May ve all rejoice for another macabre month of monsters meandering in May! GalaxyCon, the largest independently owned consumer fan engagement company, is ready to exhume their debut event in the Chicago area vith the first Nightmare Weekend Chicago happening in Rosemont, Illinois. Hip, Hip, Horror-ay!
Over three devilish days, Nightmare Weekend Chicago presents a terrifying lineup of chilling celebrities, villainous vendors, ghastly gaming, petrifying parties, creepy cosplay competitions, and alluring after-dark programming. Get immersed in your favorite fandoms vith over 100 hours of horror programming including Q&As, performances, comedy, fan panels, screenings, video gaming, tabletop gaming, tattooing, and more. This eerie event promises a gruesome ghoul time filled vith frightful fun for all ages.
Some of the confirmed celebrity guests include:
- William Shatner
- Eli Roth
- Cassandra Peterson
- James Marsters
- Kayvan Novak
- Harvey Guillén
- ROBERT KURTZMAN
- MATT RYAN
- NELL VERLAQUE
- ROSS MARQUAND
- GREG NICOTERO
- CHANDLER RIGGS
- GIORGIO A. TSOUKALOS
- DENISE CROSBY
- DERMOT MULRONEY
- LIANA LIBERATO
- VINESSA SHAW
- OMRI KATZ
- JACK DYLAN GRAZER
- BARRY BOSTWICK
- CLINT HOWARD
- SANDY JOHNSON
- SEAN CUNNINGHAM
- ARI LEHMAN
- BUTCH PATRICK
- JOEY D’AURIA
And MORE!
*All guest appearances are subject to change or cancellation.
Some Nightmare Weekend Chicago highlights include cast reunions from cult classic favorites including: The Walking Dead, What We Do in The Shadows, Thanksgiving, Hocus Pocus, Friday the 13th, Scream VI, From Dusk Till Dawn, and more.
Fantasy Super Cosplay Wrestling (FSCW) makes its Chicago area debut all three days of Nightmare Weekend Chicago. The party also continues into the early mourning hours Friday and Saturday night vith After Dark Cosplay Competitions, Cosplay Cabarets, Karaoke, Dance Parties, and more!
Nightmare Weekend Chicago 2025 vill take place inside the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center located at 5555 N River Road in Rosemont, Illinois.
Dates:
May 2-4, 2025
Event Hours:
Friday – 5PM to 2AM
Saturday – 10AM to 2AM
Sunday – 10AM to 8PM
Exhibition Hall Hours:
Friday – 5PM to 9PM
Saturday – 10AM to 8PM
Sunday – 10AM to 6PM
VIP badge holders vill receive THIRTY (30) MINUTES early entry to the exhibit hall floor.
Single Day Passes:
Friday – $40
Saturday – $60
Sunday – $50
Kids 9 and under get in FREE vith paid adult. Up to 3 children for each adult.
For additional ticket options and sales, click HERE.
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