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Is Harryween Happening In 2023? Harry Styles Fans Have Theories

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Harry Styles fans — it’s Harryween time! Theories about a potential 2023 version of Styles’ famous Halloween concert are going around, and Harry Styles fans are getting excited for his possible return to the stage in an iconic Halloween costume. 

The beloved Harryween is the “fancy dress party” coined by the singer. Since his first Harryween two-night performance in 2020, Styles, his band, and fans have embraced wearing costumes to the Halloween shows. For the last two years, thousands of animals, angels, cowboys, devils, ghosts, and princesses have descended upon the sold-out venues they’ve taken place (Madison Square Garden and The Kia Forum, respectively).

More and more commentary about a potential Harryween 2023 is being made by the minute, tantalizing fans with insights into a potential third show. Intriguing hints, including a potential poster and a TikTok comment made by MSG, continue to add to the Harryween lore. Here’s what we know about Harryween happening in 2023 so far.

Back in May, DeuxMoi, posted a message that seemed to be about Harryween, saying “This A-list pop star is going to be finished with his tour soon but has one final surprise performance for his fans. It’s going to be his scariest performance yet. Announcement coming soon.”

Styles recently finished his two- year-long Love on Tour, and fans were sad to see him go. But was this bittersweet goodbye too soon? Is there one more show Styles will put on? He did say, “I’ll see you again when the time is right” on his IG Story when the tour ended — and it seems like Styles is teasing one last unexpected spectacle for his fans this year.

Styles has brought Harryween joy to his fans through wearing his own unforgettable costumes, ranging from the delightful Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz to the suave Danny Zuko in Grease. And let’s not forget his captivating transformation into a white harlequin clown, which only added to his kaleidoscope of creative expression. Some fans are already trying to guess the theme he will go with this Harryween.

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Styles doesn’t just perform his chart-topping tracks during Harryween — he also takes on renditions of well-known classic hits, like Britney’s Toxic and Hopelessly Devoted in honor of the late Olivia Newton-John. If there is a Harryween event this year, it might line up with Taylor Swift’s 1989 (TV) release on Oct. 27. Can you just imagine the heart-fluttering possibility of Styles serenading us with Taylor Swift’s ode to him, Style?

It’s hard to know for sure if this Harryween theory is purely fan-based delulu or if it’s a real HSHQ hint. I might not have a crystal ball, but if the rumors are true, here’s to a spellbinding Harryween full of joy, surprises, and the kind of enchantment that only Harry Styles can conjure. Happy Harryween!

Lily Brown

Emerson '25

Lily Brown is a writer at the Her Campus National Writers Program. She writes for the Culture, Style, and Wellness verticals on the site, including beauty, decor, digital, entertainment, experiences, fashion, and mental health coverage. Beyond Her Campus, Lily is a rising senior at Emerson College in Boston, MA, majoring in Journalism with a Publishing minor. She works as the Creative Director for the on-campus lifestyle publication, Your Magazine, where she establishes and curates the conceptual design and content for the entire publication ranging from style, romance, music, pop culture, personal identity, and college experiences. She has written and photographed for Your Mag along with several other on-campus magazines. Lily was recently recognized for her work on YM and awarded two EVVYs for Outstanding Print Publication. In her free time, Lily maybe spends a little too much time keeping a close eye on captivating red carpet and runway fashion, and binge-watching her favorite shows. She also enjoys expressing her thoughts through creative writing, exploring new destinations, and blasting ABBA, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, and Lady Gaga on Spotify. Additionally, she actively contributes to fostering a sense of community among college residents as a dedicated Residential Assistant.