32 Iconic Halloween Costume Ideas for Musicians

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Choosing a Halloween costume is pretty much like choosing a new identity: one night you’re who you want to be, and what’s more fun than pretending to be a famous musician? Of course, you could go more current and emulate Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour outfits, Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour, or Sabrina Carpenter, but going back in time can also be very exciting – especially when it involves paying homage to a legendary musician.

When it comes to Halloween costumes for musicians, you’re in good company. In 2017, Kim Kardashian and her sister Kourtney portrayed Madonna and Michael Jackson with spot-on looks, while Demi Lovato and Kim appeared as Selena Quintanilla in 2017. Beyoncé herself has often favored famous musician costumes for Halloween, dressing up as Salt-N-Pepa with Blue Ivy and Tina Knowles in 2016 and performing as Toni Braxton in 2018. Other stars have paid homage to legends like Amy Winehouse, Cher and Prince. But you don’t have to be a celebrity in real life to impersonate one on Halloween – that’s the beauty of this holiday, which allows you to become whoever you want, be it a member of Kiss, Freddie Mercury, Aretha Franklin, or another musician you grew up listening to.

If you’re thinking about taking a trip down memory lane, read on for our inspiration for iconic musician costumes.