Nashville Nightmare

Haunted attraction · Nashville · Tennessee

Nashville's biggest haunted house packs four separate walk-through scares under one roof in Madison, from a twisted fairy-tale maze to a slasher-movie set piece, plus an escape room and laser maze if you need a break between screams. The 2026 run is select nights from September 6 through November 9.

Best for: Nashville haunt-goers wanting several scares in one stop

Don’t miss

  • Four themed haunted houses
  • Escape room and laser maze
  • Select nights Sept-Nov

Plan your visit

2026 season: Sep 12 – Nov 13.

Select nights, four haunts under one roof

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Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: November 1–November 5

Color builds from October 24 · mostly bare by November 26

Color starts: October 24Peak: November 3Bare: November 26AugustDecember

Sampled at Nashville Nightmare’s own coordinates and elevation (150 m) rather than a regional average.

This window comes from 19 weather points across Tennessee, nudged 1 day earlier to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Tennessee's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 5 days earlier. How the forecast works

When to go to Nashville Nightmare

You get about 19 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 12. Against Tennessee overall, that is 1 day earlier.

This one is within Nashville itself, which makes it an easy half day.

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Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Tennessee, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Plan from a city

Nashville · 7 mi · in town

Frequently asked

When is Nashville Nightmare open in 2026?
The 2026 season runs Sep 12 – Nov 13. Select nights, four haunts under one roof. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
When does Nashville Nightmare peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for November 1–November 5 (best estimate November 3). Color starts around October 24 and is mostly bare by November 26.
How do I get to Nashville Nightmare?
Nashville Nightmare is in Nashville. The closest city is Nashville, about 7 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Tennessee's fall lineup.
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