For Halloween this year I returned to another Latin music event — but in contrast to last year’s small Havana Club experience, this night took place on a much larger scale. The location was Perkins Park in Stuttgart, and the theme was “Halloween x I Love Reggaeton.”
The entrance area was designed like a deliberately frightening tunnel experience. Guests had to walk through a dark section with dim lights and intentionally placed decorations, where costumed performers acted as monsters trying to scare people before they even reached the main dance rooms. The idea clearly was to create a contrast: fear and tension at the beginning — and then, once through, an immediate switch into a high-energy Latin party atmosphere.
Inside the club, the music program covered a wide selection of Latin genres. Reggaeton was the main focus, but there were also elements of merengue, bachata, dembow, Brazilian funk, and Latin house mixed into the sets. Five DJs were listed for the night, spread across the two floors, which helped keep the energy continuous without noticeable breaks. Because the venue is larger than smaller clubs in Stuttgart, there was always movement: people switching rooms, repositioning, taking breaks, then stepping back into the dancefloor environment again.
One thing that stood out was the variety in costumes. Many people used the Halloween theme as an excuse for creative outfits — some classic horror elements like vampires or zombies, others more playful interpretations, but also a lot of guests simply dressed up with colourful accessories or makeup rather than full costumes. The result was visually quite interesting: Halloween atmosphere, but not necessarily tied to a single aesthetic. Very different styles co-existed on the same dance floor.
The overall vibe was energetic and positive. Despite the theatrical messaging from the official event text (“your fear dances”), the main impression once inside was less horror and more celebration — a Halloween party where Latin music was the anchor and the theme simply added decoration and structure.
In summary, the event combined Halloween imagery with modern Latin club culture. It wasn’t about shock effects for the whole night — it was more about creating one strong, dramatic entry moment and then offering a spacious environment for dancing and enjoying the music. For people interested in Latin nightlife in Stuttgart, this evening clearly showed how Halloween can be integrated into that scene in a larger venue without losing the core musical identity.
