GHOULapalooza 2026 - 2nd Annual - Haunted Island Party
About this Event
HALLOWEEN. ROCK. BASS. HAUNT. MAYHEM.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 • Manatee Island • Daytona Beach, Florida
After an incredible debut, Ghoulapalooza returns for its 2nd annual celebration, bringing thousands of Halloween fanatics, music lovers, and partygoers together for the area's premier Halloween themed event.
This isn't your typical Halloween themed party. Ghoulapalooza is an immersive night of live rock, electronic music, haunted attractions, creepy characters, costumes, food, drinks, and mayhem - all taking over Manatee Island for one unforgettable night.
AMPHITHEATER OF THE DEAD
The main stage brings two powerhouse tribute acts representing two of the most influential bands of the '90s and 2000s.
CRAWLING — LINKIN PARK TRIBUTE
Crawling brings the sound, energy, and emotion of early Linkin Park to the Ghoulapalooza main stage.
Expect all the anthems that defined a generation—from In the End and Numb to Crawling, Faint, One Step Closer, and more.
NIRVANNA — NIRVANA TRIBUTE
Get ready to dive back into the grunge era with Nirvanna, delivering the raw energy and unmistakable sound of Nirvana.
Expect iconic tracks like Smells Like Teen Spirit, Come As You Are, Lithium, Heart-Shaped Box, and more.
But that's not it. We've also got a $1000 CASH costume contest on the main stage for all you creepy ghost and ghouls! Think your costume is worthy of the crown? Bring your best, wildest, creepiest, most creative look to Ghoulapalooza and compete for $1,000 CASH!
👻 Come dressed to impress.
💀 Enter the contest.
💰 Take home the cash.
Who’s taking the $1,000?
THE WITCHING GROUNDS
When the rock isn't shaking the island, the Ghoulapalooza EDM Stage will be bringing a completely different kind of energy.
Featuring DJ's:
Jimmy Joslin
Kris Styles
Bryzergold
The night starts with old-school EDM classics and throwback dance anthems, taking you on a journey through the sounds that helped build the electronic music scene.
As the night gets darker, so does the music.
Expect dark dub, sinister bass, Halloween-inspired tracks, heavy drops, and straight-up electronic mayhem as the second stage transforms into the darker side of Ghoulapalooza.
SPIRIT ALLEY - VENDOR VILLAGE
Step into Spirit Alley, where the weird, wicked, spooky, and downright strange come out to play.
Browse a killer lineup of food trucks, vendors, artists, makers, and creators serving up creepy collectibles, killer artwork, unique merch, spooky finds, and plenty of things you absolutely need but probably shouldn't take home.
Whether you're hunting for something haunted, looking for the perfect costume accessory, or just wandering the alley to see what strange treasures you can uncover, Spirit Alley is where the freaks do their shopping.
Come for the music. Stay for the monsters. Leave with something weird. 👻💀
THE DEADWOOD HAUNT
Where the trees are old… and the nightmares are older. Step beneath the ancient oaks and enter Ghoulapalooza’s immersive haunted realm where the darkness comes alive. Hidden in the center of the island, the forest is divided into a collection of twisted scare zones, each with its own atmosphere, characters, creatures, and nightmares. Wander deeper and you never quite know what-or who-you'll encounter next.
One moment you may find yourself face-to-face with the legends of horror… Jason waiting in the shadows. Freddy waiting in your dreams. And other infamous nightmares from the world of horror lurking just beyond the trees.
But the Deadwood isn't just about movie monsters. Different crews and artists have transformed sections of the forest into their own twisted worlds, creating a constantly changing maze of freaks, creatures, killers, darkness, and things that were never meant to be seen. The old oak trees become your walls. The moon becomes your light. The sounds of Ghoulapalooza fade behind you. And somewhere in the darkness…something is watching. It's just $5 per pass... or get VIP for UNLIMITED trips through The DEADWOOD. Enter if you dare. Leave if you can.
THE ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN THEMED EXPERIENCE
Ghoulapalooza is designed to be more than a concert. It's a full-scale Halloween experience built for thousands of attendees.
Come in costume and become part of the show - or come as yourself and enjoy watching the madness unfold.
You'll find:
🎸 Live tribute bands
🔊 EDM & bass music
👻 The Deadwood Haunt
🧟 Scary creatures & Halloween characters
🍔 Food trucks
🍺 Multiple bars
🛍️ Vendors & Halloween shopping
🎃 Costume madness
🌴 Manatee Island's unique outdoor atmosphere
🔥 Entertainment, surprises & more
HALLOWEEN REIMAGINED IN DAYTONA BEACH
Whether you're coming for the rock, the EDM, the costumes, the haunt, the food and drinks, or simply to experience one of the biggest Halloween parties in the area, Ghoulapalooza is the place to be this October.
Grab your crew. Find your costume. Prepare for the dark.
GHOULAPALOOZA 2026
Saturday, October 24
Manatee Island • Daytona Beach, Florida
THE AREA'S PREMIER HALLOWEEN THEMED EVENT
Halloween. Rock. Bass. Mayhem.
💀🎃 THE CLOCK IS TICKING… ⏰ EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ARE GOING FAST! 💀 Grab yours before prices RISE! 👻🔥👻🔥
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.51 to USD 87.21
