The Days of the Dead Festival is largely inspired by the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos, though we also blend Halloween & death/afterlife stories into a community where EVERYONE is welcome – regardless of culture or religious beliefs.

FRIGID is proud to be a quirky, black-box basement, Off-Off-Broadway venue where artists aren’t afraid to make bold choices and try new things. While certain stories or styles of performance may be curated by the festival & its coordinators, you can generally expect something a little more off-the-beaten-path in our space!

Most shows with FRIGID are priced between $7-$25, and/or offer a “pay-what-you-can” option (with a minimum of $7) PLUS a $2.50 transaction fee.

You can also buy tickets at the door (cash or card) without the fee, but with a small 45-seat house we cannot guarantee a show won’t sell out – therefore we strongly recommend purchasing in advance.

We are a basement blackbox only accessible by stairs. The theatre is general admission (not assigned seating) for up to 45 patrons with a mix of cushioned theatrical chairs and free-standing plastic chairs. We don’t have a lobby, so if you arrive extra early we encourage you to check out the neighborhood! We have two bathrooms available via another (small) set of stairs.

The small-but-mighty bar is open for most evening performances (after 5pm) with a selection of beer, cider, wine, spiked seltzer, sodas, and water. Please note we are not a full-service bar.

Most shows do allow late seating, but it is not guaranteed so please arrive before the performance is scheduled to start. After 10 minutes past the start time, we cannot guarantee a staff member will be at the door and able to grant entry. Please note that late arrival does not qualify for a refund.

A sold-out show may not be able to hold your ticket past the schedule start time either if there is a waitlist at the door. Please note that late arrival does not qualify for a refund.

If you are feeling unwell, please email boxoffice@frigid.nyc to exchange for a streaming link at no additional charge (IF streaming is available). If streaming is not available, we may try to exchange for another date of the same production or another show in the same festival.

Since we are a small team, please give as much notice as possible to increase your chances of receiving the link or exchanging in time for the performance.

Applications for Days of the Dead open annually around July/August with the festival occurring late October/early November. Join our mailing list to learn when submissions open for Days of the Dead 2027, as well as other festivals & opportunities hosted by FRIGID!

You can also see what else the hosting company “Something From Abroad” is up to by following them on Instagram.