🎃 San Jose, CA · Halloween 2026
Festival Fright Nights — San Jose, CA
Festival Fright Nights brings Halloween to San Jose for the 2026 season — september 18 – november 1, 2026 (select nights: fridays, saturdays, sundays and select thursdays) at Winchester Mystery House.
🎯 SAN JOSE, CA📅 September 18 – November 1, 2026 (select nights: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and select Thursdays)📍 Winchester Mystery House🔞 13+ RECOMMENDED🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Festival Fright Nights is one of San Jose’s premier haunted attractions for the 2026 Halloween season, packing multiple scare zones, live actors, and Hollywood-style sets into one terrifying walkthrough. Expect strobe lights, tight corridors, and jump scares around every corner — this is not a kid-friendly stroll.
Festival Fright Nights — Event Details
📍 Venue: Winchester Mystery House — 525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128
📅 Dates: September 18 – November 1, 2026 (select nights: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and select Thursdays)
🕐 Hours: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎫 Price: From $59.99, online only
👶 Ages: 13+ Recommended
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://festivalfrightnights.com
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Teenagers, date nights, and hardcore haunt fans chasing the biggest scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Know the scare rules — actors won’t touch you, but strobes, fog, and loud sounds are constant; skip it if you’re sensitive.
🎃 Wear closed-toe shoes — you’ll be moving through dark, uneven sets; leave the costume pieces that drag at home.
🎃 13+ is the sweet spot — younger kids are allowed with adults at most haunts but rarely last the whole walkthrough.
🎃 Buy tickets online in advance — weekend nights regularly sell out, and online prices are usually lower than the door.
🎃 Arrive early or go on weeknights — Friday and Saturday lines can top an hour; Sunday–Thursday means shorter waits.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much are tickets to Festival Fright Nights?
General admission is ticketed; prices vary by night with peak pricing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween week. From $59.99, online only. Buy online ahead for the best price and guaranteed entry.
Is Festival Fright Nights too scary for kids?
This is an intense haunted attraction recommended for ages 13 and up. Younger children are generally admitted with an adult but the experience includes strobes, fog, loud noises, and graphic scenes.
When is Festival Fright Nights open for Halloween 2026?
Festival Fright Nights runs September 18 – November 1, 2026 (select nights: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and select Thursdays). Hours are typically evenings — check the official site for the exact nightly schedule, as hours vary by day of week.
