Friday, 30 October 2026 – 6:00PM

Step into a night of intrigue, deception and otherworldly creatures at Bimbadgen Estate in the Hunter Valley.

This Halloween, Esca Restaurant transforms into the setting for a frightfully entertaining Murder Mystery Takeover in the Haunter Valley.

Something strange is happening in the quiet town of Jugular Springs. Its citizens are mysteriously being turned into bats, and suspicion is spreading faster than a vampire at sunset.

Rock superstar Killian Killagan has invited you to a barbecue at his spooky castle on Dead Man's Bluff. But beneath the food, festivities and fang-tastic company, something sinister is unfolding.

Who is responsible for these batty transformations? Could one of your fellow diners be a vampire hiding in plain sight?

Question the suspects, follow the clues and unmask the culprit before it is too late.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
Venue: Esca Restaurant, Bimbadgen, 790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin
Time: Canapes from 6:00PM | Event begins at 6:30PM
Cost: $110 per person

Inclusions:

  • Sparkling on arrival
  • 30 minutes of roaming canapés
  • Main course
  • Dessert
  • Full interactive murder mystery experience
  • Additional cocktails, wine, beer and spirits available for purchase throughout the evening

Optional Dress Code: Vampire attire is encouraged. Think classic Dracula, gothic glamour or your funniest fang-filled creation. The more creative, the better.

Become part of the story as you interrogate suspects, uncover secrets and discover who is behind the strange events haunting Jugular Springs.

Esca Halloween Murder Mystery Ticket & Accommodation Package

Turn your Murder Mystery night into a complete Hunter Valley escape with a two-night stay at The Lane Retreat, just moments from Bimbadgen Estate.

The package for two guests includes:

  • Two-night stay in a Studio Retreat at The Lane Retreat, checking in Friday, 30 October 2026
  • Daily continental breakfast provisions
  • Two tickets to the Esca Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner, valued at $220
  • Complimentary return transfers between your Studio Retreat and the event

Package Price: $1,320 for two guests

Uncover clues, solve the mystery and enjoy a thrilling weekend of food, wine and entertainment in the heart of the Hunter Valley.

Limited packages available.