Orctoberfest 2026

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8 brutal metal and punk bands gather for the Ultimate Halloween Costume Party & Metal-Punk Concert with prize giveaways and spooky vibes making an epic, two-part night of music and mayhem across two savage Santa Cruz venues. Event Details & Split-Venue Schedule This monstrous soiree is taking over two distinct locations to keep the party raging from late afternoon until midnight. Make sure you know where to be! Part 1: All Ages Kickoff, headlined by Wartroll 4:00 PM – 7:45 PM Shanty Shack Brewing (138 Fern St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060) All Ages $12 or $20 for an event pass that includes both venues (Presale only). Part 2: The After-Hours Rager, headlined by A Band of Orcs 8:00 PM – Midnight The Blue Lagoon (923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060) 21+ Only $12 or $20 for an event pass that includes both venues (Presale only). The Night's MC: The costume contests will be hosted by the legendary 831 Spooky Girl from Weird Spooky Storytime —your local expert on haunted history, urban legends, and horror cinema. The kids contest will be held at the all-ages Shanty Shack Brewing, headlined by Wartroll, while the adult contest will take place at the Blue Lagoon, headlined by A Band of Orcs. Costume Contest Partner: Trick or Treat Studios will provide the main prizes! Wear your best, most terrifying gear for a chance to win world-famous, high-quality horror masks and other prizes, like band merch and other swag. Ticket link and show info in the bio! We'll see you in the pits and maybe you'll be spared - Hail Gzoroth! ⚔️

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