$20-$35 Advance | $40 Day of Show

18+ 

Step into a night of unapologetic joy, expression, and pure queer yee-haw magic at Emoji Nightmare’s Pride Ball, taking over Higher Ground on September 5. This year’s Pride Ball theme is Denim & Diamonds – inviting you to serve your fiercest, cvntiest blend of grit and glamour, from rhinestone-studded fantasy to your most iconic blue jean realness. Hosted and produced by Vermont’s own, incomparable, Emoji Nightmare, this electrifying celebration will spotlight an incredible lineup of local and regional queer performers and DJs, two-stepping their way to the stage and the dance floor with bold performances and nonstop energy. Whether you’re dripping in sparkle, rocking head-to-toe denim à la Britney and Justin, or mixing both into a look that turns heads, Pride Ball is your space to shine. Besides a corral full of local queer performers, we have Angeria Paris VanMichaels (Rupaul's Drag Race S14 and the winner of Drag Race All-Stars S9), King Molasses (winner of King of Drag), Denim (Canada's Drag Race S4), and Candace Persuasian joining us. In between performances, DJ sets by Craig Mitchell, GAYBAR, Llu, and Skipipop will keep the energy going for a night you won't forget. Dust off those boots and grab your tickets early to save some cash and guarantee your spot at one of the most unforgettable nights of the year. Plus - VIP ticket upgrades are available. Meet the headliners, get early access to the event, and get your picture taken with the kings and queens by award-winning local queer photographer Hillary Dubie.

About Emoji Nightmare:

Emoji Nightmare has been performing across Vermont and the region since 2015 and is one of the state’s leading drag entertainers. She is host and producer of many of the largest LGBTQ+ events of the past decade. She is the co-founder of the Vermont chapter of Drag Story Hour and a multi-year nominee for Seven Days’ annual Daysies Awards for Best Drag Performer in Vermont.