The Darker Side of Austin

Austin Witchfest 2026
2026-04-04 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
We are thrilled to be returning to the Palmer Events Center on Saturday April 4, 2026 from 10am-7pm and we hope you will join us! Once again, we will transform Hall 2 into a magickal market filled with diviners and occult wares of every kind. Upstairs there will be lectures, workshops and rituals held on a range of esoteric topics by local, regional and national presenters. More info will be posted in the coming months!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1045526627295173/

Horror For The Holidays 11
2025-12-06 11:00 - 2025-12-07 19:00
Save the date for HORROR FOR THE HOLIDAYS 11 (2025)!
**We are working on plans now for this year’s event, including new special guests and new attractions. Make sure to join this event page (and share!) to get up-to-date info.**___________________________________________
HORROR FOR THE HOLIDAYS Horror Expo is especially made for horror fans and features hordes of vendors selling horror, gothic and dark merchandise. This is YOUR Christmas shopping market, fiends!
Horror For The Holidays is the biggest and longest running horror-themed holiday market in Austin and features 100 vendors and tons of attractions. Special Guests, Evil Santa, Krampus Parade, Elf Races, Performers, Creatures, Photo Ops, Fun for the Kiddos and more for a weekend of holiday horror fun!
All Ages. Kids 12 and under free
Tix pre-sales TBA
*************VENDORS*************Vendor spots open June 1st, 2025. We will announce info on this FB event page, on our socials and on our website on June 1st.
******************SPECIAL GUESTS******************Come meet, grab a pic and a take home an autograph from some of your favorite horror names.
We’re working on our guests for this year. Who do you want to see? Go to this link to fill out the survey:https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/cxT0ApwH
***************ATTRACTIONS***************EVIL SANTAKRAMPUS PARADEELF RACESPERFORMERS PHOTO OPSSILENT AUCTION for SAFE AUSTINCREATURES & MONSTERSLIL’ EVIL ELVES COSPLAYNECRO “NOMMIE” CANE’S STORYTIMEKIDS COLORING TABLEand more to come!
*************************Visit our site for all the info:www.horrorfortheholidays.com or www.bloodovertexas.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1120278879554750/

LEVITATION 2025
2025-09-25 14:00 - 2025-09-28 23:30
LEVITATION is back for 2025 this September 25-28 with a new, centralized home, the Palmer Events Center with late night venue programming at beloved Red River venues still intact. No more having to choose between shows, you can see it all!
This year, catch Mastodon, Pavement, TV on the Radio, and so many more! Grab your tickets to the festival and late night shows at https://vor.us/b2fb8
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26MASTODON • ACID BATHTHE SWORD • BLOOD INCANTATIONTHE ARMED • SECRET CHIEFS 3 • CASTLE RAT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TV ON THE RADIOUNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRATHE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACREBLONDE REDHEAD • WEDNESDAY • LA FEMMETHE RAVEONETTES • SWERVEDRIVER • MODEL/ACTRIZGOAT GIRL • YIN YIN • HOOVERiii
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28PAVEMENTTHE BLACK ANGELS • BUILT TO SPILLDESTROYER • FRANKIE AND THE WITCH FINGERSA PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS • BEING DEADUPCHUCK • DILES QUE NO ME MATEN • POPULATION II
+ MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
NIGHT SHOWSWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 – KICKOFF NIGHTMDOU MOCTAR + MORE @ RADIO/EASTBEACH FOSSILS + LAUNDER + GIRLPUPPY @ MOHAWK
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25BOY HARSHER + MARTIN REV + KUMO 99 @ STUBBSNEAL FRANCIS + MORE @ MOHAWKWARMSUSCHER + MORE @ 13TH FLOORTEEN SUICIDE + MORE @ BALLROOMDESIRE + JOHNNY JEWEL @ ELYSIUMSTARJUNK 95 + DR. GABBA @ KINGDOM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26SUDAN ARCHIVES + JAMILA WOODS + SINKANE @ STUBBSTHE DANDY WARHOLS + KULA SHAKER @ MOHAWKPIXEL GRIP + MORE @ ELYSIUMROSE CITY BAND + MORE @ BALLROOM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27PUP + JEFF ROSENSTOCK @ RADIO/EASTDRUGDEALER + SKINSHAPE + SONS OF SEVILLA @ MOHAWKPILE + FACS @ BALLROOMLA FEMME (DJ) + MARIE DAVIDSON (LIVE) @ KINGDOM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28BAMBARA + OMNI @ 13TH FLOOR
https://www.facebook.com/events/613967284305039/

World Oddities Expo - Austin TX
2025-08-30 11:00 - 19:00
Welcome to WOE’s inaugural Austin event —prepare yourself for an experience like no other!
?️ Saturday, August 30th? Palmer Event Center ? Palmer Exhibit Hall 1?️ VIP 11am-8pm?️ General Admission 12-8pm*tickets available for purchase on December 8th, 2024*
??Hey, we know you’re a little weird—and we’re right there with you! After last year’s epic turnout, we’re taking the WORLD ODDITIES EXPO to even more cities for our biggest, strangest, and most exciting tour yet! We’ve got even more amazing vendors, live performances that’ll blow your mind, interactive workshops, and guest speakers who’ll make you see the world in a whole new way. Whether you’re into oddities, art, fashion, science, or the culture- this is your space to celebrate what makes you unique! ? ?
??Ready to kickstart your new favorite hobby but aren’t quite sure how to start? Take a class at WOE Labs and enter a world where learning and creativity collide! Our knowledgeable and experienced instructors are there to guide you step by step. Don’t stress- all experience levels are welcomed! ? ? *workshops to be announced shortly!*
✍️?Into something more permanent? Stop by our Oddity Ink Parlour and grab a tattoo on site! Sponsored by Villain Arts and only in select cities- we’re bringing you talented artists from all over. Grab those VIP tickets so you can be first in line for an appointment!??
??We have combo tickets to our one-of-a-kind Deformed Exhibit featuring real, rare specimens with medical anomalies, and VIP tickets for those who want early access to shop before the crowds. We are a family friendly event, so bring the kids along! Children 12 and under get free admission.?☠️
✨️?This isn’t just an expo; it’s an experience, and you’re part of it. So go ahead, hit that purchase button, and get ready to join a community of people who celebrate the strange, the wonderful, and the weird. We can’t wait to see you there—stay weird, friend!?‍♂️?
?️ ➡️ Get your tickets NOW at WOETOTHEE.COM ⬅️ ?️
https://www.facebook.com/events/1275625790131810/

Horror For The Holidays X
2024-12-07 11:00 - 2024-12-08 17:00
Horror For The Holidays X!
Save the date for the 10th annual Horror For The Holidays.
An epic holiday market specially made for horror fans and lovers of the dark.
Hordes of Vendors
Evil Santa
Krampus Parade
Special Guests (Linnea Quigley!)
Performers
Creatures
Photo Booths
Spooky fun for the kiddos
Silent Auction to benefit SAFE Austin
And More!
All Ages. Kids 12 and under free
Tix prices and sale dates TBA
**Vendor spots go on sale on JULY 1st, 2024** (we do not keep a list of vendors that we contact so you’ll have to keep an eye out for the Vendor Call on July 1st.)
We’re in the middle of planning next year’s festivities. Please join the event and visit our website. Details will be announced early next year. In the mean time, have a great Creepmas!
horrorfortheholidays.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/887945222538123/
