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The Haunted Forest® 2026

Name: The Haunted Forest® 2026
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Johannesburg

The Haunted Forest® 2026 is a major Halloween festival held at Prison Break Market in Johannesburg on October 31. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the event provides an immersive spooky experience featuring themed forest walks, a haunted house, and activities for all ages.

Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Johannesburg
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Haunted Forest Walk featuring live actors and life-sized scenes
The Last Gas Station on the Left themed haunted house
Best-dressed costume contest with prizes
Family-friendly picnic area with craft workshops and film screenings

The 2026 edition of The Haunted Forest® marks a decade of Halloween entertainment in South Africa. The festival centerpieces include "The Last Gas Station on the Left," a meticulously designed haunted house, and the Haunted Forest Walk, where attendees navigate through outdoor woods populated by life-sized scenes and live actors.

The event transitions from family-friendly entertainment in the afternoon to more intense horror-themed activities after dark. Early guests can enjoy a picnic area with children's films on a large LED screen and craft workshops like bucket-making. Later in the evening, the screen shifts to classic horror films, and the atmosphere becomes more frightening. Additional features include a best-dressed costume contest, a makeup room for guests, and a market offering food, drinks, and seasonal memorabilia.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Prison Break Market; whatsoninjoburg.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Johannesburg

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.