Halloween Hotness is bringing its annual celebrity charity event to the Las Vegas Strip for the first time. The 12th annual event, billed as Halloween Hotness: Spirit on the Strip, is scheduled for Oct. 24, 2026, at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas inside The Venetian Resort. Organizers say proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The event is organized by Halloween Hotness, not by Madame Tussauds. The attraction is the venue, giving the traveling red-carpet celebration a Strip address for its first year outside Los Angeles. The event’s listed hours are 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are listed at $45, plus a $1.13 service fee.
That’s the headline: a Halloween party with a cause, not just another costume night under the neon.
A first Las Vegas stop for Halloween Hotness
Halloween Hotness began in 2014 and spent 11 years in the Los Angeles area, according to the organizers. The 2026 event marks its first move beyond California. Its Las Vegas theme, “Spirit on the Strip,” pairs the annual Halloween gathering with a celebrity red carpet, live entertainment and fundraising for St. Jude.
The event is scheduled at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, at 3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd. It is an indoor venue on the Strip, but the event’s organizers and Madame Tussauds are separate: Halloween Hotness is putting on the charity event at the attraction.
Halloween Hotness says the event will include red-carpet guest appearances, live entertainment, interactive attractions, silent-auction and raffle items, and an award presentation. The schedule and activities may change, so the listed highlights are a preview, not a minute-by-minute program.
Who is expected, and what awards are planned?
Organizers have announced a guest list that includes Holly Madison, Murray SawChuck, Ginger Lynn, Josh Wolf and Janeshia Adams-Ginyard, among others. The lineup is subject to change, and a guest announcement is not a guarantee that every listed person will attend.
The event announcement also names Las Vegas entertainer Jeff Civillico as the recipient of a new Heart of Vegas Award and magician Jen Kramer for Magician of the Year. A separate Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, described as a Las Vegas legend, is expected to be announced closer to the event.
That’s more than a vague Halloween theme. There’s a real program taking shape, even as some details remain in motion.
How the fundraiser supports St. Jude
The event’s stated beneficiary is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which works to advance research and treatment for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The event’s organizers say proceeds benefit the hospital. Their event information also describes ticket purchases, auction donations and sponsorships as supporting St. Jude’s mission.
Organizers list the event as a charity fundraiser, but guests should not assume that the full ticket price is a tax-deductible donation. The ticket page lists a $45 admission price and a separate service fee. The event’s terms say donations are voluntary and registration fees may apply. The exact amount raised or donated has not been announced.
That distinction matters. A charity event can raise funds through several channels, including tickets, sponsorships and auction activity. The published materials identify those channels, but do not provide a final fundraising total.
What guests should know before making plans
The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. the following day. Tickets are available through the Halloween Hotness event page, which lists general admission at $45, plus a $1.13 service fee. Prices and availability can change.
The location is within The Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes. Madame Tussauds’ directions page provides the attraction’s address and guidance for getting there. The event’s own details list the address as 3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 2001.
The public event listing does not provide a complete schedule, a dress code or an age policy. Costumes are part of the event’s Halloween identity, but guests should check the organizers’ latest information for rules and any changes before heading out. The event terms also say its schedule and activities are subject to change.
Las Vegas gets plenty of Halloween spectacle. This one has a different hook: its organizers are bringing a long-running Los Angeles fundraiser to the Strip, with St. Jude as the stated beneficiary. The guest list and awards add star power. The cause is what gives the night its point.
