Flashback Weekend returns to Chicago this summer!!
Here are the details from the press release:
Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention
July 31 - Aug. 2, 2026
Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago, Rosemont, IL 60018
Tickets now on sale at www.flashbackweekend.com
Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention celebrates its 25th year with a MASSIVE Celebrity guest line-up, amazing evening events, luxurious after-parties, an enormous vendor room, and special Celebrity costume Celeb Photo-Ops.
All of this and more, taking place in one of the largest and most beautiful Convention hotels in the World!
FLASHBACK WEEKEND 2026 SALUTES;
-30 years of SCREAM!
Horror Icons!
a Tribute to the 1980's Golden Age of Horror!
CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF SCREAM!
"SCREAM" Series Reunion !!!
David Arquette - Deputy / Sheriff "Dewey Riley" - "SCREAM" 1-5
Marley Shelton - Deputy/ Sheriff "Judy Hicks" - "SCREAM" 4-5
Dermot Mulroney - Detective Wayne Bailey - "SCREAM 6"
Roger L. Jackson - The Voice of Ghostface
Celeste O'Connor - Chloe Parker - "SCREAM 7"
Joseph Whipp - "Sheriff Burke" "SCREAM" (1996)
Jeremy Conner - Ghostface - "SCREAM 7"
Kraig Dane - Karl Gibbs - Ghostface "SCREAM 7"
Noah Garret - Ghostface in "SCREAM 7" & "SCARY MOVIE 6"
Spencer Charnas ICE NINE KILLS - Official "SCREAM 7" "Twisting the Knife" Hit Song & Music Video
HORROR ICONS
Jane Levy - "Mia" ("EVIL DEAD" 2013)
Steven Weber - "Jack Torrance" "THE SHINING" mini-series (1997)
William Katt ("CARRIE", "HOUSE")
Spencer Charnas - Lead singer "ICE NINE KILLS" - Special "SILVER SCREAM" Costume Celeb Photo-Op
Charles Band - Full Moon Founder
Richard Band - Full Moon Composer
Quinn Lord - "Sam" ("TRICK 'r TREAT" 2007)
Svengoolie (Rich Koz) - Horror Host Icon
HORROR LEGENDS
CELEBRATE THE 1980's GOLDEN AGE OF HORROR
"AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON" 45th anniversary reunion
David Naughton - "David Kessler"
Griffin Dunne - "Jack Goodman"
"NIGHT OF THE CREEPS" 40th anniversary - Costume Celeb Photo-Op!
Tom Atkins - "Det. Ray Cameron"
Jason Lively - "Chris Romero"
Jill Whitlow - "Cynthia Cronenberg"
"HALLOWEEN II" (1981) 45th anniversary reunion
Dick Warlock - "MICHAEL MYERS"
Pamala Susan Shoop - "Nurse Bailey"
Ana Alicia - "Nurse Marshall"
Gloria Graham - "Nurse Alves"
Alan Howarth - co-composer music score
"SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT" series Reunion - Costume Celeb Photo-Op!
Robert Brian Wilson "SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT" (1984) - "Billy Chapman"
Eric Freeman "SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2" (1987) - "Ricky Chapman"
Stay tuned for more updates!!!
Indie Horror Directors!
Jason Paul Collum - "SCREAMING IN HIGH HEELS", "OCTOBER MOON" series, "MARK OF THE DEVIL 777"
Tony Wash - Scothworthy Productions, "BETTER LUCK THAN CHUCK", Director of Programming SCREAMBOX.
CELEB PHOTO-OPS now on sale at https://celebphotoops.com/event/flashback
Celeb Photo-Ops for our Flashback Weekend Celebrity guests are now on sale including solo and group Reunion ops!
“Special Edition” Flashback Weekend Celeb Photo-Ops including:
NIGHT OF THE CREEPS In costume Tom Atkins, Jason Lively, Jill Whitlow Sat. Aug. 1, 2026
"TRICK 'r TREAT" - Quinn Lord in Costume Sat-Sun Aug. 1-2, 2026
SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT In Costume - Robert Brian Wilson Santa costume-op Fri-Sat. July 31 - Sat. Aug. 1, 2026
SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2 In Costume - Eric Freeman Santa costume-op Fri-Sat. July 31 - Sat. Aug. 1, 2026
DUO SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT In Costume - Robert Brian Wilson &Eric Freeman Santa costume-op Fri-Sat. July 31 - Sat. Aug. 1
Spencer Charnas - IN COSTUME - Silver Scream Ghostface Saturday Aug. 1, 2026
Svengoolie (Rich Koz) In Costume Fri-Sat July 31 - Aug. 1, 2026
Celeb photo-ops now on sale at https://celebphotoops.com/event/flashback
When the Vendor Room closes, the convention and party is just getting started!
Special evening events on Friday and Saturday night!
Elegant and Luxurious after-parties on Friday and Saturday evenings!
