The weather is staying hot, and so is the immersive scene
October is in Full Swing
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Halloween might just be our fave holiday of the year, as the OG immersive experience. It's a gritty, chaotic playground where reality bends, and you're forced to confront your darkest fears while reveling in the thrill of transformation. Trick-or-treating is a ritual where kids shapeshift into their wildest fantasies and roam the night. Costume parties create a liminal space where the rules of reality can be suspended—the holiday dares you to dive headfirst into another world, and it’s not just about watching a scary movie or playing a character; you're living it. The jump-scares, eerie fog, flickering jack-o’-lanterns, and cryptic rituals make Halloween not just an event, but an all-out sensory takeover. It’s visceral. It’s interactive. It’s primal. And in a world obsessed with high-tech immersive art and experiences, Halloween has been serving it up raw for centuries.
To get us into Peak Spook, we signed up for Laura Hall (of the Center for Immersive Arts)'s 31 days of Halloween, for a cryptic, curated email every day of October!
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In this issue
- Annual favorites Hallomass and Spookadelia are back!
- Reunion 85 for one day only
- Big Names haunting the Stanley Hotel
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EXPURGO! marks itchy-O’s tenth annual celebration of impermanence and renewal, transforming the RiNo Art District into a wild, sonic ritual where attendees are invited to shed inhibitions, release tributes, and honor the past. With electrifying energy and chaotic revelry, this event is more than a performance—it’s a rite of passage, a chance to transcend, reflect, and harvest the unseen fruits of community. Whether a seasoned fan or first-timer, this unforgettable celebration promises to be a night of cathartic transformation.
Where: Truss House
3400 Arkins Ct
Denver, CO 80216
When: October 31, November 1, 2 - 7:30p, 9:15p
Pricing: $43+
Note: Late rites already sold out, some tix still available for the early rites.
Tickets and more info here.
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Peacock and Blumhouse invite you to face your fears this Halloween Horror in OVERNIGHTMARE, an immersive overnight experience that will give horror fans the chance to step inside the spine-chilling worlds of some of your favorite Blumhouse films. Set against the ominous backdrop of The Stanley Hotel — the very place that inspired Stephen King’s bestselling novel, The Shining —OVERNIGHTMARE will be filled with electrifying scares, interactive activities, shady characters and heart-pounding horror.
Where: The Stanley Hotel
333 E Wonderview Ave,
Estes Park, CO 80517
When: October 18-20
Pricing: $1,031 (This weekend package includes one room for two nights (double occupancy), breakfast vouchers, interactive experiences, screenings, and a complimentary welcome dinner with two drink vouchers for the Blumhouse Bar per guest.)
More info here.
Okay, we know this one sold out, like. Immediately. But tickets are still available to the annual Shining Ball October 26th, and have you caught the on-going immersive seance they do out there yet?
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Reunion ’85 is a one of a kind event and the party of a lifetime with an epic twist: at this reunion, you can be whomever you want. Rad, right?! Choose a nametag, grab a drink, and get ready to rock ‘n’ roll! Party back in time with us in a totally immersive concert experience featuring improv comedy, scrunchies, dancing, shoulder pads, and a bodacious live band playing the most iconic hits of the 1980s. However the night unfolds, expect to jam out to over 30 chart-topping hits from legends like Madonna, Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston and more! This is one reunion you won’t want to miss: RSVP ‘yes’ today!
Where: Parker Arts Center
20000 Pikes Peak Ave.
Parker, CO 80138
When: October 19th 7:30p
Pricing: $49-59
Tickets and more info here.
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It is 1949 at Denargo's Tavern in Colorado, where Lloyd "Red" Barker will sling you a drink as he attempts to live a quieter life than the one he has fled. The son of "Ma Barker"--yes, that one--he is hoping Colorado will provide an escape from the infamy of the Barker Boys, his family's criminal gang.
But the past always has a way of catching up. Journey with Lloyd as he is visited by the ghosts of his past on the last night of his life.
Where: Westminster Grange Hall
3935 West 73rd Avenue
Westminster CO 80030
When: October 10-November 2nd (Thurs-Sundays),
Pricing: $20 student, $35 standard
Tickets and more info here.
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Spookadelia: The Fracture is the awe-inspiring and introspective seventh installment of the Spookadelia series created by Spectra Art Space. This self-guided experience is full of several new installations, amazing new characters and actors, all-new technology, discovery points, and more ways than ever to interact with the art and the story.
Where: Spectra Art Space
1836 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
When: From October 4th
Pricing: $20+
Tickets and more info here.
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Join us for a night of dark elegance, intrigue, and indulgence inspired by the Anne Rice universe. Meet the mesmerizing & mysterious vampires Aurelian & Rene. Through conversation, storytelling & uncovering hidden diary entries, you will uncover what happened to the third member of this vampire coven & their dark back stories. Uncover their secrets, share a drink and experience the thrill of the unknown.
