Horror Hits Glendale This July

Mad Monster Party Arizona will stalk into the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel from July 10–12, turning the West Valley into a weekend haunt for horror and genre fans. The three‑day event is positioning itself as one of the standout horror gatherings of the Arizona summer, drawing fans from across the Valley and beyond.

What Lurks Inside Mad Monster

Beneath the blood‑red branding, Mad Monster Party Arizona is a horror, sci‑fi, and fantasy‑themed convention that gathers many of the world’s top genre celebrities and exhibitors under one roof. Fans come to swap stories, sit in on informative panels, grab autographs and fun merchandise, and reconnect with old friends while meeting new like‑minded “monsters” from across the fandom.

Westgate Becomes a Haunted Hotspot

The Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel, steps from the Westgate Entertainment District, serves as the convention’s home base, giving attendees easy access to restaurants, bars, and late‑night hangouts between panels and photo ops, but the main hotel’s Mad Monster room block is now sold out. Fans still looking to stay close to the action can book into the overflow property, Tru by Hilton Phoenix Glendale Westgate, which offers its own convention rate just down the road from Westgate’s shops and nightlife. Weekend and single‑day passes remain available online, and organizers highlight both the sold‑out convention hotel and the active overflow special convention room blocks so fans can stay nearby for all three days of “MADness.”

Panels, Prosthetics, And Pop Culture

Over the weekend, the convention floor fills with horror‑centric programming: celebrity Q&As, themed panels, cosplay contests, and film‑friendly events that span everything from cult classics to modern genre hits. The vendor hall brings together exhibitors selling collectibles, artwork, props, and other genre merch, while makeup and FX artists demonstrate the craft behind the carnage.

Saws, Screams, And Scream Queens

Headlining the 2026 lineup is Saw icon Tobin Bell, appearing as part of a special reunion with co‑star Shawnee Smith that’s already generating buzz in Arizona horror circles. The roster reads like a horror hall of fame, with KISS frontman Gene Simmons, Hellraiser star Doug Bradley, Corey Taylor, and The Exorcist’s Linda Blair among the names adding crossover appeal, and additional guests expected as the convention approaches (all appearances subject to change).

Ticket To The Terror

Fans can find the latest guest lineup, ticket options, and hotel information through Mad Monster’s official site and social channels. With premium photo ops, limited‑capacity events, and growing word‑of‑mouth on the horror‑con circuit, organizers encourage attendees to secure passes and rooms in advance to avoid any last‑minute jump scares at the box office.