The 2026 edition runs Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 7 PM to 3 AM, and it marks 25 years of SCREAM. Every pass, every tier, both nights, is sold out, and a waitlist is open on Showpass.
- Ultra VIP is new for 2026 and is the only tier with stage access, to Elm Street, Monsterhaus and Sanctuary.
- A larger venue layout with indoor queueing, wider walkways and expanded amenities.
- Four stages and 200+ live performers across Devil's Night (Friday) and Halloween Night (Saturday).
- Night Market & Pre-Party on Thursday, October 29 at Midway Music Hall, headlined by Major League DJz.
- Official shuttles cost $20 per person and need advance booking, with separate Friday and Saturday bookings.
SCREAM Halloween 2026: dates, lineup and tickets
- Dates
- Oct 30–31, 2026. Confirmed by the festival.[5]
- Lineup
- Tiësto, Alesso, Chase & Status, Sara Landry.[5] Full lineup
- Tickets
- Sold out. Official tickets ↗
- Live stream
- No live stream on record. If one is scheduled, it plays on this page.
Updated Oct 25, 2026.
SCREAM Halloween 2026 lineup
Headliners include Tiësto, Alesso and Chase & Status.[5]
The 2026 lineup includes Alesso, Tiësto, Chase & Status, Gryffin, Kayzo, Sullivan King, SVDDEN DEATH, Sara Landry and Andrew Rayel, among others. It spans house, bass, drum & bass, trance and hard techno.
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How much are SCREAM Halloween 2026 tickets?
SCREAM Halloween 2026 is sold out.
Pass types
| GA (General Admission) Access to all four stages, two-night pass (weekend) or single day (Friday/Saturday). | [1] |
| GA Plus Everything in GA plus express entry; VIP amenities not included. | [1] |
| VIP Express entry via dedicated VIP lane, dedicated VIP areas, premium viewing spaces, VIP-only restrooms, VIP coat check, commemorative lanyard & laminate pass. No stage access. | [2] |
| Ultra VIP (new for 2026) Everything in VIP plus stage access to Elm Street, Monsterhaus and Sanctuary (Camp Crystal Lake not included for any tier), express entry and priority shuttle line access (shuttle pass not included). | [2,3,4] |
| Table & Bottle Service (add-on: Phantom, Haunting, Eternal, Custom) Phantom: up to 4 guests (cocktail table, standing room). Haunting: up to 8 guests (couch, ottomans & table). Eternal: up to 16 guests (largest lounge). Custom: 16–24+ guests. Every table includes bottle service with dedicated hosts, dedicated service staff, mixers, water & energy drinks, and expedited entry. All table guests must hold a VIP or Ultra VIP pass. | [2] |
Payment plan: Affirm installments at checkout through Showpass: 4× interest-free payments. Table bookings require a 50% deposit, with the remaining 50% due before the event.
Plan your trip to SCREAM Halloween
Doors are 7 PM to 3 AM with last entry at 1 AM, and the event is 18+ with valid government photo ID. The LRT to Coliseum station connects to the venue by pedway, and paid shuttles run after each night.
- LRT to Coliseum station, then the pedway straight to the EXPO Centre.
- Official shuttles are $20 per person, run 2:30 to 4:00 AM, and must be booked in advance.
- Expect rideshare surge fares of $60 to $100+ and 30 to 45 minute waits after the event.
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- Ride the LRT to Coliseum station, then take the pedway straight to the EXPO Centre.[6]
- Official shuttles cost a flat $20 per person and run 2:30–4:00 AM after each night, to JW Marriott (103 Ave & 102 St), WEM Overflow Lot (90th Ave & 175 St) and Southgate Mall (parking lot by Transit Centre). Advance booking is required, with separate Friday and Saturday bookings.[7]
- On-site parking is available at the EXPO Centre. Construction in the area means delays; accessible parking is provided by the EXPO Centre.[4,7]
- Marked pick-up and drop-off zones are at the venue for Uber and local services. Post-event surge fares of $60–$100+ and 30–45 minute waits are expected.[4]
- Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is approximately 30 minutes from the EXPO Centre; rental cars are available at the airport.[7]
- Edmonton's Best Hotels is the preferred partner, with a prepaid Mastercard gift card worth up to $225 per booking.
- Crewfare room blocks start from $87/night across 15+ properties near the venue.
- Crewfare blocks offer pay-over-time options.
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- Edmonton's Best Hotels is the preferred hotel partner: a curated Edmonton-owned hotel network booked direct with the hotels, with a prepaid Mastercard gift card worth up to $225 with every booking.[8]
- Crewfare SCREAM room blocks with pay-over-time options, from $87/night across 15+ properties near the venue.[8]
- 18+ only, with valid government photo ID checked by biometric scan. Expired, paper and photocopied IDs are refused.
- No re-entry once you leave the building, and weekend wristbands must stay on overnight.
- Small bags max 12"×12"; larger bags must be see-through. Bag searches and pat-downs may apply.
