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New Mexico's Premier Haunted House is back. Haunted Scarecrow presents The Depths of Despair — Albuquerque's most terrifying haunted house experience returns to 505 Central Food Hall, September 16 – October 31 (Wed–Sat, nightly during Halloween week). Get ready to descend.
Haunted Scarecrow's Depths of Despair —
New Mexico's Premier Haunted House
Deep beneath Downtown Albuquerque, something is waiting. Haunted Scarecrow's Depths of Despair returns for the 2026 season, transforming 505 Central Food Hall — right at 5th and Central — into New Mexico's premier haunted house experience. From twisted corridors to bone-chilling encounters around every corner, this isn't your average haunted attraction; it's a full-sensory descent into fear, built for thrill-seekers, horror fans, and anyone brave enough to take on Albuquerque's top-rated Halloween haunt.
Watch for Dizzle the Clown, the twisted face of Depths of Despair and your guide (if you can call her that) through the terror below. Dizzle has haunted these halls for years, and she's not about to let you leave without a scare.
Located at 505 Central Ave NW, in the heart of Downtown ABQ, Depths of Despair is easy to find and impossible to forget. Grab dinner and drinks at the food hall before or after you go through — then find out if you can make it out in one piece.
Tickets
General admission is $20 ($21.60 with ticketing fee). Get your tickets online before you go — this haunt fills up fast, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Visit hauntedhousenewmexico.com for tickets and the latest updates.
2026 Season & Hours
The Depths of Despair opens September 16 and runs through Halloween night, October 31.
September (Sept 16–30):
Wednesday – Saturday: 6 PM – 10 PM
October (Oct 1–25):
Wednesday & Thursday: 6 PM – 10 PM
Friday & Saturday: 6 PM – Midnight
Halloween Week (Oct 26–31):
Monday – Thursday: 6 PM – 10 PM
Friday & Saturday: 6 PM – Midnight
Whether you're planning a date night, a group outing, or one last scare before Halloween, Depths of Despair is New Mexico's go-to destination for haunted house thrills in 2026. Located in the heart of downtown at 505 Central Food Hall, it's the perfect way to kick off — or close out — spooky season in ABQ.
The Dungeon Awaits
October nights don’t last forever. Step into the haunted house Albuquerque won’t forget and see if you can make it through.