Monster Ball 2026

Presented with NYX Professional Makeup

Calling all creatures of the night! Monster Ball returns to the Victorian Pride Centre for a Halloween celebration of queer creativity, self-expression and a little animal instinct.

As NYX Professional Makeup’s flagship event at the Victorian Pride Centre, we’re bringing our communities together for a night of fabulous looks, entertainment and dancing.

This year’s theme is Party Animals. Think fabulous feathers, fierce felines, creepy crawlies or a creature entirely of your own invention. Costumes are encouraged—go all out or add a little animal flair.

Entertainment, music and makeup

Join Kween Kong and Black Widow, with DJ BORN LUCKY providing the soundtrack to your Halloween night.

Give your party look a refresh at the NYX Professional Makeup touch-up stations, then head back into the fun.

Whether you’re coming with friends or arriving solo, join our LGBTIQA+ communities and allies for a night of celebration in the heart of St Kilda.

Strut your stuff: Best Dressed Runway

Show off your Party Animals look on the Best Dressed Runway, hosted by Kween Kong. Walk the runway, work the crowd and let the audience decide who takes out best dressed on the night.

There are prizes for best dressed, plus a small giveaway for everyone who attends. Joining the runway is optional—you’re welcome to cheer on your favourites from the crowd.

Event details

This is an 18+ event.

Your ticket includes entry to Monster Ball. A cash bar will be available for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, with a limited selection of snacks also.

Accessibility and support

The Victorian Pride Centre has step-free access and is wheelchair accessible.

If you need a break from the party, the Reflection Room on Level 1 will be available. Please ask staff for directions or assistance.

Staff can help with questions or support during the evening. Security will also be on site.

For access questions before the event, select “Contact host” on this Humanitix page.

About the party

Monster Ball is a Halloween party.

It is for LGBTIQA+ people and allies.

Allies are people who support LGBTIQA+ people.

You must be 18 years or older to attend.

When and where

The party is on Saturday 31 October 2026.

It starts at 7 pm and finishes at 11 pm.

It is in the Forum at the Victorian Pride Centre.

The address is 79–81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.

What will happen?

There will be entertainment with Kween Kong and Black Widow.

DJ BORN LUCKY will play music.

There will be dancing.

NYX Professional Makeup will have makeup touch-up stations.

You can visit these stations to have your makeup refreshed.

Costumes and prizes

The theme is Party Animals.

You are encouraged to wear a costume.

You could dress as an animal or an imaginary creature.

Your costume can be simple or detailed.

Kween Kong will host a costume competition.

You can choose to join in or watch.

If you join in, you can walk along the runway to show the crowd your costume.

The crowd will help choose the best costumes.

The winners will receive prizes.

Everyone who attends the party will also receive a small giveaway.

Tickets, food and drinks

You need a ticket to attend.

Your ticket pays for entry to the party.

You can buy drinks at the bar.

A small selection of snacks will also be available at the bar.

Access and support

You can enter the Centre without using steps.

The Centre is wheelchair accessible.

You can take a break from the party in the Reflection Room.

This room is on Level 1.

Ask staff if you need help finding or getting to the room.

Staff can help you during the event.

Security staff will also be there.

Respecting other people

Respect other people’s personal space.

Ask before touching someone or taking their photo.

You can speak with staff or security if you need help.

Photos

A photographer will take photos during the party.

If you are worried about being in photos, speak with staff when you arrive.

Questions before the party

Select “Contact host” on this page to contact the event team.

You can ask questions or tell us what support you may need.