Brujeria Carnaval 2025

Brujeria Carnaval is a four-day Halloween-themed Latin-dance festival taking place October 2–5, 2025 at the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. The event blends multiple styles: salsa, bachata, kizomba, zouk, hustle and swing—with spooky holiday flair, billing itself as “the biggest Halloween dance party around.”

Daytime hours are packed with workshops and bootcamps led by international instructors, while night-time socials run into the early morning across several themed ballrooms, featuring guest DJs and live performances. Festival highlights include a Friday masquerade ball, a Saturday costume contest with prizes, and an optional Sunday outing through the French Quarter’s historic haunts.

Discounted on-site rooms start at $189 per night for pass holders, and both full-event passes and single-day tickets can be purchased online. All attendees must present photo ID at registration to receive a wristband. For vendor booths, sponsorships, or grou