Krampus Ball F.A.Q

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Krampus has origins around the Christmas/Yuletide season so when designing your costume, think about all things Yuletide, snowy, icy, ghoulish, cute, scary, just get creative! And when in doubt...Horn It Out!

Krampus Ball is a costume-mandatory event which means there are NO STREET CLOTHES ALLOWED. We put a lot of effort into curating an immersive event where we all have the chance to delight in a different reality for a night. All of our attendees are as much a part of the environment as our characters, and a large part of the magic of Krampus Ball is the creativity of everyone. This world building would not be possible without you. Take this as an opportunity to dive deep into your imagination and experiment!

YOU WILL BE REFUSED ENTRY WITH NO REFUND IF YOU SHOW UP WITHOUT A COSTUME. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL ATTENDEES, CREW, PERFORMERS, VENDORS, PRESS, AND PHOTOGRAPHERS. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.

KRAMPUS BALL DETROIT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST, STOLEN, OR DAMAGED ITEMS OR COSTUMES.

Below are some photos from Krampus Ball Toronto of attendees for reference.

You must be at youngest 21 years old by the time of the event, and at oldest 1500. A valid photo ID is required for everyone 21 and up. For those that are above the age of 1300, we will handle on a case-by-case basis.

ABSOLUTELY! Outside of the lovely staff at The Tangent Gallery, we are largely volunteer-based! If you would like to be in on the fun and revelry of helping us create new decor, putting up/tearing down decorations, be a roaming character, helping to check in folx at the door, we would be DELIGHTED to have you!

Please contact us letting us know you would like to join our small (but mighty) team!

All of the venue is wheelchair accessible. The outdoor area is mostly dirt and at this time of year, we expect that there will be snow and potentially ice. Inside the venue, everything is all on one ground level. There will be decorations, but all entrances and exits will be kept clear for ease of accessibility.

Please note that the bathroom stalls are small so if you need assistance, please ask someone to help you.

+ Your beautiful, dazzling personality

+ fanny packs, small backpacks (no more than 2 zippers), purses no larger than 12"x12"

+ cigarettes, lighters, cannabis --all non smoking is to be done in designated outdoor areas ONLY. Vapes/pens are allowed as well.

+ hats, coats, canes

+ earplugs

+ service animals

+ cell phones and non-professional camera equipment

+ NO FIREARMS

+ NO baseball bats, axes, clubs, or arrows with tips

+ NO crossbows

+ NO outside food or beverage

+ NO outside alcohol

+ NO glass bottles or metal cans

+ NO blankets, chairs, or totems

+ NO fireworks, explosives, laser pointers, slingshots, flashlights

+ NO professional camera equipment (no cameras with detachable lenses or any SLR camera body), tripods, audio recording devices

+ NO pets (with the exception of service animals)

+ NO water guns or Nerf guns

+ NO noise making devices (ie. horns, cowbells, whistles)

+ NO beach balls, confetti, or things to be thrown of any kind. We will make you clean it up.

+ NO Gang attire

+ NO Oversized purses/backpacks/bags

+ Any other item deemed inappropriate by management. Do not argue with us. No means no.

To make things easier, we highly encourage you to leave all weaponry at home. However, we understand that sometimes the fit calls for an accessory. Should you have a weapon, please note that...

+ Longbows are allowed as long as they are not strung. Arrows with any kind of tips are not allowed.

+ ALL Swords, knives, dirks and daggers must be completely sheathed and peace-tied at all times.

+ ABSOLUTELY NO drawing of any weapon at ANY TIME for ANY REASON. You will be removed from the event.

+ ABSOLUTELY NO cracking of whips inside the building or outside by the fires. Whips must remain peace-tied in a manner that they cannot be unrolled. Any whip cracking will be cause for removal from the event.

There is a parking lot right across the street from the venue that is monitored by security. There is also free street parking on Grand Boulevard and all around the block surrounding streets by the venue that is not monitored by security.

Regardless of security, please do not leave valuables in your vehicles. Neither Tangent Gallery or Krampus Ball is responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items.

No, we do not have coat check for our venue at this time. Please make sure to keep track of all your belongings!

Re-entry for this event will be allowed up until 1am. After 1am, you will not be able to re-enter.

When purchasing tickets, please make sure that you down put whatever name is listed on your valid photo ID. If you are purchasing more than one ticket, you will need to put down the government names of each individual ticket holder.

If you purchase a ticket as a gift for someone else, please put the ticket under the government name of the person you are gifting it to. Do not put the ticket in your name.

Yes! We will have a food truck outside for all thee who find themselves consumed by hunger (food truck servicer TBA).

But please, do not eat the children. Krampus will not be happy.

All lost items that are found should be turned into the area by the coat check just past the bar area indoors. Krampus Ball Detroit assumes no responsibility for the loss or damage of any costume items or other personal belongings. If you happen to lose something, we cannot guarantee it will be found. If you find something that is not yours, please turn it in so that its rightful owner may take it home.