Nightmare on Chicago Street

03/12/2026

Celebrating the iconic man behind the top hat and rubber chickens today! Happy Birthday, Svengoolie! Thanks for all the scares, jokes, and memories. Here’s to many more! 🎂👻

12/19/2025

This is what Nightmare looks like. YOU make the experience what it is.

The costumes.
The music.
The screams.

The memories are still very much alive, and we’ll be sharing them here as we gear up for next year. 😏  

Tag someone you want to go with in 2026 👇

12/08/2025

🔥 ALMOST GONE. Only a few 2026 limited presale tickets remain, and the sale ends in THIS FRIDAY!

Presale ticket holders will be the first to learn what’s changing in 2026, and they’ll receive an exclusive discount offer only available to these lucky few.

Secure your tickets now for the lowest price they’ll ever be. You heard it here first.

🎟️ In bio and on the site.

11/28/2025

The 2026 presale is OFFICIALLY LIVE – 250 tickets only.

Krampus is offering these at the lowest price they’ll ever be — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Don’t wait. These won’t last. May the naughtiest reap with rewards they deserve.

🎟️ Get your tickets NOW. You won’t find a better gift this season!

https://www.universe.com/events/nightmare-on-chicago-street-2026-tickets-6Y1530

11/28/2025

The 2026 Limited Presale is OFFICIALLY LIVE.

Only 250 tickets.

Lowest price they’ll ever be – $25

Krampus says GO.

🎟️ in Bio & on our site -- secure yours NOW.

11/28/2025

The 2026 presale is OFFICIALLY LIVE – 250 tickets only – $25.

Krampus is offering these at lowest price they’ll ever be — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Don’t wait. These won’t last. May the naughtiest reap with rewards they deserve.

🎟️ Get your tickets NOW. You won’t find a better gift this season!

https://www.universe.com/events/nightmare-on-chicago-street-2026-tickets-6Y1530

Elgin IL's Premier Halloween Event Save the Date | 10/25/25 | Save the City

11/24/2025

Something wicked this way drops...
Check back this Friday for perks only the naughtiest deserve.

11/10/2025

🎃 THANK YOU, ELGIN! 👻

Nightmare on Chicago Street 2025 was an unforgettable evening filled with incredible costumes, spooky vibes, and a whole lot of community spirit. 🕸️

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate — from our ghoulish guests and hardworking volunteers, vendors, performers, and city crews who helped make the night possible. Your energy, creativity, and Halloween spirit turned downtown Elgin into something truly special. We couldn’t have done it without you — and we’re already counting down the days until next year! 💀🖤

Until then… stay spooky, Elgin.

10/25/2025

It’s go time, survivors! The Safe Zone opens TONIGHT! 🎃 ZDI All Access Passes are sold out, but you can still join the party—General Admission tickets are available now!

🎟️ Grab yours here: www.nightmareonchicagostreet.com

10/24/2025

🎶 JANA RUSH takes over the DJ Stage at Nightmare on Chicago Street – October 25! ⚡

Chicago-born Jana Rush is a powerhouse both on and off the decks — working by day as a chemical engineer and CT technologist, and by night as one of the city’s most innovative DJs.

She started DJing at just 10 years old, and producing by 13!

Catch her live on the DJ Stage at Nightmare on Chicago Street, this Saturday night in Elgin, IL! 👻🎶