Phantom Fest 2024

Phantom Fest, Austin’s Halloween festival, haunts Sagebrush Austin on Oct. 26 & 27. Whether you’re a horror aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, our festival promises thrills and chills for everyone. Expect shocking surprises, join in spine-tingling immersive film experiences, and a Halloween weekend like Austin has never seen. Dress to impress in your best Halloween attire for a chance to win frightful prizes and indulge in the most sensational season of the year.

Tickets for each day are $20 and a festival pass is $50, which includes a limited edition Phantom Fest tote with tricks and treats inside, and an exclusive ticket to Horror Church’s special screening of “Carrie” at Central Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18 at 7:30PM.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024

Opening Night Mixer with Austin Horror Film Festival
6:00PM – 8:00PM

Kick off Phantom Fest and Austin Horror Film Festival at Central Machine Works for our Opening Night Mixer. Connect with fellow creatures of the night and Halloween & horror lovers as we get ready for a mind-melting Halloween season.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024

Horror Church: “Carrie” 7:30PM – 10:00PM

Join Phantom Fest & Garth Manor for an unforgettable Horror Church screening of “Carrie.” Tickets are available at Phantomatx.com and a purchase of a Phantom Fest pass gets guests an exclusive ticket to this signature event.

The screening will feature a special pre-show, immersive installations, and one-time screening of “Carrie” in Central Presbyterian Church

Get your tickets now or they’re all going to laugh at you!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024

Phantom Fest Horror Trivia 4:00PM – 5:00PM

Think you’re the killer queen or king of horror Halloween season knowledge? Now’s your team’s chance to prove it. This special spooky quiz will include rounds ranging from classic and current horror films to Halloween history. Compete for a chance to win frightfully fun prizes. Costumes are absolutely encouraged.

“The Night Owl Podcast” Live Plus Q&A 5:30PM – 6:30PM

Host Stephen Belyeu and the award-winning podcast explores the nature of ghosts and haunted places, delving into true ghost stories and mysteries. This special live podcast is the perfect place for all you restless spirits out there to get up close and personal with terrifying tales of the paranormal.

Halloween & Horror Market 6:00PM – 10:00PM

Get in the spirit and brace yourself for a bewitching pop-up filled with an array of booths featuring handmade crafts, spooky decor, and one-of-a-kind Halloween goodies.

“They Live” Movie Party 7:00PM – 9:00PM

We have come here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and … well, you know. Get ready to put on your glasses and experience John Carpenter’s cult classic like never before, as we treat you to an immersive experience filled with thrills, chills, props, a special photo installation, and insightful commentary on society at our special screening of “They Live.”

“Haunted Honky Tonk” Halloween Party & Costume Contest
(with special guests Gilded Lows) 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Phantom Fest & Sagebrush Austin are putting on a Halloween bash you’ll never forget. The biggest Halloween costume contest in Austin with 5 different categories and spine-tingling prizes? Check! Live music by Gilded Lows and an incredible Halloween dance party? Hell yes. Pop-up vendors and spooky signature drinks to get the party rocking? You know it! And we’re just getting warmed up.

Come dressed in whatever costume you desire and be ready to party . And if you dress in your favorite cowboy or cowgirl attire there may be a special treat in store.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024

Are You Afraid of the Dark? Celebration 4:00PM – 5:00PM

Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, we invite you to revisit the spine-chilling tales that kept you up at night! Join us for a nostalgic evening celebrating the iconic Nickelodeon series “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” Special guest and show creator D.J. MacHale will deliver a special pre-recorded intro.

Phantom Fest Horror Movie Debates 5:15PM – 6:15PM

Hear from local filmmakers and horror experts as they engage in devilish debates about classic horror films, iconic villains, and genre topics in a battle to reign as the Scarer Supreme.

Halloween & Horror Market 6:00PM – 10:00PM

It’s Day Two of our psychotic pop-up! Get in the spirit and brace yourself for a bewitching pop-up filled with an array of booths featuring handmade crafts, spooky decor, and one-of-a-kind Halloween goodies.

Chris McInroy Short Film Block 6:30PM – 7:15PM

Chris McInroy is an Austin based writer/director of movies and ads. His horror-comedy short films have played at film festivals around the world including SXSW, Fantasia, Fantastic Fest and Sitges. His film, GUTS, was nominated for a 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Short, and we’re thrilled to offer you a showcase of some of his greatest short films, including his newest addition “Skeeter.” McInroy will be live in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.

“Paranormal Putas & Susto” Live Podcast 7:30PM – 8:30PM

Paranormal Putas is an Austin-based podcast featuring Bethany-Jo and Leah Hernandez, two sisters who love to laugh and get spooky, and they’re teaming up with with host Ayden Castellanos and Susto, a podcast of ooky-spooky scary stories centered around the folklore of Latinx and Hispanic cultures. It’s the ultimate Monster Squad sharing tales guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

“Midsommar” 5th Anniversary Movie Party 8:45PM – 10:30PM
Dive into the unsettling beauty of Ari Aster’s “Midsommar” at our special immersive screening. Experience the haunting visuals and chilling atmosphere of this modern horror masterpiece with fellow fans, embrace your inner Hårg and come dressed in your best floral attire for a chance to win fantastic prizes. We’ll wrap the screening with an open discussion about its themes, symbolism, and impact on the horror genre.

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