Vampire Ball 2025 (Richmond, VA)

🦇 TICKETS REMAINING: 36% (as of Oct. 4)

📅 Date: November 8, 2025

📍 Location: The Historic Hofheimer in Richmond, VA

Sharpen your fangs and descend into the dark abyss as the infamous VAMPIRE BALL (21+) invades the Hofheimer Building on Saturday, Nov. 8 in Scott’s Addition. With the echoes of Halloween 2025 fading into the crypt, this gothic themed affair — presented by After Dark RVA — promises a creep-tacular experience for those who crave the wickedness of costumed extravagance.

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.

WHAT TO WEAR: 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.

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 Hofheimer Building, will flow freely to quench unearthly thirst. Moreover, 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 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.

Those wanting to embrace the darkness even more are invited to an exclusive Vampire Happy Hour starting at 7:00pm in the Hofheimer’d 2nd Floor Lounge (Vampire Ball ticket required for entry) before main doors at 8pm. The Carytown Vampire Bar Crawl (21+) will also be hosted the next afternoon on Nov. 9, with registration at New York Deli starting at 3:00pm, making it a true Richmond VAMPIRE WEEKEND!

EVENT DETAILS:

🖤 Live Performances by Dollz Entertainment throughout the night.

🖤 Vampire King & Queen Crowning

🖤 Music: Genres include Goth, Industrial, EBM, 80s, Electro, and House to keep you dancing until dawn - with DJ Tony-T & DJ RustRyu

🖤 Special Vampire-Themed Cocktails: Sip on drinks as dark and mysterious as the night itself.

🖤 Transformation Station: Body & Face Paint by DC Creators Body Art Collective

🖤 Charity Canned Food Drive & Prize Raffle: Every 2 cans donated gives you 1 raffle ticket to win exciting prizes while supporting FeedMore in Richmond.

🎉 DRESS CODE:

Unleash your inner creature of the night! Think Baroque, Victorian, Gothic, Neo-Victorian, Steampunk, and Aristocratic styles. Fangs, masques, corsets, capes, and leather are encouraged. The more dramatic, the better!

🍂 VAMPIRE HAPPY HOUR (7-8pm):

Join us for a spooky pre-event gathering in Hofheimer Library from 7-8:00pm. Vampire Ball ticket required for entry. NOTE: Vampire Ball ticket required for entry!

📸 PHOTOGRAPHERS:

A mix of featured and roaming photographers will capture every chilling detail for your social media feed.

📸 CASKET PHOTOS:

A highlight for many, with attendees experiencing how they might sleep once the eternal night calls to them.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

🖤 21+ event (Valid photo ID required).

💀 All food donations go to FeedMore.org to help local communities in need in Central Virginia.

VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL (Nov. 9th, starting 3pm)

🖤 Make it a VAMPIRE WEEKEND by joining us the next day in Carytown for Richmond's VAMPIRE BAR CRAWL - "combo" ticket option is available for those who want to attend BOTH the Ball and Bar Crawl! (21+)

Join us for a night of dark fun, twisted performances, and sinister cocktails. Be part of the legend that is Richmond's VAMPIRE BALL 2025.

DISCLAIMER: By attending the VAMPIRE BALL and any AFTER DARK RVA event, you acknowledge and consent to the recording, photography, and/or video footage of you during the event. These materials may be used for promotional, marketing, or other purposes by the event organizers. Your attendance signifies your acceptance of these terms.

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