With the echoes of Halloween 2026 fading into the crypt, the **Richmond's annual VAMPIRE BALL** _( presented by After Dark RVA)_ promises a creep-tacular experience for those who crave the wickedness of costumed extravagance.
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.
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**](http://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.
When the hour grows late, the pulsating beats of DJ Tony-T and DJ RustRyu 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 historic Hofheimer, 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.
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.
**VAMP HAPPY HOUR:** Those wanting to embrace the darkness even more are invited to an exclusive Vampire Happy Hour starting at 7:00pm (until 8pm) in the Hofheimer’s 2nd Floor Lounge _(Vampire Ball ticket required for entry)_ before main doors at 8pm.
**DETAILS:**
• Body Paint with DC Creators Body Art Collective.
• Creatures Of The Night VENDORS (in-person & online)
• Featured and Roaming PHOTOGRAPHERS
• CASKET PHOTOS (BC Photography)
• Best Dressed Costume Contest (hosted by Chiara Scuro)
• Crowning of a VAMPIRE KING & QUEEN
• LIVE PERFORMANCES via Dollz Entertainment
• MUSIC: (Goth / Industrial / EBM / 80s / Electro / House)
• Special vampiric-themed COCKTAILS
• CHARITY CANNED FOOD DRIVE & Prize Raffle: Every 2 cans donated equals 1 raffle ticket. The more cans donated means more raffle tickets to win donated raffle prizes - benefitting Richmond's [**www.FeedMore.org**](http://www.FeedMore.org)
Go ahead and get Friday, November 13th, 2026 on your creepy calendars as you bury the Halloween season for another year!
**SPONSORED BY:**
• Tragic Studio 804: [**www.TragicStudio804.com**](http://www.TragicStudio804.com)
• Red Vein Haunt: [**www.RedVeinHaunt.com**](http://www.RedVeinHaunt.com)
• Red Vein Escape: [**www.RedVeinEscape.com**](http://www.RedVeinEscape.com)
• Haunts Of Richmond: [HauntsOfRichmond.com](https://www.hauntsofrichmond.com/)
• Richmond ZOMBIE WALK (Oct. 24, Carytown): [**www.RichmondZombieWalk.com**](http://www.RichmondZombieWalk.com)
• KRAMPUS BALL (Dec. 5, 2026): [**www.KrampusBallRVA.com**](http://www.KrampusBallRVA.com)
• Black Iris Social Club: [BlackIrisSocialClub.com](https://www.blackirissocialclub.com/)
**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._
NOTE: This event is 21+ & requires a valid photo I.D. & ticket for entry.
Presented by After Dark RVA with live performances by Dollz Entertainment
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