Celebrating 58 years of divine decadence, Philadelphia's longest-running Halloween tradition with costumes, judged competitions and dancing.
Henri David presents his Halloween Ball at Commonwealth Plaza in the Kimmel Center on Saturday, October 31. It's a Philadelphia tradition that's been running since 1968, and this year marks 58 years of what the organizers call "divine decadence."
The night is built around costumes, judged competitions and dancing. It's billed as the city's longest-running theatrical costume ball, so the costume part is the point—the whole thing is a chance to go all-out with your outfit and see what everyone else brings to the floor. The ball draws its guests from across the city, and the costumes are the main event.
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Commonwealth Plaza is at 300 S. Broad St. in Center City, which makes it easy to get to. You can take the Broad Street Line subway or any number of municipal bus routes to get there, so you don't have to worry about parking a car in Center City on Halloween night. Doors open at 9 PM, and the party goes from there.
Date
Saturday, 31 October 2026
21:00
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+18 years
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