Five friends, an isolated Catskills cabin, buried secrets, and a vengeful pagan deity collide in this bloody folk-horror theater experience from Otherworld Theatre.
Enter the woods for Broomstick, John Biguenet’s haunting one-woman tale at Penobscot Theatre Company in Bangor, October 22–November 8, 2026. A dark story of love, magic, revenge, and justice.
Step into Maine history on October 24 with a special Al Brady Gang presentation and walking tour exploring the crimes, history, and 1937 shooting that ended the gang’s run.
Fans of cult cinema can celebrate one of the greatest midnight movies ever made when The Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast Spooktacular Tour comes to town. Featuring Patricia Quinn, the original Magenta from the beloved 1975 film, this unforgettable event combines a screening of the newly restored 4K version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live entertainment, audience participation, and exclusive VIP experiences.
Experience Gardens Aglow in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, November 14–January 2, featuring “Gathered in Maine,” a dazzling celebration of Maine’s landscapes, traditions, wildlife, and seasonal connections.
One of the best things about Welcome to Night Vale has always been its ability to turn the mundane into the deeply unsettling. A local announcement about road construction can become existential horror. A weather report can become an avant-garde musical performance. A community event can involve masked killers.
Celebrate Halloween with a free screening of Jennifer’s Body at The Emporium in Bangor, Maine, hosted with the Maine Women’s Lobby on October 11, 2026.
R2V2 returns to Rockford, Illinois, October 10 for a family-friendly celebration of video games featuring retro consoles, arcade games, Mortal Kombat VIP guests, vendors, and a live video game music after-party.
Experience the music of Studio Ghibli with a symphonic celebration of Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved films, featuring music from Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Ponyo, and more.
The Dark Market returns Saturday, October 10th at The Emporium! Shop local artists and discover spooky art, strange treasures, and Halloween-season goodies from 3–8 PM. Admission is free.
Calling all horror movie fans! The Massacre returns on October 10 ,2026, with an unforgettable all-day horror movie marathon at the iconic Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge, Illinois. Running from 11:00 AM until late, this celebration of horror cinema features classic films, live entertainment, special guests, vendors, and plenty of surprises for genre fans.
Join veteran paranormal investigator Frankie O’Sullivan on October 4 for an evening of ghost stories, paranormal investigation, cryptids, and behind-the-scenes insight into 40 years of chasing the unknown.
Experience the classic 1925 Phantom of the Opera as a silent film with live organ accompaniment at Woodstock Opera House on October 3. Pay what you can and support charity.
Join Maine DSA and The Emporium for a free screening of John Carpenter’s They Live, starring Roddy Piper. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the film at 7 PM and a post-screening talkback.
Return to the tavern for Dungeons & Drafts: A Second Round, featuring new characters, fresh challenges, Maine-inspired food, drinks, gaming dice, and an immersive adventure with Have Dungeon Will Travel.
Queen City Expo Comic Con returns to Bangor October 2–4, 2026, with cosplay, gaming, panels, celebrity guests, vendors, wildlife, photo ops, Artist Alley, and a free Saturday karaoke after-party.
Join Maine’s best crime and thriller writers for Noir at the Bar in Bangor, an evening of dark fiction, trivia, storytelling, food, drinks, and literary suspense. Best of all, it’s free!
Get ready for one of Broadway's funniest musicals as The Producers arrives at the Ogunquit Playhouse from August 27 through September 26, 2026. Based on Mel Brooks' legendary 1968 cult classic comedy, this Tony Award-winning musical delivers outrageous humor, unforgettable songs, and nonstop laughs.
Percy Jackson fans, your quest begins! The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical brings Rick Riordan’s bestselling adventure to the stage with an original rock score and mythical action.
Celebrate Stephen King on September 19 with the Dollar Babies Come Home Film Festival, featuring multiple short films based on King's stories. Experience rare adaptations of Survivor Type, The Last Rung on the Ladder, The Reach, Willa, and more.
