Fright Nights Panama City

08/29/2026

Thank you for an amazing turnout at our set builders walkthrough! These galleries and classrooms at the Panama City Center for the Arts are about to look very different in the coming weeks…

Now we’re looking forward to actor auditions! September 3rd starting at 5pm. Don’t be scared—Be there!

And while you’re gearing up for all the frights this October, you can read the story of the Raven Queen here:
https://www.frightnightspanamacity.com/about

The dream is about to begin…

08/27/2026

We're still looking for volunteers to bring Fright Nights to life this October!

If you love art and love all things spooky, sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIQGET3OWVIW8GdsAuercEdwFt_W3YiXvdxo4HIPOTItM4Nw/viewform

Ever wanted to work in a haunted house?

Now’s the chance: the Panama City Center for the Arts is beginning preparations for its annual Fright Nights haunted house and they need some help.

Link in comments⬇️

08/06/2026

NEXT THURSDAY!!!

Join us as we pull back the curtain on Fright Nights 2026!

Whether you’re a scare actor, makeup artist, set builder, volunteer, or you’re interested in sponsoring this year’s event, we’d love to have you join us for our Concept Preview!

📅 Thursday, August 13
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Bay Arts Alliance | Panama City Center for the Arts

Be among the first to discover this year’s story, explore themes for each room, see concept artwork, and learn how you can help bring Bay County’s newest immersive nightmare to life.

If you’d like to attend, please complete the interest form below so we know you're coming:
https://forms.gle/yJGJWjy6uqq69WMV7

The dream is about to begin… and we need your help to make it unforgettable.

08/03/2026

Be a part of the experience!

There are plenty of ways to get involved. Here are a few roles we're looking to fill:

• Makeup artists
• Scare actors
• Set builders
• Ticket takers
• Guides for guests
• Volunteers

We're meeting at the Panama City Center for the Arts on August 13 at 5pm to give a preview of this year’s story, explore themes for each room, see concept artwork, and learn how you can help bring Bay County’s newest immersive nightmare to life.

If you’d like to attend, please complete the interest form below so we know you're coming:
https://forms.gle/yJGJWjy6uqq69WMV7

07/30/2026

CALL FOR ARTISAN VENDORS

We're looking for artisans with unique handcrafted goods to fill our Night Market in Historic Downtown Panama City this October during .

More information and application here: https://forms.gle/JjBYvJpL22k8Fo5K6

10/27/2024

THANK YOU!

This year was a bittersweet end to the Raven Queen’s Saga, and we hope you’ve enjoyed journeying with her these last three years at Fright Nights.

None of this would have been possible without our sponsors: Downtown Improvement Board of Historic Downtown Panama City, Panama City Parks, Culture and Recreation and Destination Panama City. Thank you all for believing in the Bay Arts vision of putting Art on Every Corner!

We are so thankful for such a supportive community of artists, actors, and brave souls that enjoyed another year of frights.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

10/26/2024

Don’t miss out on your Fright Nights experience and arrive on time!

DAYTIME TOUR: 4pm
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE PATH: 5:30pm
FULL EXPERIENCE: Select your time slot online!

This is our final night! Save your spot in line now at FrightNightsPanamaCity.com. Tickets sell fast!

10/26/2024

The Raven Queen Saga officially comes to an end tonight!

Only the bravest can face this extraordinary journey through time and space, the desert, and the abyss to stop the evil forces terrorizing Historic Downtown Panama City once more.

Select your time slot now at FrightNightsPanamaCity.com.

Don’t wait—Tickets sell fast!

📸: Nikki Bonnette

10/25/2024

Our vision of Fright Nights: The Gatekeepers wouldn’t have come to life without the help of our creative collaborators Public Eye Soar, Jacob Mesick, and Eric Darnell! We are extremely blessed to have a community full of creatives, and the Keys of Stars, Sands, and Depths each have a place to dwell thanks to their skills and talents.

Special thanks to Misty Joy for bringing the Raven Queen to life these past four years, and to our larger-than-life scarecrow, Charles Oconnor, for providing some extra scares at our party on the lawn this year! Make sure to grab a photo with each of them to commemorate this fifth and final year of the Raven Queen Saga!

Come experience it all tonight! Save your time slot now at FrightNightsPanamaCity.com. Don’t wait!