Christmas Haunted House Tickets · Mesa, AZ
A Nightscare Before Christmas Dates and Tickets
A Nightscare Before Christmas runs 8 nights, December 10 to 13 and 17 to 20, 2026, at the Thompson Event Center in Mesa, AZ. Christmas haunted house tickets start at $19.95 plus fees, and one ticket opens all three haunts. Tickets go on sale soon.
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A Nightscare Before Christmas: Key Facts
The fine print, before the lights go out.
- Venue
- Thompson Event Center
- Haunts
- Mayhem in Madness, Dr. Death’s Haunted ICU, Startled Darkness
- Dates
- December 10 to 13 and 17 to 20, 2026
- Times
- Thursdays and Sundays 7 to 9 PM, Fridays and Saturdays 7 to 10 PM
- Price
- From $19.95 plus fees
- Parking
- Free, included with your ticket
- Tickets
- Its own ticketing. Get a text when tickets go live
Dates and Times
When Is A Nightscare Before Christmas in 2026?
It runs 8 nights in December 2026 at the Thompson Event Center in Mesa: December 10 to 13 and 17 to 20, 2026. Thursdays and Sundays run 7 to 9 PM. Fridays and Saturdays run 7 to 10 PM. It is a separate event from the Halloween season.
| Night | Hours | Doors close |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 10 | 7 to 9 PM | 9 PM |
| Friday, December 11 | 7 to 10 PM | 10 PM |
| Saturday, December 12 | 7 to 10 PM | 10 PM |
| Sunday, December 13 | 7 to 9 PM | 9 PM |
| Thursday, December 17 | 7 to 9 PM | 9 PM |
| Friday, December 18 | 7 to 10 PM | 10 PM |
| Saturday, December 19 | 7 to 10 PM | 10 PM |
| Sunday, December 20 | 7 to 9 PM | 9 PM |
Which nights are 7 to 9 PM and which run to 10 PM?
Thursdays and Sundays close at 9 PM. Fridays and Saturdays close at 10 PM. Every night opens at 7 PM. The December calendar below shows the same eight nights.
Prices
How Much Are Christmas Tickets?
Christmas prices: General Admission from $19.95 plus fees, Fast Pass +$10, and VIP from $75 plus fees. One General Admission ticket opens all three haunts: Mayhem in Madness, Dr. Death’s Haunted ICU and Startled Darkness.
| Ticket | Price | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | From $19.95 | All three haunts: Mayhem in Madness, Dr. Death’s Haunted ICU, and Startled Darkness |
| Fast Pass | +$10 | Cuts your time in line by roughly a third, so all three haunts fit in one night |
| VIP | From $75 | Skip the lines and go straight to the door at all three haunts |
All prices plus fees.
What does Fast Pass add?
Fast Pass adds $10 to your ticket. It cuts your time in line by roughly a third, so all three haunts fit in one night. You buy it online with your tickets, and every guest buys their own.
What does VIP include?
VIP starts at $75 plus fees. It skips the lines and goes straight to the door at all three haunts, lets you take pictures inside the show, and takes 10% off concessions and merch that night. Only so many VIP tickets are sold each night.
Get a Text When Christmas Tickets Go Live
December 10 to 13 and 17 to 20, 2026. Tickets go on sale soon. Sign up and you hear the same hour we do.
How to Buy
Where Do I Buy Christmas Tickets?
Christmas tickets are sold through the event's own ticketing. Tickets go on sale soon. The fastest way to hear is Get Christmas Ticket Alerts, which sends you a text the moment sales start. Tickets are nonrefundable, so pick your night with care.
Is it the same ticket as Halloween?
No. The 2026 Halloween season has ended, and a Halloween ticket does not cover December. Christmas sells its own ticket. The full event overview lives on the Nightscare hub.
Who It Is For
Who Is the Christmas Haunted House For?
Teens and adults who want a dark December. It is a horror event that happens to fall at Christmas, run by the same crew behind Scarizona Scaregrounds. The poster sets the tone: a bloodied Santa, a lantern, desert ruins and Christmas lights wound around a saguaro.
What is the age guidance?
Scarizona's posted guidance for its haunts is "Not recommended for guests under 12. Parents and guardians know their children best." No separate age rule has been announced for the December nights. Call customer service at (480) 549-0406 with questions.
Before you pick a night, read what to expect on the night.
Getting There
Where Is It and Where Do I Park?
At the same venue as the Halloween haunt: the Thompson Event Center, 1901 N. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ 85201. Parking is free. More arrival detail is on Plan Your Visit.
Christmas Ticket Questions
Quick answers
Is A Nightscare Before Christmas the same ticket as Halloween?
No. The December event sells its own ticket, and a Halloween ticket does not cover it. One Christmas General Admission ticket opens all three haunts: Mayhem in Madness, Dr. Death’s Haunted ICU and Startled Darkness.
Which nights close at 10 PM?
Fridays and Saturdays close at 10 PM. Thursdays and Sundays close at 9 PM. Every night opens at 7 PM.
Is it recommended for kids under 12?
Scarizona's posted guidance for its haunts is "Not recommended for guests under 12. Parents and guardians know their children best." No separate age rule has been announced for the December nights. Call customer service at (480) 549-0406 with questions.
Where do I park?
Parking is free at the venue, the Thompson Event Center, 1901 N. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ 85201. Directions are on Plan Your Visit.
How do I get help with my order?
Call customer service at (480) 549-0406, or text for help at 623-281-8114. For general visitor questions, see the FAQ page.
Eight Nights in December
December 10 to 13 and 17 to 20, 2026. Tickets go on sale soon. Get them first.
Customer service (480) 549-0406