From Horror Classics to Halloween Parodies, Dr. Phillips Center brings Spooky Season to Life this October
From the wickedly hilarious to the down-right chilling, the spooky season lineup of shows as Dr Phillips Center has something for everyone’s flavor of fright.
Halloween has arrived at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts with a lineup of eerie entertainment, cult classics, chilling stories and unforgettable live performances throughout October. Whether guests are looking for a spooky night out, a thrilling theatrical experience or a classic Halloween tradition, Dr. Phillips Center offers something for every kind of Halloween enthusiast.
Through Halloween night, audiences can experience a variety of performances across multiple venues, each offering its own unique take on the season's thrills and mysteries.
"Halloween gives us the opportunity to showcase the incredible variety of experiences audiences can find at Dr. Phillips Center," said Foster Cronin, vice president of programming & education at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. "From musical parodies to live concerts and iconic horror favorites, this lineup offers unique ways for guests to celebrate the season and create lasting memories.`
Check out the Halloween Shows coming to Dr. Phillips Center this spooky season.
October 16 - 18
Journey with critically acclaimed Victorian Horror Troupe PHANTASMAGORIA at Dr Phillips Center as they light the candles at the Villa Diodati, to celebrate the legendary and iconic tale from Mary Shelley, as well as The Vampyre by John Polidori, along with others that horrified the nights during that summer when the challenge “We Shall Each Write A Ghost Story” was presented to all in attendance. Phantasmagoria’s signature blend of Evocative Storytelling, Phantastical Dance, Puppetry, Projections, Original Music and MORE will bring to life on stage the haunted and horrific tales that mark the most legendary moments in literature.
October 22 - November 1, 2026
All work and no play makes for a hilariously outrageous night at the theater. RedRum: The Unauthorized Parody Musical of the Shining takes a wickedly funny axe to one of the most iconic horror stories ever told. When aspiring writer Jack Torrance accepts a winter caretaking job at the isolated Overlook Hotel, cabin fever quickly spirals into chaos, complete with psychic visions, haunted hallways, creepy twins and lots of musical theatre mayhem. Packed with catchy songs, sharp satire and laugh-out-loud twists, this unauthorized parody transforms a chilling psychological thriller into a wildly entertaining comedy. Whether you're a devoted horror fan or simply love clever musical spoofs, RedRum delivers a delightfully absurd journey into madness that proves even the scariest stories can be downright hilarious. Live on stage at Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater.
October 27
Your presence is requested at the next meeting of The Midnight Drearies at Judson's Live. This like-minded assembly of gothic literature enthusiasts is dedicated to collecting all manner of chilling tales and sharing them through song, captivating audiences with sweeping harmonies that create a uniquely macabre musical experience. Lush vocal arrangements and whimsical storytelling will whisk you away into a realm outside of your mortal understanding. Join us as we discover what kindred spirits lie just beyond the veil.
October 30
Orlando's number one dance band returns to play two fully distinct shows in one night! The first show (Trick) is a standard Raspberry Pie show, but with a unique, one-night-only twist. The second show (Treat) gets truly spooky, as Raspberry Pie raises dead songs from their setlist—some of which haven't been played in over a decade. Raspberry Pie is all about funky, tongue-in-cheek songs with singalong choruses that always keep the dancefloor packed and grooving. Tunes like “Loveseat,” “Nerdy Talk,” and “Left Lane” bridge the gap between funk, disco and pop culture. Since their first show in 2015, Raspberry Pie has been packing dance floors across the US. They’ve headlined several notable conventions including Florida Supercon in Miami, PAX East in Boston, PAX West in Seattle and Dragon Con in Atlanta.
October 30
Experience the groundbreaking psychological horror classic The Ring in a live concert performance accompanied by The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at Walt Disney Theater. The film will be shown on the big screen as the orchestra performs Hans Zimmer’s haunting score, whose minimalist themes amplify the film’s dread and suspense and helped cement the movie’s lasting impact on the horror genre.
October 31
Join Dr Phillips Center for a retro Halloween dance party straight out of the ‘80s—the decade when “Thriller” ruled the airwaves, Freddy Krueger haunted dreams and big hair required a scary amount of Aqua Net. Get your boogie on as Beauty & The Beats, Orlando’s premiere party band, performs the totally tubular chart‑toppers, one‑hit wonders and dance anthems you love as Judson’s Live transforms into a spook-tacular setting. Think your costume is to die for? Prove it in our costume contest!
October 31
This Halloween, experience the eerie silent-era masterpiece that remains one of the most influential horror films ever made. The 1922 silent classic Nosferatu rises from the screen with Grammy-nominated organist/composer Cameron Carpenter performing his own original score live at Steinmetz Hall.
To learn more about these performances and purchase tickets, visit drphillipscenter.org.
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