Six Flags Fiesta Texas turns San Antonio’s biggest theme park into a haunted playground every fall, and 2026 marks the 30th year of Fright Fest. Seven haunted houses, two new scare zones built around a circus theme, and after-dark rides fill the schedule from mid-September through Halloween weekend.
This guide covers every date, ticket type, and policy you need to plan a visit: when Fright Fest runs, what’s new for 2026, which pass unlocks the haunted houses, and how the evening event compares with the park’s daytime Halloween options.
Quick Answer
Fright Fest 2026 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas runs on select nights from September 11 through November 1, 2026, in San Antonio. Park admission covers the rides, scare zones, and shows; the seven haunted houses require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass or a Fright Fest bundle ticket, both sold at the official Six Flags Fiesta Texas site.
What’s New for 2026
The headline addition for the 30th Fright Fest is a refreshed version of The Conjuring Universe haunted house, which moves guests through the Warrens’ occult museum as cursed artifacts come to life. Two other houses, Nosferatu and Cinema Slasher, are also new to the lineup this year, joining returning favorites SAW: Legacy of Terror, Hexenhaus, Twisted: Theater of Torment, and Carnival of Terrors for a total of seven haunted houses.
Outdoors, the park adds two new scare zones, Cirkus Bezerkus: Big Top Terror and Alley of the Dead, and a new live show called The Galactazoids joins the nightly entertainment lineup. Six Flags has also moved haunted house sales into a dedicated Haunted Attractions Pass, so plan to buy that separately from your park ticket before you go.
Haunted Houses and Scare Zones
All seven haunted houses are indoor walk-through attractions that open in the evening and require the Haunted Attractions Pass: The Conjuring Universe, SAW: Legacy of Terror, Hexenhaus, Nosferatu, Cinema Slasher, Twisted: Theater of Torment, and Carnival of Terrors. Expect sets and performers themed around each property, from the Warrens’ case files to a slasher-movie high school.
The scare zones are outdoor paths included with regular park admission, where costumed performers roam among guests. Along with the two new zones, the park’s current list includes Fear Acres, Steampunkins, and Wicked Hollow; some fan guides also mention a Diabolical! zone, so check the Six Flags app for the live map on the night you visit, since zones can shift during the run.
Live Shows at Fright Fest
Fright Fest fills the evening with free live entertainment on top of the houses and scare zones. The current schedule includes Monster Mash Bash, The Arrival, Fiesta de los Muertos, Crossroads, Haunted Hollywood, The Spectral Sisters, and the new Galactazoids show, with a Frightful Finale added on Saturdays. Showtimes and stages change throughout the season, so pull up the park app once you’re inside for the night’s exact lineup.
Fiesta Texas Halloween 2026: Daytime and Family Options
Fright Fest is only the after-dark half of the park’s Halloween season. On weekends, Six Flags Fiesta Texas also runs Tricks and Treats, a daytime, family-friendly event with trick-or-treat stations and Halloween-themed entertainment aimed at younger kids who would find the evening scares too intense. It runs Saturdays and Sundays from mid-September through November 1.
Oktoberfest overlaps with the Halloween season too, running on select dates from early September through the end of October with German-style food, drink, and live music. Because these three events share the same calendar, check the park’s online calendar before you buy, since not every attraction or zone runs every single day.
Tickets, Passes, and Prices
A regular park ticket gets you into Six Flags Fiesta Texas and covers the scare zones, live shows, and all the rides running after dark; it does not include the haunted houses. The haunted houses need either a standalone Haunted Attractions Pass, which recent pricing has put in roughly the $30-to-$35 range on top of a park ticket, or a Fright Fest bundle that combines one day of admission with house access in a single purchase.
Six Flags uses dynamic, date-based pricing, so the exact numbers move around. In recent checks, online single-day admission has been discounted well below the regular gate price, and the Fright Fest bundle has started somewhere in the high $60s to mid $80s depending on the night and how far in advance you buy. Weekend and October dates generally cost more than early-September weeknights. For current prices on your date, buy directly through the official Six Flags Fiesta Texas ticket page, since online prices are consistently lower than paying at the gate. The park also sells season passes and parking online in advance, which is worth doing on a busy Friday or Saturday night.
Hours, Age Policy, and Chaperone Rules
Fright Fest activity starts in the late afternoon and builds through the evening, with the haunted houses typically opening once it’s dark outside; exact hours shift by date, so always confirm the day’s schedule on the park calendar or app before you go. The event itself is not recommended for children under 13, and every guest, regardless of age, needs their own paid ticket.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas also enforces a chaperone policy that applies every evening, including Fright Fest nights: guests 15 and younger need a chaperone who is at least 21, starting at 4 p.m. through park closing, with one chaperone allowed per up to ten guests in that age range, and chaperones need photo ID at entry. Costume rules follow a similar split by age: kids 12 and under can wear costumes, masks, and full face makeup with a parent present, while guests 13 and up can dress up but can’t wear masks and are limited to half-face makeup; masks are never allowed on rides, and military-style jackets aren’t permitted in the park.
Tips for Your Visit
Arrive early in the evening, since lines for the haunted houses build steadily as the night goes on, and consider riding first while it’s still light out before saving the houses for later. Dress in layers: San Antonio evenings can still be warm in September and turn noticeably cooler by late October.
Friday and Saturday nights draw the biggest crowds and the fullest show schedule, so pick a weeknight if you’d rather deal with shorter lines. Booking parking and tickets online ahead of time saves a stop at the gate on a night when traffic around the park is already heavier than normal.
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Fright Fest 2026 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas FAQs
When does Fright Fest 2026 run at Six Flags Fiesta Texas?
On select nights from September 11 through November 1, 2026. It’s the park’s 30th Fright Fest, so check the official calendar for exact operating nights.
Is Fright Fest included with park admission?
Partly. Regular admission covers rides, scare zones, and shows. The seven haunted houses require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass, or you can buy a Fright Fest bundle that includes admission and house access in one ticket.
How much are Fright Fest six Flags San Antonio tickets?
Pricing is dynamic and changes by date. Recent online pricing has put the Haunted Attractions Pass around $30 to $35 and the Fright Fest bundle somewhere between the high $60s and mid $80s; buy through the official site for the current rate on your date.
Is Fright Fest too scary for kids?
The park doesn’t recommend the evening event for children under 13. Families with younger kids should plan for Tricks and Treats instead, the daytime Halloween event that runs weekends through November 1.
Does Six Flags Fiesta Texas have a chaperone policy for Fright Fest?
Yes. Guests 15 and younger need a chaperone at least 21 years old starting at 4 p.m. through park closing, and one chaperone can cover up to ten guests in that age range; chaperones need a photo ID at entry.
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