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Seasonal · Halloween

Halloween production music. Spooky, playful, and seriously dark.

Instrumental Halloween music for retail commercials, TV promos, haunted attractions, and seasonal video. From trick-or-treat fun to full-on fright, the sound of October is already in the library.

Halloween at a glance

The big day
October 31
Campaigns air
Late September through Halloween night
Start your music search
Late summer
The soundSpookyPlayfulSuspensefulDarkGothic orchestral

Networks and brands that license our music.

  • Disney
  • HBO
  • Netflix
  • ABC
  • CBS
  • ESPN
  • Paramount
  • Fox
  • Lionsgate
  • Marvel

How licensing works

Three steps. Clean, clear and simple.

  1. Step —01

    Browse

    Search the catalog by style, mood, use, instrumentation, tempo and duration or use Jessica, our AI music supervisor for assistance. Preview the results in seconds.

  2. Step —02

    License

    Direct purchase and download include nearly all licensing you will need, with the exception being in-theatre film release. Subscription-based licensing is covered by an annual blanket license.

  3. Step —03

    Use

    After payment is received for direct purchase or subscription purchase, you will have the appropriate licensing documentation in hand. You are clear to sync the music with your production.

How the library works for you

Nearly every title, ready for the scene.

Nearly every title in the catalog works the same way, built so the version you need already exists.

  • 01

    The full theme, plus alternates

    Each title includes a theme version with all the instrumentation, and usually alternate versions with less instrumentation for quieter moments in the scene.

  • 02

    Broadcast lengths, included

    Most titles include edits at common broadcast lengths of 60, 30, 15, and stingers, plus versions separated by sections or parts.

  • 03

    One standard license

    The standard license covers nearly every use. The only exception is theatrical release, which requires an additional license. Contact us with a request for quote and we will respond quickly with a license that meets your requirements.

The Halloween production calendar

October comes early for production teams.

Halloween spots are often in edit before summer ends. Here is how the season usually unfolds, and where music fits at each stage.

  1. July to August

    Plan the season

    Creative direction gets set for retail, promo, and attraction campaigns. A good moment to decide how spooky, or how playful, the season should sound.

  2. Early September

    Search the catalog

    Search by style, mood, use, tempo, and duration, or ask Jessica, our AI music supervisor, for help. Preview the results in seconds.

  3. Mid September

    License and edit

    Most titles include edits at 60, 30, 15, and stingers, so one track can cover the main spot and every shorter version.

  4. October

    On air through the 31st

    Promos, social posts, and event video run all month. Alternate versions with less instrumentation leave room for voiceover and sound effects.

Where Halloween music shows up

Four productions that need October to sound right.

Halloween music works across retail, broadcast, live events, and online video.

  • Retail & Seasonal Commercials

    Costume, candy, decor, and grocery spots that need the season to feel fun the moment the music starts.

  • TV Promos & Movie Marathons

    Network and streaming promos for Halloween specials, horror movie marathons, and October programming.

  • Haunted Attractions & Events

    Promo videos and event content for haunted houses, theme park fright nights, and fall festivals.

  • Social & Creator Content

    Short-form Halloween video, costume reveals, and seasonal series for brands and creators on every platform.

FAQ for Halloween music

Common questions

It depends on how scary the project should feel. Retail and family content usually calls for playful, spooky music with pizzicato strings and a mischievous melody. Promos for haunted attractions and horror programming lean into dark atmosphere, suspense, and full horror. The GMP catalog covers the whole range, from trick-or-treat fun to genuine dread.

Yes. Quirky, family, and lighthearted tracks give you the Halloween feeling without scaring anyone. They work well for costume and candy campaigns, kids programming, and social content.

Many Halloween campaigns are planned over the summer and edited in September, so starting your music search in late summer gives your team time to compare options. The catalog is online, so you can search and preview whenever your project is ready.

Yes. The standard license covers almost everything, including broadcast, streaming, social, and event video. The only exception is theatrical release, which requires an additional license. Contact us with a request for quote and we will respond quickly with a license that meets your requirements.

Nearly all of our titles have a few things in common: a theme version with full instrumentation, alternate versions with less instrumentation, edits at common broadcast lengths of 60, 30, 15, and stingers, and versions separated by sections or parts.

About Halloween production music

The sound of October, ready for your production.

Halloween music has a job to do in just a few seconds: tell the audience what season it is and how to feel about it. Tiptoeing pizzicato strings and a wink of harpsichord say costumes and candy. A low drone and a dissonant string swell say something is waiting in the dark. GMP Music licenses Halloween production music across that entire range, produced and recorded by accomplished composers in recording studios specifically for GMP Music.

Producers use it as spooky background music for retail commercials, instrumental Halloween music for TV promos and specials, scary background music for haunted attraction videos, and creepy underscore for mystery, true crime, and horror content that runs well past October. Nearly all of our titles include a theme version with full instrumentation, alternate versions with less instrumentation, edits at common broadcast lengths of 60, 30, 15, and stingers, and versions separated by sections or parts.

Licensing is clean and simple. The standard license covers almost everything, so the same track can run across broadcast, streaming, social, and event video. The only exception is theatrical release, which requires an additional license. Every license includes master and publishing rights for the GMP-owned catalog, with clear documentation for your production.

Whether your project needs a friendly scare or real dread, we are eager to assist you in your music search, to find just the right track that will represent your brand and vision for your media project.

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