Third annual over-21s horror-themed black-tie optional cocktail party, a 'Met Gala meets horror movie' night of cinematic horror and high fashion.
Thrillers Ball returns to downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday, October 24, at The Commercial Club. This is its third year running, and the 2026 edition is titled Icons of the Night. It's organized by Salt City Muse as part of the city's luxury Halloween circuit, and it's built around a specific intersection: cinematic horror, high fashion, and luxury nightlife. The organizers describe it as a 'Met Gala meets horror movie' experience, positioned as an elevated alternative to the usual Halloween costume party.
That distinction is where the dress code comes in. It's black-tie optional, with a call for dark, dramatic cocktail attire or formalwear. The aim is geared toward professionals, couples, creatives, and socialites rather than the typical party crowd, so it's more about leaning into the dramatic and the formal than the campy or the cartoonish. If you've been looking for a reason to pull out your best dark formalwear for October, this is a good place to do it.
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The night is strictly 21 and over, and it's held at The Commercial Club, 32 Exchange Place in downtown Salt Lake City. Doors open at 8 PM and the event runs until midnight, so it's a single-night affair rather than a full-weekend bash. If you're planning to go, keep the dress code in mind—it's the part that sets this apart from your average Halloween outing.
