Scream Diego 2026

Scream Diego RETURNS this October 17, 2026! The exciting return of San Diego's Halloween and Horror convention is going to make you SCREAM!!!

This year's theme will be "ZOMBIES ZOMBIES ZOMBIES!!!"

Do not miss the debut of the horror event of the year in what will be the scariest fun event of the fall! Taking place Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Mission Valley, expect an haunting experience with panels, vendors, artists, entertainment, movies and more!

We will have many horror, spooky, oddity type vendors to satiate your sppoky and grim shopping needs! 20+ artists with original art on display and for sale! Performances with Halloween and eerie inspired acts all day! TWO panel rooms discussing a variety of topics, from diversity in horror, the state of the the horror scene in San Diego, writing horror, and so much more!

Our independent horror film festival screening returns, as well! We will show independently made and produced films from local and regional filmmakers and aspiring horror directors!

Our kids zone will have children's activities and FREE pumpkins (limited supply) for kids to draw their own designs on!

And everyone can enter our costume contest with terror-ific prizes, including tickets to our other upcoming events, like San Diego Anime Con! There will be a kids and an adults contest!

LIMITED EARLY-BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE.

Kids 8 and under are FREE!

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Early Saturday Scream Ticket - $15 (On sale now)

General Admission Saturday Scream Ticket - $20 (Begins July 1)

General Admission Saturday Day of - $25 (Begins October 17)

VIP Scream Ticket - $75 (On sale now)

Kids 8 and under - Free

SCREAM VIP PASSES NOW AVAILABLE!

• Admission to Scream Diego ($20)
• Exclusive VIP Badge (priceless)
• Special spooky themed tote bag ($15)
• Preferred Seating at Panels and Film Festival Screenings (Limited)
• Scream Diego T-Shirt ($25)
• Limited Edition Scream Diego Sticker - Pack of 3 ($5)
• Exclusive VIP Signed Poster ($15)
• Limited Edition Collector's Scream Diego Trading Card ($5)

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Vendor and Artist Hall

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Panels

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Game Room

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Kid’s SCREAM Zone and Pumpkin Patch

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Short Film Screenings

Reselling, sharing, or transferring a Scream Diego badge/wristband or complimentary pass is strictly prohibited. If this is violated and ownership cannot be proved, the badge/wristband will be revoked and canceled without refund.

Refund policy - refunds for tickets will be honored until the day before the event. No refunds will be given on or after the event date. If you buy a ticket and do not attend the event (or if you did attend and did not like it), you will not be refunded (this applies to you and to whatever situation you explain - no exceptions, there are no refunds on or after the event).

Scream Diego reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at the event, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. We may use the photograph/video in publications or other media materials.

By attending Scream Diego or by failing to notify us, in writing, your desire to not have your photograph or image used, you are agreeing to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify Scream Diego from any and all claims involving the use of your picture or likeness.

Scream Diego is dedicated to ensuring our event is a safe environment for all participants. We have a zero tolerance policy for any and all harassment towards fellow attendees, artists, vendors, performers, special guests, event staff, and other event personnel. Anyone attending the event who engages in the following behavior below will have their passes confiscated, and then be ejected from the event without a refund.

Harassment includes and is not limited to:

• verbal harassment
• video-recording without explicit verbal consent or permission
• photos without their explicit verbal consent or permission
• stalking or following other guests
• nonconsensual physical contact

Just don't be a creep; be cool and treat everyone with respect, and everything will be cool.

Scream Diego is created and produced by Silk Road Productions and is in our family of pop culture events, including Fangaea Con, San Diego Anime Con, AnimeLand, AniPop, and others, like the San Diego Ramen Festival and the Tortured Hearts Ball.

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