycho in Concert and Billy Strings
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will present Psycho in Concert at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on Friday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Nov. 1, featuring the film’s legendary strings-only score performed live. For those seeking bluegrass, Grammy-winning musician Billy Strings will perform at the CFG Bank Arena on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31. The musician, who was raised in Michigan and now lives in Nashville, released an album titled “So Much for Goodbyes” in August 2026.
- Marvin: The Marvin Gaye Musical: A production using Motown hits to detail the life of the singer, appearing Friday, Oct. 30, at Lyric Baltimore. Presented by Je’Caryous Johnson, the show begins at 8 p.m. after doors open at 7 p.m.
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show: A 4K restoration screening with a live shadow cast and costume contest, running from Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31, at M&T Bank Exchange. The event includes audience participation.
Additional Performances
German pianist Igor Levit will make his Baltimore debut at Shriver Hall on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. Presented by the Shriver Hall Concert Series, the all-Beethoven program includes the “Waldstein”’s heroic brilliance and the dramatic intensity of the “Tempest” sonata.
Also scheduled for the weekend is Pete the Cat at the Baltimore Center Stage on Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, featuring a story about second-grader Jimmy and a trip to Paris in a VW Bus.
Holiday Traditions and Community Events
The city’s Halloweekend activities include a mix of adult-oriented parties and family-friendly send-offs. The Halloween Rally: Glow Edition takes place Thursday, Oct. 29, at Power Plant Live, featuring blacklights, inflatables, and dance music for attendees aged 21 and older. The 45th installment of this outdoor festival begins at 10 p.m. and includes drinks and costumes.
On Sunday, Nov. 1, the Pumpkin Smash will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the roof of the Maryland Science Center, allowing participants to dispose of their jack-o-lanterns.
Additional Sunday programming includes the Jones Falls 2076 Exhibition at the Peale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which showcases alternative futures for the river as envisioned by writers, designers, community members, and artists. Also on Sunday is a performance by the Full Circle Dance Company titled Ritual and Revolution at the Baltimore Museum of Art from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
