HighBall Halloween 2024

HighBall Halloween is the nation’s most elaborate costume party. Staged in the fashion capital of Columbus, this yearly event for the Halloween season bridges runway style with the culture of the Short North Arts District.

• Special host Nina West and cohosts NBC4's Matt Barnes and Monica Day
• Performances by Nina West, Parker Louis & Friends, MojoFlo, Anna and the Annadroids, the Short North Stage, and more!
• Out-of-this-world projection mapping with Pacemour Creative
• HighBall Bazaar featuring 80+ market vendors, curated in partnership with Matchakers Market
• The larger-than-life Costume Couture Fashion Show, featuring 8 designers
• A chance to win multiple cash prizes during the Public Costume Contest
• OSU vs. Nebraska on a big screen in our Food Truck Court
• Cocktails from Middle West Spirits
• And more!

• Premium stage viewing starting at 4 p.m.
• 5 drink tickets
• Complimentary food from 6-9 p.m.
• Private tented area with seating
• Full private bar service
• Private restroom access
• Exclusive entertainment
• Interactive experiences
• And more!

• Private tent and courtyard for up to 20 guests near the stage
• 100 drink tickets with full private bar service
• Quick greeting by special guest host Nina West at your Spooky Suite
• Complimentary food
• Private restroom access
• Access to the VIP party and all its amenities!

Eight talented designers will return to the stage to compete for a cash prize in the Costume Couture Fashion Show. Each designer will present one out-of-this-world costume couture creation and three supporting fashion designs strutted across the stage. A panel of judges will determine who takes home first, second, and third place.

The public will also get to strut across the main stage in front of a crowd of thousands for a chance at multiple cash prizes. 2024 Public Costume Contest Rules and Guidelines coming soon.

Let your little ghouls and goblins show off their costumes on stage with the Kids Costume Showcase. Kids 12 and under are welcome to participate.

General Admission: Access to the nation’s most elaborate costume party is FREE! 

The HighBall Halloween VIP Party: 

Take your HighBall Halloween experience to the next level in the VIP Party! VIP ticket holders will get premium stage viewing starting at 4 p.m., 5 drink tickets, free food from 6-9 p.m., a private tented area with full private bar service and restroom access, plus goodies!

• Early Bird Pricing: August 30 to October 13, $80 + fees
• Regular Pricing: October 14 to October 26, $100 + fees

Nina West Meet & Greet at the HighBall Halloween VIP Party:

Get all of the same great experiences in our VIP tent, plus the chance to enjoy a private meet and greet with the fabulous Nina West. Photo opportunity included. This limited ticket opportunity is only available for 100 VIP ticket purchasers. Get yours before they sell out. 

• Early Bird Pricing: August 30 to October 13, $80 + fees
• Regular Pricing: October 14 to October 26, $100 + fees

Spooky Suites: Immerse yourself in HighBall Halloween like never before by reserving your very own Spooky Suite for up to 20 guests. Trick or Treat yourself to an exclusive lounge area featuring a tent and courtyard, enjoy the convenience of private restrooms, and access the VIP Party along with all its amenities accompanied by tantalizing complimentary food. Finally, elevate the spooky fun with exclusive bar access and 100 drink tickets to share with your guests.

• On sale while supplies last, $2500 + fees
• Deadline to reserve a Spooky Suite is Monday, October 21, at 12 p.m.

Drink Ticket Bundles: Get your drink tickets in advance so that there is nothing stopping your HighBall Halloween fun!

• $20 + fees
• Each drink ticket bundle includes a pack of 5 drink tickets.
• Beverage pricing at the event is as follows: Non-alcoholic beverage: 1 ticket; Beer: 2 tickets; Mixed drinks: 3 tickets.
• Individual drink tickets ($3 each) and drink ticket bundles can also be purchased on site.

• All sales are final and non-refundable.
• Please bring a Photo ID and purchase confirmation to any will-call location located at any gate to redeem for a wristband.
• HighBall Halloween is an all-ages event. However, all attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Guests must be 21 to consume alcohol. Photo ID with age verification must be shown for every alcoholic purchase on-site at the event before drink tickets may be redeemed for alcoholic purchases.
• 2024 costume and prop guidelines are coming soon.

Proceeds from HighBall Halloween support the Short North Alliance (SNA), a 501(c)3 non-­profit organization serving both the property owners and business owners of the Short North Arts District. HighBall Halloween helps to underwrite the programs and activities of the Short North Alliance year-round, including community well-being initiatives, critical business support and advocacy, clean and safe initiatives, new public artworks, and creative promotions and events, like Gallery Hop and holiday campaigns, to support small businesses.

Host or Publisher Short North Alliance