Richmond VAMPIRE BALL (2026)

Sharpen your fangs and descend into the dark abyss as the infamous VAMPIRE BALL (21+) returns to the historic Hofheimer Building on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 in Scott’s Addition.

With the echoes of Halloween 2026 fading into the crypt, this gothic themed affair promises a creep-tacular experience for those who crave the wickedness of costumed extravagance.

🦇 LIVE performances by Dollz Entertainment shall bewitch the forsaken souls in attendance.

🦇 The haunting melodies of music & performances, along with the crowning of the Vampire King & Queen as well as live body painting by DC Creators Body Art Collective are sure to ensnare the senses.

🦇 When the hour grows late, the pulsating beats of DJ RustRyu and DJ Tony-T shall summon the lost souls to dance upon the brink of damnation.

🦇 A selection of “creatures of the night” themed cocktails, curated exclusively by the staff at the historic Hofheimer, will flow freely to quench unearthly thirst.

🦇  A handful of bewitching dark vendors shall weave their webs of darkness, offering eerie treasures to those who seek the embodiment of the haunting season.

🦇 Amidst the eternal twilight, photographers, both lurking and featured, shall capture the essence of the night, providing a visual feast for the insatiable hunger of their social media realms. Photographs become treasured tokens for vampires due to their eternal lives, forever memorializing the allure of this unhallowed affair.

🦇 Casket Photos (tentative) will also be a highlight for many, with attendees experiencing how they might sleep once the eternal night calls to them.

🦇 As midnight strikes, the night’s energy will ignite with the Vamp Dance-Off — a light-hearted contest celebrating the timeless grace and hypnotic allure of vampires, said to be the greatest dancers of all due to their eternal lives spent witnessing countless dance styles throughout history. Those bold enough to enter will each be granted a short time on stage to showcase their own unique dance moves, having a chance to mesmerize the crowd and prove who truly rules the midnight floor.

Special "Bloody Happy Hour" from 7-8:00pm for Adv. Ticket holders (main doors at 8pm) in the Library (i.e. 2nd Floor Lounge)

WHAT TO EXPECT:

➡️  Crowning of a Vampire King & Queen (via the "Best Dressed" Contest - sign-up starts 9pm with limited spots)

➡️  DJ / Dancing (Goth / Industrial / EBM / 80s / Electro / House)

➡️  Body Paint Exhibition (with DC Creators Body Art Collective)

➡️  Vampiric Make-Up (with DC Creators Body Art Collective)

➡️  Creatures Of The Night Vendors (online & in-person)

➡️  Featured and Roaming Photographers

➡️  Casket Photo Station (tentative)

➡️  Special vampiric-themed cocktails

➡️  Live performances (by Dollz Entertainment)

➡️  Midnight VAMP DANCE-OFF (open to indivduals - no dance experience needed!)

➡️  Charity Canned Food Drive & Prize Raffle: Every 2 cans donated equals 1 raffle ticket. The more cans donated means more raffle tickets to win donated raffle prizes, benefitting FEED MORE of Richmond.

DRESS CODE: Attendees are encouraged to unleash their inner creatures of the night, draped in attire that celebrates the darkness. Fangs, masques, cloaks, corsets, capes, black-on-black ensembles, top hats, latex, and leather will adorn those who dare to venture. Attire inspiration can be found in the haunting aesthetics of Baroque, Victorian, Gothic, Neo-Victorian, Steampunk, Edwardian, and Aristocratic styles, for the immortal allure of Vampires knows no bounds.

But beware, the night holds more than just unholy revelry. Attendees are encouraged to bring offerings of canned goods in the form of a CHARITY FOOD DRIVE, a tribute to FeedMore.org – a Food Bank in Richmond that helps fight food insecurity across central Virginia. Every two cans sacrificed to the cause shall grant donors one raffle ticket, casting them into the void of chance, where donated prizes await numerous lucky attendees via a Silent Raffle Drawing in the late evening.

Multiple winning raffle tickets will be drawn later in the evening during the Nov. 8 VAMPIRE BALL (21+) awarding lots of different donated prizes to different winners!

TICKETING & GENERAL INQUIRIES:
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