6 of this year's best Halloween parties in Shanghai

It's time to get spooky, y'all. Or dress up as a banana (more on dressing up as bananas in Friday's bulletin). But seriously, if you're thinking of getting dolled up freaky styley this Halloween, you're going to want a good party to show off at, right?

Here are 6 of the best Halloween parties going on this year in Shanghai. You can see the full list of parties by clicking 'read more' at the bottom of the post.

Freak Out Halloween Warehouse Festival 2016

Saturday 29, One Show Space Warehouse, 280RMB (200RMB presale)

Party people SHFT are doing their thing and throwing a warehouse Halloween party with some impressive headliners - Keith Ape and MPC supremo Araabmuzik. On top of the music, expect best costume contests, haunted temple themed decoration, good food and people partying like it's actually October 31.

STD Halloween 9 year party: Le1f

Saturday 29, Arkham, 180RMB (120RMB presale)

Shanghai promoters STD celebrate Halloween and nine years of spreading some of the best nightlife in the city by inviting excellent New York rapper Le1f back to Shanghai to head up proceedings. He's here on the back of his 2015 debut Riot Boi. They're also going to be pimping up Arkham Halloween-style for the occasion. Support from ADO8, Linfeng and R3.

The Mansion Horror Rave

Saturday 29, The Mansion and The Door, 250RMB including three drinks (200RMB presale)

An impressive line-up for this mega-party from The Mansion. It's two venues, one ticket, free shuttle bus service between the venues, 15+ artists and 12 hours of partying. Location 1 is The Mansion's 'Graveyard' and location 2 the 'Creepy Warehouse' at The Door. Emmy Award-winning producer The Shanghai Restoration Project and Japanese 8Bit veteran Sulumi are among the international headliners. Also on the bill are Edison Chen, Fane, James Lealand, Siesta and many more. Expect it to be anything but on the hook.

Yuyintang's Halloween Tribute Show 2016

Saturday 29, Yuyintang, 50RMB

Perennially one of Yuyintang's most popular nights, this annual events sees locally-based bands interpret classics from their heroes. This year's line-up will see members of Life Line, Jackanapes, Spill Your Guts and Hogchoker covering (in full costume) Daft Punk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Clash and Turbonegro. Something for everyone then.

ShanghaiLGBT Pub Crawl 2016

Saturday 29, Lolipop, 180RMB (150RMB presale)

Calling all ghouls, gays, ghosts, lesbians, vampires, bis, transsexuals, transalvanians, straights, and anything else on that spectrum. This year's annual ShanghaiLGBT Halloween Pub Crawl is heading to plenty of friendly venues around the city. Tickets get you free entry, free shots, special drink deals and what ought to be a top night.

The Chillout Session Halloween Party

Monday 31, M64, 120RMB (100RMB presale)

Whoa, a party actually on Halloween? Yep, it's Monday madness at stylish, new-ish club M64. Elegant Music has teamed up with KontactLab to present The Chillout Session this Halloween. On the line-up are Visudy & Lil Akin, Ceezy, Damacha, Lofimaker, and R7cky. Expect spicy visuals and prizes for the best costumes on the night.

Plus, there's this.

Run for your lives Shanghai

Saturday 22, Expo garden park, Survivors 288RMB; Zombies 368RMB

Ever wondered what it'd be like to be running from flesh-hungry zombies in Pudong's Expo park? How about being a zombie chasing after those tasty-looking humans? Well this weekend there's the opportunity to do just that. 'Run for your lives' combines running and a flag tag game where you can choose to be either one of the infected zombies (catcher) and catch as many survivors as possible, or a survivor (runner) and try to stay alive until the bitter end in a virus-infected world. Head to the 'Run for your lives' website to sign up.