John Carpenter announced for Midsummer Scream 2026
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John Carpenter will make their return to Midsummer Scream.
Revealed today, the iconic director will appear at the convention taking place from August 7 through August 9 at the Long Beach Convention Center. The appearance coincides with the release of Carpenter’s original graphic novel Cathedral and its accompanying soundtrack. On Friday, August 7, Midsummer Scream will hold a listening party for the Cathedral soundtrack. From 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., a special VIP portion with an appearance from Storm King Comics CEO Sandy King will take place. The first 50 people to purchase a bundle at the Storm King booth will gain access to the VIP portion. After 8 p.m., the listening party will be open to all Midsummer Scream attendees.
On Saturday, August 7, Carpenter will hold a graphic novel and soundtrack signing at the Storm King Comics booth. On Sunday, August 9, King will have a special Crafting Fear panel alongside editor Jeremy Cohen (Over Your Dead Body) and composer Samuel Jones (Didn’t Die).
Badges for Midsummer Scream are on sale to the general public right now here. Our photos from last year’s event can be seen here.
Since 2009, MP3s and NPCs owner Terrance Pryor has written about music, conventions, cosplay, and video games for publications such as AXS, Examiner, Fake Walls, and Ranker. Based out of Los Angeles, the former rock concert promoter/radio host can be seen talking about rock music on AXS TV’s Music’s Greatest Mysteries and discussing music and whatever else on their Black Man Talks Rock channel on YouTube.