Mixmag's 2017 spookiest picks for your US Halloween celebration

Electronic music and Halloween have always complemented one-another extremely well. Be it a large warehouse party or a small basement show, the excitement, debauchery, energy and color that attracts party goers to this music in the first place always tends to get a spirited boost when October 31 rolls around.

Having trouble deciding where you will land this Halloween weekend? Mixmag has gone ahead and made things a little easier by highlighting our favorite events happening this weekend in NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami and Las Vegas. You are way too old for trick-or-treating now anyways - throw on a costume and go find some candy at the rave.

Friday October 27:

Mosaic Halloween: Maceo Plex and more at The Brooklyn Mirage

The maestro Maceo Plex brings his famed Mosaic party to Brooklyn for a special Halloween edition. He’s curated a line-up with Rebolledo, Panaroid London, Jennifer Cardini, Prins Thomas, Derek Plaslaiko and some special guests. The event producers Cityfox are using a mystery, never-before-used location for this event, that will host two stages. Buy tickets here.

Circoloco New York, Halloween Weekender

NYC promoter Teksupport once again brings the legendary Ibiza party series to the East Coast for a second year. This time, the DC-10 crew is going all out for two days straight. Friday and Saturday will see The Martinez Brothers, Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, DJ Tennis, Damian Lazarus, Loco Dice and many more at a secret Brooklyn warehouse location. Buy tickets here.

Beats In Space Polaroid Exhibition with Anthony Naples

A special one night exhibition featuring Tim Sweeney’s personal photo book diary documenting the guest DJs of his acclaimed Beats In Space radio show through original polaroids. The night will be accompanied by music from Anthony Naples and Ivan Berko. Buy tickets here.

Saturday October 28:

City Of Gods

The weekend’s biggest collaborative presentation will house over 40 international artists across nine stages in 24 hours at The Paper Factory Hotel. Bubbles & Bass, Disco Knights, Distrikt, House Of Yes, ZERO and more have come together to bring a night of music, art installations, mythical performances, immersive presentations and much more. As for the line-up, it’s been kept completely secret and will remain so until the start of the event. Buy tickets here.

The Cityfox Experience: Adriatique, Andhim and more

Cityfox’s second event of Halloween weekend will bring its mainstays Adriatique and Andhim to the stage, along with ANNA, Serge Devant, Brian Cid, David Paglia and live performances by both Rodriguez Jr. and Justin Marchacos. The Saturday event will also take place in Cityfox’s new warehouse venue, which will debut the night before.

Warehouse Of Horrors with Fatboy Slim

The legend himself Fatboy Slim comes to New York for a special warehouse event with local NYC producers BangOn!NYC. Famous for their DIY style and immersive landscapes, the BangOn crew plans to completely transform the Ingraham Street venue into a full haunted experience. Fatboy Slim will be supported by Detlef, CloZee, Maximono, Dischetto and more. Buy tickets here.

Boo Yourself: Danny T, Cassy, Danny Howells at Output Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s famous Output turns upside down for its annual Halloween party. This year, the booming music destination, which just won the Electronic Music Awards’ Club Of The Year, brings their legendary resident Danny Tenaglia along with Cassy and Danny Howells. Buy tickets here.

Friday October 27:

Private Selection

Private Selection is the LA collective which specializes in “street beats” and excellent techno. They don't host parties often, so for them to be throwing down with Broken English Club for a night of live industrial electronics will surely be a party you shouldn't miss. The show will also see support from the Private Selection roster: Santiago, Dreams, Arkitect and Club Noid. Get tickets here.

Saturday October 28:

Minimal Effort Halloween 2017

Taking place at the ENOX Event Center in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, Minimal Effort’s annual Halloween party will feature a cast of colorful DJs on Saturday October 28. Leading with prolific producer and DJ MK, the lineup also includes Dusky, Claptone, Damian Lazarus, Amine Edge & Dance, Brodinski, Lee Burridge and more. Get tickets here.

KCRW Masquerade Ball

The beloved LA radio station KCRW (89.9fm) is hosting a thrilling costume party at The McArthur featuring The Black Madonna, Matthew Dear, Tensnake, Moon Boots and more. This event is bound to be spooky good. Get tickets here.

Lights Down Low: Rave to the Grave

Prominent SF/LA promoter Lights Down Low invites a handful of bass and techno menaces to host their Rave To The Grave event on Saturday October 28. Featuring Jeffrey Sfire, Lauer, Heidi and Discwoman’s Volvox, the party’s annual Halloween event is looking as loud and unearthly as ever. Get tickets here.

Tuesday October 31:

Claude VonStroke with Worthy and Maximo

Dirtybird’s head honcho Claude VonStroke will be joined by special guests Worthy and Maximo for Insomniac’s takeover of Exchange LA on Halloween. Get tickets here.

The Mask of Rhonda and Sound present Guy Gerber: Halloween

Don your mask and “become what you pretend to be” with the brilliant minds behind LA’s beloved A Club Called Rhonda party at Sound in Hollywood for this epic Halloween blowout. With support from local music heroes Lovefingers and Heidi Lawden, master selector Guy Gerber will take the lead in soundtracking this colorful and loud extravaganza. Get tickets here.

Friday October 27:

Anja Schneider and Sian at Halcyon

Having just started up a new creative outlet and label project titled Sous Music, musical veteran Anja Schneider will be joined by Octopus Recordings boss Sian for an explosive dance floor experience at Halcyon to help kick off the Halloween weekend. Get tickets here.

Desert Hearts Presents: Haunted Hearts

Currently on their ‘Take a Ride’ tour across North America, the Desert Hearts crew are stopping off in San Francisco to get down in their typical fun and colorful fashion for their Haunted Hearts event, set to take place at Public Works on October 27. Get tickets here.

Saturday October 28:

3 Years of Parameter with Peverelist, Hops, Manni Dee

The SF party Parameter will celebrate its three-year anniversary with with a killer, eclectic selection of artists this Saturday at F8 nightclub this Saturday. The party will include sets from local SF artists DHRA and CM-4 along with Manni Dee, Hops and Livity Sound’s techno maestro Peverelist. Get tickets here.

Tuesday October 31:

Ayli Halloween Bash with Paranoid London [LIVE]

Throbbing and kinetic UK duo Paranoid London are set to perform at The Independent in San Francisco on Tuesday October 31. With support from Mossmoss and Solar, this Halloween event will be a sure display of a dark, dirty and raw display of 808 madness.

Friday October 27

Kolsch: Halloween Weekend

Copenhagen native and former Mixmag cover star Kölsch is embarking on a full Halloween Weekend tour across the United States this weekend. Planning to make stops in San Diego and San Francisco, his first performance will take place at Heart Nightclub in Miami on Friday October 27. Get tickets here.

Saturday October 28:

Halloween with Project Pablo

Having just released his latest EP 'Hope You Are Well' On Technicolor, fast-rising talent Project Pablo continues to impress at every turn. Looking for a smooth and energetic dance floor this Halloween? If so, this is the show for you. Get tickets here.

Spybar: Skream

Skream makes his way to Spybar in the Windy City for a rare open-to-close set on Saturday October 28. Get tickets here.

Jamie Jones Presents: Paradise Halloween

The prolific selector Jamie Jones has invited Lauren Lane, Hot Since 82 and The Martinez Brothers to join him at XS Nightclub on October 31 for a rousing display of dance tunes in Las Vegas. Get tickets here.