Chicago Vampire Ball 2026

Name: Chicago Vampire Ball 2026
Start: 2026-10-09T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-10T02:00:00-05:00
Location: Warwick Allerton - Chicago

Date & Time

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Warwick Allerton - Chicago | Chicago, IL

Details

Chicago's Most Infamous Vampire Party returns for it's incredible 7th year!
About this Event

Since 2019, BimBamBoom presents ...

THE CHICAGO VAMPIRE BALL!

On Oct 9th, 2026, enjoy Chicago's wildest night of bloody, live entertainment featuring the Chicago Vampire Queen Competition and a live DJ afterparty event! One vampire candidate will become the Chicago Vampire Queen and your vote can make it happen!

Event patrons enjoy...

The Chicago Vampire Queen competition, featuring Bunny Belladonna, Secret Mermaid, Winona Biter, Sebastian Cox and Sin Ryder!
$ 200 Patron Costume Contest for the best dressed vampire!
Burlesque entertainment by the sultry vamps of BimBamBoom!
Live entertainment by Aerial Destinations!
Retro vampire films & Horror Film Trailers!
Unlock mysteries with live tarot card readings!
Fully staffed impact play space in a hidden location , hosted by Untethered Kink!
Live bat appearances by our friends at the Flying Fox Conservation Fund!
Nyotaimori stations, offering both sweet and savory options, served atop submissive human servants.
Live-model blacklight bodypainting display by Chicago, superstar artists!
Full bar service throughout the event.

And other Dark Delights! (Check back for regular entertainment updates!)

General Admission ticket includes your admission to the event and one vote for Vampire Queen. Additional votes may be purchased at the bar or via a secret accomplice!

Vampire attire is required. Fangs will be checked. No weapons of any kind permitted onsite (even as costume accessories). No flames of any kind are permitted onsite. Patrons who touch others without clear consent will be banned without a refund.

All attendees must be 21 or older .

No refunds for any reason. Tickets may be transferred to other guests at no fee.

FRIDAY SCHEDULE:

8 PM - Doors Open / Cocktail service begins.
8PM - 10PM - Live Egyptian fruit bats and Jamaiican leaf-nosed bats from Flying Fox Conservation Fund Photo Ops.
10 PM - Vampire queen competition begins!
111:30 PM - Vampire queen crowned & DJ set begins!
1:30 AM - Last Call / DJ set ends.
2:00 AM - Event ends.

PLUS OTHER EVENTS AND SURPRISES TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!

A full itinerary, outlining all activities will be emailed out to all patrons, 48 hrs before the event.

TICKETS:

The Mistress & Slave ticket offers a discount for two patrons to attend. VIP tickets offer all manner of additional perks and guaranteed seating. Online ticket sales close at 3PM on Oct. 9th. After that, text us at 312-970-1045 to inquire about availability.

PHOTOS & VIDEO:

Patrons are permitted to take photos and videos of the event for their own social media entertainment. We will also have onsite photographers and videographers present. By purchasing a ticket and attending the event, you're giving your express permission for us to photograph or videotape you. When approached by a photographer or videographer, you may decline to participate.

VENUE:

The Warwick-Allerton hotel hosts the Chicago Vampire Ball in the Tip Top Tap ballroom on the penthouse level! Built in 1924m the Warwick-Allerton hotel offers phenomenal class and elegance. The Warwick-Allerton offers a cashless bar.

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We will be serving Nyotaimori from 10pm - 12am.
Event Photos

Enjoy a meet & greet and photo op with live Egyptian fruit bats (pictured here) and Jamaiican leaf-nosed bats from our friends at the Flying Fox Conservation Fund. (All animals will be safely caged or held by their handlers only for this event.)
Event Photos