Themed Parties in New York City

The New York Burlesque Festival kicks off with a night of top-tier performers at 3 Dollar Bill — expect elaborate costumes, sharp choreography, and the kind of theatrical energy that reminds you why burlesque is having a real moment. This...

A dance party and drag show celebrating new life the only way this community knows how — with style, humor, and heart. Hosted by DDFuego and starring Beaujangless, this is your chance to dance, laugh, and do some actual good....

E.V.E. presents a Halloween celebration built around Kim Petras' iconic album — expect a packed dance floor, costume-wearing ghoulfriends, and a teleport to TRANSylvania for the night. Doors at 10pm with shows at 1am; the vibe is pure spooky season...

Anime meets nightlife at this high-energy costume party — dress as your favorite waifu or femboy and hit the dance floor with a crowd that gets it. Three drag performers (Megami, Janelle No. 5, Boxa Crayonz) keep the stage hot...

The Burning Man community's biggest NYC night — a full portal into Axis Mundi with two indoor/outdoor stages, rotating performers from Kostume Kult to Bubbles & Bass, and the kind of immersive, anything-goes vibe that makes you remember why you...

The leather community's biggest night of the year — the world-renowned Mr. Eagle NYC contest brings together competitors, judges, and a packed house of leather enthusiasts for an evening of competition, camaraderie, and serious leather pride. Two hours of pure...

When the lanterns go dark, the spirits come out to play. This sexy underwear party for the queer Asian community is a safe space to bare it all and dance the night away with gorgeous gay Asians, low lights, and...

Late-night dance party where the dress code is minimal and the vibe is maximum. Shed the layers, hit the dance floor, and lose yourself in the music with a crowd that's here to have a genuinely good time. This is...

A weekly Eurovision-themed dance party at Playhouse, where campy, catchy European pop takes over the dance floor every Sunday afternoon. DJ oHRicky spins music and video from 3PM–7PM, celebrating everything unapologetically queer and glittery about Eurovision culture. Grab a cheap...

A night to celebrate queer style and self-expression through fashion. Dress up, dress down, or dress however feels right — this is about showing up as yourself and connecting with people who get it. Expect good vibes, great company, and...

A weekly Eurovision-themed dance party at Playhouse, where campy, catchy European pop takes over the dance floor every Sunday afternoon. DJ oHRicky spins music and video from 3PM–7PM, celebrating everything unapologetically queer and glittery about Eurovision culture. Grab a cheap...

The weed x drag extravaganza that refuses to stay buried is back and spookier than ever. Yvie Oddly and Dawn judge a $100 costume contest on stage, while a rotating lineup of fierce performers (Jazmine, Slagatha, Alexis, and more) keep...

Vampires, werewolves, and iconic villains are taking over the stage for a night of drag, burlesque, and theatrical spectacle inspired by your favorite cult-classic films and TV. Expect cinematic fantasy brought to life by performers who know how to commit...

A theatrical nightclub experience steeped in dark fantasy and queer mystique. Skaзka's third chapter invites you into an enchanted realm where performance, dance, and immersive design collide. Expect elaborate staging, boundary-pushing artistry, and a crowd ready to surrender to the...

JUDY summons you for Resurrection Roulette — a séance where a ouija wheel determines which fallen music icons the queens will channel. Watch as the JUDY sisters possess the stage with the unimaginable power of true divas: Crust Duchess, HAZYL,...

A weekly Eurovision-themed dance party at Playhouse, where campy, catchy European pop takes over the dance floor every Sunday afternoon. DJ oHRicky spins music and video from 3PM–7PM, celebrating everything unapologetically queer and glittery about Eurovision culture. Grab a cheap...

Sapphic dance party energy cranked to maximum — hyperpop and slut pop beats, costumes, and a room full of shes, theys, and gays ready to dance until the face paint melts off. Created by THORNBUSH, the sapphic party collective bringing...

The fifth edition of Untitled (Witch) brings together a coven of drag artists for an evening steeped in dark magic, witchcraft, and theatrical wonder. Expect a carefully curated lineup featuring Charlene, Horrorchata, Liz, Lucy Balls, Mocha, Patti Spliff, and Tyler...

Olive and Jon Ali are serving up a slashing good time with this horror-themed drag spectacular. Expect drag performances, a packed dance floor, and all the campy scares and blood-soaked fun that makes slasher films so deliciously entertaining.

A weekly Eurovision-themed dance party at Playhouse, where campy, catchy European pop takes over the dance floor every Sunday afternoon. DJ oHRicky spins music and video from 3PM–7PM, celebrating everything unapologetically queer and glittery about Eurovision culture. Grab a cheap...

A Mario-themed ball at Brooklyn's premier queer nightclub. Expect elaborate costumes, a packed dance floor, and the kind of night where everyone's channeling their inner video game icon. 3 Dollar Bill's state-of-the-art production brings the fantasy to life.

Dress up in your best bloodsucker realness for a free Halloween night at BOYFRIEND. Vampy vibes, no cover charge, and a room full of people ready to celebrate the spookiest season in style.

Olive's annual Halloween tradition returns as a Tim Curry tribute — a shadow cast of NYC's best drag performers bringing the midnight movie to life across two nights. The time warp waits for no one. 21+.

Mother Sasha Colby takes over Halloween at this wickedly glamorous celebration of iconic looks, dark fantasies, and dance-floor abandon. Expect a room full of mothers who've made nightmares scarier and fashion better, plus a $1,000 costume contest (groups and duos...

Halloween gets a burlesque treatment courtesy of Jenny Rocha and a lineup that means business: Burlesque Hall of Fame winners The Painted Ladies, aerialist Jennifer Kovacs defying gravity, and host Bastard Keith keeping the energy sharp. Expect hauntingly sexy showgirls,...

A weekly Eurovision-themed dance party at Playhouse, where campy, catchy European pop takes over the dance floor every Sunday afternoon. DJ oHRicky spins music and video from 3PM–7PM, celebrating everything unapologetically queer and glittery about Eurovision culture. Grab a cheap...

Miss Malice presents the inaugural Mx. Brooklyn Vampire pageant — a creature-of-the-night competition to crown one lucky contestant. This is the kind of themed pageant night that brings out the drama, the glamour, and the gothic energy. 21+ only.

A stoplight-themed party where your outfit color signals your relationship status — red for taken, yellow for complicated, green for single. Perfect for goths looking to mingle, flirt, or just enjoy a night with people who get the aesthetic. Dress...