Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, find your way to the Castle for a Royal Ball of misrule where things are not always what they seem!
Reservations are required in advance.
Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, your journey leads to Hammond Castle Museum for an unforgettable night of fantasy, spectacle, and enchantment at the Goblin King Masquerade Ball 2026.
Step across the drawbridge and into the shadowed halls of the Castle, where candlelit corridors, winding staircases, and hidden chambers transport you into a world where nothing is quite as it seems. Deep within the Great Hall, the magic of Labyrinth comes alive with the renowned Wandering Lantern Productions, featuring the mesmerizing performance of Daniel Gerics as Jareth.
Dance beneath vaulted stone ceilings. Feast like royalty on decadent heavy hors d’oeuvres crafted by Missy Sallah of Gloucester’s Sugar Magnolias. Compete for the Goblin King’s favor in the Royal Costume Contest… or risk banishment to the Bog of Eternal Stench.
When the clock strikes 13, the spell will be broken.
Will you answer the Goblin King’s call?
Watch Jareith performing at the 2023 Goblin King Ball here! View the Gallery of Images from the 2025 Ball here!
Event Details
- October 30th & 31st
- Check-In Begins: 6:45 PM at the Museum Shop
- Castle Entry Begins: 7:00 PM sharp on the Drawbridge
- Fantasy Ends: 11:00 PM
- Cash Bar | 21+ Only (Valid ID Required)
- Best Dressed in the Realm will be proclaimed by Jareth himself at evening’s end.
A Night of Magic for a Meaningful Cause
As one of Hammond Castle Museum’s premier fundraising events of the season, proceeds from the Goblin King Masquerade Ball directly support the ongoing restoration and preservation of this extraordinary historic landmark. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Come lose yourself in the Castle’s Labyrinth… and let the magic begin. Our members enjoy Ticket Presale for this premier event from Monday, June 1, to June 7. Remaining tickets will go on sale for the general public at 10 am on Monday, June 8th.
Your Passage into the Labyrinth
SOLD OUT – Courtiers of the Realm:
$150 – (One Admission)
Unlock a night of excitement and enchantment as your pass into the Labyrinth includes:
• Access to explore the Castle’s many enchanting rooms, where history and fantasy intertwine.
• Passed Hors d’oeuvres
• Grazing station of specially curated heavy hors d’oeuvres
• Entry in the Royal Costume Contest
• Cash bar offering beer, wine, Prosecco, and signature cocktails
• Complimentary parking.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY – A Table in the Royal Court:
$1,200 – (Seats up to SIX)
Secure one of the only six exclusive tables. Enjoy all of the merriment of the Courtiers of the Realm while reveling in all the benefits of the Courtiers of the Realm, plus:
• Guaranteed, private seating
• A hand-curated, petite platter of hors d’oeuvres on your table upon arrival
• A bottle of Prosecco for your table.
