Fright Fest
September 11 to November 1, 2026
Fright Fest haunts Six Flags Over Texas on select dates between September 11 and November 1, 2026 sees the return of multiple haunted houses inspired by popular horror franchises, along with new live entertainment, including Wake the Dead Murder Mystery in Southern Palace Theatre. An immersive new scare zone, Doc Varnum’s Hybrid Hell Pit, brings mysterious swamp fog, never-before-seen creatures and other horrors, while Dia de los Muertos debuts in the park’s Mexico section.
Halloween events officially began in 1988 at Six Flags Over Texas and expanded to several other parks within the Six Flags chain in the seasons to follow. The first Halloween-related activity at Six Flags Over Texas took place in 1973 and featured a parade and roaming monsters. In 1988, an annual Halloween event, Fright Nights, debuted. The event has always boasted spooky decor and Halloween-themed live entertainment. The 1992 season brought on the birth of Fright Fest. In 1999, the Six Flags chain had a series of haunted houses themed around Alice Cooper, marking the first time Fright Fest featured a popular franchise theme. Six Flags Over Texas’ well-known production, Welcome to Arania’s Nightmare, ran for twenty-five seasons inside the Southern Palace Theatre.
Live Entertainment
Halloween-themed entertainment returns to Fright Fest, including Wake the Dead Murder Mystery. The fate of Rochester’s family is in your hands.
Haunted Houses
Iconic horror franchises, including The Strangers: No Escape and SAW: Legacy of Terror, return in 2026. Enjoy other classic haunt originals, such as EverSmile Industries.
6:00pm to Park Close
Scare Zones
The streets of Six Flags Over Texas aren’t safe as monsters take over several themed pathways in the park, intending to scare guests.
7:15pm to Park Close
Wake The Dead Murder Mystery
Southern Palace Theatre
New for 2026, help find out who murdered Franklin Earl Anderson Rochester. His surviving family members arrive to read the will, but end up standing trial through popular song and dance. The fate of Rochester’s family is in your hands.
Haunted Attractions Passes
A Haunted Attractions Pass is required to experience haunted houses and Doc Varnum’s Hybrid Hell Pit. The rates listed below fluctuate depending on the date. New for 2026, haunt access is now managed through the Haunted Attractions Pass portal. Guests can view haunted house statuses, along with make purchases, directly on their mobile device. Pass holders with Haunted Attractions Pass privileges can also activate their perks within the portal.
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Regular House Pass
$30.00 to $50.00
Regular admission to all haunted houses day of visit.
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Express House Pass
$69.00 to $89.00
Express admission to all haunted houses day of visit.
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All Season Regular House Pass
$75.00
Regular admission to all haunted houses each Fright Fest visit.
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All Season Express House Pass
$149.00
Express admission to all haunted houses each Fright Fest visit.
Specialty Food & Drink
The 2026 Fright Fest menu features specialty desserts, savory items, cocktails and mocktails available throughout the park at various dining locations.
Savory Offerings
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Boo! Berry Wings JB's Smokehouse BBQ |
| Smoked chicken wings tossed in blueberry BBQ sauce |
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The Demon Dog Bubba's Hot Dogs |
| Hot dog topped with pulled pork, mango habanero sauce, ranch, fried onion and pickled jalapenos, served with fries |
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Flaming Elote Fries Ma Hunkel's Famous Chicken |
| Hand-cut fries, topped with roasted corn, elote sauce, Valentina sauce, cotija cheese, cilantro and crushed Flamin' Hot Cheetos |
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Missing Fingers Newman's Cafe |
| Breaded pepper jack cheese sticks, fried and tossed in crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, served with spicy marinara sauce |
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The Notorious P.I.G. Dry Hole Charlie's |
| Straight-cut fries topped with pulled pork, chili, cheese sauce and BBQ sauce |
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Trick or Treat Grilled Cheese Spain Food Truck |
| Glazed donut grilled with American cheese |
Sweet Offerings
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Bride of Frankenstein Ice Cream Miss Abby's |
| Chocolate and vanilla swirled ice cream in a traditional cone |
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Cereal Killer Milkshake Smith Street Ice Cream Parlor |
| Vanilla ice cream blended with strawberry syrup and fruity cereal, topped with whipped cream, a fruity rice crispy treat, cherry and marshmallow fluff rim |
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Poison Apple Funnel Cake Flags Funnel Cakes |
| Funnel cake topped with powdered sugar, hot apple pie filling and whipped cream, drizzled with black and green cream cheese icing |
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Sweet Potato Dessert Fries Los Dulces Sweet Shop |
| Sweet potato fries, topped with marshmallow whipped topping, caramel sauce, Heath bar crumbles and M&Ms |
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Worms in Dirt Funnel Cake Red River Funnel Cakes |
| Funnel cake topped with raspberry preserves, whipped cream, crumbled Oreo cookies and gummy worms |
Cocktails
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Alien Blood Bag Blood Bag Booths |
| Vanilla vodka, candied orange syrup and sweet and sour mix |
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Blood Orange Margarita Boomtown Bar |
| Tequila margarita with blood orange syrup, orange juice, lime and Sprite |
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Ectoplasm Elixir Blood Bag Blood Bag Booths |
| Tequila, sweet and sour, pineapple, yuzu and triple sec |
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Full Moon Margarita Casa de las Banderas |
| Tequila, triple sec and sweet and sour with a Tajin rim |
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Moonlight Eclipse Casa de las Banderas |
| Vodka, raspberry lemonade and butterfly pea tea |
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Transfusion Blood Bag Blood Bag Booths |
| Vodka, cranberry juice, grenadine and lemonade |
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Witches Brew Boomtown Bar |
| Vodka, triple sec, Blue Curacao and lime juice with a black sugar rim |
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Zombie Juice Blood Bag Blood Bag Booths |
| Vodka, granny smith apple syrup and lemonade |
Mocktails
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Black Magic Boomtown Bar |
| White grape juice, cranberry juice, lime and edible glitter |
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Candy Corn Fanta Punch Casa de las Banderas |
| Fanta Orange with pineapple juice, whipped cream and candy corn |
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Pixie Potion Blood Bag Blood Bag Booths |
| Blue raspberry, green apple and lemonade |
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Purple People Eater Blood Bag Blood Bag Booths |
| Desert pear syrup, cranberry juice and lemonade |
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Vampire's Kiss Blood Bag Blood Bag Booths |
| Lemonade, cherry syrup and vanilla |
Reviews & Media
Video reviews and photo albums from current and past seasons of Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas.
