Get ready for this year‘s World Goth Day San Diego May 22 2026 At The Handlery Hotel Venue. Live Bands Fashion Cosplay DJ’s Drag and more. Tickets now available on eventbrite.com.
🕯️ CRYSTAL BALLROOM — Live Bands + DJ Interludes
A dedicated concert space with live performances and DJ sets to keep the energy flowing:
Our Frankenstein • Vanta After Dark • Truly Lost• Starcrossed• The Fever Vault • Black Nails (formally Goth Soul)
DJ LadyNoir and Goth Cheez spin between sets
In The Presidio Room DJ’s 7th Stranger, Javi Nunez, Heather Hardcore and Madame v
🩸— Drag × Fashion Runway
Hosted by Josette Shadows, this room transforms into a gothic runway experience featuring drag performances by Josette Shadows, Nykky Hex, ChikaVara, Carmen UltraSoft, Luna Von Noir, Parish, Smile Mortis, and Evelyn Rose, plus a fashion show by House Of Ryura and Alter Ego Couture. DJs score every walk, act, and transition for a seamless, cinematic show.
🕷️ GARDEN ROOM — Goth Dance Club + Massive outdoor Patio
A nonstop goth dance floor with rotating DJs Robin Roth,Grim Beatz, Vaughn Avakian, Mysti Tonik all night long, plus a lit outdoor patio.
🛍️ DJs VENDORS & SHOPPING
Sets and dance floor By Sanguine, Null Unit and GrimBat Browse Dark fashion, accessories, and art throughout the night in connected hallways and a large vending hall featuring, Dark Sanctum, and many more vendors TBA
This isn’t just a show — it’s a ritual, a gathering, and a homecoming for the community. #vending #sandiego #festivalvending #vendors #vendorswanted
