From 2010-2019, the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Halloween event captivated the residents of Long Beach and beyond until the COVID-19 pandemic and ship renovations caused the event to come to a pause. In its absence, the historic oceanliner played host to Shaqtoberfest, a family-friendly Halloween festival from former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal, ABG Entertainment, and Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, which ran from 2022-2023. Now, for the first time in four years, The Spirits Rise once again at The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor!
Dark Harbor is a massive Halloween festival that takes place on The Queen Mary and surrounding harbor. This year’s event will feature haunted mazes, live entertainment, themed bars and lounges, experiences on-board the ship, festive eats and treats, and, of course, the return of well-known icons like the Captain, Ringmaster, and Scary Mary. 2024 attraction details will be released in the coming months and will include both fan favorites from the past as well as many new surprises.
Dark Harbor will return Friday, September 20, and run select nights through Saturday, November 2. Tickets will be available for purchase in late summer 2024. For early access to presale, event updates, and announcements, sign up at www.darkharborhalloween.com. The event is now hiring scare actors, event staff, tech staff, and more. Job postings and applications can be found on the event website.
