The Abhorrum Masquerade in Santa Monica

Halloween season in Southern California usually means a pile of costume parties, and The Abhorrum Masquerade is one of the more theatrical ones on the calendar. It lands on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club, and the poster leans hard into a gothic Victorian look built around the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Where: Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club, Santa Monica Category: Party / nightlife

What to expect

The listing for the night is short on detail, so here is what the artwork tells us. A pale Victorian figure sips from a vial on a cobblestone street, and beside her a cracked, red-eyed face stares out of the dark. The tagline names The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, so expect a dark, theatrical, dress-up atmosphere rather than a standard club night.

The organizers have not published a lineup in the information we could verify, so we are not naming any DJs or performers. If you are hunting for raves in Los Angeles with a heavier bass-and-strobe formula, this is a different animal. It reads more like a themed masquerade ball with a nightlife edge, which is a nice change of pace for anyone who keeps a closet full of costumes.

Dress code and tips

A masquerade invites a mask, and a Victorian or gothic outfit will fit the theme best. Wear shoes you can stand in for hours. Santa Monica streets near the venue can be tight on parking on a Saturday night, so a rideshare or the Metro E Line to downtown Santa Monica is the easier plan.

Check the official ticket listing for the exact start time, age policy and any dress requirements before you go. The start time shown at the top of this page is a placeholder and needs confirmation from the ticket seller. Prices on the ticketing platform at the time of our research were in the 0 range, but confirm the current price at checkout.

Planning your October weekend

Santa Monica is easy to stretch into a full day. Walk the Third Street Promenade, catch the sunset at the pier, then head to the masquerade. If you are putting together a list of things to do in Los Angeles this month, this one is a good pick for a group of friends who like to commit to a theme.

Browse more EDM events for the rest of the month. Costumed nights tend to sell through as Halloween gets closer, so book early.