Crypticon Seattle 2026 is the Pacific Northwest’s largest celebration of horror culture, returning May 1–3 for a three-day immersive experience that transforms the DoubleTree Seattle Airport into a hub of all things macabre. Blending convention, festival, and nightlife event, it brings together horror fans, filmmakers, artists, and iconic genre talent for a weekend packed with celebrity appearances, panels, film screenings, and a bustling vendor hall filled with dark art and collectibles.