WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE
SAN JOSE, CA
WELCOME TO FESTIVAL FRIGHT NIGHTS
The year is 1926, and something has awakened at the Winchester estate. Following Sarah Winchester’s death, the mansion and grounds seem to pulse with new energy as Festival Fright Nights brings the entire estate to life through four immersive festival zones featuring 13 attractions and experiences—including haunted houses inside the historic mansion, eerie entertainment, photo ops, seasonal food and drink offerings, and mysterious encounters hidden throughout the grounds.
Our festival format allows you to pick and choose from a variety of attractions from traditional haunted houses inside the notoriously haunted Winchester Mystery House to theatrical, seated experiences like Harry Houdini presents “Do Spirits Exist?”.
Tickets available exclusively online.
2026 MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Included with all admission types
Beneath the estate, something ancient has begun to stir. Inside the greenhouse, twisted roots, corrupted growth, and strange creatures reveal an evil lurking in the soil… an evil that has been feeding on the estate long before Sarah Winchester ever arrived.
The Final Descent: No Escape
Reimagined FOR 2026!
The Winchester estate has fallen. The staff who once cared for the mansion have been consumed by the darkness beneath the grounds, and what remains now stalks the halls as guests fight to escape a house fully surrendered to evil.
The House of Spirits
NEW FOR 2026!
With Sarah Winchester gone, her loyal butler remains behind, desperately caring for the sprawling estate as strange activity spreads through its halls. Armed with curious ghost traps and desperate determination, he struggles to contain the spirits as whispers, shadows, and unsettling encounters suggest the house is slipping beyond his control.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
Unlock more of Festival Fright Nights story by adding these exclusive experiences.
Additional charges may apply depending on admission type. See experience description for details.
The Underhouse: The Collector's Secret
Follow the lantern light into the Underhouse, where The Collector drags his burden through the shadows, gathering what the Winchester estate leaves behind. But be warned, you’ll need to find your way out of the darkness before The Collector claims you for his ever-growing collection.
INCLUDED WITH VIP ADMISSION. ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AS AN A LA CARTE UPGRADE.
Harry Houdini Presents: Do Spirits Exist?
Witness Harry Houdini’s bold live séance as the world-famous skeptic challenges the supernatural inside the Winchester estate.
INCLUDED WITH VIP ADMISSION. ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AS AN A LA CARTE UPGRADE.
The Séance Society Speakeasy
This hidden watering hole tucked behind Houdini’s traveling camp is where skeptics, socialites, and spiritualists gather after dark to trade tales of the supernatural.
INCLUDED WITH VIP ADMISSION. ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AS AN A LA CARTE UPGRADE.
Hide and Seek: The Lost Children
Laughter echoes through the upper halls as unseen children dart through the shadows, always just out of reach. Follow their game deeper into the mansion’s attic, but beware, the children have been waiting a very long time for new playmates.
(Available as an upgrade).
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Available for an additional fee
ORCHARD AXE
Take hold of a real axe, line up your shot, and see if you have what it takes to hit the bullseye in this thrilling test of precision and skill.
ROAST YOUR OWN SMORES
Gather around the fire to roast gooey marshmallows and craft the perfect s’more before continuing your journey into the fog.
THE SKEPTICS SHOT SHOOTING GALLERY
Step up to the midway and prove your aim in this vintage shooting gallery inspired by Houdini’s greatest skeptics.
GOURD HORDE
Feed the hungry Gourd Horde by landing pumpkin balls into their chomping mouths before they turn their attention to you.