Jacksonville… we’re back!
Nightmare on Bay Street: Peace, Love & Nightmares transforms downtown into a haunted Woodstock packed with music, arts, food, scares, and most importantly, the undead.
THIS EVENT IS COMPLETELY FREE TO EXPERIENCE ON THE BLOCK.
Venues are separate and only included with VIP tickets
Entry Point: The 300 block of East Bay Street
Festival & Block Gates Open: 6:00 PM
The Scream Stage (end of 300 block)
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (performances, DJs, giveaways and more)
Featuring DJ Nandi, DJ Crash, DJ ISH, DJ SORCE, IHEARTMEDIA, live bands & more!
Participating Venues:
Myth Nightclub ***
Decca Live ***
The Live Bar
The Albatross
Circuit Barcade
Participating Food & Beverage:
Element Bistro Bar
Cinco De Mayo
D&G Deli
Bay Street Bar & Grill
Ocean Street Tacos
Spliffs GastroPub
Partnership & Announcement:
Thanks to our collaboration with Placemaking Jax and your feedback, this year’s block party is free to experience on the street.
As requested, venues will be pay as you go unless you choose a VIP ticket, which includes access to select premium venues. Venues with stars are premium**
BY THE BLOCK:
100 Block
Live Performances and After Parties
Main hub for live bands, arts performances, and shows after the Scream Stage closes at 10 PM
Home of the Silent Disco for a late night Woodstock-meets-nightmare vibe
Host of the Official Nightmare on Bay Street Costume Party — where the boldest and scariest looks compete
200 Block - Sponsored by Furniture Source
Food Hall, Vendors, and Scare Zones
Mobile and outdoor hookah lounge
Food trucks with seating and tables for comfort
Creepy scare zones, vendors, and activations - eat, shop, and scream your way through this block
300 Block
Festival Entry and Main Party Hub
The Scream Stage (6:00–10:00 PM) with DJs, performances, giveaways, and the on-stage costume contest
This is the main attraction from 6 PM–10 PM before the energy spreads into the other blocks
Venues on this block also host their own after parties that keep the nightmare alive all night long