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Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 Tickets and Dates Revealed

Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 tickets are now on sale, with single night admission starting at $65 and the event returning September 17 through October 31.

By FirstDrop TeamJul 12, 20263 min read

The fog has not rolled into Ghost Town just yet, but guests can officially begin planning their return to Knott’s Scary Farm.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 event, which will take over Knott’s Berry Farm on select nights from September 17 through October 31. The annual Halloween event will once again transform the entire Buena Park theme park with haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment, specialty food, merchandise, and more than 1,000 creatures roaming through the fog.

Single night tickets currently start at $65 per person before taxes. Tickets are sold online and require guests to select a specific event date when purchasing. Prices may increase depending on the selected night and availability, so guests planning to attend closer to Halloween may want to purchase early.

For fans who plan to visit more than once, the Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 Pass is available for $164 before taxes. The pass includes admission throughout the 2026 season, giving holders the opportunity to return on multiple event nights. Knott’s also lists additional discounts for eligible passholders and members.

Based on the current starting prices, the season pass could begin paying for itself after three visits. It may also be appealing to guests who want time to explore every maze, watch the shows, try the seasonal food, and experience the event without attempting to fit everything into a single night.

Knott’s has also placed its Fright and Fast Lane option on sale, starting at $139 before taxes. The upgrade provides priority access to the haunted mazes and select rides, but it does not include admission to Knott’s Scary Farm. Guests purchasing it will still need a separate event ticket or a valid Scary Farm pass.

The full 2026 lineup has not been revealed yet, but Knott’s is currently advertising 10 haunted mazes, five scare zones, and three live shows. Names and story details for the individual attractions are listed as coming soon on the event’s official website.

More information is expected during Knott’s Scary Farm: Nightmares Revealed on August 18. The special announcement event will give attendees the first look at the new mazes, shows, and other nightmares coming to the park this year. The event is already sold out.

Nightmares Revealed will also include a panel with members of the Knott’s creative team, a makeup demonstration, a display of costumes from past and present, and a maze walkthrough with the lights turned on. Guests will also be able to encounter monsters in Ghost Town and shop for new Scary Farm merchandise inside the Legacy Store.

Knott’s Scary Farm remains one of the longest running Halloween theme park events in the country. What began as a small collection of monsters inside Ghost Town has grown into a full park experience where nearly every corner becomes part of the event.

Even the park’s regular attractions take on a different atmosphere once the sun goes down. Knott’s is promoting nighttime rides on attractions including GhostRider and Silver Bullet, allowing guests to experience the coasters in near darkness while monsters roam below.

The event is not recommended for children under 13. Every guest, regardless of age, must have their own paid admission ticket. Families looking for a daytime alternative can attend Knott’s Spooky Farm, which begins September 24 and runs on select dates through October 31.

Guests should also review the park’s bag and chaperone policies before arriving. During Knott’s Scary Farm, clear plastic bags smaller than 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches are permitted. Nonclear wristlets and clutches cannot be larger than 5 inches by 8 inches by 2 inches. Every bag is subject to inspection.

With the maze lineup still hidden and the August reveal approaching, the ticket launch is only the beginning of this year’s Scary Farm announcements.

Knott’s Scary Farm returns to Knott’s Berry Farm on select nights from September 17 through October 31, 2026.

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