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Nightmare on Chicago Street

Step into the "Safe Zone" and defend the City of Elgin from an undead uprising. Save the date. 10*19*24 Save the city!!!
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One night, each year, from 6pm until 11pm, visit our apocalyptic street on Chicago Street (between Douglas and Villa) and escape the undead uprising. Citizens, you'll find two huge band stages, a DJ stage, live artists creating along the street, a Thunder Dome stage full of freakishly memorable performers, a medical tent of undead experimentation, wickedly unique vendors, apocalyptic drink concoct

ions, delicious food choices, Svengoolie, incredible costuming, street performers through an entire 8-block area, B-movie Boulevard performers, a bus full of zombie band kids, spider mutations, toxic barrels, wrecked cars and surviving the undead. nightmareonchicagostreet.com - Ticket and VIP parking info will be posted later. Secure your place in the safe zone, get your tickets and start planning your costume today.

17 and older crowd recommended! http://www.nightmareonchicagostreet.com/

06/10/2026

The Arrival lineup is complete.

Gym Class Heroes joins The Ataris and Plain White T's for The Arrival on Friday, Oct. 16.

Three nationally touring acts. One stage. One street.

One unforgettable night.

Tickets on sale soon. The countdown begins.

06/08/2026

The Arrival spreads.

Plain White T's are the second of three nationally touring acts announced for The Arrival, Nightmare on Chicago Street's all-new concert experience taking place on Chicago Street on Friday, Oct. 16.

One final act remains. 🔥

Tickets go on sale soon. Don't miss it.

06/04/2026

The nightmare is growing.

For the first time ever, Nightmare on Chicago Street expands to two nights of haunted attractions, scare zones, live entertainment, music, monsters, and mayhem.

Stay tuned for more details, and how you can get tickets for a special early bird pricing!

06/02/2026

The first band has arrived.

The Ataris are the first of three nationally touring acts set to take over Chicago Street on Friday, Oct. 16 for The Arrival, Nightmare on Chicago Street's all-new concert experience, which takes place exclusively on Chicago Street.

Two more band announcements are still lurking in the shadows. 🔥🔥

Tickets go on sale soon.

05/19/2026

You read that right! For the first time ever, Nightmare on Chicago Street is expanding to TWO NIGHTS.

🔥 Introducing: Nightmare Friday — an all-new concert-driven Nightmare experience hitting downtown Elgin on Friday, Oct. 16.

This isn’t a preview night or a smaller version of Saturday. We’re talking nationally recognized music acts, immersive horror, fire performers, bars, food trucks, Cirque, haunted attractions, and all kinds of twisted surprises throughout the night.

Then Saturday, Oct. 17, Nightmare returns in full force with the massive immersive horror event you already know and fear.

Band announcements and ticket info coming soon!

03/12/2026

Celebrating the iconic man behind the top hat and rubber chickens today! Happy Birthday, Svengoolie! Thanks for all the scares, jokes, and memories. Here’s to many more! 🎂👻

12/19/2025

This is what Nightmare looks like. YOU make the experience what it is.

The costumes.
The music.
The screams.

The memories are still very much alive, and we’ll be sharing them here as we gear up for next year. 😏

Tag someone you want to go with in 2026 👇

12/08/2025

🔥 ALMOST GONE. Only a few 2026 limited presale tickets remain, and the sale ends in THIS FRIDAY!

Presale ticket holders will be the first to learn what’s changing in 2026, and they’ll receive an exclusive discount offer only available to these lucky few.

Secure your tickets now for the lowest price they’ll ever be. You heard it here first.

🎟️ In bio and on the site.

11/28/2025

The 2026 presale is OFFICIALLY LIVE – 250 tickets only.

Krampus is offering these at the lowest price they’ll ever be — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Don’t wait. These won’t last. May the naughtiest reap with rewards they deserve.

🎟️ Get your tickets NOW. You won’t find a better gift this season!

https://www.universe.com/events/nightmare-on-chicago-street-2026-tickets-6Y1530

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Chicago Street (Douglas To Villa)
Elgin, IL
60120

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