Tips & FAQ
Helpful information to get the most out of your visit to Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas.
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Six Flags Over Texas requires that all guests 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old to be admitted into Six Flags Over Texas and to remain in the park during designated times.
The Chaperone Policy is in effect daily beginning at 6:00 PM local time. Six Flags Over Texas reserves the right to implement the policy earlier on any given day, which will be clearly communicated through official channels (e.g., website, app, social media, signage).
A valid government-issued photo ID with date of birth is required for all chaperones at entry.
One (1) chaperone may accompany no more than ten (10) guests aged 17 or younger.
Chaperones must:
Enter the park with their group.
Remain on park property for the duration of the group’s visit.
Be readily available by phone and able to respond to park staff if needed.
Guests 18 years of age or older may be required to present ID to verify their age. Those unable to verify age may be denied entry unless accompanied by a qualifying chaperone.
Guests 17 and under who are found in the park without a chaperone while the policy is in effect will be subject to immediate removal from the park.
Chaperones who do not fulfill their responsibility (e.g., leaving the park, unreachable by phone) may result in the removal of their entire group.
This policy applies to all guests attending Six Flags Over Texas and is designed to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all.
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For the safety of our scare actors and guests—and to preserve the immersive experience—no cameras, photography, video recording, or audio recording of any kind is permitted inside haunted mazes. This includes the use of cell phones, smartwatches, GoPros, camera eyeglasses, body cameras, or any other recording-capable device.
Guests observed using recording devices inside haunted mazes may be subject to removal from the park without refund.
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To maintain a safe and family-friendly environment, the following costume and mask guidelines are in place at Six Flags Over Texas:
Costume masks, full face paint, and costume attire are not permitted for guests aged 11 and older.
Trench coats, flak jackets, or similar military-style apparel are not allowed inside the park.
No masks of any kind are permitted on rides at any time.
Exceptions
Children 10 years old and under may wear costumes and masks during daytime hours as part of kid-focused events in designated areas only.
This policy does not apply to masks worn for health or safety purposes, such as those intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19 or other illnesses, as interpreted by park staff. Final discretion rests with park management.
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Fright Fest operates on select evenings from September 11 to November 2 during the 2026 season. A full calendar of operating hours can be found at the park's main website.
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Every ride is scheduled to operate with the exception of Bugs Bunny Boomtown and children’s attractions after 6:00pm. We recommend downloading the Six Flags mobile app or visiting our “Ride Status & Wait Times” page for up-to-date information.
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We do not have a 100% guaranteed solution for avoiding crowds. This is one of the busiest times of the year to visit a Six Flags park. However, there are a few methods we have tried in the past that have helped:
Go earlier in the season. Fright Fest starts in September. You will likely not run into the heavy crowds that are present the closer it gets to Halloween.
Go on an off-day. Have you thought about going to Fright Fest during the week on a Friday? This has sometimes been a great way to avoid the weekend crowd.
Do not go on coupon dates. If there is a deal for bringing friends free or discounted tickets we highly recommend that you do not go to the park if you are bothered by large crowds.
Try going on a Sunday. This isn't always the case, but sometimes Sunday is a less-crowded day than Saturday. We still think the closer it gets to Halloween the busier Sundays will inevitably get.
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We recommend arriving to venues earlier than usual to ensure you have a good view. Please note that some outdoor venues, such as Silver Star Carousel Stage, have incredibly limited seating and viewing areas. Show schedules, when available, can be found on our “Live Shows & Entertainment” page.
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Due to its content, Fright Fest is not recommended for guests under 13. During the day, Six Flags Over Texas offers Tricks and Treats, a family-friendly Halloween alternative.
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During the day, scare zones do not feature any monsters. However, once night falls, all scare zones are filled with scary characters with the sole intent to frighten the guests around them. Please note that many park attractions cannot be accessed without traveling through various scare zones within the park.