Ultimate List of Halloween Songs for Instagram

Are you looking for Halloween songs for Instagram? If so, you’re in the right spot!

It’s officially spooky season, and fall and Halloween activities are in full swing. You know what that means? It’s time to whip out that phone and take tons of Halloween content, of course.

So after getting some great video of your trip to the pumpkin patch, decorating your home, or doing your Halloween Target runs, you’re ready to post them to Instagram and Tiktok! Except now you’re wondering- “Wait — how do I find the perfect songs for my Instagram stories to go along with it?”

Sometimes coming up with the perfect Halloween songs for Instagram can stump you. Music is such an important part of Instagram and Tiktok. So finding exactly the right Halloween songs to compliment your Instagram Stories, Reels, and Tiktoks is key.

I feel you! Every year, I’m at a loss when it comes to finding Halloween music for Instagram. I end up defaulting to Monster Mash every time… because that’s all I can remember!

That’s why I rounded up a COMPLETE list of Halloween songs for Instagram and Tiktok.

If you’re a blogger, content creator, or Instagram superstar, then you know… THIS IS OUR MOMENT. Our followers are looking forward to our spooky content after an activity-filled summer. 

And if you're in it just to share your spookiest content with family and friends, they'll love it just as much.

Whether you create content, or are just looking to add a little (pumpkin) spice to your Instagram this season, these Halloween songs are perfect for you!


I divided up my lists into sections. Because sometimes you might be feeling Spooky classic rock songs. Sometimes you might be looking for the Best TV and movie themes Halloween. And sometimes you might just be looking for classic Halloween songs.

So let's get into it!

Classic Halloween Songs

Classic Halloween songs we already know and love. You're looking for something to make your followers smile hum along. To me, this group of songs are classics because... 1) they're on every Halloween playlist 2) are older, or 3) are kid-friendly.

• Monster Mash - Bobby Pickett

• Spooky Scary Skeletons - Andrew Gould

• Witchcraft- Frank Sinatra

• Purple People Eater - Sheb Wooley

• Thriller - Michael Jackson

• Werewolves of London- Warren Zevon

• Psycho Killer - The Talking Heads

• Sympathy for the Devil- Rolling Stones

• Witchy Woman - The Eagles

• I Put a Spell on You - Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

• I Put a Spell on You - Bette Middler (Hocus Pocus)

• Superstition - Stevie Wonder

• Somebody’s Watching Me - Rockwell

• Hungry Like the Wolf- Duran Duran

• Season of the Witch - Donovan

• Season of the Witch - Lana Del Rey

• Runnin' with the Devil - Van Halen

• Don’t Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult

• Black Magic Woman - Fleetwood Mac

• Black Magic Woman - Santana

Rock n Roll Halloween Songs

These are songs that still totally have that spooky vibe, but fly under the radar a little bit (at least on Instagram.) Use these to stand out from everyone else using Spooky Scary Skeletons!

• Dragula - Rob Zombie

• Heads will Roll - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

• Midnight City - M83

• Halloween- Phoebe Bridgers

• Scary Monsters and super Creeps- David Bowie

• Evil Woman- Electric Light Orchestra

• Zombie - The Cranberries

• Wolf Like Me- TV on the Radio

• Feed my Frankenstein- Alice Cooper

• Howlin for You- Black Keys

• Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath

• Bark at the Moon - Black Sabbath

• Voodoo - Godsmack

• Haunted- Beyonce

• Monster - Kanye West

• Maneater- Nelly Furtado

• Private Eyes- Hall & Oates

• Nightmare on My Street- DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince

• Say the Name - clipping

• Dracula’s Wedding - Outkast

• Sweet Dreams - Marilyn Manson

• In A Gatta Da Vida - Iron Butterfly

• People are Strange- The Doors

• Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band

• Dead Man’s Party- Oingo Boingo

Halloween TV Theme Songs

I love a good Halloween TV Theme don't you? Use these in your Instagram stories and TikToks for a fun nod to your favorite scary shows.

• Stranger Things Theme

• American Horror Story Opening Credits

• AHS Coven Theme (la-la)

• Twisted Nerve  - Bernard Herrmann (AHS and Kill Bill)

• You belong to Me (AHS) - Patience and Prudence

• Addam’s Family Theme

• Bad Things- Jace Everett (True Blood)

• Haunting of Hill House Opening Credits

• Dexter Theme Opening Credits & Outro

• Walking Dead Opening Credits

• Twilight Zone Theme

• Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Opening Credits

• Scooby Doo Theme

• Far from any Road - Handsome Family (True Detective)

• Servant opening Credits

• X files Theme

• It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Theme from Peanuts - Vince Guaraldi

Halloween Movie Songs and Scores

Great music can make or break a movie, which is why these classics endure! Use these in your Instagram stories and TikToks to show off your knowledge of scary movies.

• Ghostbusters Theme Song

• Amityville Horror Theme

• Nightmare Before Christmas- This is Halloween - Danny Elfman

• Hedwig’s Theme - Harry Potter

• John Carpenter- Halloween Main Title

• Time Warp - Rocky Horror Picture Show

• The Shining Opening Credits

• Tubular Bells Part 1 (The Exorcist)

• Beetlejuice Main Title

• Nightmare on Elm Street Theme

• The Omen Theme

• Psycho Theme

Hope that helps you! If you use any of these on Instagram or TikTok, tag me at @chantillysongs and let me know! 

Happy Haunting 🎃

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