PokeKon brings Pokémon collectors and fans together for an unforgettable one-day trade show convention featuring cards, collectibles, fandoms, trading, and more.
Celebrate 40 years of Pennywise and Stephen King’s IT with author Tom Deady and friends at the official release event for Still Floating: 40 Years of Pennywise. Meet fellow IT fans, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and get one of the first physical copies available to the public.
Bread & Puppet Circus returns to Portland’s Fort Allen Park for a free outdoor spectacle of giant puppets, stilt dancers, live brass music, protest, sourdough bread, and Cheap Art overlooking Casco Bay.
The 2nd Annual Maine Paranormal & Horror Con returns September 12–13 with celebrity guests, paranormal investigators, Bigfoot hunters, UFO researchers, 140+ vendors, a spooky car show, and more!
Experience Brian De Palma’s Phantom of the Paradise (1974), the unforgettable cult classic rock horror musical featuring songs by Paul Williams. Join fellow movie fans for a free community screening and celebrate one of cinema’s strangest and most beloved cult films.
Discover three Maine-made silent films rescued and restored by Ed Lorusso at the Augusta Colonial Theater's 4th Annual Silent Movie Festival: Up in Maine. Experience these rare pieces of Maine film history with live musical accompaniment in a unique afternoon of classic cinema.
Looking for one of the most unique outdoor horror movie events in Maine? The Bangor Historical Society invites horror fans to an unforgettable evening at Mount Hope Cemetery, where Stephen King's It (2017) will be screened under the stars on Wednesday, August 19 (Rain Date: Thursday, August 20).
Experience one of Portland, Maine's most beautiful community events as the Portland Water Lantern Festival invites guests to gather for an unforgettable evening filled with music, art, reflection, and the mesmerizing beauty of floating lanterns.
Taking over the Horizon Convention Center, ShiverCon is the ultimate gathering for fans of horror fiction, thriller novels, supernatural stories, and horror pop culture. Whether you're a lifelong horror enthusiast, an aspiring author, or simply looking for a weekend packed with spooky fun, ShiverCon promises unforgettable experiences around every corner.
Starship Edsel: Season 4 brings a fully improvised Star Trek parody to The Second City’s DeMaat Theatre in Chicago from August 9 through September 13. Produced by Otherworld Theatre and directed by Second City alum Anthony LeBlanc, the show takes audiences into the 32nd century for a completely unscripted sci-fi adventure. Expect new captains, Starfleet Academy drama, telepathic Betazed chaos, and a brand-new “lost episode” every night.
Calling all Star Wars fans, comic book lovers, anime enthusiasts, horror fans, Disney devotees, and cosplay creators! The Amazing Art Expo returns to Portland, Maine, for an exciting three-day celebration of pop culture art, cosplay, collectibles, and celebrity guests—and best of all, admission is FREE!
If you're drawn to witchcraft, crystals, tarot, herbalism, or holistic wellness, The Witch Market is an event you won't want to miss. This immersive metaphysical market and spiritual expo brings together a diverse community of artisans, healers, readers, and creators celebrating the many paths of magical living.
Hear the clash of swords, cheer for brave knights, and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and history at the Maine Renaissance Faire! One of New England's premier Renaissance festivals, this family-friendly event offers an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment, medieval combat, artisan shopping, and delicious food.
If your ideal night at the theater includes outrageous comedy, campy humor, drag-inspired performances, vampires, and razor-sharp wit, then Vampire Lesbians of Sodom belongs at the top of your summer theater list.
A brand-new 4K restoration of Tobe Hooper’s sci-fi horror classic is coming to the Music Box Theatre in Chicago for a limited three-show engagement! Horror fans and sci-fi lovers won’t want to miss this visually stunning revival of Hooper’s cult favorite based on Colin Wilson’s novel The Space Vampires.
“There’s no place like home…” and there’s no place like the Bradley Symphony Center for an unforgettable night of movie magic and live music. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) invites audiences to journey down the Yellow Brick Road with a spectacular concert presentation of the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz accompanied by a live performance of Herbert Stothart’s timeless score.
