Important announcement: this is officially your last chance to get murdered in Blood Forest at this hilarious and dangerous live show.
Patreon pre-sale: 8/4, 10 am est
Public on sale: 8/7, 10 am est
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Presale: The Nudge
"A novel that will resonate with classic horror fans as well as Night Vale devotees."
-starred Kirkus Review
Hi, Joseph here. I am so excited to announce my first book in five years (??), The Nudge. The Nudge is a straight up horror story in the tradition of Stephen King or Shirley Jackson.
Late one night, a wounded man checks into a remote roadside hotel. He's running from something he can't explain or escape. And over the course of a night, he'll tell the hotel's proprietor how his life fell apart. As our narrator's story unfolds, he begins to question whether he's fled far enough...
There are two incredible ways to experience this story: There will be a print version with terrifying illustrations by Night Vale's resident artist Jessica Hayworth (Kirkus's review compared them to the infamous illustrations in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark!). And there will be an audiobook version performed by Night Vale's Cecil Baldwin and Kevin R. Free. A difficult choice, but don't worry. You could always get both!
Pre-orders make a huge, huge, huge difference for authors, so if you think you'll want to read this, please preorder it wherever you get your books. (Your local bookstore would be happy to take your preorder.)
American Writers Festival: Horror Panel Discussion
Welcome to Night Vale co-creators Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink will be featured in a panel discussion at the American Writers Festival. They, along with other panelists, will dive into writing horror for books and podcasts. This two-day event offers the opportunity to engage with acclaimed authors, attend insightful discussions, and connect with a vibrant community of readers and writers.
Location: Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago, IL
June 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Free Patreon Member Upgrade Offer
Our Patreon members are the reason Night Vale exists. And now we are offering our free members 50% off your first month of membership when you join as a Blood Pact Scout ($5/month) or Weird Scout ($10/month) member between June 1 and June 14. Promotion code is posted on our Patreon (only viewable by our free members).
Alice Isn't Dead Returns!
We are excited to announce Alice Isn't Dead: Don't Tell Alice, a new sequel series, coming April 13.
Listen to the trailer here.
Night Vale Returns to Europe in May!
We are so excited to (finally!) announce that Murder Night in Blood Forest is going to Europe with stops in Edinburgh, Manchester, London and Amsterdam.
The Patreon pre-sale: Monday, 2/18 at 10 am GMT
The public on-sale: Friday, 2/20 at 10 am GMT
We can't wait to see you there!
Night Vale Tabletop Roleplaying Game Is Now Available!
If you've always wanted to enter the world of Night Vale, get ready to dive in! No knowledge of RPGs necessary! The tabletop game comes with guides, pre-generated characters, and pre-generated adventures (co-written by Night Vale writer Brie Williams) to help you get started.
Get the Night Vale game and start exploring our town with us.
Cosplay at our live shows
Night Vale hits the road in July to perform our new live show Murder Night in Blood Forest! We can’t wait to feel the extraordinary energy of the crowd.
And, at each show, Symphony (aka Tamika Flynn) will be choosing her favorite cosplay. The winner will be featured in a Night Vale social media post AND we will post pictures on our Patreon - the posts will be open to the public and anyone (free members or higher) can share their own cosplay and tour photos. You may even end up in our newsletter.
Don't like to cosplay? No worries, plenty of people come to our shows cosplaying as themselves, and we love you all just as much!
See you there!
Unlicensed Season 3 Premieres on 5/15!
We are so excited to announce Season 3 of Unlicensed will premier on May 15th! There will be grave danger. There will be deaths. But maybe some things matter more than survival.
Find out more here.
Night Vale is going on tour again!
We're bringing a brand new live-only script: Murder Night in Blood Forest. Tamika and a few hundred of her closest friends (that's you) are on a camping trip in Blood Forest to celebrate the annual Murder Night, the one night a year where crows are legal. But a masked killer is hunting Tamika's friends (again, that's you). Can Cecil and Tamika solve the mystery in time? And what of Cecil's brand new and malfunctioning ProducerBot?
Our live shows is at the heart of what we do, and are designed to be enjoyed by everyone, whether you have every episode memorized or aren't quite sure what a "Night Vale" is. So bring your friends! Bring your grandma! Your grandma will love it! We're very good with grandmas.
Find out more and buy your tickets here.
