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Fright Fest 2026 at Six Flags Over Georgia: Dates, Haunts & What Your Ticket Covers

Fright Fest presented by Snickers runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 12 through October 31, 2026, which is 22 nights on the park's calendar, and this year's lineup is 13 haunted experiences deep, 5 of them brand new. The returning headliners are two licensed mazes, The Conjuring Universe and SAW: Legacy of Terror, plus two new original mazes and a new scare zone or two thrown in. Here's the full rundown, including the part a lot of guides skip: which pieces your ticket already covers, and which ones cost extra.

What's confirmed for 2026

The full picture, straight from Six Flags Over Georgia's official event pages

Event
Fright Fest presented by Snickers, at Six Flags Over Georgia
Dates
22 nights on the park's calendar: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 12 through October 31, 2026. Six Flags' event page also lists Sunday, November 1, but the calendar doesn't have Fright Fest that day.
Night hours
Fridays 6 to 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, the park opens at noon and Fright Fest takes over at 6 p.m., closing at 10 p.m. most nights, 11 p.m. on the last three Saturdays in October. Every night is listed below.
Daytime family side
Tricks & Treats runs Saturdays and Sundays, September 12 through November 1, included with regular admission
Included with admission
Rides, all 5 scare zones, all 3 live shows, and Tricks & Treats on weekend days
Costs extra
The 5 haunted mazes, which need a Haunted Attractions Pass (from $69 for the whole season) or the Fright Fest Bundle (from $69 for a single night with admission)
Age guidance
Not recommended for children under 13. Six Flags Over Georgia's chaperone rule: 17 and under need a 21+ chaperone during all operating hours.
The thing that trips people up: your park ticket or season pass gets you into Fright Fest itself, the scare zones, the shows, and rides after dark. It does not get you into the 5 haunted mazes. Those need their own Haunted Attractions Pass, and even season passholders have to buy one. If you only want one night of everything, the Fright Fest Bundle folds single-night admission and maze access into one ticket from $69.

Last checked September 20, 2026, against Six Flags Over Georgia's official Fright Fest page and park calendar. Prices are online prices before a processing fee of up to $9.99 and tax.

The calendar

Fright Fest 2026 dates and hours, night by night

Fright Fest opened Saturday, Sept. 12, and runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Saturday, Oct. 31. Fridays are Fright Fest only, 6 to 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, the park opens at noon for Tricks and Treats, Fright Fest takes over at 6 p.m., and the park closes at 10 p.m. most nights, 11 p.m. on Oct. 17, 24 and 31. Monday, Oct. 12 is daytime only, no Fright Fest.

DatePark hoursWhat's on
Sun, Sept. 20noon to 10 p.m.Tricks and Treats noon to 6 p.m.; Fright Fest from 6 p.m.
Fri, Sept. 256 to 11 p.m.Fright Fest 6 to 11 p.m.
Sat, Sept. 26noon to 10 p.m.Tricks and Treats noon to 6 p.m.; Fright Fest from 6 p.m.
Sun, Sept. 27noon to 10 p.m.Tricks and Treats noon to 6 p.m.; Fright Fest from 6 p.m.
Fri, Oct. 26 to 11 p.m.Fright Fest 6 to 11 p.m.
Sat, Oct. 3noon to 10 p.m.Tricks and Treats noon to 6 p.m.; Fright Fest from 6 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 4noon to 10 p.m.Tricks and Treats noon to 6 p.m.; Fright Fest from 6 p.m.
Fri, Oct. 96 to 11 p.m.Fright Fest 6 to 11 p.m.
Sat, Oct. 10noon to 10 p.m.Tricks and Treats noon to 6 p.m.; Fright Fest from 6 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 11noon to 10 p.m.Tricks and Treats noon to 6 p.m.; Fright Fest from 6 p.m.
Mon, Oct. 1211 a.m. to 6 p.m.No Fright Fest (daytime only)
Fri, Oct. 166 to 11 p.m.Fright Fest 6 to 11 p.m.
Sat, Oct. 17noon to 11 p.m.Tricks and Treats noon to 6 p.m.; Fright Fest from 6 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 18noon to 10 p.m.Tricks and Treats noon to 6 p.m.; Fright Fest from 6 p.m.
Fri, Oct. 236 to 11 p.m.Fright Fest 6 to 11 p.m.
Sat, Oct. 24noon to 11 p.m.Tricks and Treats noon to 6 p.m.; Fright Fest from 6 p.m.
Sun, Oct. 25noon to 10 p.m.Tricks and Treats noon to 6 p.m.; Fright Fest from 6 p.m.
Fri, Oct. 306 to 11 p.m.Fright Fest 6 to 11 p.m.
Sat, Oct. 31noon to 11 p.m.Tricks and Treats noon to 6 p.m.; Fright Fest from 6 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 1noon to 10 p.m.Park open; not listed as a Fright Fest night on the park calendar

One date needs a flag: Six Flags' event page still lists Sunday, Nov. 1 as the last day of Fright Fest, but the park's own operating calendar has the park open that day without Fright Fest on it. Check the official calendar before you plan a trip around Nov. 1.

Hours are from Six Flags Over Georgia's operating calendar as of September 20, 2026. Parks do adjust hours, so check the official calendar the week you go.

