The Scarlet Ball brings a Halloween ball to Washington D.C. on Saturday, October 31 from 9 PM to 3 AM. It falls on Halloween itself, and tickets run $45–$295. Plan a costume; it's that kind of night. Washington has 6 other Halloween events within three days of this one.
Saturday, October 31 · 9 PM – 3 AM
UTC-05:00Washington D.C., DC, USA | Washington, DC
TicketsUSD 45.00 to USD 295.00
Beyond the velvet curtain, the ordinary world disappears.
Scarlet light spills across masked faces. Music gathers in the dark. Every glance feels like an invitation; every footstep carries the delicious question of what might happen next.
You may arrive with nerves fluttering beneath your finery—but anticipation is part of the spell.
Dance with someone whose name you may never learn. Accept a whispered dare. Follow a gloved hand toward romance, mischief, or an unexpected version of yourself. Witness hot wax fall like molten jewels upon willing skin. Surrender to a game of playful capture, where fantasy is carefully negotiated and the thrill lies in choosing to be caught.
Here, consent is the magic that makes freedom possible. Every invitation may be welcomed, declined, or changed at any moment. Boundaries are honored; curiosity is celebrated. You are free to watch, flirt, dance, explore—or simply lose yourself in the spectacle.
The Scarlet Ball Masquerade is an evening of mystery and transformation: a world of strangers, secret desires, electric encounters, and possibilities that exist only until the masks come off.
Come dressed as the person you dream of becoming.
The night is waiting. Will you let it find you?
Washington D.C., DC, USA, Washington, United States
It is on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9 PM to 3 AM, on Halloween itself.
It takes place at Washington D.C., DC, USA, Washington, United States.
Tickets are listed at $45–$295. Prices can change, so check the ticket page for the latest.
Yes, costumes are encouraged.
It runs for about 6 hours, from 9 PM to 3 AM.
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