What is The Villains Ball?
The Villains Ball is a one night only upscale costume ball filled with pure villainy held in Washington, DC! One of the most anticipated cosplay events of the year. This is not your ordinary ball, this is a celebration of all the villains out there who often get overshadowed by their heroic counterparts.
Tell Me More!
This event is not for the heroes, so leave your capes and spandex at home! We are calling all villains, from all fandoms, to come together for one night of mayhem. Whether you are a fan of anime, comic books, sci-fi, Disney, or any other genre, this is the perfect opportunity to let your evil side shine.
This event is 21+ ONLY! This event is located in Washington, DC!
Event Features
May 4th, from 8pm-1:00am, join us at our new venue in Washington, DC for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and debauchery. May the 4th be with you!
What will guests enjoy?
Villains Ball 2023 Recap
Meet our 2024 Villain of Honor!
Cosplay Choco is a BIPOC costume designer, seamstress, and cosplay model based in Arizona. She’s a big fan of anime, manga, and fantasy and is always trying to combine them into something new and exciting. She strives to not only make detailed and intricate costumes but to also make them fun, affordable and sustainable.
She has competed internationally and has collaborated with funimation, Aggretsuko, and Viz media. Cosplay may be a hobby for her but she aims to make the cosplay community more accepting and diverse one stitch at a time!
Special Guests
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