Knott’s Scary Farm announces 2026 dates, tickets now on sale
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced the return of Knott’s Scary Farm for 2026, with Southern California’s longest-running Halloween theme park event set to haunt guests on select nights from Sept. 17 through Oct. 31. Tickets, season passes, and Fright & Fast Lane add-ons are now available, while this year’s maze and entertainment lineup will be revealed at a later date.
Now entering its 53rd season, Knott’s Scary Farm will once again transform the entire theme park into a night of immersive horror, featuring 10 haunted mazes, five scare zones, three live shows, and more than 1,000 monsters roaming the fog-filled streets. The event is recommended for guests ages 13 and older, and all guests, regardless of age, must purchase separate event admission.
Knott’s Scary Farm lineup
While Knott’s has not yet revealed the names of this year’s haunted mazes, scare zones, or live shows, the event will once again feature 10 haunted mazes, five scare zones, and three live entertainment offerings spread throughout the park. More than 1,000 monsters will roam the fog-filled streets each night, while select attractions will remain open during the event.
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Knott’s is expected to unveil the full entertainment lineup during its annual Nightmares Revealed announcement event later this summer.
Returning mazes from years past
Knott’s Berry Farm has not yet revealed the haunted maze lineup for the 2026 season. The event is expected to feature 10 haunted mazes, with details on new and returning experiences to be announced in August. Attractions Magazine will update this story as additional information is released.
Knott’s Scary Farm scare zones
Terror spills into the streets and midways with multiple scare zones. Once Knott’s Berry Farm provides more information, we will update this article.
Other entertainment
While Knott’s has not yet announced the 2026 entertainment lineup, last year’s event featured three live shows: The Hanging, a satirical comedy stunt show at Wagon Camp; Conjurers, an intimate magic show inside the Bird Cage Theatre; and Le Magnifique Carnaval du Grotesque, a roaming spectacle of acrobats, musicians, and larger-than-life performers in Calico. Attractions Magazine will update this story once Knott’s confirms the 2026 shows, haunted mazes, and scare zones.
Full details about this year’s Knott’s Scary Farm including new mazes, scare zones and more will be announced in August at the sold-out Nightmares Revealed event.
2026 tickets and dates
Experience Knott’s Scary Farm on the following 2026 dates.
- Sept. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27
- Oct. 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31
Tickets are $110 at the gate, but range from $65 to $89, with parking starting at $45.
Knott’s Berry Farm’s chaperone policy will be in effect for all Knott’s Scary Farm event nights, and a bag policy will also be implemented. Guests may bring either a clear plastic bag no larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″ or a non-clear wristlet or clutch no larger than 5″ x 8″ x 2″. All bags are subject to search before entry.
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