Fright Fest 2026: Charlotte's Ultimate Halloweekend Blockbuster

About this event

We aren’t just hosting events this Halloween—we’re directing a weekend-long blockbuster, and you are the main character. Elite Social Entertainment presents Fright Fest 2026, an immersive Halloweekend taking over Charlotte, NC from October 30th to November 1st. Whether you're looking for family-friendly trick-or-treating, high-energy nightlife, adventurous social tourism, or a feel-good charity pet party, we are curating moments designed to captivate. Costumes are highly encouraged!

Fright Fest 2026 Lineup:

Friday, Oct 30 (4 PM - 9 PM): Candy Crawl + Monster Market | Urban District Market. A whimsical, bustling pop-up market featuring local vendors, music, kids' activities, and trick-or-treating. (All Ages)

Friday, Oct 30 (9 PM - 1 AM): Kreepy Karnevil | Bloom Movement Artistry. A mysterious, high-concept nightlife experience featuring twisted dark circus performances, wicked sips, and hypnotic art. (18+)

Saturday, Oct 31 (4 PM): Spooky SZN Halloween Crawl | South End, NoDa, Plaza Midwood. Kick off Halloween night with Charlotte's ultimate social tourism bar crawl. (21+)

Sunday, Nov 1 (12 PM - 5 PM): HOWL-O-WEEN Dog of the Dead | Monday Night Brewing Co. An uplifting daytime celebration with music, treats, and a pet costume contest benefiting the Greater Charlotte SPCA. (All Ages)