Midsummer Scream Pre-Sale Kicks Off for 2026 Horror Convention

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A pre-sale event for Midsummer Scream, a major Halloween and horror convention, began on February 28 and will run through March 1 at 11:59 p.m. The pre-sale code is 'HALLOWEEN' and offers up to 40% off general admission tickets for the 2026 event, which is scheduled for August 7-9 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

Why it matters

The early start to Halloween-themed event ticket sales in Southern California suggests growing enthusiasm for the spooky season, and event organizers looking to capitalize on that interest by offering discounted pre-sale options to secure tickets before they sell out.

The details

Midsummer Scream is described as a 'mega Halloween/horror expo' that will take place over three days in August 2026 at the Long Beach Convention Center. The pre-sale, which began on February 28 at 10 a.m. and runs through March 1 at 11:59 p.m., allows attendees to purchase discounted general admission tickets using the code 'HALLOWEEN'.

• The Midsummer Scream pre-sale began on February 28, 2026 at 10 a.m.
• The pre-sale will end on March 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

What’s next

With the pre-sale ending soon, potential attendees have a limited window to secure discounted tickets for the August 2026 Midsummer Scream event.