Alien Invasion Overtakes Elgin: Nightmare on Chicago Street Returns for a Frightful 14th Year
The countdown is on. In just a few weeks, downtown Elgin will once again transform into a world of horror as Nightmare on Chicago Street returns October 16-17 with two nights of entertainment, live music and immersive scares.
It all begins Friday with The Arrival, a one-night concert experience on Chicago Street featuring Gym Class Heroes, Plain White T’s and The Ataris. The evening combines live music with immersive entertainment, roaming performers, food and beverage vendors, a haunted attraction and Cirq D’ Freak, one of Nightmare on Chicago Street’s signature themed zones.
The Arrival kicks off at 5pm, with The Ataris at 6pm, Plain White T’s at 7:30pm and Gym Class Heroes at 9pm. Upgrade to The Arrival All Access for expedited private entry, exclusive lounge access, enhanced amenities and additional experiences.
Then Saturday brings the full Nightmare on Chicago Street experience. Eight blocks of downtown Elgin will transform into a post-apocalyptic world filled with immersive themed environments, hundreds of performers, live entertainment, roaming characters, themed bars and unexpected encounters.
Explore Plaza Mictlán, Cirq D’ Freak, Kingdom of Plantae, the “Safe” Zone, The Blood Lands and Svengoolie’s B-Movie Boulevard, plus Nightmare Alley, the event’s featured haunted attraction.
Upgrade to ZDI All Access for early private entry, exclusive lounge access, enhanced amenities and additional VIP experiences.
With more than 20,000 attendees each year, Nightmare on Chicago Street has become one of the region’s largest immersive horror experiences. Whether catching a concert Friday, taking on the full experience Saturday or making a weekend of it, the nightmare is almost here.
Tickets for Friday and Saturday are sold separately. Combination tickets are not available.
For tickets and event details, visit NightmareOnChicagoStreet.com.
