Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Studios Singapore with a ‘Stranger Things' theme
Don't expect a rinse and repeat though, because this year's experience is based on Seasons 2, 3, and 4 of the hit horror franchise, with petrifying new surprises at every turn. Step into the spooky dimension of Upside Down with an all-new Stranger Things haunted house, or escape a cursed estate built on a graveyard with 'Singapore's Most Haunted: Build to Horror'. Still unscathed? Spook yourself silly at the scare zones – witness a parade of Japanese demons with 'The Realm of Yokai', and try to keep your wits about you as you brave the haunted carnival that is 'The FEARground'.
The ghoulish fun doesn't end there. Catch chilling live performances, a horror gameshow, and indulge in an immersive bar experience for your dose of spirits …in more ways than one.
Tickets start from $58 on non-peak nights, and from $68 on peak nights. But set a reminder to snag discounted rates during the early bird sale – it starts on July 13, 2025 and will be open for a limited period of time.
Further information on additional haunted houses and other frightful highlights will be released in time to come. Find out more about Singapore's Halloween Horror Nights 2025 here and get your tickets via Klook.
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