Las Vegas, NV — Area15’s October calendar runs from five nights of Edgar Allan Poe theater to ScAREA15: Strange Circus Massive, an 18-and-over party across three venues on Halloween night with tickets from $34. Two of the events are free, and a family rave on Universal Horror Unleashed’s patio starts at $16.
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Area15’s October Events at a Glance
Area15, the Las Vegas district that houses Universal Horror Unleashed, lists nine Halloween events for October. Three are 18 and over, one is 21 and over, and five are open to all ages.
| Date | Event | What It Is | Where | Ages | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1, 2, 3, 9, 10 | Night of Poe | Poe stories performed with live music and cocktails | Oddyssey | 21 and over | From $55 |
| Wed., Oct. 14 | Nekrogoblikon | Metal concert | The Portal | 18 and over | From $42.46 |
| Wed., Oct. 21 | Spooky Couture | Halloween fashion show | Sanctuary and Oddwood | All ages | From $24 |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | The Medium Roast: What’s Haunting You? | Mediumship and comedy | The Portal | All ages | From $75 |
| Wed., Oct. 28 | ScAREAoke | Halloween karaoke | The Wall | All ages | Free |
| Thu., Oct. 29 | Monster Prom | Costume dance with a live band and DJ | The Portal | 18 and over | From $20 |
| Fri., Oct. 30 | Tricks & Treats Nevada Day Celebration | Trick-or-treating around the district | The Wall and the district | All ages | Free |
| Fri., Oct. 30 | Halloween Family Rave | All-ages dance party | Universal Horror Unleashed patio | All ages | From $16 |
| Sat., Oct. 31 | ScAREA15: Strange Circus Massive | Dance music party with circus performers | A-Lot, The Portal, and The Wall | 18 and over | From $34 |
ScAREA15: Strange Circus Massive on Halloween Night
ScAREA15: Strange Circus Massive is an electronic dance music party with a circus theme, held in three Area15 venues at once on Saturday, October 31: A-Lot, The Portal, and The Wall. Doors open at 8 p.m., and it is 18 and over with ID.
- Music: Valentino Khan brings back his Khan-O-Ween show, with Henry Fong, Fenik, Aquaa, Shapeshftr, Rad Cat, Claire De Lune, Amiri Paul, Mihika The Freaka, Hector Romero, and Kitch N Sync.
- Performers: aerialists, roaming performers, and sideshow-style acts.
- Early bird general admission: from $34.
- GA+: from $110, with expedited entry, a VIP viewing area, a private bar, and one drink.
- Tables: table packages are available.
- Costumes: Area15’s page says to come in costume.
Two Family Events on Nevada Day, October 30
Area15’s two all-ages daytime events are both on Friday, October 30, the day it celebrates Nevada Day.
- Tricks & Treats Nevada Day Celebration: free trick-or-treating around the district and its participating outlets from noon to 4 p.m., in its fifth year. Check in at The Wall for a map. The candy is nut-free and individually wrapped, tote bags go while supplies last, and a raffle is drawn at 3 p.m. Area15 recommends an advance RSVP.
- Halloween Family Rave: an all-ages dance party with costumes and glow sticks on the Universal Horror Unleashed patio, in Zone 2. Doors open at 2 p.m., and tickets start at $16.
The Rest of the Calendar, by Date
- Night of Poe (October 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10): a 90-minute show at Oddyssey where actors and musicians perform Edgar Allan Poe’s stories while the audience drinks four themed cocktails. It is 21 and over. Tickets are $55 plus a $2.75 booking fee, with sessions at 6, 8, and 10 p.m.
- Nekrogoblikon (Wednesday, October 14): a metal concert at The Portal with Rivers of Nihil and Cyborg Octopus. Doors open at 7 p.m., it is 18 and over, and tickets start at $42.46.
- Spooky Couture (Wednesday, October 21): a runway show of Halloween looks by local designers, at Sanctuary and Oddwood at 8 p.m. All ages, from $24.
- The Medium Roast: What’s Haunting You? (Sunday, October 25): medium Brooke Welch mixes readings with comedy at The Portal. Doors open at 6 p.m. All ages, from $75.
- ScAREAoke (Wednesday, October 28): free Halloween karaoke at The Wall, with doors at 7 p.m. All ages.
- Monster Prom (Thursday, October 29): a costume dance at The Portal with a live band, a DJ, and a costume contest, at 8 p.m. It is 18 and over, and tickets start at $20.
Night of Poe sells its tickets on Fever, and it is a different show from the touring Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in my Poe Speakeasy guide.
Buy Night of Poe tickets for Las Vegas.
Universal Horror Unleashed and More Halloween in Las Vegas
Universal Horror Unleashed, Universal’s year-round haunted house venue, is inside Area15’s Zone 2 with four haunted houses. Its site lists hours of Thursday through Sunday, 4 to 10:30 p.m., and tickets from $29 to $129. My Universal Horror Unleashed guide covers the houses, the bars, and the food.
Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart is also at Area15, and it sells tickets on Fever.
Elsewhere in the city, the Sand Dollar Lounge is pouring Halloween cocktails through October 31 at The Haunting on Spring Mountain.
Area15 lists every event with its ticket link at area15.com/halloween.
Prices and times checked October 1, 2026.
