Texas Frightmare Weekend
Texas's premier horror convention: two decades of genre celebrity guests, panels, screenings, and vendors in Irving.
The 2027 edition (May 21–23, 2027) has ended. Next dates haven't been announced yet. See what's coming up →
Texas Frightmare Weekend is the state’s flagship horror convention and one of the best-known horror cons in the country. It celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2026. Expect a deep lineup of horror film and TV guests, screenings, panels, and a vendor floor full of genre art, props, and collectibles. After years at the Hyatt Regency DFW (2012–2022), it moved to the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.
When it happens
Frightmare runs in late May. The 2026 edition was May 22–24. Event listings show May 21–23, 2027 for the next edition, but we haven’t seen it on the official site yet, so treat it as unconfirmed.
Tips
- Autograph and photo-op lines for headliners can be long. Many fans buy add-ons in advance.
- The convention center is next to the Toyota Music Factory, which has plenty of food between sessions.
Good for
- horror
- celebrity guests
- screenings
- panels
- vendors
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