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Artists Assemble Horror Fest

A family-friendly horror convention in Mesa that kicks off Halloween season with horror celebrity guests, artists and vendors, costume contests and a Sunday trick-or-treat. Also billed as AZ Horror Fest.

Con Atlas · Arizona

Horror · Mesa, AZ

Artists Assemble Horror Fest is a horror convention in Mesa, Arizona, with verified dates from October 2 through October 4, 2026.

Confirmed

When: Oct 2–4, 2026
Early-to-mid October weekend
Fri 4-9pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa
1011 W Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210 · Maricopa County
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Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa
Badges: Single day Fri $20, Sat $25, Sun $20
Weekend $60 (online only)
VIP VIP tickets available (include Aliens screening)
Up to 2 kids under 12 free per paid adult
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Organized by: Artists Assemble Productions LLC (Bianca Thompson)
Local business
5th annual in 2026 (since 2022)

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What to expect

Aliens 40th anniversary cast reunion and screenings (2026)
Sunday trick-or-treat at vendor and celebrity tables
Adult costume contest with celebrity judges and $100 cash prize
70+ exhibitors
celebrity guests
family-friendly
trick-or-treat
film screening
Halloween

2026 Confirmed

October 2-4, 2026

Oct 2–4, 2026

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Not announced

Dates TBA

Guests

Michael Biehn
Jenette Goldstein
Mark Rolston
Amber Benson
Clare Kramer
Bill Duke
Sam J. Jones
Dominique Swain
Amanda Detmer
Vinny Appice

Programming

celebrity signings and photo ops
panels
Aliens screenings (Fri/Sat 8:30pm)
paint-and-sip
Killer Karaoke
after-hours mixer
adult costume contest
kids costume contest and parade
trick-or-treat

Plan your visit

Parking: Free parking

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.