Chicago · BITE! · On sale
Chicago, sink your teeth into BITE!
A spine-chilling cirque burlesque cabaret at Experience 868: sultry vampires, seductive spirits, and world-class acrobats. Halloween 2026 from October 9. 21+.
- Tickets on sale
- From October 9
- ~2 hours
- 21+ with ID
Join 43,000+ spectators across New York, Paris, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, and Lisboa
Sexy. Spooky. Unhinged.
Sink your teeth into the Halloween run at Experience 868. Brand-new horrifying cirque acts, spine-tingling burlesque, and terrifying surprises blur the line between fear and fantasy.
World-class acrobats
International cirque performers defy gravity with a dose of Halloween horror: aerial silks, hair-hang, and shadow-drenched stunts that leave you breathless.
Cocktails before the show
Handcrafted cocktails at the bar before the 7:00 PM main stage. Stay after for drinks once the final bow hits.
Trick or treat yourself.
From the creators of AirOtic Soirée, BITE! returns to Experience 868 for a strictly limited Halloween run from October 9, 2026.
Sultry vampires, seductive spirits, and shadow-drenched acrobats bring a spine-chilling cirque burlesque cabaret to River North. It's sexy. It's spooky. It's spectacularly unhinged.
After captivating over 43,000 spectators across New York, Paris, Chicago, San Francisco, and beyond. This is the Halloween night out Chicago already knows how to throw.
Your evening
Your BITE! experience
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Before
Drinks at the bar
Handcrafted cocktails at Experience 868 before the main stage. Arrive early to settle in.
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7:00 PM
Main stage
A spine-chilling spectacle of cirque, burlesque, and Halloween horror: world-class acrobats and seductive spirits.
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After
Full bar on site
Stay for drinks after the show. River North is right outside the door.
Plan ahead
Good to know before you book
Content & age
Sensual choreography, horror themes, and artistic nudity. Strictly 21+ with valid ID.
Arrive early
The bar is part of the night. Arrive before the 7:00 PM show to get a drink and find your seat.
Getting there
Experience 868 is at 868 N Franklin St, River North. CTA Brown/Purple lines to Chicago station, or rideshare drop-off on Franklin.
Tickets
Tickets are on Eventbrite. Pick your date and showtime at checkout.
River North · CTA Brown/Purple · View map
Tickets
Tickets on Eventbrite
Select your date and ticket tier on Eventbrite. Checkout happens on Eventbrite. You'll pick your showtime there.
Practical info
- Dates
- From October 9, 2026
- Hours
- Show 7:00 PM
- Duration
- Approx. 2 hours
- Age
- 21+ with valid ID
- Accessibility
- ADA compliant venue
What guests say
"This was an amazing experience."
"Way beyond our expectations. Definitely a night to remember!"
"The talent that the group has is unbelievable. Great athletes."
The show
A glimpse of BITE!: seductive horror, aerial acrobatics, and Halloween spectacle.
FAQs
Venue
Experience 868 · 868 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610
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