🎃 Raleigh, NC · Halloween 2026
Nightmare Weekend Raleigh — Raleigh, NC
Nightmare Weekend Raleigh brings Halloween to Raleigh for the 2026 season — october 10–11, 2026 at Raleigh Convention Center (Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center).
🎯 RALEIGH, NC📅 October 10–11, 2026📍 Raleigh Convention Center (A🔞 13+ RECOMMENDED🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Nightmare Weekend Raleigh is one of Raleigh’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.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Raleigh Convention Center (Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center) — 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
📅 Dates: October 10–11, 2026
🕐 Hours: Saturday 10am–1am; Sunday 10am–7pm
🎫 Price: Ticketed (see GalaxyCon site)
👶 Ages: 13+ Recommended
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://galaxycon.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
Is Nightmare Weekend Raleigh 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 Nightmare Weekend Raleigh open for Halloween 2026?
Nightmare Weekend Raleigh runs October 10–11, 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 Nightmare Weekend Raleigh?
General admission is ticketed; prices vary by night with peak pricing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween week. Ticketed (see GalaxyCon site). Buy online ahead for the best price and guaranteed entry.
