A Haunting Thriller: Live Michael Jackson Tribute

A Haunting Thriller: Live Michael Jackson Tribute comes to the Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio on Thursday, October 22, with the venue's featured tribute artist taking the stage. It's a full-on Michael Jackson show, built around the hits, the choreography, and the costumes that made the King of Pop a household name. The set is billed as a Thriller experience for the Halloween season, and it's a costume night, too: they're encouraging everyone to turn up in their best Halloween gear.

If you've been following the Hard Rock's calendar this year, you'll recognize the repertoire. The venue has hosted other Michael Jackson tributes earlier in 2026, including Remember the Time shows in July and August, so this is another one in a series of MJ nights they've been running. This particular show puts the focus on the music, the energy, and the stage performance, with the choreography and costumes doing a good deal of the heavy lifting.

General admission is $25 plus tax, and it's open to ages 3 and up. If you want to get closer to the action, there's a front-row VIP table for up to four guests for $65 plus tax, and a meet-and-greet with the artist for $10 plus tax. The show runs from 7 PM to 9 PM, with doors opening at 6 PM, so you've got an hour to get in and settle before it kicks off. You'll find the Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio at 111 W Crockett St #210, right in the heart of downtown.