Pied Piper's Carnivals & festivals in Tampa Bay
Rides, Ferris wheels and costume contests by day, headliners on the main stage after dark. Pied Piper's carnival weekends have filled the field at Armature Works since 2021.
Next carnival · 2027
Pied Piper's Haunted Carnival
For more than twenty years, Pied Piper has thrown some of Tampa's biggest Halloween parties. In 2021 the party became a carnival: four days of rides, costume contests and headline DJs on the field at Armature Works.
2027 dates
Back for Halloween
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- 2021The first Haunted Carnival
- 30,000+Carnival goers in 2022
- 4 daysThursday to Sunday, every year so far
What to expect
Based on past carnivals. The 2027 details are confirmed when tickets go on sale.
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Rides & Ferris wheels
Two Ferris wheels, the Zipper, the Gravitron and bumper cars. Ride tickets and wristbands are sold on site.
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Headliners after dark
By night the carnival turns festival, with Diplo, Quavo, Steve Aoki and Rick Ross among past headliners.
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Costume contests
Cash and prizes for the best costumes every year, plus a costume contest for pets.
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Kid Zone
Pumpkin painting, face painting and superhero meet-and-greets for younger guests.
Past headliners
- Diplo
- Steve Aoki
- Quavo
- Rick Ross
- Above & Beyond
- Galantis
- DJ Diesel
- Duke Dumont
- DJ Pauly D
- Carnage
- Malaa
- Jauz
- Said the Sky
- Bryce Vine
On the Haunted Carnival main stage, 2021–2025
Coming soon
NYE & Gasparilla
New Year's Eve and Gasparilla details are on the way, and save the date: Saturday, February 13, 2027. Join the list to hear first.
On the way
More dates soon
Line-ups drop on our socials first. Follow along so you don't miss the next one.
Since 2021
Every carnival so far
Four Haunted Carnivals and two XOXO weekends at Armature Works. Pick a night to find yourself in the photos.
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Pied Piper's Haunted Carnival, 2025
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XOXO Art & Music Fest, 2024
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Pied Piper's Haunted Carnival, 2023
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Pied Piper's Haunted Carnival, 2022
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XOXO Carnival, 2022
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Pied Piper's Haunted Carnival, 2021
Good to know
Plan your carnival
How past carnivals have worked. The 2027 details are confirmed when tickets go on sale.
When is it?
The Haunted Carnival returns in 2027. Every one so far has run Thursday to Sunday in the last week of October, with Thursday a carnival-only night. Join the list to hear the 2027 dates first.
Where is it?
On the field at Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave in Tampa Heights, every year so far. Parking there is limited, so ride-share is the easiest way in.
Is it all ages?
The carnival is for all ages and has its own Kid Zone. The main stage has been 18+ most nights, and VIP tables have been 21+. Each night's listing has its age rules.
Are rides included with tickets?
Rides haven't been included with event tickets. Ride tickets and wristbands are sold on site.
What kinds of tickets are there?
Past carnivals have offered carnival-only tickets plus GA, VIP and VIP+ festival passes for one day or more. Options and prices are confirmed when tickets go on sale.
Can I book a VIP table?
Yes. Pick your night on the Tables page, or call or text the VIP line.
Make a night of it
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