SPECIAL EVENTS!
Friday July 31, 2026
SVENGOOLIE LIVE! THE LIVE HORROR TALK SHOW HOSTED BY SVENGOOLIE!
The Legendary SVENGOOLIE (Rich Koz) will be taking the stage for “SVENGOOLIE LIVE”, the live Horror talk show on Friday July 31, 2026. Featuring Svengoolie live on stage with celebrity guests and surprises, all in the classic Svengoolie style that we love! Imagine your favorite late night talk show. Imagine Svengoolie hosting. Imagine yourself in the studio audience. You can stop imagining, because it is happening! This will be the Horror Event of the Year!
Separate ticket required. Purchase in advance or at the door (pending availability)
Saturday Aug. 1, 2026
ALAN HOWARTH IN CONCERT – ALAN HOWARTH PERFORMS THE SCORE OF “HALLOWEEN II” LIVE TO A SCREENING OF THE FILM!
Composer Alan Howarth will perform his classic score to “HALLOWEEN II" (1981) live to a screening of the film at Flashback Weekend on Sat. Aug. 1, 2026! This all-immersive audio and visual film screening experience is not to be missed!
Separate ticket required. Purchase in advance or at the door (pending availability)
FLASHBACK WEEKEND FILM FEST!
Friday July 31, 2026 - 9:15PM Chicago Premiere!
"THE FRIGHT STUFF" (2026) - The acclaimed new documentary on the Haunted Attraction Industry!
From director Mike Myer (the popular web series Days of the Living Dead) and haunted attraction legend John LaFlamboy, comes "THE FRIGHT STUFF" , the first documentary to cover the history and cultural impact of haunted attractions from the inside. From humble beginnings in the early 1900s to a multi-million dollar industry, haunted attractions remain one of the few linchpins that connect modern American folk traditions and regional commerce...a place where dreamers and misfits come together to entertain people at a scale that is simultaneously huge but personal to their community.
At the center of the story is the journey of seasoned "haunter" John LaFlamboy as he battles time and resources to build his dream attraction....HellsGate Haunted House.
Flashback Weekend ticket holders for Friday July 31, 2026 are welcome (Either Weekend pass or single day Friday passes). Attendance limited to capacity.
Saturday Aug. 1, 2026 10:00PM
WORLD PREMIERE - "ROBOTICA"(2026)
Full Moon Founder Charles Band's newest film "ROBOTICA" will have its World Premiere at Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention on Saturday August 1, 2026! Buckle-in and get ready for director Charles Band's latest film ROBOTICA, a hot and high-octane new sci-fi thriller that stars Lilly Bell (PROMPT) as the titular beautiful sex-bot with murder on her mind. After getting brutalized once-too-often by her despicable male overlords, Robotica snaps out of her pre-programmed stupor and enacts a wave of bloody, brutal revenge. A contemporary, blood-and-skin-soaked indie pulp classic that only could have come from Band and Full Moon!
Flashback Weekend ticket holders for Sat. Aug. 1, 2026 are welcome (Either Weekend pass or single day Sat. passes). Attendance limited to capacity.
OFFICIAL AFTER PARTIES
Friday July 31, 2026 After Party 9:15PM - ???
VENTANAS –The elegant bar on the top floor of the Hyatt –Panoramic view of Chicago’s skyline & O’Hare.
Party in Class & Style!
OFFICIAL LUXURIOUS AFTER PARTY – VENTANAS
The elegant bar on the top floor of the Hyatt –Panoramic view of Chicago’s skyline & O’Hare. Party in Elegance!
Press “V” in the glass elevators for the top floor!
All Flashback Weekend ticket holders welcome.
One (1) drink purchase minimum from the bar upstairs.
*Attendance limited to capacity*
Official After-Party Saturday August 1, 2026.
WELCOME TO WOODSBORO DANCE PARTY.
Official After-Party Saturday August 1, 2026. In the Conference Center – UNDER THE DOME. Party and Dance to the Music of SCREAM! The music soundtracks of SCREAM 1-3 defined the decade in which the first SCREAM trilogy took place. Saturday night at Flashback Weekend you will relive the amazing era of the 1990's! All Flashback Weekend ticket holders welcome. (1) drink purchase minimum from the party bar. Attendance limited to capacity.
THE LEGENDARY SVENGOOLIE (RICH KOZ)!
Svengoolie (Rich Koz) joins Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention for his annual appearance!
SVENGOOLIE SCHEDULE (Times TBA)
Fri. July 31, 2026
Celeb Photo-Ops - (purchased separately)
"SVENGOOLIE LIVE! THE Live Horror Talk Show Hosted by Svengoolie! (separate ticket required)
Sat. Aug. 1, 2026
Celeb Photo-Ops (purchased separately)
Autographs and Selfies (based on availability)
Svengoolie hosts the Sinister Visions Costume Contest
You may also purchase a professional photo-op with Sven by Celeb Photo-Ops and receive a high quality 8 x 10 photo with Sven!