The haunts

All 5 haunted mazes

Five mazes are on the Haunted Attractions Pass this year, two of them brand new:

  1. 1 Finklestein's House of Fun Presented by Skittles. New for 2026. A twisted carnival funhouse of warped mirrors and clowns who aren't in on the joke.
  2. 2 Infestation Presented by Snickers. New for 2026. A condemned home that's been taken over by mutant bugs and vermin.
  3. 3 The Conjuring Universe Returning. Warner Bros.' licensed maze built around Ed and Lorraine Warren's occult museum, with Annabelle and the Nun.
  4. 4 SAW: Legacy of Terror Returning. Jigsaw's traps and scenes lifted straight from the film franchise.
  5. 5 Camp Slasher Presented by M&M'S. Returning. A campground slasher maze themed around "Camp Rain Burn."
Between the mazes

Scare zones and shows (no extra charge)

Five scare zones roam the park after dark, two of them new: Dreadwell Brothers Carnival of Curiosities (deranged carnies working an abandoned midway) and Nevermore (a fog-choked realm of towering raven-like creatures), alongside returning zones Disciples of the Beast, Rockville's Festival of Fright, and The Rotted Ones.

Three live shows are included too. The Mare is new for 2026, built around a "Nightmare" character leading a crew of break-dancing zombies. The returning shows are Dr. Fright's Deadman's Party and The Awakening.

Two events, one park

Family daytime vs. scary night

Daytime (Sat–Sun)

Tricks & Treats

Costume contests, character meet-and-greets, trick-or-treating, and family activities during daylight hours, before the park switches over for the night. All-ages, no scares, included with admission.

Nighttime

Fright Fest

Five mazes, five scare zones, and three shows aimed at 13 and up. The park's coasters keep running after dark the whole night.

Pricing

What everything costs

These were the online prices on Six Flags Over Georgia's official Fright Fest page as of September 20, 2026. Everything is before a processing fee of up to $9.99 and tax, and the site doesn't post a separate single-night, maze-only price, so the Bundle is the way most people buy one night's worth of everything.

Fright Fest Bundle
From $69. Single-night park admission plus access to all 5 haunted mazes in one ticket.
2026 All Season Haunted Attractions Pass
$69. Maze access on every remaining Fright Fest night this season. Doesn't include general park admission on its own. The earlier $49 discount is gone.
Express upgrade
Listed as available for the All Season pass for skip-the-line maze access, but no price is posted yet.
2027 Gold Pass
$69 for new purchases, down from $99, sold as an add-on during Fright Fest. Renewing passholders get it for $65. Year-round admission to Six Flags' East Coast parks for the 2027 season, not something you need for this event.

We don't sell tickets or passes, and we don't do affiliate links. This is what Six Flags Over Georgia offers so you know your options before you buy from them.

Know before you go

The chaperone policy applies on Fright Fest nights too

Guests 17 and under need a chaperone who's 21 or older. The rule is in effect during all operating hours, one chaperone can cover up to five guests, and the chaperone has to show a government photo ID at the gate. This is Six Flags Over Georgia's park policy, not something written just for Fright Fest, but it applies on every Fright Fest night the same as any other day.
Planning

How to pick your night

Fright Fest runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 12 through at least October 31, so check the table above for your date before you lock in plans. Fridays are the shortest visits, gates only open at 6 p.m., while Saturdays and Sundays give you the whole day plus the event at night. Six Flags Over Georgia has been running some version of Fright Fest since 1987, so the operation itself is well practiced.

The park runs its regular ride lineup during the day on Fright Fest dates, so check the crowd calendar for the daytime picture before you commit to a date.

Crowd calendar
Six Flags Over Georgia Crowd Calendar
Daily crowd levels for the park's regular daytime hours. →
Quick answers

Fright Fest 2026 FAQ

Is Fright Fest included with Six Flags Over Georgia admission?

Regular park admission and season passes get you into the park, the scare zones, the live shows, and after-dark rides. The 5 haunted mazes are separate: you need a Haunted Attractions Pass or the Fright Fest Bundle, which combines single-night admission with maze access starting at $69.

Is Fright Fest scary for kids? What age is it for?

Six Flags Over Georgia says Fright Fest isn't recommended for children under 13. The daytime event, Tricks & Treats, is the family-friendly option: costume contests, trick-or-treating, and kid activities with zero scares.

What's the daytime family side?

Tricks & Treats runs Saturdays and Sundays, September 12 through November 1, included with regular admission. It's costume contests, character meet-and-greets, trick-or-treating, and family activities before the park switches over to Fright Fest at night.

What's new for 2026?

Five new haunted experiences: the mazes Finklestein's House of Fun and Infestation, the scare zones Dreadwell Brothers Carnival of Curiosities and Nevermore, and the live show The Mare. That's on top of returning favorites like The Conjuring Universe and SAW: Legacy of Terror.

When does Fright Fest start in 2026, and what nights is it open?

September 12, 2026, running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night through at least October 31. The official event page also lists Sunday, Nov. 1, but the park's calendar doesn't show Fright Fest running that day, so check before you plan around it.

What time does Fright Fest start and end?

Fridays run 6 to 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, the park opens at noon, Fright Fest takes over at 6 p.m., and it closes at 10 p.m. most nights, 11 p.m. on Oct. 17, 24 and 31.

What is Six Flags Over Georgia's chaperone policy?

It's the park's own rule, not something specific to Fright Fest: guests 17 and under need a chaperone who's 21 or older during all operating hours. One chaperone can cover up to five guests and has to show a government photo ID at the gate.

The coasters don't stop for spooky season

Your Fright Fest night includes Goliath and Twisted Cyclone running in the dark. The app tracks Six Flags Over Georgia's ride waits live, so you can time your coaster laps between mazes instead of guessing. Get it on the App Store before you go.

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