Downtown Long Beach's Fright Fest
Downtown Long Beach's Fright Fest
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Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 from 4-10 PM
Pine Avenue between Broadway & 3rd St.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Downtown Long Beach’s Fright Fest on Pine is taking over Pine Avenue for an 18+ Halloween block party packed with a horror pop-up market, killer eats, spooky cocktails, live music, Halloween entertainment, and immersive activations! Admission is free with paid activations available.
Plus, it’s an EZ Sip Event, allowing guests 21+ to purchase drinks from participating Downtown businesses and enjoy them throughout the designated EZ Sip event area.
🎃 JOIN THE VIP EXPERIENCE &
CRC SPIRITS LOUNGE

Escape the chaos. Enter the VIP CRC Spirits Lounge.
💎 PRE-SALE BEGINS THURS. OCT. 1 @ 10 AM 💎
Presale: $60 | Event Day: $80
Limited to 350 VIP tickets
Upgrade your Fright Fest night with access to our exclusive VIP CRC Spirits Lounge—your private haunt in the middle of all the action. Grab a drink, take a seat, recharge, then head back out when you're ready for more.
Your $60 presale VIP ticket includes:
- 🎟️ 2 Activation Tickets to use on select Fright Fest experiences
- 🥂 1 Complimentary Drink Ticket to use at the 🍸 Private cash bar exclusively for VIP guests
- 🦇 All-night access to the CRC Spirits Lounge
- 🚽 Private restrooms
Get yours early—once they're gone, they're dead and buried. 💀
The VIP CRC Spirits Lounge is sponsored by California Resources Corporeation

👻 GUEST ACTIVATIONS 👻
Feeling brave? Step right up.
Fright Fest is packed with interactive experiences to keep the night going. Get transformed, strike your best spooky pose, or see if you can make it through the haunted house without screaming. 💀
$10 Per Experience
- 🎨 Face Painting — Get into character with a frightfully good transformation.
- 📸 360° Camera Experience — Capture your Fright Fest look from every terrifying angle.
- 🏚️ FEATURED ACTIVATION: Haunted House by Eulogy — Enter if you dare... what happens inside stays inside.
Available for purchase at the event ticket booth.
📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE 📢
- For the safety and security of all guests, electronic wand screenings will be conducted at all entrance gates. Please arrive early to allow extra time for entry.
- Please see the bottom of this page for a full list of Prohibited Items that are not allowed inside the event.
- There is a max capacity for this event. Please plan on arriving early and/or be prepared to wait or walk to a nearby establishment.
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS❓
Are people under 18 years old allowed to attend Fright Fest?
The event is open to the public and all ages; however, the content is geared toward 18+ and persons younger may find some elements of the event scary, such as the Haunted House, costumes, scare actors, etc. We advise using discretion when considering bringing children.
Where can I park for Fright Fest?
The closest lot to the event is City Place C (51 E. 3rd St). A full list of DTLB parking locations can be found here.
Will there be a bicycle valet?
This event will not have a bicycle valet, so please plan to use rideshare or bring a lock for your bicycle.
Should I wear a costume?
Yes! We encourage attendees to get in the Halloween spirit by wearing a costume. Please refer to the Prohibited Items list below to ensure your costume does not violate any of those requirements.
What happens if I arrive and security says the event is at capacity?
While it is unlikely the event will reach capacity, if that does occur there are several nearby businesses that are hosting spooktacular Halloween experiences, including Ole, The Ordinaire Tavern, ISM Brewing & Kitchen, The Stave, and Buen Provecho.
What is an EZ Sip Event?
EZ Sip Events are special, city-permitted gatherings where guests 21+ can purchase an alcoholic beverage from a participating bar, restaurant, or brewery, and enjoy it outside the establishment within the event footprint. Learn more about the EZ Sip program here.
Do I need a wristband to purchase alcohol?
All persons who would like to purchase an alcoholic beverage, must be 21 years of age, show ID and wear a designated wristband. Wristband and ID checks are available at all EZ Sip participating restaurant/bars: Shannon's on Pine, Baby Bros Pizza & Wings, Altar Society, and Agaves.
Will there be food to purchase?
Yes, there are several restaurants offering dine-in within the event space and many will be offering quick grab-n-go options specifically for Fright Fest guests.
Will there be a VIP lounge?
To enjoy the VIP experience, a separate ticket purchase is required. Tickets are available pre-sale for $60 and will include access to the VIP lounge with it’s own private cash bar and restroom, 1 drink ticket, and 2 tickets for your choice of activations.
Will I be able to purchase a VIP ticket at the event?
If VIP tickets are still available after the VIP pre-sale, guests will be able to purchase them for $80 on-site during the event at the ticket booth.
What activations are there and how much are they?
- EULOGY Haunted House - $10
- Face Painting - $10
- 360 Cam (up to 4 people) - $10
- VIP Lounge (limited )- $60 presale, $80 at event (based on availability)
Does the event allow exit and re-entry?
You will be able to leave the event at any time, however, to re-enter, you must wait in line and go through the security check point. If the event is at capacity, you will not be able to enter until there is space.
What happens at 10 PM when the event ends? Are there any after parties?
People will not be allowed to continue drinking on the street and load-out will begin, so attendees are asked to move out of the event footprint. Several of the bars within the event footprint will be hosting after parties and/or will be open for regular business until 2 AM. There are also many other bars and restaurants within walking distance to enjoy.
🚫PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST🚫
- No Weapons, Pocketknives / Blades of Any Size, Ammunition, Tasers
- No props that resemble a weapon or firearm of any kind allowed
- No Outside Food or Beverage including Candy
- No Outside Alcohol
- No Illegal / Controlled Substances or Paraphernalia for use
- No oversized personal bags without exhibitor credentials (Includes duffel bags, suitcases)
- No Glass Bottles, Metal Cans, Cups or Coolers, Camelbacks, Bota Bags
- No Flags, Beach Balls, Frisbees, Balloons
- No Stickers, Flyers, Posters, Sharpies/Markers, Spray Paint
- No Water Guns, Toy Replica Weapons, Squirt Bottles, Soap Bubbles, Slingshots
- No Skateboards, Roller Skates, or Roller Blades *No Drones or Remote-Control devices
Location
200 Pine Ave., 90802