Saturday Oct 31st 2026
Portland Erotic Ball, one of the city's most iconic and enduring Halloween traditions, returns for its 26th anniversary this fall with a bold new vision while continuing its legacy as Portland's largest adult Halloween event. 1,500 guests will fill all three levels of the historic Crystal and celebrate elaborate costumes, music, performance art and self-expression. The event has become the longest-running recurring event in the Crystal Ballroom's 112-year history and remains one of the last large-scale celebrations keeping Portland's famously creative and unconventional spirit alive in downtown Portland.
Live entertainment includes the band, Dance Hall Days with opening band, The Stupid girls kicking festivities off. Emmy-nominated Drag Superstar, Sasha Scarlett, hosts with dazzling delicious! There’s a $10K Costume Contest and categories include Sexiest Couple, Most Hilarious Comedy Costume and Anything But Clothes to allow guests to really let their imaginations fly!
The event also features burlesque, dancers, aerialists, circus acts and both a Live Kink Performance Stage and Fetish Demonstration Tastings with audience members.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
General Admission
Includes general admission at 8 pm entry to the event, access to Ballroom and Lola's room levels and inclusion in Portland's biggest adult Halloween party!
VIP
VIP tickets Include expedited/early entry (7:30pm) into The Ball, 3 adult drink tickets and exclusive access to all levels which includes mezzanine seating for "best seats in the house" viewing.
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Portland Erotic Ball
ABOUT US
Portland Erotic Ball, one of the city's most iconic and enduring Halloween traditions, returns for its 26th anniversary this fall with a bold new vision while continuing its legacy as Portland's largest adult Halloween event. 1,500 guests will fill all three levels of the historic Crystal and celebrate elaborate costumes, music, performance art and self-expression. The event has become the longest-running recurring event in the Crystal Ballroom's 112-year history and remains one of the last large-scale celebrations keeping Portland's famously creative and unconventional spirit alive in downtown Portland.
Live entertainment includes the band, Dance Hall Days with opening band, The Stupid girls kicking festivities off. Emmy-nominated Drag Superstar, Sasha Scarlett, hosts with dazzling delicious! There’s a $10K Costume Contest and categories include Sexiest Couple, Most Hilarious Comedy Costume and Anything But Clothes to allow guests to really let their imaginations fly!
The event also features burlesque, dancers, aerialists, circus acts and both a Live Kink Performance Stage and Fetish Demonstration Tastings with audience members.
FIND US
1332 W Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97209
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Doors:
VIP: 7:30pm - 2am
​​General: 8pm - 2am
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