Fright Nights

The Gold Coast’s premier after-dark Halloween event returns for 2026, transforming Warner Bros. Movie World into a realm of terror across nine select nights in October.

Face five "max" thrill level horror mazes, explore four gruesome precincts, encounter terrifying WB Horror Encounters, and experience iconic rides in the dark alongside live stage entertainment.

Event Dates

• Saturday 3rd October 2026
• Friday 9th October 2026
• Saturday 10th October 2026
• Friday 16th October 2026
• Saturday 17th October 2026
• Friday 23rd October 2026
• Saturday 24th October 2026
• Friday 30th October 2026
• Saturday 31st October 2026

Event Hours

• 6:00pm – 10:00pm (Ticket holders can present tickets at the turnstiles from 5:00pm)

Event Highlights

• Five Terrifying Mazes: Brave Eternal Dark, Krypt of Kain, DCeased, Circurse, and Hellship.
• Scare Precincts: Navigate Pain Street, Carnival Creep Show, The Meat Grinder, Slaughter House, and Fright Central.
• Friday the 13th - A Deadly 4-D Experience: An R-rated immersive experience at the Roxy Theatre highlighting 13 iconic Jason Voorhees kills.
• Live Main Stage Shows: Catch The Summoning opening ceremony, performances by Late Night Circus, and the Beetlejuice Freelance Poltergeist Experience.
• Rides After Dark: Experience selected Movie World coasters and rides in the dark.
• Optional Upgrades: Enhance your night with Panic Rooms escape experiences, Fast Track queue passes, or the VIP First Bite pre-event lounge.