Midsummer Scream 2026
Long Beach, United States · 7–9 Aug 2026 · T4 Seed
Midsummer Scream is a Halloween and horror film fan convention held annually in Long Beach, California at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Widely considered to be the world's largest convention dedicated to the holiday and the horror genre, it is associated with the haunted attractions of Southern California. It is also linked to the trend of "Summerween" (Halloween celebrations in summer).
- Language
- English
- Genres
- horror
- Duration (days)
- 3
- Next edition
- 7–9 Aug 2026
- Author participation
- 7–9 Aug 2026, Long Beach, CA; India relevance: Low
- Language notes
- Listed working language: English
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: horror
- Programme
- In addition to panels featuring notable speakers like John Carpenter, as well as film screenings of classic horror features and new short films, the convention has a large show floor that is divided between a retail space and the Hall of Shadows.
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- After-Words · bookshop · Chicago
- Barnes & Noble · bookshop · Chicago
- Beck's Book Store · bookshop · Chicago
- Christian Science Reading Room · bookshop · Chicago
- First Aid Comics · bookshop · Chicago
- Graham Crackers Comics · bookshop · Chicago
- Madison Street Books · bookshop · Chicago
- Open Books Pilsen · bookshop · Chicago
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