Rockstar Halloween Ball 2026 - Bowie vs Steely Dan

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Celebrate Halloween on a prime Saturday night at Ventura’s premier oceanfront ballroom. The 1st Annual Rockstar Halloween Ball brings a live, head-to-head tribute battle to the top floor of the Crowne Plaza, featuring Electric Duke (David Bowie tribute) facing off against Doctor Wu (Steely Dan tribute).

Come dressed as your favorite rock star, music legend, or classic Halloween icon. Throughout the evening, the bands trade rapid-fire 40-minute battle sets featuring era costume changes, leading up to an interactive live audience vote, costume contest awards, and pre/post-show DJ sets.

• Live Tribute Face-Off: 4 rounds of alternating battle sets showcasing the catalog of David Bowie vs. the jazz-rock precision of Steely Dan.
• Costume & Era Changes: Watch both acts transform across iconic musical eras between rounds.
• Interactive Fan Voting: Scan the live QR codes during the show to cast your vote for the champion tribute band and the costume contest winners.
• Top 5 Costume Contest: The top 5 contestants take the stage at 9:10 PM for the live audience vote, with cash and prize packages awarded.
• DJ Sets & Dancing: Pre-show, transition, and late-night party sets to keep the room moving until 11:00 PM.
• Sunday Aqua Patio Aftermath: Weekend programming continues Sunday, November 1 on the oceanfront Aqua Patio with a Day of the Dead Grateful Dead celebration.

• General Admission ($50): Full admission to the 12th-floor Grand Ballroom musical battle, interactive fan voting, costume contest, and full access to ballroom bars and dance floor.
• VIP Admission ($100): Includes 6:00 PM early entry, reserved seating in the dedicated VIP lounge area with panoramic ocean views, dedicated VIP bar access, (1) complimentary drink ticket, and an official commemorative merch bundle (poster + tote bag, $50 value).
• VIP Couple Stay Package – 2 VIP Tickets + King Room ($450): Includes (2) VIP admission passes, 6:00 PM early entry, reserved VIP lounge seating, dedicated VIP bar access, (2) drink tickets, (2) commemorative merch bundles, and a 1-night stay in an Oceanfront King Room at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach for Saturday, October 31 (check-out Nov 1).
• VIP Party Package – 4 VIP Tickets + 2 Queen Room ($650): Includes (4) VIP admission passes, 6:00 PM early entry, reserved VIP lounge seating, dedicated VIP bar access, (4) drink tickets, (4) commemorative merch bundles, and a 1-night stay in a 2-Queen Bed Room at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach for Saturday, October 31 (check-out Nov 1).
• Crowne Plaza King Room Add-On ($275): 1-night standard King Room stay at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach for Saturday, October 31 (check-out Nov 1). (Note: Does not include event admission; event tickets must be purchased separately).
• Commemorative Merch Pre-Order Add-On ($50): Limited-edition 2026 Rockstar Halloween Ball poster and commemorative tote bag bundle, available for advance pre-order and pickup at the event.

• 6:00 PM: VIP Early Entry (Ballroom & VIP Bars Open)
• 6:30 PM: General Admission Doors & Pre-Show DJ Set
• 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM: Set I: Electric Duke (David Bowie Tribute)
• 7:45 PM – 8:25 PM: Set II: Doctor Wu (Steely Dan Tribute)
• 8:30 PM – 9:10 PM: Set III: Electric Duke (Era Costume Change)
• 9:10 PM – 9:30 PM: Top 5 Costume Contest Showcase & Live Fan Voting
• 9:30 PM – 10:15 PM: Set IV: Doctor Wu (Era Costume Change & Finale)
• 10:15 PM – 10:30 PM: Awards Ceremony: Tribute Champion & Costume Winner Announced
• 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM: Post-Show DJ Party & Celebration

• Age Policy: All ages, must be 21+ to drink.
• Costume Policy: Costumes are highly encouraged. No realistic weapons, firearms, or sharp props permitted through hotel security.
• Hotel Accommodations: Turn the night into a beach weekend getaway. Explore our packages for tickets and hotel rooms, or reach out to the Crowne Plaza to book a room and mention Dandy!

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