Gates Now Open for Freaks, Beats and Treats
After months of anxiously waiting, Hidalgo’s inaugural Freaks, Beats and Treats is finally here. Head on down to the State Farm Arena where the gates are open, the subs are kicking, the acts are ready to perform and the dance floor is ready for you.
Gates Now Open for Monster Block Party
After months of impatiently waiting, Nashville’s Halloween spooktacular Monster Block Party is finally here. Get ready to take our music to the streets and down to The Gulch at 12th and Porter where the subs are booming and the artists are ready to perform. See you on the dance floor! Beware of monsters.
Gates Now Open for Something Wicked
After months of impatiently waiting, Houston’s Something Wicked is finally here. Grab your friends and head down to Sam Houston Race Park. The gates are open, the sound is spectacular and the dance floor is ready for you.
Getting Ready for Something Wicked
Hello Houston! As we countdown the final hours before we head out to Sam Houston Race Park for the return of Something Wicked this Saturday, October 26th, we’ve got some last minute reminders about the upcoming event. To help you get ready for the next few hours, we’ve created a list of all the important details you need to know about the festival and put them all on one page.
Still don’t have your ticket? Buy yours before gates open Saturday.
Artist Schedule
From the bass driven sounds at the Bass Crypt Stage, to the euphoric sounds of synths at the Mystic Meadows Stage, to the power of the energy-fueled Shadowlands Main Stage, we are super excited to dance the day and night away this Saturday.
View the Something Wicked Artist Schedule!
Artist Meet and Greet
Ever wonder what it would be like to meet one of our talented acts. Well here’s your chance!
View the Something Wicked Artist Meet & Greet Schedule!
Directions and Parking Information
We all know how difficult it can be to navigate through a city you aren’t familiar with, so to save you some time and trouble, we’ve created this quick reference guide so you can arrive at the Sam Houston Race Park worry-free.
View the Something Wicked Directions and Parking Information!
Where to Stay
Houston is full of great places to stay for the Halloween event, but we’ve partnered with a couple hotels to fit a variety of budgets. Take advantage of these reduced rates just for Something Wicked attendees!
Learn more about Where to Stay for Something Wicked!
Afterparty at Stereo Live
Enjoy Something Wicked a little longer when Dyro and Arnej take over Stereo Live. Doors open at 9:00 PM for those 18 and up. We’ll see you there!
Buy your Afterparty Tickets!
VIP Table Reservations
Elevate your Wicked experience this Saturday, October 26th with your own Premium Table Service presented by Stereo Live Houston. Complete with your own bottles and VIP Hostess the tables will be located on an elevated platform by the main stage with five star security delegating all those entering and exiting your section.
Learn more about Something Wicked VIP Tables!
Festival Map
Something Wicked will have three separate areas of sound all decorated to your eeriest delights. Make sure you never miss anything Something Wicked has to offer by identifying the locations of each stage, concessions, merchandise booths, vendors, restrooms, VIP areas and the Planet Disco booth.
View the Something Wicked Festival Map!
Mobile App
Be sure to download our app to get updates and stay connected with the Halloween event.
Learn more about the Something Wicked Mobile App!
Costume Contest
We want to see what crazy costumes you came up with this Halloween season. We will be giving prizes for an assortment of categories.
Learn more about the Something Wicked Costume Contest!
Pumpkin Contest
This year at Something Wicked, we will be holding a pumpkin decorating contest on site.Whether you draw, paint, stencil or otherwise, you can create your own creative vision on a pumpkin canvas that will be provided to you. Enjoy some traditions of fall and then head out to the dance floor!
Learn more about the Something Wicked Pumpkin Contest!
Photo Booth
This year’s Halloween event will feature a free photo booth so you can take pictures with your friends in front of the officially spooky Something Wicked backdrop.
Learn more about the Something Wicked Photo Booth!
Planet Disco Booth
This year, the festival will be instituting a brand new set of green initiatives to keep the eerie event more environmentally friendly. The Planet Disco booth at Something Wicked will reward your festival recycling efforts with tons of prizes, including merchandise, posters and even tickets to Something Wicked next year!
Learn more about the Something Wicked Planet Disco Booth!
Guidelines and Reminders
Here are a few other guidelines and reminders to make sure you have a seamless and worry-free Something Wicked experience.
View the Something Wicked Guidelines and Reminders!
Ticket Reminders
We have a few ticket reminders to make sure you have a fun and carefree Wicked experience.
View the Something Wicked Ticket Reminders!
Congratulations to our Something Wicked Jamplify Promoters
Earlier this month, we announced an exclusive contest to give one lucky Wicked soul the chance to meet Something Wicked‘s world-renowned headliner Tiësto. With help from Jamplify, many of you became promoters for Something Wicked. After all the clicks were tallied, we’re happy to announce that Casey O’Keefe is our top Jamplify Promoter! Not only does Casey win 4 VIP Tickets to Something Wicked with a Something Wicked Water bottle and T-Shirt, but he also wins a Meet and Greet with our Wicked headliner Tiësto.
Congratulations to the rest of our Jamplify winners who have all won a variety of Something Wicked prizes. We’ll see you soon:
- 1st Place: Casey O’Keefe
- 2nd Place: Salvador Calderon
- 3rd Place: Shannon Guevara
- 4th Place: Jennifer Zavala
- 5th Place: Emma Cutler
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