PoeFest | October 17–31, 2025 | Downtown Phoenix
PoeFest returns to the historic Hotel San Carlos with live performances of Edgar Allan Poe’s most haunting short stories—on stage in the hotel’s legendary Ghost Lounge. Weekend shows (October 17–19 & 24–25) feature a rotating selection of chilling tales, each brought to life in a uniquely immersive setting.

Don’t miss the PoeFest Séance at 10 PM on October 18 & 25, held in an upstairs room of the famously haunted hotel—an unforgettable Gothic experience.

Halloween Night (October 31), join us at Rosson House Museum, where The Raven is performed every 20 minutes on the grand staircase of this beautifully preserved Victorian home. The show includes a short tour of the lower level featuring items of Victorian mourning and a restored doctor’s examination room.

Tickets sell out quickly—secure yours early for this spine-tingling celebration of Edgar Allan Poe. Downtown Phoenix’s premiere Halloween event!