North Shore Horror + Anime Fest 2026

North Shore Horror + Anime Fest is a two-day celebration of horror, anime, Halloween and pop culture in Danvers, Massachusetts. Started in 2025 as the North Shore Horror Fest, it adds anime for its second year, with a bigger exhibitor room, more guests and more interactive content.

The 2026 show runs Saturday, October 10 (10am–6pm) and Sunday, October 11 (10am–4pm) at Danvers Indoor Sports. Guests include anime voice actors Austin Tindle (Tokyo Ghoul, Attack on Titan) and Leraldo Anzaldua (Haikyu!!, Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions) and horror actors Sean Whalen (The People Under the Stairs), Dick Wieand (Friday the 13th: A New Beginning) and Daniel John Kearney (Crust). Expect vendors and collectibles, photo ops with Baby, the 1967 Chevy Impala from Supernatural, and kids and adult costume contests on Sunday. Admission is $15 Saturday, $10 Sunday or $20 for the weekend, and kids 12 and under get in free with a paying adult.