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Nightmare Weekend Raleigh

GalaxyCon's two-day horror convention at the Raleigh Convention Center with horror film and TV guests, panels, cosplay contests and late-night parties.

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Horror · Raleigh, NC

Nightmare Weekend Raleigh is a horror convention in Raleigh, North Carolina, with verified dates from October 10 through October 11, 2026.

Confirmed
When
Oct 10–11, 2026
Sat 10 AM-1 AM, Sun 10 AM-7 PM (ticket page lists Sun to 8 PM); exhibit hall Sat 10 AM-8 PM, Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Where
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601 · Wake County
Directions
Badges
VIP 2-Day VIP Full Weekend Pass $215 plus tax and fees
9 and under free with paid adult (up to 3 per adult)
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Organized by
GalaxyCon
Convention producer
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What to expect

  • 100+ hours of horror programming
  • Killer Klowns from Outer Space live commentary with the Chiodo Brothers (Sat 9:30 PM, separate ticket)
  • Themed parties and raves
  • 18+ Cosplay Cabaret and Rocky Horror Picture Show
  • celebrity guests
  • cosplay
  • raves
  • 18+ programming
  • screenings

2026 Confirmed

October 10-11, 2026

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

2027 Not announced

Dates TBA

Guests

  • Eli Roth
  • Cassandra Peterson
  • Kathryn Newton
  • David Howard Thornton
  • Danielle Harris
  • Chiodo Brothers
  • Rider Strong
  • Derek Mears
  • Soska Sisters
  • Roger Avary

Programming

  • celebrity Q&As
  • performances
  • comedy
  • fan panels
  • screenings
  • cosplay contests
  • gaming
  • parties and raves
  • VIP cocktail party

Good to know

Age
Some 18+ programming

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Contact

Sources

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