CrawlSF expands Crawloween to four days in San Francisco for 2026

CrawlSF is bringing back Crawloween as a four-day Halloween pub crawl across San Francisco on Oct. 24, 30, 31 and Nov. 1, 2026. The event will span more than 50 bars and is expected to draw more than 25,000 people after a record-setting 2025 turnout.

Why it matters: - Crawloween is growing into one of San Francisco’s biggest Halloween events, with a larger footprint across nightlife districts and a bigger expected crowd. - The expansion gives bars, neighborhoods and attendees multiple ways to take part instead of relying on one venue or one night. - CrawlSF is aiming to build on a 2025 event that drew more than 25,000 participants and set a world record for the largest pub crawl.

What happened: - CrawlSF announced the return of Crawloween, the San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl, for four days in 2026. - The event will run on Saturday, Oct. 24, Friday, Oct. 30, Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1. - CrawlSF expects more than 50 bars to participate across the Marina, Russian Hill, Polk Gulch, Union Square and other San Francisco neighborhoods. - The company expects attendance to top 25,000 people again in 2026.

The details: - The schedule is 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 24. - The schedule is 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Oct. 30. - The schedule is 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 31. - The schedule is 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 1. - Guests can attend one date or use the full four-day lineup as a rolling Halloween celebration. - The official pub crawl map lets participants pick their own route instead of following a fixed itinerary. - Expected admission benefits include discounted drink specials, free admission to participating locations, an official wristband and map, access to the free Pub Crawl Party Bus, a Halloween costume contest, the Find the Gnome Contest, party favors, DJs at select locations and additional activities. - The costume contest will feature individual costumes, couples and groups. - The Find the Gnome Contest will return with hidden CrawlSF gnomes at participating locations and prizes for winners. - The free Pub Crawl Party Bus will run between designated Crawloween areas during scheduled service hours. - Party-bus routes, pickup locations and operating times will be announced closer to the event.

Between the lines: - Crawloween is designed as a citywide event, not a single-night party in one venue. - The format also positions the event as a lower-commitment alternative to a traditional Halloween ticketed party. - A rotating bar list and self-directed routing should spread traffic across multiple neighborhoods and encourage more bar-to-bar exploration. - The 2026 lineup already includes Mayes Oyster House, Rick & Roxy’s, Moez Tavern, Last Drop Tavern, The Summer Place, Kung Fu Action Theater, Decodance, R Bar, McTeague’s Saloon, El Lopo, Zhuzh, Wreck Room, Shanghai Kelly’s, The Buccaneer, Sacred Taco, The Blue Light, Union Street Ale House, Palm House, The Brixton, Comet Club, Marina Greens, White Rabbit, Music City Starfactory, Uni Pizza, Route 101, Rockwell, Jaxson, Westwood, Silver Cloud, Hanaro, Amsterdam Cafe, Beso Mae, 620 Jones, Owl Tree, Persona, Wizards & Wands, Campus and Lush Lounge. - Additional participating bars will be announced before the event. - An official quote from Matthew C. Seliga said Halloween is one of the best times to go out in San Francisco because people invest in costumes, bars get creative and neighborhoods take on different personalities.

What's next: - Additional bars will be added as the event approaches. - More check-in locations will be announced before Crawloween 2026. - Check-in availability may vary by date, and ticket holders should review their selected ticket before arriving. - Party-bus routes and operational details will be released closer to the event. - The event is open to guests 21 and older, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required. - Costumes are encouraged but not required.

The bottom line: - CrawlSF is turning Crawloween into a four-day, multi-neighborhood Halloween crawl built for scale, flexibility and repeat attendance.