Question 1

When is the Sydney Halloween Festival 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Sydney Halloween Festival 2026 — Screamfest — runs on Saturday 31 October 2026. Doors at Manning Bar open at 8pm. The festival continues until 3am. Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2026, which makes it the biggest Sydney Halloween night in over a decade.

Question 2

Where is the Sydney Halloween Festival?

Accepted Answer

Sydney Halloween Festival 2026 is held at Manning Bar, University of Sydney, Manning Road, Camperdown NSW 2050. Manning Bar is approximately 4km from Sydney CBD, accessible via train (Redfern station + 15 min walk) or rideshare. Parking on USYD campus is restricted during evening events; rideshare is strongly recommended.

Question 3

What does the Sydney Halloween Festival include?

Accepted Answer

Screamfest Sydney 2026 includes: four themed stages (Cemetery, Circus, Bunker, Los Muertos), 50+ DJs programmed across the night, full festival production (lighting, sound, immersive design), Scary-oke, temple installation, photo booths, food stalls, carnival elements, and full bar service. The 6,000-capacity Sydney edition is the flagship of the three-city festival.

Question 4

How much do Sydney Halloween Festival tickets cost?

Accepted Answer

Screamfest 2026 tickets are tiered — early bird is the cheapest, with prices rising through general sale and final release. Presale registrations are open now at screamfest.com.au. Tickets for all three cities are sold through arep.co/p/screamfest2026. Sydney is the highest-demand city and is expected to sell out first based on 2025 sell-through.

Question 5

Is the Sydney Halloween Festival 18+?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Screamfest is strictly an 18+ event. All venues — Manning Bar (Sydney), UOW UniBar (Wollongong) and University of Newcastle (Newcastle) — enforce 18+ entry. Valid photo ID is required for entry at all three locations. No exceptions.