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Purchase Haunt Blackcraft presale tickets by 7/3/25 and receive exclusive access to Blackcraft Coffee October reservations before they go live to the general public. Separate reservation email will be sent within 5 business days of ticket purchase.
Haunt Blackcraft is located at 259 Essex Street, Salem, MA, right in the heart of downtown—next to Blackcraft Salem.
Please note: There is no public parking or restrooms available.
LIVE scare actor performances take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Tickets can be purchased in two ways:
- on this website- www.Hauntblackcraft.com
2. at Blackcraft Salem (253 Essex Street)
If tickets are sold out online, same-day tickets will be available for purchase on-site in the parking lot behind Haunt Blackcraft.
To find us, turn onto Barton Square from Essex Street and follow the signs and sidewalk to the back of the building.
Same-day ticket holders will enter via a general admission line, and entry will be first come, first served. Presale tickets will enter in a separate line and entrance will be based on their reserved ticket time. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to ticket time to complete check-in process.
Visiting on a Monday–Thursday?
While live actors aren't present on these days, the Haunt is still open as a walkthrough experience at a discounted rate. Explore our movie-quality sets and snap some great photos!
📸 Please note: Photos and videos are only allowed during walkthrough days—not during live actor performances.
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Haunt Walkthrough FAQ's
The haunt is currently open daily as a walkthrough experience and Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with LIVE scare actors.
Monday- 10AM-2PM Haunt Walkthrough (purchase tickets inside
Blackcraft Salem)
Monday- 2PM-9PM Haunt w/ LIVE scare actors (purchase tickets
behind 259 Essex St or online)
Tuesday- 10AM-7PM Haunt Walkthrough ONLY (purchase tickets
inside Blackcraft Salem)
Wednesday- 11AM-7PM Haunt Walkthrough ONLY (purchase tickets
inside Blackcraft Salem)
Thursday-11AM-7PM Haunt Walkthrough ONLY (purchase tickets
inside Blackcraft Salem)
Friday- 9AM-2PM Haunt Walkthrough (purchase tickets inside
Blackcraft Salem)
Friday- 2PM-9PM Haunt w/ LIVE scare actors (purchase tickets
behind 259 Essex St or online)
Saturday- 9AM-2PM Haunt Walkthrough (purchase tickets inside
Blackcraft Salem)
Saturday-2PM-9PM Haunt w/ LIVE scare actors (purchase tickets
behind 259 Essex St or online)
Sunday- 9AM-2PM Haunt Walkthrough (purchase tickets inside
Blackcraft Salem)
Sunday- 2PM-9PM Haunt w/ LIVE scare actors (purchase tickets
behind 259 Essex St or online)
Only during select showtimes. Not during the designated "walkthrough" times.
Same day haunt walkthrough tickets can be purchased inside of the Blackcraft Salem storefront located on 253 Essex Street in downtown Salem Massachusetts.
While the Haunt operates out of season as a walkthrough experience you are allowed to take photos and videos- it's one of the perks of coming to the walkthrough!
During shows with the LIVE scare actors, you are not permitted to take any photos or videos.
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Haunt Blackcraft w/ actors FAQ's
Tickets are currently on pre-sale for the full 2024 Haunt season right here on this website. Click TICKETS at top.
In addition, we will be selling tickets inside the Blackcraft Salem store, as well as around back of the building at the designated Haunt ticket booth. Turn on to the alley- Barton Sq. from Essex St. and follow the signs. Same day tickets will form a general admission line which will offer first come first serve admission.
The full season will run every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday starting Friday September 27th and end Sunday November 3rd.
In addition, we will add hours the week of Halloween Tuesday 10/29-Thursday 10/31.
Yes, we will, however the pre-sale tickets with confirmed timeslots will have priority in line. This could potentially mean longer wait times for same day tickets.
Upon arrival, your ticket's noted time serves as your check-in time, allowing for approximately 30 minutes to complete the check-in process and prepare for the haunting experience ahead. Please be aware that this time does not guarantee immediate entry into the haunt. Please be prompt with check-in. We cannot guarantee admission for guests who do not check-in within 10 minutes of their designated time.
Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another date or time slot, so make sure to choose your visit wisely.
We recommend children aged 13 and up. However, this is at the parents' discretion. Please note the Haunt is very theatrical in nature and was not designed to be suited for children. All minors will need to have a guardian present to sign the basic liability waiver before entry.
All guests must sign a basic liability waiver before entering the attraction, ensuring a safe yet thrilling experience for everyone.
No, the scare actors will not make contact with any guests. And likewise, you are not permitted to touch any of the scare actors.
Yes however, we do not recommend any more than 6 guests per a 5-minute check-in timeslot. For the enjoyment of the entire group, we suggest breaking up the group into smaller sections in back-to-back timeslots.
No, as long as you have them readily available on your phone to scan, no need to print! Make sure to charge up your phones, especially if spending the day taking lots of selfies around Salem!
The entrance to the Haunt specifically in season, when purchasing the full scare actor experience, will be in the back of the building. Signs will be directing you to turn on to Barton Square from Essex Street. Check-in at the ticket booth.
Yes, we will be filling seasonal positions for ticket sales, security and actors. Please email haunt@blackcraftcult.com for more information. Be sure to also follow @HauntBlackcraft on IG to be notified of open interviews and auditions.
Email us at Haunt@blackcraftcult.com
We are located right to the right of Blackcraft Salem on Essex St.
259 Essex St. Salem MA is the address. The front door is actually the exit, and the entrance is around back of the building.