Music & Comedy
Sanctum Dark Music Festival 2026 October 30, 2026
The Sanctum Dark Music Festival returns to Chicago for Halloween weekend on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, 2026. The darkwave, industrial, and post-punk music festival will span two days of immersive performances at the historic Thalia Hall and the downstairs Tack Room.
The curated lineup covers dark electronic, industrial rock, synthpop, and underground gothic wave music across multiple stages: A Split-Second, Zanias, Buzz Kull, Crash Course in Science, Kontravoid, Aux Animaux, Sacred Skin, Automelodi, MVTANT, Sleek Teeth, The Treasury, Pink Stiletto, Children’s Crusade, Grave Love.
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Learn more about the area
Neighborhood
Pilsen
Explore vibrant street art, a diverse food scene, and a wealth of Mexican culture.
