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15 Years of Scares at Screamfest Burton

Friday, 16 October 2026

Elliot speaks with Ivor from Screamfest in Burton, which is celebrating 15 years of terrifying its visitors this year.

Dive into what makes the immersive scare and horror experiences so popular. Ivor talks about the incredible effort that goes into the event, including the themed scare mazes featuring specified routes, soundtracks, and special effects.

Actors trained by a professional with a degree in scare acting to master different jump-scare techniques live bands performing every night alongside interactive circus performers.

Plus a funfair operating in the festival area too!

He also warns that tickets are selling fast, with some time slots and popular nights already completely sold out ahead of the event's conclusion on the 31st of October.

15 Years of Scares at Screamfest Burton
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