Sanctum Dark Music Festival 2026
- When
- October 30–31, 2026
- Where
- Thalia Hall, Chicago
- Price
- $46.39–$52.98
Still 28 days 17 hrs until the festival.
Sanctum is a dark music festival held over Halloween weekend at Thalia Hall and the adjoining Tack Room in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. The two day program pairs dark wave, post-punk and industrial live sets with DJ rooms, installations, drag performances and a costume contest. Rather than tiered viewing areas, it gives every attendee the same level of access under an all VIP policy.
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Schedule & Running Order (28)
The schedule for Sanctum Dark Music Festival 2026 day by day.
30 Friday October
31 Saturday October
About the festival
Sanctum is a dark music festival over Halloween weekend at Thalia Hall and the Tack Room in Chicago. The 2026 edition runs Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1 with EBM, coldwave, synthpop, and post-punk acts including The Soft Moon, Tempers, Buzz Kull, and Debby Friday. The Blasphemy-themed weekend features live analog visuals, a VHS dungeon, costume contest, and drag performances hosted by Wildcat Shadow and Sindy Vicious.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
- When is Sanctum Dark Music Festival 2026?
- Sanctum Dark Music Festival 2026 takes place from October 30 to November 1, 2026 at Thalia Hall in Chicago.
- Where is Sanctum Dark Music Festival held?
- Sanctum Dark Music Festival 2026 is held at Thalia Hall in Chicago.
- Who is playing Sanctum Dark Music Festival 2026?
- 28 acts are booked for Sanctum Dark Music Festival 2026, including A Split Second, Zanias, Buzz Kull, Crash Course in Science and Aux Animaux. The full lineup and set times are on this page.
- How much are tickets to Sanctum Dark Music Festival?
- Tickets to Sanctum Dark Music Festival 2026 cost between $46.39 and $52.98.
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