Empire State Building hosts Hocus Pocus nights on 30-31 October
Published on 10/24/2026 at 18:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSScreenings across three floors
- Two Halloween dates bring the Observation Deck programme to New York City on 30 October 2026.
- The film screening combines the 80th Floor with access to the 86th and 102nd Floor Observation Decks.
- The Art Deco skyscraper opened in 1931 after 410 days of construction.
- Fifth Avenue places the venue in Midtown Manhattan for visitors.
The Empire State Building will host Hocus Pocus Movie Night in New York City on 30 and 31 October 2026. The Halloween programme combines a film screening on the 80th Floor with access to the 86th and 102nd Floor Observation Decks.
The building is a 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. Its established visitor areas now provide the setting for a film event that links the tower’s exhibition spaces with its elevated viewing decks.
Hocus Pocus screenings take place on Halloween weekend
The operator’s October programme lists Hocus Pocus Movie Night for both 30 October and 31 October 2026, with two screenings on each date. The film will be shown on the 80th Floor, while the programme also includes the immersive museum experience and the two observation decks.
The October programme details describe an early and a late session on each evening. The operator presents the event as a limited-time Halloween offering, making 30 and 31 October the relevant dates for visitors planning a themed evening at the landmark.
Three visitor floors connect film and skyline views
The 80th Floor is the screening venue named for the event. The 86th Floor contains an open-air Observation Deck, while the 102nd Floor offers an enclosed viewing area, giving the programme three distinct visitor levels within the tower.
That arrangement places a contemporary film night inside a building whose visitor experience also explains its history, design and place in New York City. The skyscraper history record states that the building was completed in 1931 and describes the 86th Floor Observation Deck as part of the original design.
The tower was completed after 410 days of construction and became the world’s first building to exceed 100 storeys, according to the same historical record. Those facts connect the Halloween programme with the building’s long-standing role as both an office tower and a visitor attraction.
Visiting Empire State Building: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Hocus Pocus Movie Night takes place at the Empire State Building on 30 and 31 October 2026, with two screenings listed for each date.
- The screening is on the 80th Floor, and the programme includes access to the 86th and 102nd Floor Observation Decks.
- The venue is on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Empire State Building
When does Hocus Pocus Movie Night take place at Empire State Building?
The screenings take place on 30 and 31 October 2026, with two sessions listed for each date.
What is included in Hocus Pocus Movie Night?
The programme includes a screening on the 80th Floor and access to the 86th and 102nd Floor Observation Decks.
Where is Empire State Building and how do you get there?
The building is on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
