Twin Cities Horror Festival XIV
Twin Cities Horror Festival is a juried live-performance arts festival showcasing horror across artistic disciplines including theatre, dance, cabaret, and puppetry. Attendees can watch a diverse slate of horror productions ranging from gothic vampire adaptations and cybernetic body horror to musical double features and dark comedy. Each stage production offers distinct horror subgenres, complete with live effects, puppetry, dance, or spontaneous improv.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Ages
Varies by show (some 13+, some 16+, some All ages)
Neighborhood
Northeast Minneapolis
Accessibility
Street and ADA accessible parking is available at the venue.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Multi-show passes do not automatically reserve a seat, so passholders must use them to reserve seats for performances with remaining capacity.
- Audience members with airborne peanut allergies should take caution, as the production of SHED uses peanut butter in its stage blood recipe.
- Pre-order festival t-shirts and hoodies in advance, as only a small selection of merchandise is kept for door sales.
Special Events & Promotions
- The opening special performance is Leslie Vincent: A Murder & Mayhem Cabaret, a one-night-only show.
- The festival launches its fifteenth year of onstage terror in 2026.
Links & Contact
Run by Four Humors Theater / United Festival Group, LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and performance styles are featured?
The festival features varying creators across artistic disciplines, including theater, dance, cabaret, puppetry, and live improv, covering horror genres such as psychological, gothic, sci-fi, comedy, and grand guignol.
Are the performances suitable for all ages?
Suitability varies by show. Each performance carries its own content ratings for language, blood, and suggested audience ages, ranging from all-ages productions to 16+ shows with intense gore and themes.
How does festival ticketing support the artists?
The festival operates with an artist-centric model, providing 100% of ticket sales directly to participating producers alongside production fee assistance through the BIPOC Artist Fund.
Does a multi-show pass guarantee admission to any performance?
No, passes alone do not hold a seat. Passholders must use their pass to reserve a seat for specific performances with available tickets.
Are there special health or allergy warnings for specific shows?
Yes, the production of SHED uses peanut butter in its blood recipe, which may affect individuals with airborne peanut allergies.
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