Hawthorne Hotel Halloween Ball: Phobia — Salem, MA
🎃 Salem, MA · Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM–Midnight
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Introduced in 1990, this long-running Hawthorne Hotel tradition features a live band, two DJs, interactive experiences, a costume contest, hors d’oeuvres, and cash bars across three floors. Note: this is a separate event from the Festival of the Dead’s Witches’ Ball, also held on Halloween night at the same hotel.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square West, Salem, MA
📅 Dates: October 24, 2026
🕐 Hours: 7:30 PM – Midnight
🎫 Price: Ticketed
👶 Ages: Adults
🚗 Parking: Downtown lots (limited)
⏱ Plan for: 3–4 hours
🏢 Organizer: Hawthorne Hotel
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Family-Friendliness: N/A 0/5
Scare Level: 🎃🎃 2/5
Photo-Worthiness: 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 5/5
Budget: $$$
Best for: adults, long-time Salem Halloween regulars
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Long-running annual sellout — buy tickets well ahead.
🎃 Spans three floors of the historic Hawthorne Hotel with live music and DJs.
🎃 Don’t confuse this with the separate Witches’ Ball on Halloween night at the same hotel.
🎃 Cash bars are available across the venue.
🎃 A costume contest runs throughout the night — come dressed to compete.
Always check the official event page for current dates, prices and weather closures before attending. Find Halloween Near Me is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the event organizer.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phobia the same as the Witches’ Ball?
No — Phobia is a separate, long-running Hawthorne Hotel tradition from the Festival of the Dead’s Witches’ Ball, even though both are held at the Hawthorne Hotel.
How far ahead should I buy tickets?
This is a long-running annual sellout, so buying well ahead of October is recommended.
What’s included at the Halloween Ball: Phobia?
A live band, two DJs, interactive experiences, a costume contest, hors d’oeuvres, and cash bars across three floors.