Halloween in India has gone from house parties to full-scale festivals, and the biggest of them is back. HorrorCon India returns to Delhi for its third edition on 31 October and 1 November 2026, and this year hip-hop duo Seedhe Maut are headlining.
HorrorCon India 2026 at a glance
- Dates: Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026
- Timings: 2 pm to 10 pm
- Venue: NSIC Exhibition Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi
- Nearest metro: Okhla NSIC (Magenta Line)
- Tickets: from Rs 599, on SkillBoxes
- Organisers: TMV (The Mad Virus) and the horror community Khooni Monday
- Expected crowd: over 30,000 people
The music lineup
- Seedhe Maut, the Delhi duo of Encore ABJ and Calm, headlining
- W.i.S.H., billed as India's first girl pop band
- Bharat Chauhan, indie singer-songwriter
- Ansh4Sure, Whysokai and Parv, favourites from MTV Hustle 2026
- NKSHTRA and NOIZX
- A live DJ night
Beyond the music
The festival also promises a Halloween parade, a horror cosplay competition, a new family cosplay showdown, a gaming arena, live horror experiences, comedy sets, magic pop-ups, film screenings and meet-and-greets.
Why Seedhe Maut fits a horror festival
Seedhe Maut's dark, high-energy Hindi rap has made them one of the most respected acts in Indian hip-hop, with more than 500 million streams. They are also on the Rolling Loud India 2026 lineup in December. See it at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/rolling-loud-india-2026-lineup-burna-boy-metro-boomin.
Tips if you are going
- Take the metro. Okhla NSIC on the Magenta Line is the closest station.
- Plan your costume early. The cosplay contests are the main event for many fans.
- Arrive before the evening headline sets to beat the entry queues.
- Delhi's air quality dips in late October, so carry a mask.
Want the perfect soundtrack for your own Halloween night? Our playlist is at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/halloween-songs-2026-playlist.
HorrorCon India 2026: FAQs
When is HorrorCon India 2026? Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026, from 2 pm to 10 pm.
Where is HorrorCon India held? At NSIC Exhibition Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi.
Who is headlining HorrorCon India 2026? Seedhe Maut.
How much are HorrorCon tickets? Tickets start at Rs 599 on SkillBoxes, with premium passes priced higher.
Is there a cosplay competition? Yes, including a horror cosplay competition and a family cosplay showdown.
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Image: A carved jack-o'-lantern. Photo via Wikimedia Commons, used under its free licence.