This one-of-a-kind event plunges guests into the world of 18th-century vampires, with a modern twist. Set in an expertly themed and decorated venue, participants will embark on an immersive storytelling experience, featuring a live cast of characters and curated signature cocktails that channel the essence of vampire lore.
Where: The Devil's Drink
3330 Mariposa Street
Denver, CO 80211
When: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Oct 4th-31st
Pricing: $28.46 but get 15% off tickets with promo code ImmersiveDenver15 (Thanks Elevate!)
Tickets and more info here.
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Welcome to Baba Yaga's Haus: A Haunted Witchcraft Experience! Help us uncover Baba Yaga's murderer & crown the new head coven by communing with the dead, performing elemental magick, and finding clues with the help of some bewitching characters.
This is an immersive murder mystery where you help uncover the story. Cosplay & themed attire are very much encouraged!
Where: Nineteen 25 2185 North Broadway #200 Denver, CO 80205
When: Saturday, October 12th at 6:00pm & 9:00pm
Pricing: $27.45+
Tickets and more info here.
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Experience the play, Art Emergency: Sendak Edition to get more insight into what inspired Maurice Sendak to create all that he did! Two museum staff members can’t agree on what inspired Sendak the most and need your help. Meet them in Sharp auditorium in the Hamilton building to hear stories and secrets about Maurice Sendak’s life and art.
This production is presented to celebrate the exhibit Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak,on view October 13, 2024, through February 17, 2025.
Where: Sharp Auditorium, Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
When: October 12th, 2pm for Museum Members only
October 19th, 11:00am for the general public.
Pricing: $5 ages 6 and up, 5 and under free!
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After three successful years in London, the interactive experience based on the world's favorite family board game is set to debut in October 2024 at DCPA Off-Center's temporary venue in Broadway Park, which some may recognize as the former Ace Hardware and Dollar Tree building near Broadway and Alameda.
MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition is a 60-minute, family-friendly adventure inspired by the classic game. It allows four teams to roll the dice and traverse a giant MONOPOLY board, guided by two live game pieces. Players will compete in escape room-style challenges to acquire properties and, ultimately, claim victory.
Where: DCPA Off-Center at Broadway Park
407 S. Broadway, Denver
When: Oct 22, 2024 – Jan 5, 2025
Pricing: $43.99 - $57.50
Tickets and more info here.
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This new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel brings the original language of the text to life in all its beautiful, horrifying glory. Dive directly into all of the action, including breathing life into Doctor Frankenstein’s horrifying monster! Come face-to-face with the terrible consequences of unstoppable hubris and ask the question: What truly makes a monster?
Where: various brewery locations + Hudson Gardens (during Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns 🎃)
When: October 11 - 31
Pricing: $15 - $25
Tickets and more info here.
🍽️ Don't Miss: Frankenstein's Feast with The Inventing Room 🪄
(tickets increase on Sept. 4)
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Set in the opulent Mockingbird Lounge (Beacon's new sister venue) in the RiNo Arts District, the launch of Poetry Brothel Denver promises an immersive experience of another era. Featuring singers, storytellers, tarot readers, burlesque dancers and—of course—local poets, guests can also enjoy (for a fee) a private, one-on-one reading with a poet of their choosing.
Where: Mockingbird
2737 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
When: Sunday, October 13, 7 - 11 PM
Pricing: $35 – $81.88
Tickets and more info here.
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Producers, want an even broader reach? Submit your production to be included on Everything Immersive's website!
Looking for a review from the immersive critics at No Proscenium? Pitch it to them here.
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Need another excuse to get dressed up this month?
Join us for a Halloween-themed gathering in the disco room at Fort Greene! Whether you're new to the immersive scene or looking to reconnect, stop by in costume for an open-house style meet-up of immersive artists from across all immersive disciplines—costumes encouraged!
Where: Fort Greene
321 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80216
When: Monday, October 28th 5:30-8:30
Pricing: Free networking, mocktails and alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
RSVP and follow for updates here!
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Immersive Denver, in collaboration with The Immersive Experience Institute, After Hours Theatre Company and the Denver Center for Performing Arts, is excited to announce Denver’s first Immersive Invitational November 8-10th, with public audiences on Sunday, November 10th!
This weekend-long festival challenges teams to create an original immersive piece in under 48 hours. On Friday night, teams receive a performance space, creative guidelines, and a small production stipend. By Sunday, they must present a 10-12 minute piece to an audience and a panel of industry judges.
The event, more than a competition, is a chance to experiment, learn, and celebrate Denver’s immersive community.
Watch your inbox for more news--TEAMS WILL BE ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK, along with the Location Reveal and Ticketing Link!
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Two words: Tapdancing Dentist.
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Want to submit a fictional show you'd like to see? Reply to this email with the details of your fantasy immersive production and we might publish it in the next newsletter!
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