Introducing The Best Worst
Welcome to Night Vale's Meg Bashwiner and Joseph Fink consider the Golden Age of Television, celebrating it at its best and worst. Each episode, they consider a classic show by watching first its worst IMDB user rated episode, and then its best. What can we learn by watching the best and worst of classic TV? Let's find out together.
The Night Vale Book Club
We're starting something brand new on our Patreon! The Night Vale Book Club kicks off in January! Night Vale creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor will select a book to read and discuss each month with you. Our first book will be announced in December, and discussion begins in January. This benefit is available for Patreon members Weird Scout ($10/month) and higher.
We love the camaraderie of our Patreon community. We get to talk with you about Night Vale things, of course, but sharing movies, games, books, and even personal stories with you all has been a real joy. Plus, our Patreon is how we exist, so, if you are able, please consider becoming a member to support the show you love and become part of this smart, friendly, and welcoming community.
Not a member yet or want to upgrade? Find all our membership options here.
Our unlicensed LA detectives are back!
Season 2 of Unlicensed is now available on Audible! Sign up for your free trial here.
Out in the far reaches of Los Angeles County, where the glamor of Hollywood fades into the long empty of the desert, two unlicensed private detectives are about to face a case that is larger and more complicated then any they’ve faced before.
A ghost-hunting influencer disappears in the middle of a live stream. A beekeeper is murdered after telling his friends that he has come across a dangerous secret.
It is up to unlicensed PIs Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch to put together the pieces, as the powerful elite of California try to stop them. Even if they solve the case, can they come out the other side unscathed?
From the dusty citrus groves of Redlands to the wealthy enclaves of Monterey, season two of Unlicensed is the kind of grand California noir they just don’t make anymore.
Pre-order the Night Vale RPG
After an incredible crowdfunding campaign, the Night Vale role playing game is now available for pre-order.
The Night Vale RPG Crowdfunding Campaign Is Live!
Back the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game NOW! The crowdfunding campaign is live through 10/31, and you won’t want to miss the exclusive rewards—like the deluxe dice set, tray, and bag—available only during the campaign. Immerse yourself in a world of the strange and mysterious. Secure your pledge today and unlock the secrets of Night Vale!
From the Creators of Night Vale: Unlicensed, Season 2
Have you heard? Season two of our critically acclaimed podcast Unlicensed is coming on 10/31! We are so excited to share it with you.
A ghost-hunting influencer disappears in the middle of a live stream. A beekeeper is murdered after telling his friends that he has come across a dangerous secret. It is up to unlicensed PIs Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch to put together the pieces, as the powerful elite of California try to stop them. Even if they solve the case, can they come out the other side unscathed?
Listen to the trailer and find out more here.
Roleplaying Game Backerkit Campaign Launches 10/1
Mark your calendars and prepare for a trip to the mysterious town of Night Vale. The Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game is launching on October 1st, exclusively on BackerKit.
Explore the unknown, uncover secrets, and embrace the weird in a game where the ordinary is anything but. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to launch, and don’t miss out on your chance to bring the bizarre brilliance of Night Vale to your tabletop!
Sign up to be notified when the campaign goes live here.
The Newest Night Vale Live Recording Is Now Out!
At long last, the live recording of our newest live show, The Attic, is available. Bring the magic of the Night Vale live show into your home. Featuring Cecil Baldwin, a live score by Disparition, and several guest stars. Plus live weather by Danny Schmidt. Find it here.
Introducing the Night Vale Roleplaying Game
A while back, we announced the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game. And then we went quiet for a long time because developing a game is not a fast process.
But the game is almost ready to go, and we are excited to bring it to all of you out there.
Which is why our friends at Renegade Game Studios are launching a crowdfunding campaign for the game on BackerKit on October 1! This is your chance to get on the ground floor of this game developed by experience designers in close collaboration with the Night Vale writers.
Prepare to step into the world of Night Vale, where you may uncover incredible mysteries! Or become a mystery yourself! Or get eaten by a librarian, that can also happen. Good luck!
Click here to sign up to be notified when this campaign goes live.
It's Time To Relive The Librarian!
We performed our live show The Librarian on Zoom during COVID and now you can own the recording of the performance! All our live show recordings are only $5 and, while you do not need to be a member to purchase the recording, we would be so grateful if you consider joining. It is how Night Vale exists. Find out more and buy the recording here.
We also have audio recordings of all our live shows on Bandcamp, including bonus tracks. Find them all here.