13th Krampus Ball

Squid Lid is proud to announce the legendary Krampus Ball will return Saturday, December 6 at the Opera House for its thirteenth year in Toronto. The Krampus Ball is Toronto’s Alternative Christmas Costume Party that celebrates the darker side of the holidays with an eclectic spectacle of costumes, music, aerial works, and avant-garde burlesque performances.

The Krampus Ball is a highly anticipated annual party of frightful yet beautiful costumes and makeup. Krampus Ball also promotes the vast array of artistic talent in Toronto with a diverse selection of performances throughout the venue, creating a non-intimidating yet wild party for all in attendance. Attendees are encouraged to dress up; whether it be in demon-wear as an homage to the namesake yuletide demon himself, or another festive being such as a nutcracker or a sugarplum fairy.

Krampus Ball entertainment will include a wide range of music from alternative rock, black metal, and eerie theremin serenades to break beats, deep bass and drum n bass. Squid Lid headlines, with the support of Gremlinz, Jonah K, Ark Theos, Vedmah, Thea Faulds, Zel Tyrant, Darling Darling, Sam Astaroth and a whole host of interactive performances and installations around the entire venue.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Tickets starting at $40

$40-$66 for early birds

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Date: Saturday December 6, 2025

10pm start

Venue & Address

Opera House, 735 Queen Street East, Toronto

Wheelchair accessible