Ghoul's Ball Phantasm Masquerade at Knucklehead

Haunt season brings out LA's theme nights, and this one goes all in on a single band. Ghoul's Ball bills itself as the world's premier Ghost fan event, and it lands at Knucklehead Hollywood on Sunday, October 4, for a Phantasm Masquerade that runs from 7 PM to 11:30 PM. If you're scanning the usual things to do in Los Angeles this weekend and want something sharper than a generic costume party, a fan event built entirely around one band's theatrics is a different kind of night out.

When: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 7 PM to 11:30 PM Where: Knucklehead Hollywood, 6202 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles Tickets: $19.98 to $28.52 on Eventbrite Age: 21+, valid ID required

The ritual

The event's own listing frames it as "a message from the clergy," which tells you exactly the tone to expect: equal parts fan convention and costume ball, played completely straight. Organizers promise live stage features and immersive entertainment, a costume contest with official Ghost merchandise as prizes, and a courtyard of vendors selling the kind of dark, decadent goods that fit the theme. The band's catalog soundtracks the dancefloor all night, so even if you've never caught Ghost live, the setlist energy carries the room.

Dress code matters here more than at most nightlife events in LA. The listing enthusiastically encourages formal masquerade finery, Ghost-inspired costumes, or fancy dress generally, with a line about turning up in "ritual ready" attire because the Ministry is always watching. Showing up in street clothes will make you feel underdressed; this is a crowd that takes the bit seriously.

The room

Knucklehead Hollywood sits on Santa Monica Boulevard, a stretch of East Hollywood that's become a steady home for themed nightlife and fan-driven events. It's an easy add if you're already building out your list of LA events this weekend around Hollywood or the surrounding bars and venues nearby.

Tickets and fine print

Eventbrite lists tickets running $19.98 to $28.52, and lower tiers on fan events like this tend to sell out first, so don't wait until the week of. The event is strictly 21+ with valid ID required at the door. Because this is an unofficial fan gathering rather than a Ghost concert, don't expect the band itself to appear; the night is built by fans, for fans, around the music and imagery.

Getting there

Santa Monica Boulevard is well served by Metro's Rapid and local bus lines, and paid lots are the standard parking option in this part of Hollywood on a weekend night. With the ball running past 11 PM, plan a rideshare home rather than counting on late-night transit. For more of what's happening nearby, browse our nightlife picks or see other things happening in Los Angeles on our neighborhoods page.