We are heartbroken by the passing of Tim Curry, a true icon who taught so many of us how to embrace the weird and the dark. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans everywhere.

Saturday night party passes for the MONSTER MUSICAL MASHUP are SOLD OUT! Limited single day passes for Friday and Sunday at MIDSUMMER SCREAM remaining. Don't wait any longer to guarantee entry! Saturday, Weekend, and Gold Bat VIP passes are SOLD OUT... not additional passes will be added!

Whether attending in person or from beyond our grave, follow our socials as we hand over the passwords to the Ghoul Daddies (@ghouldaddies) and Ghoul Host (Kialey), making them the official social media media hosts of Midsummer Scream 2026!

This weekend at Midsummer Scream, have your autographs officially certified at Convention Authentics @conventionauthentics located at Booth #188 !

Take a peek at some of the limited-edition Midsummer Scream merchandise available at the show! 🎃🕷️

Saturday and Sunday, don't miss the performance of FINAL GIRL: THE MUSICAL @callieeott , the one-woman-show that was awarded Midsummer Scream's Screamiest Award at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe.

MONSTERVILLE is a musical celebration of weirdos, misfits, and anyone who has ever wondered where they belong. A spooky musical comedy from the minds of Barry Under Your Bed and LVCRFT. Saturday and Sunday at Midsummer Scream.

You can pick up your VIP Gold Bat credentials or General Admission wristband OR pre-ordered t-shirt and Fangoria, on Thursday, August 6 from 1pm-7pm at the Long Beach Convention Center. The early check-in table is located at the south end of the convention center, by the Hyatt Regency.

Sun, Aug 9, producer Sandy King Carpenter headlines the panel CRAFTING FEAR: THE INVISIBLE ARCHITECTS OF HORROR, an exploration of the unsung artistry behind modern genre filmmaking.

We are proud to present the SPOOKY SOUND BATH hosted by Cimcie Nichols and presented by Hatchet Granny. The sound bath will be held once on both Saturday and Sunday, giving you the perfect opportunity to unwind and center yourself during a busy weekend.

While at Midsummer Scream be sure to swing by the Rue Morgue @ruemorguemag booth to meet award-winning writer, podcaster, and content creator Andrea Subissati @necromandrea ! Andrea is the Executive Editor of Rue Morgue magazine and the host of RUE MORGUE TV.

After months of hard work and dedication, join the Haunt Comp camp counselors as they take the stage to showcase the horrifying creations of this year's competition, and crown the 6th official winner of Haunt Comp!

Step into the forbidden zone and meet Richard Elfman @richardelfman and Anastasia Elfman @anastasiaelfman who will be appearing all weekend long at the Peepshow Menagerie booth at Midsummer Scream!

HORROR NERD, created and hosted by Samantha Hale, is an all horror-themed stand-up comedy show, returning to Midsummer Scream with a killer (and musical) lineup! Sunday, August 9.

Saturday, August 8 at 3pm on the Promenade Stage, join us for the panel “Universal Horror: Legends Reimagined" Sat., Aug. 8 from 12-1: DKNG Studios' Dan Kuhlken signs an exclusive Universal Monsters Dark Zodiac print. Sun, Aug. 9 from 11:30am-12:30pm: John Murdy signs an exclusive print

Saturday and Sunday at Midsummer Scream take part in one of the Make & Take Workshops from Mourning Rose Manor @mourningrosemanor Material fees required to be paid in advance to hold your spot! Check the link our bio or via the app for more info.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 at MIDSUMMER SCREAM: Join us for The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor: Album Listening Party! The listening party will be part of our daytime events - check the schedule on our app for details! Admission included for anyone with a Midsummer Scream Saturday, Weekend, or Gold Bat pass.

We are locking in a killer weekend by bringing the incredibly talented Leah Voysey @leahvoysey straight to Midsummer Scream 2026! She will be appearing all weekend long to meet fans, sign autographs, and take selfies.

SATURDAY PASSES TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM ARE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! Friday and Sunday single days passes still available, but don't delay: these are also being clawed up by Halloween and haunt fans and will also run out. You can't say we didn't warn you! We will not be making additional passes available.

We are gutted like a fish to report that David Arquette has had to cancel his Midsummer Scream appearance due a change in his out-of-town filming schedule. If you ordered a photo-op with him, Pose will be issuing refunds. We hope to have David back at a future Midsummer Scream!

FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY BONUS GUESTS! Meet these legends from MONSTER HIGH at Midsummer Scream! General Admission and Gold Bat VIP passes are sold out -- single day passes selling out soon! Visit link in our bio or midsummerscream.org for more info.

Shock! Horror! Gasp! Saturday, August 8 at Midsummer Scream, join us for a preview of “Tales from the Comic Book Crackdown,” a new musical that brings to life the real life comic book controversies of 1954 when the US banned horror comics.

Dreadful: Pick Your Poison Productions LIVE and INTERACTIVE Horror TTRPG returns to Midsummer Scream! Join us for a haunting, entertaining, and MUSICAL hour of tabletop terror!

CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT: "Story Behind the Scares," Saturday, August 8 at Midsummer Scream Learn how to make your haunt feel like it has a cohesive flow and not be just a bunch on random rooms. Telling a story, even if it is not obvious to the guest, will help the experience feel like it flows together.

Step into the eerie world of "Music for Halloween Night" as composer George Streicher reveals how he crafts haunting orchestral soundtracks from concept to completion. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage, this presentation offers a rare look at music that defines the spirit of Halloween.

Join us as Ted Dougherty interviews Spookyworld creator David Bertolino for aspecial live podcast recording of WORKING THE FRIGHT SHIFT Saturday, August 8 at Midsummer Scream!

Sunday, August 9 at Midsummer Scream join us for CACKLE FREAKS @cacklefreakscomedy a live horror comedy improv show where their cast of LA's top comedians performs scenes inspired by horror movie clips. Hosted by the Freak from Stuart Gordon's Castle Freak. SPECIAL GUEST TO BE ANNOUNCED!

We are bringing the immensely talented Booboo Stewart to Midsummer Scream! Booboo has appeared in THE TWILIGHT SAGA, the DESCENDANTS, TALES OF HALLOWEEN and THOSE WHO WALK AWAY.

Whoever asked a Wishing Willow for Megan Lawless to get booked for a project got their wish... but it means she's had to cancel her Midsummer Scream appearance! If you ordered a photo-op with Megan through Pose they will be issuing a refund your way.

On Sunday, August 9 join us for Peepshow Menagerie's Famous Monstergirls Of Burlesque On Broadway! This revue will feature some of SoCal's finest burlesque performers with horror musical inspired acts.