Halloween 2026 falls on a Saturday, and Marbella celebrates it across the whole weekend. On Saturday 31 October, Alter Ego takes over Le Jade, the piano bar inside Nota Blu on the Golden Mile, with one instruction: shed the mask, let your true self emerge. On Sunday 1 November, La Plage Casanis in Elviria celebrates Día de Muertos, the Mexican Day of the Dead, with a DJ set by LIVA K at the last Sunday Sunset Ritual of the season. The Vault Marbella Club books both by WhatsApp; here is what to expect and how to plan it.
Halloween weekend 2026 at a glance
| Alter Ego · Le Jade | Día de Muertos · La Plage Casanis | |
|---|---|---|
| When | Saturday 31 October, at night; time confirmed when you book | Sunday 1 November, 10:00 to 23:30 |
| What | Halloween night with a Japanese mask theme: “shed the mask, let your true self emerge” | The Mexican Day of the Dead with a DJ set by LIVA K: papel picado, marigolds, La Catrina |
| Reservations from | 500€ (Forum table) | 300€ (Bali bed) |
Both are on the Halloween 2026 page, with every reservation type and price.
Saturday 31 October: Alter Ego at Le Jade
Le Jade calls its Halloween night Alter Ego. The flyer sets the mood in red light and long exposure: a figure in a white fox mask, the line “shed the mask, let your true self emerge” and the same idea in Japanese, 仮面を脱ぐ (kamen o nugu), “take off the mask”. In Japanese folklore the fox, or kitsune, is a spirit that can take human form, a fitting guest for a night about the self you choose to show. Le Jade is the first piano bar in Spain created in collaboration with The Macallan: velvet, soft light and a grand piano at its heart, with pianists, vocalists and DJ sets. Tables go from the Forum at 500€ to the Dressing Room at 5,000€, at Le Jade’s standard rates; the time and details of the night are confirmed when you book. See Alter Ego →
Sunday 1 November: Día de Muertos at La Plage Casanis with LIVA K
La Plage Casanis describes its Día de Muertos as “a celebration of life, where tradition, music, and memory come together in one unforgettable night. A moment to honour those who are no longer here, celebrate those who are, and remember that life is meant to be lived.” LIVA K plays the DJ set, and the day is also the last Sunday Sunset Ritual of the season, from 10:00 to 23:30. Two flyers set the scene: an orange papel picado banner, and La Catrina crowned with marigolds under the motto canta y no llores, sing and don’t cry. Reservations go from Bali beds at 300€ and high tables at 500€ to VIP lounges from 1,000€ to 3,000€ and the DJ booth at 15,000€. See Día de Muertos →
What is Día de Muertos?
The Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico on 1 and 2 November, and UNESCO added it to its list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008. It is not a sad date: families believe the souls of their loved ones come home for one night and welcome them with an ofrenda, an altar with photos, candles, their favourite food and drink and pan de muerto. Orange cempasúchil (marigold) petals mark the path from the door to the altar, papel picado banners of cut tissue paper hang overhead, and La Catrina, the elegant skeleton lady born in José Guadalupe Posada’s prints and named by Diego Rivera, reminds everyone that death treats us all alike. Canta y no llores comes from “Cielito Lindo”, the Mexican song that sums up the spirit: remember with joy.
Halloween, Día de Muertos and Todos los Santos
| Date | Mood | Symbols | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween | 31 October | Costumes, playful fear | Pumpkins, witches, trick or treat |
| Día de Muertos | 1–2 November | A joyful reunion with the departed | Ofrenda, marigolds, papel picado, La Catrina |
| Todos los Santos (Spain) | 1 November, public holiday | Remembrance, family visits to the cemetery | Huesos de santo, buñuelos, Don Juan Tenorio |
In Spain, 1 November is All Saints’ Day, a public holiday when families take flowers to the cemetery and bakeries sell huesos de santo and buñuelos, and many theatres still stage Don Juan Tenorio. Día de Muertos at La Plage Casanis brings the Mexican version of that same date to the beach.
What to wear
For Alter Ego the brief is in the name: a mask, a second self, red and black. A fox mask echoes the flyer, but any mask works, and Le Jade is an elegant piano bar, so dress for the room. For Día de Muertos, think Catrina make-up, flower crowns and marigold tones over smart beachwear; early November evenings by the sea get cooler, so bring a layer. More ideas in our Marbella dress code guide.
How to book
Choose the night and the reservation type on the event page and send us a WhatsApp with the number of guests. The Vault Marbella Club confirms availability, the time and the details directly with Le Jade or La Plage Casanis. Planning the rest of the season? See the Christmas menus 2026 and New Year’s Eve 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is on for Halloween 2026 in Marbella?
Two nights: Alter Ego at Le Jade on Saturday 31 October, and Día de Muertos with a DJ set by LIVA K at La Plage Casanis on Sunday 1 November, from 10:00 to 23:30. Reservations start at 500€ at Le Jade and 300€ at La Plage Casanis.
What is Alter Ego at Le Jade?
Le Jade’s Halloween night on Saturday 31 October, with a Japanese mask theme and the line “shed the mask, let your true self emerge”. Tables go from 500€ to 5,000€; the time is confirmed when you book.
When is Día de Muertos at La Plage Casanis?
On Sunday 1 November 2026, from 10:00 to 23:30, with a DJ set by LIVA K at the last Sunday Sunset Ritual of the season.
What is the difference between Halloween and Día de Muertos?
Halloween, on 31 October, is about costumes and playful fear. Día de Muertos, on 1 and 2 November, is a Mexican celebration that welcomes the souls of loved ones back with flowers, food, music and colour.
How do I book?
Choose your night and reservation on the event page and send us a WhatsApp. We confirm availability, the time and the details directly with the venue.
