Image credit: 2026 promotional artwork supplied by Southern Screams.Southern Screams returns to Holy City Brewing in North Charleston, South Carolina, on select nights September 25–November 7, 2026, with a new haunted attraction called MACABRE.
The fictional story takes visitors inside Museum Macabreo, where a collector known as The Curator has assembled cursed objects and awakened something dangerous. Organizers describe the experience as a combination of constructed environments and live characters.
Alongside general admission, R.I.P. Access adds expedited entry, a private lounge, photo opportunities and merchandise discounts. Separate Behind the Screams tours on selected nights offer a look at backstage areas and the creative work behind the attraction.
The final two nights, November 6–7, feature a Lights Out version in which visitors navigate with a lantern. For families seeking a gentler option, a Halloween trick-or-treat event runs October 31 from 5–6 p.m., with the lights on and treats along the route.
The attraction is at 1021 Aragon Avenue. Check the official calendar for operating nights, ticket options and event-specific restrictions before traveling.