(Long Beach, CA) Attention, Halloween enthusiasts and horror-loving fanatics, Midsummer Scream is creeping back into the Long Beach Convention Center from August 15-17, 2025! This exciting event promises a weekend packed with spooky delights, haunted attractions, and spine-tingling fun.
Get Your Passes Early and Save!
Passes for this must-attend celebration go on sale Saturday, March 8th at MidsummerScream.com. For one weekend only, General Admission passes will be 40% off! Looking for an extra-special experience? VIP Gold Bat passes will also be available—but hurry, they’re in limited supply (and discounts don’t apply to these premium tickets).
A Star-Studded Horror Lineup
Prepare to meet your spooky idols! The 2025 guest lineup features a mix of horror icons and fan-favorite stars, including:
- David Howard Thornton – Art the Clown from the Terrifier film series
- Kimberly J. Brown – The beloved star of Halloweentown
- Joe Bob Briggs & Darcy the Mail Girl – Legendary horror hosts
- Barry Bostwick – The Rocky Horror Picture Show star (appearing Sunday only!)
…and many more to be announced!
Enter If You Dare: The Hall of Shadows
All three days of the convention, the Hall of Shadows will offer a heart-pounding collection of haunted attractions, immersive displays, and chilling walk-throughs. This fog-filled, eerie area is brought to life by incredible haunters like Mr. Floats, Santa Ana Haunt, The Haunt With No Name… Yet, Rawl of the Dead, Fear Farm, and many more. Gold Bat passholders will even enjoy priority access to many of these experiences!
Frightfully Good Panels and Presentations
Midsummer Scream is known for its world-class lineup of panels, and 2025 is no exception! Get insider insights from horror and Halloween event masterminds, including:
- Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
- Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group (LA Haunted Hayride, Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, Delusion, and more)
- Castle Dark and other top Halloween attractions
Plus, major industry names like Paramount Scares, Fangoria, HorrorBuzz, and Horror Movies & Beyond will be part of the thrilling weekend programming.
Shop ‘Til You Drop… Dead
With over 350 vendors and artists, Midsummer Scream’s show floor is a dream come true for horror fans. From killer apparel and gore-geous artwork to creepy collectibles and must-have Halloween décor, you’ll find it all from vendors like The Halloween Shirt Company, Trick or Treat Studios, Backstitch Bruja, Sin City Props, and Froggy’s Fog.
More Fan-Favorite Attractions Return!
Midsummer Scream 2025 will also bring back beloved experiences including:
- Paranormal Pixie’s Pumpkin Patch – A spooky-fun area for young ghosts and ghouls
- The Black Cat Lounge – Cuddle up with adorable, adoptable kittens!
- The Screaming Room Film Festival – A showcase of indie horror films presented by HorrorBuzz
Stay in the Know!
For the latest updates and spooky surprises, sign up for the Midsummer Scream newsletter at MidsummerScream.com and follow the convention on Instagram and Facebook.
Don’t miss out on the ultimate Halloween and horror convention of the year—grab your passes early, and prepare for a weekend of thrills, chills, and unforgettable scares!
