🦹 Castle Villain Vogue: 😈 Cosplay Night & Dancing at The Castle 🏰

A Night of Costumes, Dancing & Dark Fantasy at The Castle
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
🕥 10:30 PM – 3:00 AM
📍 The Castle, Ybor City

Come join Sarasota Social Singles for an unforgettable night at The Castle’s Castle Cosplay Night XVI: Villain Vogue!
Whether you come dressed as your favorite villain, hero, fantasy character, or simply want to enjoy one of Tampa Bay’s most unique nightlife experiences — “Everyone is welcome, nothing is taboo” are the words The Castle lives by.

This is a night for creativity, dancing, meeting new people, and exploring one of Florida’s most iconic alternative nightlife venues. Costumes are strongly encouraged but not required.

WARNING: This place is "different." Leave judgment at home and come with an open mind. If you are not sure, read about it online and decide. You've been warned. 😈

Expect:
🦹 Villains, heroes & fantasy characters everywhere
🎭 Huge cosplay costume contest with cash prizes
🎧 Multiple DJs and dance floors
🏰 Themed rooms including Gotham City, Maleficent’s Forbidden Mountain & Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza
✨ Immersive performances and entertainment throughout the night

🎶 Music & Entertainment
Ballroom:
🎧 DJ Tom Gold — Goth, Industrial, EBM, Electro, Synthpop & more
Dungeon:
🎬 Alternative Music Videos with VJ Jason Barco
Patio:
🌙 Carpe Noctem — Goth & Industrial Dance with DJ Sean

🎭 Costume Contest
No entry fee! Categories include:
🏆 Best in Show ($200 cash)
👥 Best Duo/Group ($200 cash)
🎬 Best Screen Accuracy ($100 cash)
✨ Best Prop / FX / Wig / Armor ($100 cash)
🎨 Most Creative
⭐ Judge’s Choices & Honorable Mentions

🎟 Admission
💵 General Admission: $25 cover
⭐ VIP Option: $50 (includes exclusive Dungeon access from 9–10 PM before doors open)

Important Info
✅ 18+ only with valid government-issued ID
🍹 21+ to drink
👗 Costumes encouraged but optional. There is no dress code so wear what you like. We like to dress up! Goth, rocker, emo, renaissance, sexy, fetish, superhero or costume it’s up you.

🚫 No real weapons, blades, projectiles, or unsafe props
👟 Shoes required
📸 Please be respectful — cosplay is not consent

Meetup Details:
We’ll meet inside and enjoy the night together. Feel free to arrive anytime after 10:30 PM. Lucas will probably be dressed as "Cruel de Vil" (gender bender Cruella de Vil; see photos).

Parking is limited, so carpooling/rideshare is encouraged. Come mingle, dance, explore the venue, and enjoy a unique night out with the group!

Dress up. Be creative. Embrace your inner villain. 😈