Freaky Deaky
- Dates
- Expected October 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Travis County Exposition Center
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 31, 2026
The last Freaky Deaky was October 30 to 31, 2026, in Austin, TX. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
Last time around (2026)
Freaky Deaky 2026 was held in Austin, Texas, at the Travis County Exposition Center, closing out Halloween weekend with a lost and found operating there on Sunday, November 1st. The festival's own wrap-up described the weekend as another chapter that has come to a close. The notable event of the edition was weather: rain arrived without warning on Day 2 and turned the venue to mud. Attendees pulled ponchos over their costumes, sheltered under the DOJO setup, and queued in wet gear, while one described the energy as still insane despite the downpour.
What's special
Freaky Deaky is a Halloween-themed electronic music festival now held in Austin, Texas over Halloween weekend, after earlier runs in Chicago and then Houston. Programmed by Disco Donnie Presents, it spreads a bass-forward, multi-genre lineup (drum & bass, dubstep, house) across several stages and leans hard into costume culture.
How it works
Freaky Deaky runs Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 at the Travis County Exposition Center in Austin. Parking and the box office open at 2 p.m., gates at 3 p.m., and each night ends at midnight. General Admission is the base two-day pass. GA Plus adds express entry and air-conditioned restrooms, while VIP and Freak VIP add private bars and better viewing areas. Every guest is searched on entry, there is no re-entry, and camping in the parking lots is not allowed.
Who it suits
This is a festival for adults: entry is 18 and over, and alcohol service starts at 21. It suits dance-music fans who want a Halloween weekend of house, techno, trance and bass, and who enjoy dressing up. The organizer lists more than 60 artists across several stages, plus food and a vendor village. Costumes must be easy to remove, and the festival runs rain or shine.
What people love
The strongest draw is the Halloween-rave atmosphere: elaborate costumes, people-watching and a friendly, PLUR-minded crowd, paired with a diverse bass-heavy bill. Attendees who go for the vibe and the lineup tend to come away happy, especially those who are local.
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Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find Freaky Deaky on Spotify.
Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Photos from the festival
Getting there
Nearest airport AUS.
How do I get to Freaky Deaky?
By car
Most people drive to Freaky Deaky. The nearest major airport is AUS, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
CapMetro Route 20 (Manor Rd/Riverside) runs from the airport to downtown Austin every 15-30 min. It does not reach Travis County Expo Center (7311 Decker Ln, east Austin), there is no transit route connecting the airport corridor to the venue's Decker Lane location.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Pickup at AUS is from the Consolidated Rental Car Facility (north of/behind the Red Garage), not curbside. Travis County Expo Center is ~7 miles from AUS via Hwy 183/SH-130.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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🅿 Parking
Cost $29.99 plus tax per vehicle per day, paid on arrival (credit, Apple Pay, Google Pay).
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Freaky Deaky?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 3
8410 East US Highway 290, Austin, TX 78754
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates6300 East US Highway 290, Austin, TX 78752
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates11301 East US Highway 290, Manor, 78653, Austin, TX
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 4
~1 mile from AUS, ~20-25 min drive to Travis County Expo Center via Hwy 183.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesOn airport grounds at AUS, ~20-25 min drive to venue.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesEast Austin, closer to venue than downtown properties; drive time to Expo Center.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesBudget option near the airport/I-35 corridor, ~20 min drive to venue.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
Central Austin location, ~20 min drive to Expo Center.
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
General Austin Airbnb inventory is large. Austin sees documented surge pricing around major events (e.g. Formula 1 weekend saw a reported 42% jump in Airbnb bookings).
Search AirbnbHipcamp lists private-land camping/glamping around the greater Austin/Central Texas area as a budget alternative to hotels. Camping is explicitly banned at the venue itself.
Search HipcampSearch all hotels near Travis County Exposition Center
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Freaky Deaky has a dedicated ADA Accessibility page run by promoter Disco Presents. On ground surface it says the festival sites typically feature flat terrain comprising a variety of surfaces including dirt and sand paths, grass, and blacktop or concrete, that rain may affect ground conditions, and that distances between areas and between stages can be considerable.
Read the full notes
Disabled patrons enter event parking and request ADA parking by showing state issued ADA documentation such as a hangtag or plate sticker, and companion cars must arrive together because no spaces are saved for later arrival.
Each stage features elevated accessible viewing platforms designed for guests who use mobility devices, have significant mobility disabilities or have difficulty standing for long periods, managed by the festival ADA team and security.
Accessible port-a-potties are provided in both festival and camping areas adjacent to the general restrooms and always near the accessible viewing platforms. Motorised wheelchairs and three or four wheeled scooters are permitted, but personal golf carts, all terrain vehicles, two wheeled scooters and motorbikes are not, in the venue or in parking and camping areas.
Guests needing refrigerated storage for medicines can request it. A customer service point inside the grounds handles information and service requests. No quiet or sensory space is described.
Freaky Deaky lists interpreting services among its accommodations and asks that requests be made as early as possible, preferably 60 days prior to the festival, through the Request Accommodation form on its accessibility page.
No interpreted set schedule is published and there is no separate ASL viewing area described.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
Pricing
Your Freaky Deaky fit
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Quick answers
When is Freaky Deaky 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was October 30 to 31, 2026. The next one is expected in October.
Where is Freaky Deaky held?
Travis County Exposition Center, Austin, TX.