15th Annual ESP Weekend at the Crescent Hotel
January 23–24, 2026
The 15th Annual ESP Weekend (Eureka Springs Paranormal) returns January 23 and 24, 2026, at the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa. Known as one of the most haunted hotels in America, the Crescent hosts this signature event each January for those fascinated by paranormal investigation, ghost stories, and the unexplained.
This 48-hour experience is led by the Crescent Hotel’s ghost tour team and includes small-group investigations, hands-on exploration of active spaces, seminars on the hotel’s long and unusual history, and nightly ghost tours. Guests enjoy behind-the-scenes access to areas not included on the nightly tours, plus hospitality breaks throughout the weekend.
New for 2026: Lockdown Night – January 22 (Optional Add-On)
For those who want to take their investigation to the next level, the weekend begins with an optional Lockdown Night on Thursday, January 22. On this night only, the Crescent Hotel will be completely closed to outside guests. Only ESP Lockdown participants will have overnight access to the building, exploring its most active spaces with the lights off and no one else around. This unique experience is available only as an add-on to ESP Weekend and requires a separate ticket purchase. Space is very limited.
ESP Weekend Packages
ESP Weekend – January 23–24, 2026Room for 2 nightsMust purchase ESP Weekend tickets separately $149 per night plus taxes and feesLockdown + ESP Weekend – January 22–25, 2026
Room for 3 nights2 tickets to Lockdown Night (optional add-on)2 tickets to ESP Weekend$100 resort creditStarting at $1250 plus taxes and fees
ESP Weekend Schedule
Thursday, January 22 – Lockdown Night (Optional Add-On)Guests are encouraged to bring their own investigation equipment.Please plan to eat before arriving at the Crescent.If you choose to end your night early, check out with event staff before heading to your room.
8:00 PM – Introduction to the evening8:20 PM–3:00 AM – Self-guided ghost hunting throughout the hotelMidnight – Snacks and review session3:00 AM – Goodnight
Friday, January 23 – ESP Weekend Begins4:00–7:00 PM – Event check-in6:00–7:00 PM – Workshops: Paranormal 101 and Crescent History & Ghosts7:30–9:00 PM – Panel discussion with investigators9:00 PM – “Toast to the Ghosts” and evening ghost hunting10:00 PM – Snacks3:00 AM – Goodnight
Saturday, January 242:00 PM – Check-in for Saturday arrivals2:00–5:00 PM – Variety of workshops5:00–6:30 PM – Dinner on your own6:45–8:45 PM – SIS with Larry Flaxman9:00 PM–3:00 AM – Ghost hunting10:00 PM – Snacks
Sunday, January 2511:00 AM – Share stories and say “See you next year!”
If you’ve ever wanted to explore a haunted hotel, investigate paranormal activity, or experience something truly different, ESP Weekend is your chance.