sCarolina series brings five nights of fright to the Carolina Theatre

This spooky season, Charlotte's historic Carolina Theatre is filling the calendar with cult cinema, petrifying performances and a very "sCarrie" prom night.

Here's the deal: The 2026 sCarolina series celebrates the strange and macabre with a month-long lineup of thrilling theater experiences.

• The series is anchored by a special celebration of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with original cast member Barry Bostwick and psychic readings with "America's Top Psychic Medium" Matt Faser. More on those below. 👀

Why it's important: "These are experiences you can't stream or recreate at home," said Carolina Theatre Programming Director Ben Klein. "They're the kinds of nights that can only happen in a theater — with an audience, in the moment."

Here's the bewitching breakdown of what sCarolina has in store.

😱 Saturday, Oct. 10: "Hereditary" (2018) screening.

• The series kicks off with a screening of Ari Aster's acclaimed psychological horror film to get you in the Halloween spirit.
• Tickets start at $16.05 (based on availability).

🍿 Friday, Oct. 16: "Obsession" (2026) screening.

• Get ready to be obsessed. Catch Curry Baker's buzzy supernatural horror-thriller film on the big screen.
• General admission tickets are $18.50.

🎶 Saturday, Oct. 17: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour" with Barry Bostwick.

• Barry Bostwick — aka the original Brad Majors — joins audiences for a 4k screening of the 1975 cult classic, "Rocky Horror Picture Show."
• Expect a live shadow cast, audience participation, a costume contest, memorabilia on display and a special tribute to the late Tim Curry.
• Tickets start at $71.50. Upgrade to the VIP Meet and Greet experience for $100 (based on availability).

🔮 Friday, Oct. 23: "Matt Fraser: Undeniable Life After Death Tour."

• Acclaimed medium Matt Fraser brings his live psychic-reading experience to the Carolina Theatre for an evening focused on messages, connection and the afterlife.
• Tickets start at $53.05. Upgrade to a VIP package for $224.20 (based on availability).

💃 Saturday, Oct. 31: sCarrie Prom.

• Dance Halloween night away at a prom-style mixer with Gather & Groove featuring DJ Suave, followed by a screening of "Carrie" (1976) in celebration of the film's 50th anniversary.
• General admission tickets are $18.50.

The takeaway: Whether you prefer your scares on screen or in real life, the Carolina Theatre has your spooky season plans covered.

Get all the sCarolina deets and buy tickets for all events here.