Thriller: An 80's Halloween Party at Break Room 86

Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and Break Room 86 in Koreatown is leaning all the way in. On October 31, the 80s-themed karaoke bar hosts Thriller, a costume party built around red leather jackets, synth stabs and a dance floor full of monsters. If you are sorting through things to do in Los Angeles for the holiday, this is the one for people who would rather dance to Michael Jackson than stand in a haunted-house line.

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, doors at 9 PM, until 2 AM Where: BREAK ROOM 86, 630 S Ardmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005 Price: From $22.66 on DICE Ages: 21+ with valid ID

What to expect

Break Room 86 already plays like a time capsule from the decade, and on Halloween the whole room plays the part. The night is a tribute dance party, so the soundtrack is the big 80s catalog: Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, Blondie, Billy Idol, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, a-ha, Whitney Houston, Wham!, Rick Astley and plenty more. The organizers note that none of those artists will appear and none are affiliated with the event. It is a dance night, not a concert.

Beyond the dance floor, the listing mentions private karaoke rooms you can book for your group, special performances through the night, and Silver, Gold and Diamond VIP tables with bottle service. Costumes are strongly encouraged, so plan on a zombie jacket, neon leg warmers or whatever your best 1985 looks like.

The two-party option

Thriller is one half of a double bill in the same hotel complex. Next door at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, a sister party called Le Freak takes over with 70s disco. The ticket page sells a 2 Party Pass for anyone who wants both rooms in one night. It is a handy way to cover more ground without hunting for a rideshare between stops, and it makes the evening one of the stronger LA nightlife picks for Halloween weekend.

Practical info

Tickets run from $22.66 on DICE, and the final price depends on the tier you pick. For table reservations or karaoke room bookings, the organizers ask you to text or email the contacts listed on the DICE page rather than showing up and asking at the door. The venue sits at 630 S Ardmore Ave in the Line Hotel complex, in the heart of Koreatown, so expect Saturday night traffic and plan for a rideshare or a short walk from nearby parking. Doors open at 9 PM, and the party runs into the early hours of Sunday, November 1. Remember that clocks fall back that night, so you get an extra hour on the dance floor if you stay to the end.

Browse more nightlife events around town, or see what else is on among the upcoming events Los Angeles has lined up for Halloween week.