NIGHT FRIGHTS LA® HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 2 – 4, 2026
LIVE AT THE LEGENDARY GARDENA CINEMA
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Upcoming Events:
An X-traordinary Evening:
Pearl Event
Friday, August 21st, 2026
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Boomtown Brewery
700 Jackson St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Boomtown Brewery transforms into a twisted technicolor dreamscape inspired by Mia Goth's iconic performance. Enjoy a night of glamour, madness, indie horror shorts, live filmmaker Q&As, vendors, movie trivia, and great beer.
FREE event... and remember: Everyone wants to be a star.
Horror Community Networking Mixer:
Coven Circle
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Morning Dedicated to the Horror Community
Blackcraft Coffee LA
Los Angeles, CA
Fuel your creativity at the Night Frights LA x Blackcraft Coffee Networking Mixer. Whether you're pitching a project, looking for collaborators, growing your network, or celebrating the independent film community over handcrafted coffee, this is the perfect place to build lasting relationships. Come caffeinated. Leave inspired.
FREE event! All ages welcome. Paid parking available.
The Night He Came Home!
Halloween in Haddonfield
Friday, September 18th, 2026
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Boomtown Brewery
700 Jackson St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Step into the cold shadows of Haddonfield for a one-night-only celebration of John Carpenter's timeless slasher masterpiece. Featuring screenings, short films, a vendor market, craft beer, trivia, and photo-ops!
FREE event! Everyone's entitled to one good scare...
Annual Film Festival:
Night Frights LA 2026
October 2nd - October 4th, 2026
12:00 PM - 10:30 PM Daily
Gardena Cinema
14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249
Experience three days of horror like never before. Unleashing a brutal lineup of indie horror's most brilliant, twisted minds. Featuring Killer Indie Premieres, Screen Shock, Bloodrush, Night Terrors, red carpet media, filmmaker Q&As, and an exclusive afterparty.
On sale July 1, 2026, 12:00 AM. Sick in the head. Blood on the screen. Guaranteed chaos.