Gathering of the Goths

Prepare for a dark and unforgettable night at the Gathering of the Goths, the ultimate Halloween experience aboard the haunted USS Hornet in San Francisco on Saturday, October 19, from 5 PM to 1 AM. This one-of-a-kind event brings together a thousand goths, ghouls, and Halloween enthusiasts for an evening of music, art, and spooky fun in one of the most haunted ships in America.

Celebrate halfway to World Goth May Festival with a lineup of post-punk, dark wave, and synth-punk bands, including Ashes Fallen, Octavian Winters, Dildox, and Jeweled Snakes, who will fill the haunted hangar bay with eerie, pulsing sounds. The fun doesn’t stop there—goth DJs will keep the dance floor alive with post-punk, EBM, and industrial beats at Club Enigma, an after-hours party starting at 11 PM. Dance the night away with spirits and goths alike as we announce the lineup for next year’s Gathering of the Goths Festival.

Arrive early to explore the highly curated Halloween Bazaar & Goth Marketplace, featuring over 40 artists and oddities vendors. Whether you’re looking for gothic home décor, fashion, dark art, or unique Halloween-themed treasures, you’ll find it all in Hangar Bay 2. With tarot readings, face painting, games, food trucks, and more, the market is a festival within itself.

For those seeking something truly chilling, sign up for the ghost hunting tours or try your hand at the butterfly, beetle pinning, and scorpion dome workshops—but remember, these are add-ons and not included in your ticket.

Costume contests, aerial performers, giveaways, and a poison & elixir bar will add even more thrills to this immersive gothic celebration. Whether you’re here for the music, the market, or to embrace the spooky spirit of the season, Gathering of the Goths promises an unholy night of frightful delights!

Ticket Info:

Festival Ticket: $55 (Includes main stage concert, Club Enigma, workshops, ghost tours, and access to the Halloween Market)
Market Ticket: $20 (Access to the Halloween Market and workshops, but does NOT include the concert or Club Enigma)
Club Enigma: $10 (For after-hours dance party from 11 PM to 1 AM)
VIP Parking Pass: $25
Add-Ons: Ghost tours and workshops are available but must be purchased separately.
Join the #GothVenture at the USS Hornet for a night of dark music, eerie encounters, and all things goth. You won’t want to miss this legendary Halloween event!