🎃 Chicago, IL · Halloween 2026
House of the Exquisite Corpse VI: LULLABIES — Chicago, IL
House of the Exquisite Corpse VI: LULLABIES brings Halloween to Chicago for the 2026 season — oct 8 – nov 1, 2026 at The Merle at Steppenwolf Theatre.
🎯 CHICAGO, IL📅 Oct 8 – Nov 1, 2026📍 The Merle at Steppenwolf The🔞 13+ RECOMMENDED🎟 TICKETED
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House of the Exquisite Corpse VI: LULLABIES is one of Chicago’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.
House of the Exquisite Corpse VI: LULLABIES — Event Details
📍 Venue: The Merle at Steppenwolf Theatre — 1624 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
📅 Dates: Oct 8 – Nov 1, 2026
🕐 Hours: Thu-Sat from 6:50 PM; Sun from 1:50 PM
🎫 Price: Pay what you can $22-$47; $75 all-inclusive
👶 Ages: 13+
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Teenagers, date nights, and hardcore haunt fans chasing the biggest scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 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.
🎃 Know the scare rules — actors won’t touch you, but strobes, fog, and loud sounds are constant; skip it if you’re sensitive.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is House of the Exquisite Corpse VI: LULLABIES open for Halloween 2026?
House of the Exquisite Corpse VI: LULLABIES runs Oct 8 – Nov 1, 2026. Hours are typically evenings — check the official site for the exact nightly schedule, as hours vary by day of week.
How much are tickets to House of the Exquisite Corpse VI: LULLABIES?
General admission is ticketed; prices vary by night with peak pricing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween week. Pay what you can $22-$47; $75 all-inclusive. Buy online ahead for the best price and guaranteed entry.
Is House of the Exquisite Corpse VI: LULLABIES 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.
