Telluride Horror Show Film Festival

• Date: 10/16/2026

October 16 - October 18 

The Telluride Horror Show is Colorado’s first and longest-running horror film festival. The festival line-up showcases feature films & short films from new and established talent, special programs, guests, and events. If you love horror, then you can’t miss this fest.

For three fright-filled days, Colorado’s favorite mountain resort town welcomes fans and filmmakers alike for an array of experiences spotlighting the latest in horror, suspense, thriller, sci-fi, and dark comedy. Popular host venues like

the Nugget Theatre, Palm Theatre, and Sheridan Opera House showcase genre films while events like the Ice Cream Social, Pig Roast, Creepy Campfire Tales, and a Horror Trivia Night offer frightfully fun social opportunities. Don’t miss the “Secret Sunday Shows” for surprise screenings of highly-anticipated films!