​GURNEE, Ill. — Aug. 17, 2026 — Six Flags Great America today announced the return of Fright Fest, celebrating 35 years of screams, scares and Halloween thrills. As the park's premier fall event, Fright Fest transforms the park after dark with pulse-pounding rides, immersive haunted attractions, roaming monsters and electrifying live entertainment, creating a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience unlike anything else in the area.
 
Returning select nights from Sept. 19 through Nov. 1, Fright Fest will unleash five haunted mazes, seven scare zones and a lineup of fan-favorite and all-new entertainment experiences. From legendary horror franchises to original nightmares, this season promises more ways than ever to get scared.
 
Haunted Mazes
Brave guests can test their courage inside five haunted mazes, where terrifying creatures, dark corridors and chilling surprises lurk around every corner. This year's lineup introduces two all-new haunted experiences, joining returning fan favorites to create Fright Fest's most intense collection of mazes yet.

• NEW! Blair Witch: No Signal: Step into the legend of The Blair Witch Project and venture deep into the mysteries of the Black Hills Forest. In near-total darkness, you’ll navigate environments inspired by the world of the franchise, including winding trails, abandoned camps, eerie ritual sites, and the infamous Rustin Parr House as the forest itself seems to close in. Reality unravels within — experience Blair Witch: No Signal.
• NEW! Nightmares: Deepest fears become reality in Nightmares, as you journey through a series of terrifying dreamscapes filled with twisted clowns, crawling spiders, disorienting illusions, deranged doctors, and scenes of brutal carnage. Every room brings a new terror and every step goes deeper into the unknown. The only way out is surviving the nightmare.
• The Conjuring Universe: Based on New Line Cinema's iconic horror franchise: enter the Warrens' occult museum where cursed artifacts awaken ancient evil. Face Annabelle’s malevolent stare, flee the Nun’s unholy presence, and survive the Perron farmhouse's demonic forces. Investigate the horror at Six Flags Great America.
• SAW: Legacy of Terror: Welcome to the ultimate trial of survival in SAW: LEGACY OF TERROR. Plunge into the depths of Jigsaw’s twisted mind as you traverse iconic scenes inspired by the SAW films. Think you can escape some of John Kramer’s most diabolical contraptions before time runs out?

 
Rounding out the lineup is The Estate at Wretched Meadows, delivering the immersive storytelling, eerie environments and terrifying encounters that have made it a longtime Fright Fest favorite.
 
Necropolis Returns
Headlining this year's scare zone lineup is the long-awaited return of Necropolis, a fan-favorite scare zone making its first appearance since 2014. Revived exclusively as part of Six Flags Great America's 50th Anniversary season, the legendary city of the dead once again rises from the shadows, bringing undead inhabitants, eerie encounters and a wave of nostalgia for longtime Fright Fest fans. After more than a decade away, the resurrection of Necropolis stands as one of the most anticipated additions to this year's event.
 
Necropolis joins six additional scare zones to deliver nonstop scares throughout the night.
 
Live Entertainment
When screams take a break, entertainment takes center stage. Returning favorites include “The Uprising: Nightly Call of the Dead,” “The Ringmaster's Cabaret” and “Love at First Fright,” continuing traditions that have become synonymous with Fright Fest.
 
This year also introduces two all-new productions, bringing fresh energy, music and storytelling to the event:

• NEW! “Masquer-RAVE:” Witchie's story isn't over yet. After her dramatic demise in “Love at First Fright,” she returns to haunt the space between the living and the dead in “Masquer-RAVE.”
• NEW! “The Velvet Quarter:” Guests can step through the hidden doors of “The Velvet Quarter” and discover a sophisticated acoustic escape tucked away from the madness of Fright Fest. This experience transforms modern pop, rock, and hip-hop hits into sultry jazz, smoky blues and timeless swing. It’s a hauntingly stylish nightcap unlike anything else in the park.

 
From high-energy productions and musical spectacles to haunting performances and fan-favorite traditions, Fright Fest's entertainment lineup delivers unforgettable moments after the sun goes down.
 
Guests can also experience many of the park's world-class rides and roller coasters under the cover of darkness, including the record-breaking Wrath of Rakshasa, towering Goliath and fan-favorite Raging Bull, adding an extra level of excitement and adrenaline to every Fright Fest visit.
 
Family-Friendly Fun Returns with Tricks and Treats
While Fright Fest brings the scares after dark, younger guests and families can experience the lighter side of Halloween during Tricks and Treats, a daytime celebration filled with festive décor, seasonal treats, family-friendly entertainment and interactive activities throughout the park.
 
Tricks and Treats runs Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 19 through Nov. 1. Details on the 2026 lineup, including fall activities, live entertainment and seasonal experiences, will be announced at a later date.
 
Raise a Stein at Oktoberfest
Guests can also celebrate the flavors of fall during Oktoberfest, featuring seasonal food and beverage offerings, specialty brews and German-inspired favorites. Whether fueling up before a night of scares or enjoying a crisp autumn afternoon at the park, Oktoberfest serves up the perfect taste of the season.
 
Oktoberfest takes place select days Sept. 19 through Nov. 1.
 
The best way to experience Fright Fest, Tricks and Treats, and Oktoberfest is with a 2027 Gold Pass, available at the lowest price this year and next. For as low as $85, Passholders enjoy unlimited visits the rest of this year and all of 2027 to Six Flags Great America and access to regional parks like Cedar Point and Kings Island. The 2027 Gold Pass is the best way to experience Camp Timber Trail, the park's new-in-2027 family adventure featuring nine attractions, including Sky Hawk, the Midwest’s longest, tallest and fastest suspended family coaster.
 
For more information on Fright Fest and 2027 Season Passes, visit sixflags.com/greatamerica.
 

About Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Chicago
Six Flags Great America is a 300-acre theme park located between Chicago and Milwaukee. The park offers endless thrills for the entire family with 17 heart-pounding roller coasters, spectacular shows featuring world-class entertainers, and three children's themed areas. Hurricane Harbor Chicago, the 20-acre waterpark, offers fun in the summer sun for the entire family with 25 splash-filled attractions, including the world’s tallest water coaster, thrilling water slides and kids’ splash pads.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
We are North America’s largest regional amusement-resort enterprise. The Company operates a premier portfolio of 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, as well as an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills, and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, and thrilling water parks powered by beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics®, and PEANUTS®.