Pied Piper's 4th Annual Haunted Carnival rises again this Halloween at Tampa's Armature Works!
- Alastair Mac
- Aug 12
- 4 min read
Massive Halloween event returns to Tampa from October 23 - 26, bringing carnival rides, live performances, games, costume contests, and more.
Save the date for four nights of spooky family-friendly fun at Pied Piper's 4th Annual Haunted Carnival returning this Halloween to Tampa!
Pied Piper is bringing the carnival back to Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave. Tampa from October 23 -26! The 4th Annual Haunted Carnival will include more classic carnival rides, more nostalgic treats, games, costume contests, $5,000 in cash and prizes, and music from some of the world’s biggest DJ’s and artists.
Guests of all ages can enjoy the massive carnival each day, plus the grown ups can experience top headliners on Friday and Saturday nights, including EDM icon Steve Aoki, hip-hop legend Rick Ross, and dance-pop duo Galantis.
The four day event wraps up on Sunday with a family-friendly concert perfect for all ages, with headliners still to be announced!
Pied Piper's 4th Annual Haunted Carnival Lineup, Oct. 23 - 26, 2025
Thursday, October 23
The huge carnival is open from 5 - 10 pm.
Friday, October 24
The huge carnival is open from 1 pm - midnight.
Main Stage Entertainment (18+) 4 pm - midnight.
Steve Aoki – EDM icon known for high-energy sets and cake-throwing antics
Rick Ross – Hip-hop legend and founder of Maybach Music Group
Borgeous – Billboard-charting DJ/producer behind “Tsunami” and “Invincible”
DJ Irie – Longtime Miami Heat DJ mixing hip-hop, reggae, and dance tracks
Jeff Retro – Las Vegas staple with regular sets at Drai’s and Marquee
Prankstisci – Genre-bending DJ duo known for heavy bass and house beats
KU – Underground favorite with a dynamic blend of techno and melodic house
Boggio – Florida-based DJ bringing the party energy to local and festival stages
JDUB – Tampa’s own, blending house and hip-hop with signature style
Saturday, October 25
The huge carnival is open from 1 pm - midnight.
Main Stage Entertainment (18+) 4 pm - midnight.
Galantis – Dance-pop duo behind “Runaway (U & I)” and “Peanut Butter Jelly”
Said The Sky – Melodic bass artist known for emotional, cinematic live sets
Bonnie X Clyde – DJ/vocalist pair mixing trap, bass, and dynamic vocals
Xandra – Rising DJ blending house and tech grooves with contagious energy
Yokai – Tech house duo dominating festival circuits across the East Coast
Ambrxse – Club-ready producer fusing bass, trap, and melodic elements
Nick Hogan – DJ and reality TV personality delivering high-octane sets
Karl Louis – Known for genre-spanning performances with a festival flair
Sunday, October 26
The huge carnival is open from 1 pm - 11 pm.
Main Stage Entertainment (18+) 4 pm - 11 pm.
Artists To Be Announced Soon
Presale tickets are on sale now for Pied Piper's 4th Annual Haunted Carnival. Text “HAUNTED” to (833) 714-1996 for early-bird access, and updates,
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