The Monster Ball
19 September 2026
Atlanta, GA
“Since childhood, I’ve been faithful to monsters. I have been saved and absolved by them because monsters, I believe, are patron saints of our blissful imperfection, and they allow and embody the possibility of failing.”
Guillermo del Toro
Monsters and monster-lovers are invited in.
A slip of satin, a touch of teeth, the creatures of the night are invited to haunt the halls at The Monster Ball. Become the monsters of your dreams for a night of dancing and collective joy in the perfect imperfection of existence. We’ve looked into the abyss with fondness, and it has lovingly looked back. This is an 18+ event!
Early Monsters: $130
Tickets will be $149 after Early Monster tickets sell out or after May 30th.
Your experience includes:
- An evening in our Monster Mansion.
- Event DJed by @djblakew of @highfantasyevents.
- Open Bar with sodas, beer, wine, and two themed cocktails and mocktails.
- Nacho bar with assorted toppings, vegetarian and vegan options available.
- Themed photo booth and candid photography, with albums released a few weeks after the ball.
- Themed performances.
75 Early Monster tickets will be available for 4 weeks. After they sell out, Monster Admission will raise to $149.
This is an 18+ event. By purchasing tickets you agree to our return policy below, as well as our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Refunds are honored on requests at least 4 weeks prior to the event. Any requests made less than 4 weeks prior will be refunded if released tickets are sold. Tickets are redeemed at check-in via name and order number and we send out important information via email, so all ticket resales must be done through Met by Moonlight.
You’re holding all the cards
The more monsters join us, the more experience enhancements we will add. After we have reached our break-even point of 100 tickets sold, monsters will vote on experience enhancements after each ticket sale milestone of 25-50 additional guests. These may include - additional performances, dessert, historic dances, and fortune tellers.
Dress Code
Monster and monster-lover costumes of your choosing! Formal attire is not required, but looks should be elevated. Inspiration for this event comes from classic Universal Monster movies and the gothic horror and gothic romance genres. Werewolves, vampires, cryptids, heroes, heroines, and other creatures are all welcome.
Costume Contest
1st prize will receive $200 and a free ticket to a future event. Costumes must be at least 80% made or heavily altered by the wearer. Forms will be made available two weeks before the event and guests who wish to be considered will check in at the event. Guests will also get to take part in choosing a crowd-favorite.