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Fright And Fiction Collide At Haunted Open Mic Night In Doylestown

Doylestown Bookshop opens its doors on Halloween Eve to a haunting night of stories and a Halloween bash.

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A scream-worthy night of storytelling is coming to Doylestown Bookshop on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is part of a month-long series of horror-themed open-mic nights taking place across the area.

The event, held in partnership with Fright Lines, invites local writers and performers to take the mic and share original horror-themed works in front of a live audience. From haunting short stories and eerie poetry to terrifying tales and macabre monologues, all forms of spine-tingling expression are welcome.

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The evening will double as a Halloween bash, featuring horror trivia, scavenger hunts, giveaways, light refreshments and more. Signups for the open mic begin on site at 5:30 p.m.

Performers will be given five minutes to share their work. Spots are limited and granted on a first-come-first-served basis. The event is free and open to the public. Costumes are encouraged.

Event Details

What: Horror Open Mic & Halloween Bash
Where: Doylestown Bookshop | 16 S Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901
When: Friday, October 30 | 6-8 p.m.
Signup Time: 5:30 p.m. (in person only)
Admission: Free

For more information and the full October schedule, visit tinyurl.com/FrightLines and follow
@FrightLinesMic on Instagram, Facebook and Threads.

Fright Lines curates inclusive horror literary and performance events, encouraging local voices and storytelling. The open mics are dedicated to horror-themed literature and feature readings of original horror stories, dark poetry and gothic performances.

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