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SoCal Horror Convention & Market Guide

Horror conventions, Halloween markets and spooky pop-ups around Los Angeles and Orange County, with dates, venues, tickets and vendor deadlines. Every listing comes from the organizer or a published source. If something isn't published, we leave it blank.

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Upcoming deadlines

No published vendor deadlines ahead right now.

Vendor applications open, no deadline posted:

  • Midsummer Scream (open (sign-up form))
  • Monsterpalooza (by email)
  • Son of Monsterpalooza (by email)
  • It's Alive! Marketplace (horror market) (open (application form))
  • Grimoire's Gothic Market (Pomona) (via grimoireacademy.com)
  • The Goth & Alt Market (Santa Ana) (open)
  • The Goth & Alt Market (Pomona, The Cathedral) (open)
  • The Monster Mall (Chino) (open)

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Weekly showOngoing

Frank and Son Collectible Show

When
Every Wed 3-9 PM, Sat 9 AM-6 PM, Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Where
17835 Gale Ave., City of Industry
Tickets
Free admission and parking

Last verified

Official site

ConventionHappening now

Son of Monsterpalooza

When
Oct 9-11, 2026
Where
Marriott Burbank Convention Center, 2500 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank
Tickets
HorrorCons.com lists advance rates at $86.50 (tier not specified)

Last verified

Official site

MarketUpcoming

Grimoire's Gothic Market (Pomona)

When
Oct 17-18, 2026, 12-5 PM
Where
Fairplex, Expo Hall 4, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona
Tickets
Not published yet

Last verified

Official site

MarketUpcoming

The Goth & Alt Market (Santa Ana)

When
Oct 17, 2026
Where
Santa Ana
Tickets
Not published yet

Last verified

Official site

MarketUpcoming

Sun & Sea Halloween Pop Up Market

When
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 10 AM-3 PM
Where
The Point, 850 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo
Tickets
Free (RSVP)

Last verified

Official site

MarketUpcoming

The Goth & Alt Market (Pomona, The Cathedral)

When
Oct 24, 2026
Where
The Cathedral, Pomona
Tickets
Not published yet

Last verified

Official site

MarketUpcoming

The Monster Mall (Chino)

When
Nov 1, 2026
Where
Chino
Tickets
Not published yet

Last verified

Official site

MarketUpcoming

It's Alive! Marketplace (horror market)

When
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 12-5 PM
Where
Common Space Brewery, 3411 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne
Tickets
Free (RSVP)

Last verified

Official site

ConventionDates announced

Midsummer Scream

When
Aug 6-8, 2027
Where
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
Tickets
Not published yet

Last verified

Official site

ConventionDates announced

Season's Screamings

When
Dec 4-5, 2027
Where
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach
Tickets
Not published yet

Last verified

Official site

ConventionNext dates TBA

Creep I.E. Aftermath

When
2027 dates not announced
Where
Ontario Convention Center (2026), Ontario
Tickets
Not published yet

Last verified

No official site found

ConventionNext dates TBA

HorrorCon Los Angeles

When
2027 dates not announced
Where
Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall G (2026), Los Angeles
Tickets
2026 advance: Scream $36, Escape (early entry) $46, VIP $56

Last verified

Official site

ConventionNext dates TBA

Monsterpalooza

When
2027 dates not announced
Where
Pasadena Convention Center (2026), Pasadena
Tickets
2026 at the door: Fri $50, Sat $55, Sun $55, 3-day pass $99

Last verified

Official site

ConventionNext dates TBA

Oddities & Curiosities Expo (Los Angeles)

When
Next LA date not announced
Where
Los Angeles Convention Center, Kentia Hall (2026), Los Angeles
Tickets
Not published yet

Last verified

Official site

ConventionInactive

ScareLA

When
No current dates
Where
Los Angeles
Tickets
Not published yet

Last verified

Official site

MarketNext dates TBA

The Oddities Flea Market: Los Angeles

When
Next LA date not announced
Where
Globe Theatre, 740 S. Broadway (2026), Los Angeles
Tickets
Not published yet

Last verified

Official site

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