RAISE THE CURTAINS! The theme for Midsummer Scream 2026 is "Horror Musicals." Taking inspiration from "Phantom of the Opera" to "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to the music video, "Thriller," we'll have a variety of panels and performances celebrating the intersection of spooky and song and dance.
(appearing Saturday and Sunday only for autographs and photo-ops)
Many more guest announcements coming soon!
THE RULES HAVE CHANGED. 🔪 We are thrilled to welcome Jasmin Savoy Brown to Midsummer Scream, August 7-9 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Appearing Saturday and Sunday only.
Midsummer Scream 2026 theme reveal tomorrow.
Midsummer Scream, the world's largest Halloween and horror convention, returns to the Long Beach Convention Center, August 7-9, 2026. Passes now on sale.
Midsummer Scream 2026 theme reveal this Thursday.
Midsummer Scream, the world's largest Halloween and horror convention, returns to the Long Beach Convention Center, August 7-9, 2026. Passes now on sale.
Midsummer Scream 2026 theme reveal coming soon.
Midsummer Scream, the world's largest Halloween and horror convention, returns to the Long Beach Convention Center, August 7-9, 2026. Passes now on sale.
IT'S ALIVE: The official Midsummer Scream public pre-sale is now open!
A limited quantity of general admission passes will available for up to 40% off available via midsummerscream.com or the link in our bio.
Pre-Sale ends Sunday, March 1, at 11:59pm PST.
The official Midsummer Scream public pre-sale begins tomorrow at 10am PST!
A limited quantity of general admission passes will be available for 40% off (for a limited time) available via midsummerscream.com or the link in our bio.
(special thanks to @elgatogomez_art for the amazing artwork!)
We are beyond thrilled to announce that the legendary Matthew Lillard is joining us at the next Midsummer Scream! Long Beach Convention Center, August 7–9 (Matthew appearing Sat & Sun only)
The Midsummer Scream pre-sale launches THIS SATURDAY! Sign up for notifications: mailchi.mp/midsummerscr...
Free advance screening of THE BRIDE! in IMAX! Tuesday March 3. 2026 at the AMC Burbank 16. RSVP link in our bio.
Guests encouraged to come decked out in their most gothic inspired THE BRIDE! vibe fit, and grab a photo at a special photo opp!
Journalists, media outlets and content creators, as well as influencers, please sign up now to receive press releases and other advance announcements for Midsummer Scream related news!
Link in our bio or at mailchi.mp/0790e24575ac...
The spirits of @qmdarkharbor are indulging in next month's Friday the 13th/Valentines Day weekend with an immersive after hours takeover: Dark Masquerade, "a high-energy masquerade dance party under dimmed chandeliers and creeping fog." DarkHarborHalloween.com/DarkMasquerade .
Huge congratulations to Ryan Coogler and the entire team behind SINNERS for a record-shattering 16 Oscar (@theacademy) nominations! This officially breaks the all-time nomination record of 14 held by Titanic, All About Eve, and La La Land.
Poster art by @shawnmansfieldart
EMPANADA LOCO, an immersive theatrical production inspired by the legend of Sweeney Todd, is coming to North Hollywood this February, presented by Las Vegas' @majesticreptheatre . Details at www.majesticrepertory.com .
This gratuitously manipulative set of images are our way of saying MIDSUMMER SCREAM ANNOUNCEMENTS will begin releasing soon. Stay tuned.
What's more fun than a barrel of KILLER monkeys? Seeing an advance screening of PRIMATE @PrimateMovie this Wednesday, inside the lot at Paramount Studios! (thanks @ParamountScares !)
Limited passes available, RSVP here: forms.gle/vXCo8sy7sGyX...
Happy Holidays from Midsummer Scream!
We hope your holidays are filled with screams of joy, and that you’re haunted only by pleasant memories.
Today, we pause to honor Bob Burns, one of the original "Monster Kids" and “home haunter,” who recently passed away.
We won't have any Black Cat Friday specials TODAY, but keep an eye out for future special sales on Midsummer Scream passes. In the meantime, please shop from the amazing small businesses throughout the Halloween and horror community!
Happy Thanksgiving to all you Fazbears and Chicas!
We have a VERY limited number of passes to an advance screening of "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" available -- link via our bio! Courtesy
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
ADVANCE SCREENING
AMC Burbank 16
Wednesday, December 3 at 7pm
We already have several dark and eerie winter haunts on our schedule -- help us make sure we know what else we need to check out, and add to a special edition of our event's newsletter! Comment or Submission link in bio.
A message from the Midsummer Scream team.
You're invited to attend a special double feature this Sunday of Christmas classic "Terrifier 3" along with the brand new "Silent Night, Deadly Night" remake. Link in bio to RSVP!
Sunday, 11/2, 5pm, AMC CityWalk
You're encouraged to come in your best (bloodiest?) Santa suit!
On October 28th at 11am at the Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, you're invited to join horror fans, film historians, and members of the Hollywood community... to gather and celebrate Elsa Lanchester's legacy with the unveiling of a modest grave marker near where her remains are.
VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR MIDSUMMER SCREAM, RETURNING AUGUST 7-9, 2026 to the LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER!
Link in bio to apply.
Both new and previous vendors encouraged to apply!
This week's Spooky Season Newsletter is presented by Boo-ze, Bites, and Fright, bringing your favorite scary movies to Heritage Square this month. Also inside, the history of (ack) trunk or treating, a Halloween book inspired podcast, and more haunted happenings you don't want to miss. Link in bio!
This week's Spooky Season Events Newsletter is doozy, with rumors of a key feature at the Haunted Mansion being removed, a gazillion home haunts opening, and everything you need to kick off the best month of the year. If it's not already in your email, check it out via our bio link!
We have a limited number of first come, first serve passes to an advance screening of BLACK PHONE 2 waiting for some of you to GRAB... we'll be releasing the link tomorrow in our Spooky Season Newsletter (if you aren't, check the link in our bio).*
7pm, October 14 at AMC Burbank 16
We're heartbroken to hear about the recent passing of Gary Shireman. Gary was an invaluable supporter of the Southern California haunt community, a dear and longtime member of the CalHauntS group, and the owner and operator of Coffin Creek.
We have a limited number of advance passes to see HIM, the new horror film from Jordan Peele at AMC Burbank 16, Wed – 9/17 at 7PM. An RSVP link will be sent to our mailing list overnight - link in bio to signup! Limited passes available!
