About this Event
Through Dangers Untold and Hardships Unnumbered…
Penguicon presents the Underground Masquerade Gala! Join us for an unforgettable evening to celebrate imagination and community, all while raising funds to bring Penguicon back in 2026.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
🕒 Time: Doors at 6pm, Dinner and Entertainment start at 7pm
📍 Location: Laurel Manor, Livonia, MI (Free parking available)
This event is for ages 21+
Tickets are currently available to those with an early access code. Here's how to get one!
Sales will open to the public on January 19.
✨ What Awaits You
- A seated dinner to enjoy with friends old and new
- An open bar to keep the festivities flowing
- Dancing and live performances
- The musical stylings of our DJs FIRETURK and Meph
- Raffles, auctions, and more!
- Surprises around every corner
- The Crowning of a New Goblin King, Queen, or Monarch—could it be you?
🎭 Dress Code
This is a masquerade ball, and we encourage creative interpretations of formalwear inspired by Labyrinth’s whimsical and otherworldly aesthetic. Think dark fantasy, 17th and 18th-century silhouettes, or evening attire with an imaginative twist.
Attire: Our dress code is Dark Fantasy Formal - so let your imagination run wild and bring your best interpretation to life! Check out our Pinterest for inspiration.
Not sure where to start? Classic formalwear like tuxedos, gowns, or cocktail attire are perfect options too.
Masks: Masquerade masks (e.g., half masks or Venetian full-face masks) are required, but guests are not required to wear them at all times.
Feel free to get creative! Masks on sticks, modified eyeglasses, and other unique designs are welcome, as long as they’re not on the prohibited list (see below).
Not Permitted: Casual clothing such as jeans or khaki pants, t-shirts or polo shirts, or costume-style masks like mascot heads or Halloween-style masks.
Overall, we encourage creativity and innovation, and respectfully request that our guests do their best to keep in the spirit of the theme.
🎟️ Tickets
General Admission
Includes entry to the Masquerade Ball with access to the main event and dance floor, open bar with premium options, hors d’oeuvres, and a plated dinner*. Guests will enjoy general seating, one raffle entry, and the opportunity to participate in the art auction.
Goblin Court Package
Everything included in General Admission, plus an exclusive champagne reception before the event, seats at a VIP table, an extra raffle entry, early access to the art auction pieces, and a special keepsake to commemorate the evening.
Sale Schedule
Pre-Sale (Jan 5 - Jan 19) - First access goes to our patrons and subscribers! Check out our website to get in on the action.
Early Bird (Jan 19 - Jan 31) - Get them while they're hot! A limited number of early bird tickets will go on sale to the general public, first come first served, while supplies last.
General Sale (Feb 1 - April 17) - Regular-priced tickets are on sale. Seating is limited, so claim yours before it's too late!
Proceeds
All proceeds from the gala directly support Penguicon Inc., helping to ensure the convention’s triumphant return in 2026.
So what are you waiting for?! Dance, dine, and dream with us for one magical night, all while supporting the future of Penguicon. We’ll see you underground!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, United States
