Creepy Carnival

Creepy Carnival returns! Tickets on sale now

Creepy Carnival is here! In October you can experience Särkänniemi's rides in gorgeous neon light colors as darkness falls over Tampere. Creepy Carnival returns once again to provide joy and thrills for your autumn holidays. The event dates are 6.–8.10. and 12.–21.10.2023.

Creepy Carnival has a large colorful carnival area that thrills the entire family. Two smaller areas focus on the creepier side of the event: Zombie Zone and Circus Hysteria. These areas are not recommended for anyone under the age of 15. Do you dare to enter?

Children under 3 years old can experience the carnival rides (height restrictions apply) and the attractions (Aquarium and Näsinneula Observation Tower) free of charge.

Please note! Carnival area has an entrance fee. The Creepy Carnival is an outdoor event so remember to dress accordingly. The carnival area features flickering lights that may induce an epileptic seizure.

You can access Creepy Carnival 2023 with 2024 Season Card. The Season Card goes on sale at the end of the summer season 23.9.2023.

Carnival Fun for the Whole Family

Everything is upside down or at least a bit weird in this Creepy Carnival! Experience Särkänniemi rides in their fully illuminated autumn glory, and let the spectacular dancers, the wild rhythms, and mouthwatering carnival treats lead you to an unforgettable autumn holiday.

An exciting playtime suitable for children called Savu, Sumu and Rotting Forest invites children to play in Piggy Town at 15.30 and 16.00 every carnival day except the opening day 6.10.

The colorful family fun carnival area covers Pelitori Games Arcade and Kärsänniemi Piggy Town. In these areas you can enjoy the evening without fear of running into any of our creepy monsters.

NEW: Dollmare – Dollhouse of Nightmares

Enter Dollmare, the dollhouse of nightmares located in the Tornado's loading bay. The horror destination aimed at over 15-year-olds continues the theme of last year's Dollhouse, but is a completely renewed destination. Tickets for the subject with an additional fee will go on sale later.

Tornado is not used in Creepy Carnival.

Zombie Zone

Särkänniemi has been taken over by zombies thirsty for human flesh. Do you dare to experience the zombie attacks? Join the survivors and face the creepy zombies at the Särkänniemi Zombie Zone! Zombies crawl the area starting at 15.00 and they get more active as the night arrives. Pay extra attention after 17.00! Zombie Zone is not recommended to anyone under the age of 15.

Circus Hysteria

In front of Estraadi Stage, the scary clowns and other monsters of Circus Hysteria entertain and terrify starting at 17.00, so the area is not recommended for anyone under the age of 15 after that. On the stage, you can also experience Fire Lady's warming fire show, and you can also find glühwein suitable for adults and other Olvi bar servings in the area. During the fire show, there are no scary characters in the area, so the whole family can enjoy the show.

• Circus Hysteria's scary clowns and other strange performers can be seen by Estraadi stage starting from 17.00. The area is recommended for anyone 15 years of age and above. Please do not touch the performers.

• Fire Lady's fire show at Estraadi stage at 18.30 and 20.30, on Saturdays at 18.30 and 21.00

• Showdem Dancing on Estraadi Stage at 17.30, 18.00, 19.00 and 19.45, on Saturdays at 17.30, 18.00, 19.00 and 20.00

Rides

Most of the rides are available in Särkänniemi during the Creepy Carnival. Rapids Ride, Log Ride, Trombi, X Swing Carousel and Tornado are already having their winter rest. Other rides may need to be closed due to cold temperatures or high wind. Rides intended for smaller children will be closed in the evening as the evening programme is intended for youth and adults.

Carnival Programme

Along with the rides, the glorious Creepy Carnival programme will sweep away visitors of any age. Circus and fire artists, colorful dancers, zombie attacks, and much more will make your day at Särkänniemi unforgettable and fun!

6.10., 12.–13.10.

Lunddance carnival dance in Kärsänniemi Piggy Town at 15.15 (not on Thursday), 16.15 and 18.15 Carnival parade (starts from Oasis) at 17.00 and 19.15 Tampere Burlesque at Rantaterassi (Shore Terrace) at 18.15 and 20.00 Showdem Dancing on Estraadi Stage at 17.30, 18.00, 19.00 and 19.45

On Saturdays 7.10., 14.10. and 21.10.

Lunddance carnival dance in Kärsänniemi Piggy Town at 15.00, 16.15 and 18.15 Carnival parade (starts from Oasis) at 17.00 and 19.15 Tampere Burlesque at Rantaterassi (Shore Terrace) at 18.15 and 20.30 (not on 7.10.) Showdem Dancing on Estraadi Stage at 17.30, 18.00, 19.00 and 20.00

8.10., 15.–20.10.

Lunddance carnival dance in Kärsänniemi Piggy Town at 15.00, 16.15 and 18.15 Carnival parade (starts from Oasis) at 17.00 and 19.15 Tampere Burlesque at Rantaterassi (Shore Terrace) at 18.15 and 20.00 Showdem Dancing on Estraadi Stage at 17.30, 18.00, 19.00 and 19.45

Fortune Teller

Madame Frey holds your fate in the palm of her hand. Do you dare to enter the fortune teller's tent? You can find the mystical Madame in the carnival area every day of the carnival. A visit to a fortune teller is an additional paid service, the price of which is 7 euros. Buy a ticket to the fortune teller on the spot!

Dining

No need to be frightened with an empty stomach! Our restaurants and kiosks serve you a variety of meals from Zombie Burgers to Possessed Fries and delicious Licorice Worms – not forgetting the sweets and treats, of course. Restaurant Riemu, Pizzeria Pelle and X-BRGR will provide you with creepy dishes that will take your breath away. But beware that you don’t end up on a plate yourself!

Games

A variety of theme park games await all those with a spirit for excitement. Classics like String Pull and Duck Pond will reward you every time you play!

Shopping

Park Shop & Piggy Shop

Get your Creepy Carnival themed jewelry, outfits, plush toys, and other wonderfully creepy items at Park Shop and Piggy Shop! Park Shop is situated opposite the Hype roller coaster and Piggy Shop is located at Kärsänniemi Piggy Town. The shops are suitably themed for the whole family so don’t be afraid to step inside.

Candy Corner

Here you can find a wide selection of different sweets, lollipops, canned cotton candy, and all kinds of sweets and treats. Candy Corner is situated opposite the Boom ride. The shop is suitably themed for the whole family so don’t be afraid to step inside.

Trick or Treat Tour

For an additional fee, all those with a greater hunger for treats can participate in our Trick or Treat tour that covers all the family friendly areas of the park. Trick or Treat is on sale at our ticket sales as well as at Park Shop, Candy Corner and Piggy Shop. The price is 8 euros.