Terror Unleashed: Festival of Fright Nights Invades Winchester Mystery House!

Prepare yourselves, thrill-seekers and aficionados of the macabre, for an unparalleled descent into darkness! The legendary Winchester Mystery House, a labyrinth of the unexplained and the perpetually spooky, is once again throwing open its gates to the most anticipated Halloween event of the season: Festival of Fright Nights.

Starting September 26, this iconic San Jose landmark transforms into a chilling playground of fear, promising a freshly curated gauntlet of horrors designed to test the limits of your courage.

Known globally for its bizarre architecture and persistent whispers of the paranormal, the Winchester Mystery House provides the perfect, inherently terrifying backdrop for these immersive fright experiences.

This year's Festival of Fright Nights is set to amplify the terror, introducing all-new mazes, spine-tingling theatrical encounters, and ghoulish characters lurking in every shadow. Visitors can expect to navigate through intricately themed scare zones, each crafted to evoke different facets of dread – from spectral encounters in forgotten corridors to psychological torment within the mansion's unsettling history.

While specific maze themes remain shrouded in mystery, past iterations have seen guests brave everything from ghostly séances to encounters with vengeful spirits and disturbed residents of the mansion.

The 2025 event promises to build on this legacy, pushing the boundaries of interactive horror with cutting-edge effects, unsettling soundscapes, and performers dedicated to delivering heart-stopping scares. Expect to confront your deepest fears as you wander through dimly lit halls, secret passages, and the sprawling grounds, never knowing what ghastly surprise awaits around the next corner.

Festival of Fright Nights typically runs on select evenings throughout late September and October, culminating just after Halloween.

It's an ideal destination for those seeking an unforgettable and genuinely terrifying experience during the spooky season. Various ticket options will be available, including general admission and VIP passes for those who dare to elevate their night of fright. Be advised that this event is designed for mature audiences and may not be suitable for young children or individuals easily frightened.

Gather your bravest companions and prepare to scream – the spirits of the Winchester Mystery House are ready to greet you!