Celebrities pulled off elaborate transformations, pop culture homages and nostalgic throwbacks for Halloween 2026, showcasing avant-garde concepts and faithful recreations across parties, concerts and social media.
Heidi Klum leaned into the gory for her 25th annual party in New York, arriving at Cathédrale Restaurant at Moxy East Village as a giant, bloody severed hand. The intricate costume replicated her own left hand, featuring red nails, her wedding band and the tattoo bearing husband Tom Kaulitz’s name. “Hands down, the hardest thing is carrying it,” she noted.
Harry Styles marked the holiday during his Madison Square Garden residency with multiple distinct costumes. For the first of his “Harryween” shows, the 32-year-old singer recreated his 2010 television audition look complete with a grey cardigan, yellow scarf and pinned-on contestant number, telling the crowd he worked in a bakery before performing. Earlier that evening, he dressed as Elvis Presley in a white sequined jumpsuit and cape. For the final night of his 30-night run, Styles embraced New York iconography as the city’s viral “Pizza Rat” in a furry brown suit and foam pizza slice, while Zoë Kravitz attended as a bodega plastic bag.
Music and television figures also delivered standout tributes. Lily Allen leaned into ticketing frustrations by dressing as a seat map, wearing a white puffer and leotard covered in blue dots alongside a “Stage” collar detail. Carson Daly brought country singer Ella Langley to life with her signature fringe during a morning broadcast. Keke Palmer and her 3-year-old son, Leodis, channeled the 1995 Janet and Michael Jackson “Scream” music video, while Kim Kardashian transformed into her daughter North West, complete with electric-blue hair and piercings.
Paris Hilton continued her tradition of recreating Britney Spears looks by donning the pop star’s attire from the “I’m a Slave 4 U” music video. Hilton and her family also coordinated group costumes, dressing as characters from Beauty and the Beast and later as the Addams Family. Meanwhile, Lisa Rinna channeled Kylie Jenner’s look from a December 2025 premiere, wearing a bright orange column gown and long dark hair.
Pop culture references spanned generations. Model Alex Consani transformed into a Thumb-Thumb henchman from the 2001 film Spy Kids, and Cara Delevingne stepped out as Leeloo from The Fifth Element. Liz Gillies paid homage to Luke from Halloweentown, and Serena Page recreated a promotional photoshoot for That’s So Raven. Troye Sivan appeared as Woody from Toy Story, and Janelle Monáe debuted a sea creature persona named “Phish Boy” during their annual festival in Los Angeles.
Other notable looks included Owen Thiele and Benito Skinner channeling singers PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson, and Chlöe Bailey styling an animated character as “Hot Meg Griffin” from Family Guy. Podcast hosts Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle recreated the exact costumes they wore during a 1993 episode of Boy Meets World.
Sports figures also joined the festivities, with NBA player Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods appearing as Game of Thrones villains the Night King and a White Walker.
Some costumes drew online backlash. McCall DaPron and her family dressed as the Kennedy family on the day of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, prompting criticism that led the reality television personality to delete her social media post.
