There aren’t many places where you can ride a Ferris wheel, eat funnel cake, and catch Steve Aoki and Galantis on the same night. Haunted Carnival is back at Armature Works this week, with a stadium-worthy lineup on the waterfront.
Carnival fare also includes bumper cars, carnival games, food vendors and a children’s zone with face painting and pumpkin decorating. The vibe switches from family-friendly fair to haunted rave each night starting Friday around 4 p.m. with DJ and EDM festival sets on the main stage.
Rick Ross joins Steve Aoki onstage for Friday’s headliner. Swedish dance-pop duo Galantis headline Saturday’s set, which also includes a DJ set from the late Hulk Hogan’s son, Nick Hogan. Sickick and Brice Vine finish off the celebration on Sunday.
Parking is limited; ride-shares recommended. Carnival access is $10 and stage access tickets to hear the artists are anywhere from $30 to $133. Children under 3 enter free. VIP upgrades and reserved table options are also available.
Pied Piper’s Haunted Carnival
Time Thu., Oct. 23, 5-10 p.m., Fri., Oct. 24, 1 p.m.-12 a.m., Sat., Oct. 25, 1 p.m.-12 a.m. and Sun., Oct. 26, 1-11 p.m. 2025
Location Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa
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