After Dark - A Dark Romance Gala

Join us at After Dark for a wickedly immersive Halloween event celebrating the boldest voices in dark romance.

Step into the shadows and find yourself surrounded by moody lighting, sultry décor, irresistible temptation, and wicked indulgence.

Snap a sultry shot with our masked men, sip sinful cocktails, browse spicy vendor booths, and settle in for live readings, sultry preformances, and kink demos that just might ruin you (in the best way).

This isn’t just a night out—it’s a descent into your darkest fantasies.

This is a 18+ event due to the mature content and licensed bar.

✨ Meet & mingle with your favorite dark, fantasy, and paranormal romance authors

📚 Enjoy book signings, spicy live readings, and steamy author panels

🎭 Be captivated by sensual performances, including aerialists and dancers

📸 Strike a pose at themed photo ops, including the chance to pose with mysterious masked men

🛍️ Browse the Sin & Seduction Mini Market, a curated collection of romance-themed vendors and spicy treasures

📖 Get up close and personal during live readings and author panels that go deep into the dark and delicious

🍷 Sip on themed cocktails (with wicked non-alcoholic options) and indulge in tempting hors d’oeuvres

🖤 Explore educational kink sessions and immersive experiences centered around fantasy, play, and desire

🎁 Receive a themed welcome gift upon entry—VIP guests enjoy even more exclusive perks

🎟️ Take part in exclusive giveaways, spicy surprises, and after-dark magic all night long

🔥 Please note: This is primarily an immersive, activity-based event. However, seating will be available for panels, performances, and rest areas.

😈 The Obsession - VIP Admission (7:00 PM – 12:00 AM) — $165 - Limited availability

• Early access to the event and The Sin & Seduction Mini Market
• Exclusive entry to the Good Girls VIP Lounge
• Early signings and intimate moments with authors, actors and vendors
• Priority seating for readings, panels, and performances
• VIP bartenders delivering drinks to your seat
• VIP aerialist show
• Author signings, live readings, and panels
• Sensual performances, kink demos, and immersive experiences
• Access to curated photo ops including the chance to pose with masked men
• Entry into the VIP-only door prize
• Themed hors d’oeuvres and sweets
• One drink ticket to use on a themed cocktail/mocktail
• VIP Swag Bag

✨ The Temptation - General Admission (8:00 PM – 12:00 AM) — $125

• Full access to all event programming
• Author signings, live readings, and panels
• Sensual performances, kink demos, and immersive experiences
• Access to the The Sin & Seduction Mini Market
• Themed hors d’oeuvres and sweets
• Access to curated photo ops including the chance to pose with masked men
• Entry into the general door prize raffles
• Swag Bag

🖤 The Tease - Essential Admission (8:00 PM – 12:00 AM) — $75

• Full access to all event programming
• Author signings, live readings, and panels
• Sensual performances, kink demos, and immersive experiences
• Access to the The Sin & Seduction Mini Market
• Access to curated photo ops including the chance to pose with masked men
• Entry into the general door prize raffles
• Swag Bag
• *Please note: Food is not included in this tier

Enhance your After Dark experience by adding an exclusive DIY workshop to your ticket!

Whether you're in the mood to craft a charm bookmark that’s as spicy as your current read or design a custom book bag to show off your dark romance aesthetic, these hands-on activities offer the perfect way to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

**See the "add on" page for more details.

Where Curiosity Meets Consent. Where Fantasy meets real-life experience.It’s time to go beyond the book with hands-on kink demos that bring your favorite romance tropes to life. Curious about rope? Tempted by impact? After Dark will feature live kink demos led by knowledgeable educators who know how to keep things safe, consensual—and just the right amount of sinful. Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious, you're welcome to observe, participate, learn, and ask questions in an inclusive environment where pleasure meets empowerment.

All parties will be required to sign a consent waiver upon entry due to the nature of the event and will require a waiver when in the kink demo space.

Other Details:

Attire: Costumes and dark/glam attire are welcome (but not required). Masks, police costumes, security costumes and weapons are not allowed.

Open Cash Bar: Enjoy themed cocktails/mocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options available for purchase throughout the night.

Venue & Accessibility: We're happy to announce we will be hosting our event at the Edmonton Convention Centre! The space is fully accessible, with washrooms on site, parking nearby, smoker area , and transit-friendly access. If you have any specific accessibility needs or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable.

*Allergies or dietary restrictions must be provided upon purchasing your tickets. We will do our best to accommodate!

Follow us on Instagram/TikTok for updates, giveaways, and the full author/vendor lineup as it grows!

**Refund policy: We do not allow refunds under any circumstances. You are, however, able to sell or gift your tickets, and we'll be happy to change over the ticket information for you as needed. In the very unlikely event that we are forced to cancel the event, refunds will be issued. Please note we are aware of the "case by case" policy Eventbrite lists here, but that is a glitch in their system that they are unable to rectify. Our No Refund policy still stands on our end.**

Host or Publisher HaileyJonesBooks