The synthesis of 1-halonaphthalenes by the Cu-catalyzed benzannulation reaction of 2-(phenylethynyl)benzaldehyde and alkynes in the presence of the halogen reagents such as NBS, NCS, and NIS, was developed. This protocol afforded various type of 1-halonaphthalenes in moderate to excellent yields and the cross coupling reactions of 1-bromo-2-phenylnaphthalene prepared by this method with various reagents