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- 18+ event.[4]
- Valid government photo ID only. Accepted: driver's licence, out-of-province photo operator's licence, Alberta ID card, passport, Armed Forces ID, Permanent Resident Card. Not accepted: expired IDs, temporary paper IDs, photocopies or photos of ID, school ID, health cards, birth certificates. ID is verified with biometric scanning.[4]
- No re-entry once you leave the building; guests may leave the halls for washrooms. Weekend pass holders must keep their wristband on overnight; cut, loosened or tampered bands are denied.[4]
- Small bags max 12"×12"; larger bags must be see-through. All guests may be subject to bag searches and pat-downs.[4]
- Phones and portable chargers, sealed cigarettes and lighters, disposable vapes (no refillable chambers), cannabis up to 30g in sealed store-bought packaging (designated areas only), earplugs, fanny packs, empty hydration packs, non-professional cameras under 6", prescribed medication (show prescription), hula-hoops and poi (no whips), totems under 4 ft tall and no wider than 12".[4]
- Aerosols, drugs and paraphernalia, glass, cans, cups and coolers, outside food or drink, professional photo/video/audio gear, toy or prop weapons (including water guns), laser pointers, whistles and air horns, drones and RC devices, eye drops, large chains and spiked jewelry, inflatables and helium balloons, stickers, flyers and posters, tents, chairs and blankets, strollers, fire-dancing equipment.[4]
- Costumes are encouraged. Police, SWAT, fire, security or medical looks are allowed only if they clearly look like costumes. No real or replica weapons. Masks must be removed at ID and security checkpoints on request.[4]
- Cashless: credit and debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.[4]
- Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas only. Wristbands are issued at the gate, with no pre-event wristbanding.[4]
- The venue is cashless: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.
- Coat check for GA and VIP has limited capacity, and there are no lockers.
- Water stations, food including gluten-free options, merch, bars, first aid and harm reduction spaces.
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- Coat check for GA and VIP (limited capacity); no lockers on site.[4]
- Water stations, food (including gluten-free options), merch and bars.[4]
- Medical and first-aid stations, harm reduction with safe spaces, hydration stations and trained staff, and professional security.[4]
- The line-up is indoors with multiple entry lanes and two entrances (GA Entrance; VIP · Ultra · GA+ Entrance). 2026 has a larger venue layout with wider walkways.[4,9]
- Main festival floors and GA viewing areas are on one level and wheelchair accessible; the EXPO Centre provides accessible entrances, washrooms, elevators and parking, and service animals are permitted. Some VIP areas have temporary elevated platforms that are not wheelchair accessible.[4]
- Partner activations on site include Red Bull, Pink Drink, Coconut Cowboy, Suntail, Zyra and Tide.[6]
SCREAM Halloween stages
Four stages split the sound by genre: Elm Street, Camp Crystal Lake, Monsterhaus and Sanctuary. GA covers all four, while Ultra VIP stage access leaves out Camp Crystal Lake.
Watch SCREAM Halloween live
SCREAM Halloween editions and history
SCREAM marks 25 years in 2026, and in 2025 stage access was tested for all VIP ticket holders before becoming exclusive to Ultra VIP.
| 2026 | Oct 30–31, 2026 Alesso, Tiësto, Chase & Status, Gryffin, Kayzo | Four stages, 200+ live performers. Friday is Devil's Night (Oct 30); Saturday is Halloween Night (Oct 31). Doors 7 PM – 3 AM, last entry 1 AM.[4,9] |
Timeline (3)
- Ultra VIP tier introduced. The venue footprint, entry flow and amenities were expanded, with four stages and a Night Market & Pre-Party on Thursday, October 29 at Midway Music Hall headlined by Major League DJz.[2,10]
- SCREAM marks 25 years.[10]
- Stage access was tested for all VIP ticket holders; from 2026 it is exclusive to Ultra VIP.[3]
SCREAM Halloween FAQ
When and where is SCREAM 2026?
October 30 and 31, 2026 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton. Doors 7 PM – 3 AM, last entry 1 AM.
Is SCREAM 2026 sold out?
Yes. Every pass, every tier and both nights are sold out. A waitlist is open on Showpass. Only transfers through the official Showpass platform are valid; PDF tickets and screenshots are not a safe way to buy.
Does VIP include stage access?
No. Stage access (Elm Street, Monsterhaus, Sanctuary) is exclusive to Ultra VIP.
How can I get a VIP pass now that they are sold out?
VIP and Ultra VIP passes are available with a table purchase, and GA tickets can be upgraded to VIP for the difference when booking a table. Saturday tables are sold out; very limited Friday tables remain.
What is the SCREAM Night Market & Pre-Party?
A separate Thursday, October 29, 2026 event at Midway Music Hall, Edmonton, with Major League DJz (South Africa), Nick Degree, Jade Tang, Té Fo Savage and Shamani, local vendors and early access to merch. SCREAM ticket holders get in free before 10PM with RSVP, then $20 after 10PM or with a $20 anytime-entry ticket; non-ticket holders pay $30. The first 200 people through the door receive a free limited-edition SCREAM lanyard.
What are the 2026 set times by stage?
Friday Oct 30 — Elm Street: Yelrihs, Bryce Kenneth, Kosmix, Ian Asher, Odd Mob, Alesso (1:30–3:00 AM). Camp Crystal Lake: Bradley James, Tianna J, Blossom, Chase & Status, Wooli, Flatland Funk. Monsterhaus: HA HA, David Stone, HNTR, Wax Motif, Mikey Wong, Jackie Hollander. Sanctuary: BSMT DJ Tina, Unoriginated, Alokin B2B Lost Endings, MarLo TECH ENERGY, Sara Landry, Kayzo (1:30–3:00 AM). Saturday Oct 31 — Elm Street: Navasia, Nudii, Seelo, KREAM, Gryffin, Tiësto (1:30–3:00 AM). Camp Crystal Lake: Jenkz, Dowski, LAYZ, Sullivan King, SVDDEN DEATH, Titus 1. Monsterhaus: Dyce, Better Living DJs, Joshwa, Westend, Matroda, Kris Harvey. Sanctuary: Levy Breaks, Elohel, EDX, Andrew Rayel, BEAUZ, ANIME (1:30–3:00 AM).
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Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.