Dark Force Fest 2026

Dark Force Fest 2026: 3-Day Goth-Industrial Convention

Dark Force Fest 2026

North America's Largest Goth-Industrial Festival. Thank you so much to our supporters over the years, our last event sold out at over 3,000 attendees. This event gets bigger and better every year.

We're back at the castle! For 3 days, we take over the entire ‘Sheraton Parsippany’, in Parsippany, NJ

(one hour from. NYC)

Featuring over 30 top industrial, goth, alternative bands from around the world .

2 stages of live performances over 3 days.

Friday May 1st - Sunday May 3rd, 2026

Pre-party at QXT's on Thursday, April 30th.

Plus:

Sideshow performances

Club Events

100+ Vendors

Panels, Presentations and Activities

VIP tickets also available which includes exclusive meet and greets and photo ops with headliner bands, a souvenir, and access to the vip lounge.

All Ages are allowed, however some events are 18+ such as club nights. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

3-Day tickets include admission to all live shows for 3 days, PLUS admission to the pre-party on Thursday, April 30th at QXT's.

Get your advanced tickets now at a special reduced rate.

All general admission ticket tiers are the same but they go up in price over time.

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Full info at:

https://darkforcefest.com/

Click below for discounted rates on hotels in the area:

https://darkforcefest.com/venue/

Check out videos from our last events below: