NEWSLETTER
Rochester, NY (October 1, 2026) — The Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester (MAG) will once again welcome guests to its annual Museum of the Dead Halloween event on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 8:00 – 11:00 pm.
For over a decade, Museum of the Dead has fused art, music, and spooky spectacles into one unforgettable night at MAG. This year’s celebration features ghost tours in the historic Cutler Union building, tarot card readings in the Renaissance Gallery, an eerie late-night organ concert, and access to MAG’s world-class collections. Guests can dance to a live DJ in the Vanden Brul Pavilion, participate in art making and see a spooky film in the M&T Bank Ballroom, and enjoy frighteningly good eats from some of Rochester’s favorite food trucks.
The evening highlight is a competitive costume contest, with categories ranging from Best Couple and Best Group to Spookiest and Most Inspired by Art. Winners will be announced at 10:00 pm, with prizes provided by local businesses.
Tickets are $30 general admission. This is a 21+ event, and tickets must be purchased in advance—tickets will not be available at the door. VIP tickets are officially sold out.
Learn more: https://mag.rochester.edu/event/museum-of-the-dead/
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About the Memorial Art Gallery
The Memorial Art Gallery showcases art from antiquity to the present day, including the outdoor public Centennial Sculpture Park. In addition to its permanent collection, MAG offers a year-round schedule of special exhibitions, lectures, concerts, tours, after-hours social events, and family activities. Learn more at mag.rochester.edu
Press contact: Paige Engard, Marketing & PR Specialist: 585-474-7695 / pengard@mag.rochester.edu
Photo: Don’t miss Museum of the Dead at the Memorial Art Gallery, coming up on Friday, October 23!