Sanctum Festival 2026
- When
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Where
- Thalia Hall, Chicago
Still 30 days until the festival.
Sanctum Festival is a dark music festival held at Thalia Hall in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Its lineups center on darkwave, post-punk, industrial and EBM, with a strong emphasis on dancing, and the events add costume contests, a photo booth and a VHS dungeon. It is usually held over Halloween weekend.
Schedule & Running Order (3)
The schedule for Sanctum Festival 2026 day by day.
30 Friday October
- – Thalia Hall
31 Saturday October
About the festival
Next month on Halloween! ALL KILLER/NO FILLER lineup 🗡️ costume contest 🗡️ photo booth 🗡️ VHS Dungeon and more! DJ + drag info dropping soon 🖤 SANCTUMFEST.COM
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
- When is Sanctum Festival 2026?
- Sanctum Festival 2026 takes place from October 30 to 31, 2026 at Thalia Hall in Chicago.
- Where is Sanctum Festival held?
- Sanctum Festival 2026 is held at Thalia Hall in Chicago.
- Who is playing Sanctum Festival 2026?
- Zanias, Crash Course in Science and Kontravoid are booked for Sanctum Festival 2026. The lineup and schedule are updated on this page as they are announced.
Where to stay for Sanctum Festival
Hotels and places to stay near Thalia Hall, Chicago
