Last updated: July 17, 2026. The 2026 convention is this weekend. VIP passes are sold out, but General Admission passes remain available throughout the show. This guide will be updated in place each year.
Irving, TX — The Texas Haunters Convention is a two-day, cash-and-carry Halloween and cosplay convention held annually in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The 2026 edition runs Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2026 at the Irving Convention Center, which offers over 84,000 square feet of exhibit space. The event is open to the public and draws haunt owners, industry professionals, home haunters, cosplayers, families, and Halloween fans across the region.
What is the Texas Haunters Convention?
The Texas Haunters Convention is a two-day Halloween-themed convention produced by Texas Haunters Group, LLC. Attendees walk a full exhibitor floor of Halloween and haunt-industry vendors, sit in on classes and workshops led by industry instructors, and participate in demonstrations, Make N’ Takes, and fun events. The convention operates cash-and-carry style: exhibitor purchases are taken home from the show floor rather than shipped later.
The convention is open to the public and is designed for haunt owners, industry professionals, home haunters, cosplayers, trick-or-treaters, and families who love the Halloween season.
When and where is the Texas Haunters Convention?
The 2026 Texas Haunters Convention runs Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2026 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039. The convention typically takes place in mid-to-late July each year and rotates its exact dates and venue. Watch this guide for date and venue updates when the following year’s edition is announced.
How much do Texas Haunters Convention tickets cost?
Ticket prices for 2026 range from $5 for a single-day Kids Sunday pass (early bird) to $75 for a VIP weekend pass at the door. Early-bird pricing is in effect through June 15, 2026 at midnight. Online registration opens March 1, 2026 and runs through the convention…