The 26th annual Portland Erotic Ball, a long-running adult Halloween celebration and one of the city's most iconic events, held at the historic Crystal Ballroom.
The Portland Erotic Ball returns to the Crystal Ballroom on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8 PM. It's one of the city's most enduring Halloween traditions, billed as Portland's largest adult Halloween event, and this year marks its 26th edition.
There's a bit of local history behind it that's worth knowing: the Ball is now the longest-running recurring event in the Crystal Ballroom's 112-year history. It's also one of the last large-scale celebrations that keeps the city's creative and unconventional downtown spirit alive, so it's more than just a party—it's a piece of the city's Halloween fabric. The night is strictly 21+, and the organizers state that it welcomes all identities, expressions, orientations, cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, bodies, and journeys.
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If you're planning to go, keep in mind that it's on Halloween night itself, so you'll want to get your costume sorted well in advance. Tickets run from $79 to $143, and it kicks off at 8 PM at the Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St.
