Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun: Halloween at The Twisted Tail

Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun Turns The Twisted Tail into a 90s/Y2K Haunted Prom

Halloween in Philadelphia is always electric, but this year, The Twisted Tail is turning up the nostalgia and dialing in the fright with Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun, an epic throwback bash guaranteed to resurrect your inner prom queen (or king). On Friday, October 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight, the Society Hill hotspot transforms into a haunted dance floor dripping with Y2K energy, spooky cocktails, and live music that’ll have even the ghosts grooving.

The Twisted Tail — long known for its bourbon, blues, and effortlessly cool ambiance — isn’t settling for your standard Halloween décor. This year’s Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun party is a full-scale immersive experience that channels the glitter, drama, and questionable fashion of late ’90s and early 2000s prom nights. Think shimmering photo walls, eerie lighting, and enough throwback energy to make Cyndi Lauper proud. Costumes aren’t just encouraged — they’re essential. Guests will compete for prizes in categories like Best Costume, Best Couple, and the coveted Prom King and Queen.

Co-owner Codi Reilly promises this year’s Halloween event will raise the bar: “Last year’s Beetlejuice bash was a hit, and this year we’re dialing up the nostalgia with a spooky Y2K prom night.” Judging by the buzz, this will be one of Philly’s most talked-about parties of the season.

Live Music, Witching Hour Cocktails, and Nostalgic Nightlife Energy

A good Halloween party needs a great soundtrack, and Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun delivers in spades. The night’s live performance comes from Soul Patch Philly, one of the city’s most dynamic bands known for high-energy sets and nostalgic covers that bridge generations. Expect them to take you from No Doubt to Destiny’s Child with a setlist made for dancing under the disco ball.

But when the clock strikes 11, that’s when the real magic begins — the Witching Hour Drink Specials. Every fifteen minutes until midnight, bartenders will roll out a new featured cocktail, each one themed for the night’s eerie glamour. It’s a delicious blend of mixology and mystery, with concoctions crafted to surprise and delight.

Advance tickets for Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun are just $15 and include two drink vouchers redeemable during Witching Hour. Tickets aren’t required, but they’re the only way to guarantee entry — and for an event this hyped, it’s a smart move. The combination of premium cocktails, live music, and a photo booth stocked with props makes this a full-fledged Halloween nightlife experience rather than just another bar party.

Boo!

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