So, what’s this all about, anyway? Dracula’s Ball is a recurring theme party that takes place in Philadelphia, and is the largest event of its kind in the country. It happens four times per year and the party has been held at a variety of venues around the city of Philadelphia.

Obviously, our party has a strong vampiric theme. We do our best to create an atmosphere that suggests dark romance, a hint of danger, sensuality, and all things nocturnal. We do not promote nor do we allow the drinking of blood or any other unsafe practices at our events. Our guests are attracted to the beauty of the vampire archetype to varying degrees - some have flipped through an Anne Rice book once or twice; others are walking encyclopedias on the history of the vampire; some feel deeply personally drawn to the vampire legend; some just think they’re sexy. Our patrons come from all over the country and sometimes overseas. Typically, almost half of our patrons are from at least 100 miles away from Philadelphia. Our guests are a diverse group, representing a wide range of ethnicities, religions, orientations, ages, and lifestyles..

While you won’t be turned away in a t-shirt and jeans, by dressing down you will be missing out on part of the fun at the Ball. It’s a special occasion; make the most of it! It only takes a little effort to dress a bit differently. Of course, you can always put a lot of effort into it and make everyone else jealous!