SINISTER VISIONS COSTUME CONTEST HOSTED BY SVENGOOLIE
Sat. Aug. 1, 2026 at 5:00PM
Join us on Saturday, Aug. 1 in your favorite ghoulish costume for our 19th Annual Sinister Visions Costume Contest and compete for fun and prizes! The contest will be hosted by the Legendary Svengoolie (Rich Koz)! All ages welcome! Prizes are awarded for First, Second and Third Place, and there's a Kids Category for ages 12 & under. Winners are determined by audience applause. This event is sponsored by Sinister Visions. All you need to enter is to pre-register, your Flashback Weekend convention tickets, and your costume! Seating limited to capacity.
You must PRE-REGISTER for the 18th Annual Sinister Visions Costume Contest at the Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Con.
The last couple of years have seen overwhelming attendance at this event, which is great, but we only have so much time and space! The first 20 adults and first 10 kids (12 & under) who submit their info via this registration form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcgYPOJdZExNduftxKizeReGYzs5LyBWnYKWxon7-SxTj8VA/viewform?pli=1 will be this year's contestants; first-come, first-served. Please share this post and spread the word! More info about the SVCC at http://flashbackweekend.com/schedule.html.
Flashback Weekend Q & A's and Panel Discussions are moderated by Prominent Film critics, Journalists, and Podcast hosts:
Dann Gire - The Daily Herald
Nick Digilio - The Nick D Podcast
Steven Prokopy - Third Coast Review
Patrick Bromley - "F THIS MOVIE"
Morgan Gire - "Fighting Gire With Gire", Podcaster
A FANGORIA Magazine Collector's Edition for FLASHBACK WEEKEND CHICAGO HORROR CONVENTION 2026!
This is a one-time printing. Custom editorial, articles, and photos based on the 2026 Celebrity guests, the legends, the events, and the moments that define Flashback Weekend. Signable front and back covers. A must have keepsake from a Flashback Weekend you won't forget.
You can pre-order this special edition collectible in advance at a discount price of $8.00 on the Flashback Weekend ticket sales page. Pick up your pre-purchased issue at the Flashback Weekend Convention registration desk when you check in. This will not be shipped. The price for the special Flashback Weekend FANGORIA edition at the convention will be $15.00 and may be purchased either at the Flashback Weekend Registration Desk or the Fangoria booth while supplies last.
JSA – JAMES SPENCE AUTHENTICATION will be at Flashback Weekend all three days!
HAVE YOUR CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPHS AUTHENTICATED!
JSA will be set-up in the foyer along the windows inside the main entrance.
Look for JSA in the Grand Foyer
Flashback Weekend 2026 Hours of Operation
Check out our schedule which features our 2026 convention hours at http://www.flashbackweekend.com/schedule.html. Detailed schedule to be posted closer to the event.
THE HYATT REGENCY O’HARE CHICAGO – THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE!
Our venue, the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago is one of the largest convention hotels in the world! The Hyatt is luxurious and elegant and will provide you with the extravagant and lavish weekend that you deserve!
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Buy your convention and Celeb Photo-Ops tickets now at www.flashbackweekend.com.
Flashback Weekend 2026 Hours of Operation
Check out our schedule which features our 2026 convention hours at http://www.flashbackweekend.com/schedule.html
THE HYATT REGENCY O’HARE CHICAGO – THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE!
Our venue, the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago is one of the largest convention hotels in the world! The Hyatt is luxurious and elegant and will provide you with the extravagant and lavish weekend that you deserve!
Buy your tickets now and visit www.flashbackweekend.com for updates!
THE HYATT REGENCY O’HARE CHICAGO IS A CASHLESS VENUE – BRING CREDIT CARDS FOR PAYMENTS TO THE HYATT
The HYATT REGENCY O'HARE CHICAGO is a cashless venue. Please bring your credit cards for all purchases and charges to the hotel for their restaurants, bars, gift shops, perks, hotel room charges, and parking fees.
FLASHBACK WEEKEND, VENDORS, and CELEBRITIES WILL ACCEPT CASH
Please note that while the Hyatt is a cashless venue, your cash is still accepted at the Flashback Weekend registration desk for your Flashback Weekend ticket and T-Shirt purchases. And cash is accepted at the Flashback Weekend vendors and at the Celebrity tables.
FLASHBACK WEEKEND PAYMENT AT THE DOOR POLICIES
FLASHBACK WEEKEND TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR – PAYMENTS ACCEPTED
Cash accepted with no additional fees.
CREDIT CARDS MASTERCARD OR VISA ACCEPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING FEES
SINGLE DAY & WEEKEND PASSES TICKETS CREDIT CARD FEE - Add a $2.00 fee per ticket at the door with a Mastercard or Visa credit card
Looking forward to seeing everyone in August!
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