Festival Fright Nights Help
Find answers about events and tickets from Festival Fright Nights.
Hours & Schedule
- Festival Fright Nights 2026 Dates and Hours — The 2026 Festival Fright Nights season at the Winchester Mystery House runs September 18 through November 1, 2026. Not every night is open — see the full list of open dates and times.
Event Day
- Will My Group Go Through Together? — Parties purchased together go through together in groups of 10. Larger pre-purchased groups can usually be kept together — just ask at check-in. (Tenant-wide)
- Weather Cancellation or Delays — Locations are open rain or shine. If a location is closed for a date for any extreme weather instance this will be published on the home page of the website, posted on the respective social… (Tenant-wide)
- What Does My Ticket Time Mean? When Should I Arrive? — Your ticket time is your entry window — plan to arrive 15–30 minutes early to allow for parking, security check-in, and the entry line. (Tenant-wide)
What to Expect
- What Happens When I Arrive at Festival Fright Nights? — Upon arrival at Festival Fright Nights, you'll check in at Winchester Mystery House and then explore the haunted mazes and experiences set across the estate grounds.
- How Long Is the Festival Fright Nights Experience? — Festival Fright Nights includes multiple mazes and add-on experiences across the estate — most guests plan to spend 2–3 hours exploring everything.
- What Are the Festival Fright Nights Attractions? — Festival Fright Nights 2026 (set in 1926) features three mazes — The Root of All Evil, The Final Descent (reimagined), and the new House of Spirits — plus optional add-ons.
- What Add-Ons Are Available at Festival Fright Nights? — Festival Fright Nights 2026 add-ons include The Underhouse, Harry Houdini Presents: Do Spirits Exist?, Hide & Seek: The Lost Children, The Séance Society Speakeasy, games, s'mores, and Guaranteed Parking.
- Can I Take Photos at Festival Fright Nights? — Photography is not permitted during Festival Fright Nights Halloween tours — daytime Mansion Tours allow non-flash photography.
- What Ticket Types Are Available? — Festival Fright Nights offers General Admission, Fast Fright, and VIP. All three include the three main haunted attractions.
Getting Here
- Where Is Winchester Mystery House Located? — Winchester Mystery House — home of Festival Fright Nights — is located at 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose, CA 95128.
- Is There Parking at Winchester Mystery House? — Reserve your parking pass in advance for a smoother arrival. A Parking Pass guarantees one parking space for your selected event date. Save by purchasing online in advance, parking is limited and more expensive at the gate.