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The castle, after hours
Private access to Bran Castle from 6 PM to 2 AM, away from the daytime crowds.
YOUR INVITATION TO DRACULA’S VAMPIRE BALL
Anyone can visit Bran Castle.
Very few experience it like this.
The day visitors leave. The gates close. Then your evening begins, inside Romania’s most legendary castle.
Book my castle night · $495$495 per guest · All times local to Romania
EIGHT HOURS. ONE LEGENDARY CASTLE.
A little history.
A little mystery.
An extraordinary night.
Follow the stories through the castle’s corridors, sit down to dinner within its walls, and dance your way into Halloween. This is private after-hours access for a maximum of 100 guests, with Dacre Stoker as Master of Ceremonies.
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Stories in the shadows
An English-language guided evening tour brings the castle’s history and Transylvanian folklore to life.
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Dinner inside the castle
A candlelit gourmet buffet inside the castle, with water, coffee, tea and a glass of wine during dinner.
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The Vampire Ball
A live DJ, a dance floor and a cash bar. Additional party drinks are purchased separately.
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Midnight, with meaning
A special tribute welcomes Halloween at the stroke of midnight, alongside theatrical storytelling.
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Dress for the legend
A costume contest adds a playful flourish to an evening of Gothic elegance.
YOUR MASTER OF CEREMONIES
A name woven
into the legend.
Dacre Stoker, great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, joins you as Master of Ceremonies for this private evening at Bran Castle.
The programme includes a theatrical performance featuring Vlad Țepeș and a mysterious Vampress, bringing the story into the room.
Meet your hostsFRIDAY INTO HALLOWEEN
When the gates close,
the night opens up.
October 30–31, 2026 · All times local to Romania.
The castle is yours to explore
Meet your hosts at the staff / secondary gate with your ID. Step into the castle for private after-hours exploration and stories away from the daytime crowds.
Dinner within the castle walls
A candlelit Vampire Gourmet Buffet brings everyone together. Water, coffee, tea and a complimentary glass of wine accompany dinner.
Become part of the night
The private Vampire Ball begins in the interior courtyard: a live DJ, dancing, theatrical encounters and a cash bar for your next toast.
Welcome Halloween
Step into the costume contest and a special thematic midnight tribute. Gothic elegance, elaborate disguises and a sense of theatre belong here.
Take the story home
The castle doors close. Hosts escort guests to the gate. Travel & Stay guests have a short walk to their nearby 3-star hotel; independent guests should arrange their onward transport in advance.
Programme timings may be adjusted.
YOUR INVITATION, MADE REAL
One night.
Everything inside.
The Vampire Ball experience includes the castle tour, dinner, DJ, midnight tribute, theatrical performance and costume contest.
Transport, accommodation and drinks at the cash bar are separate. Choose the optional Travel & Stay package if you’d like the journey taken care of too.
The practical detailsDRACULA’S VAMPIRE BALL
$495 / guest · USD
- Private Bran Castle access, 6 PM–2 AM
- Dacre Stoker as Master of Ceremonies
- Guided tour, dinner and the Vampire Ball
Full payment at booking. No later ticket payment. All payments are non-refundable, subject to applicable rights.
THE COUNT’S EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE
At 2 AM, your hotel
should be a short walk away.
For an optional $150 per guest, add group transport from Bucharest, one night at a 3-star hotel close to the castle with shared occupancy, and breakfast. Prefer your own room? Choose Travel & Stay Single at $200 per guest instead.
Explore Travel & Stay30–31 OCTOBER · TWO DAYS / ONE NIGHT
Bucharest → Bran →
The Ball → Breakfast →
Brașov or Bucharest
Unpack your costume. Enjoy your evening. Leave the route planning to your hosts.
Optional add-on, separate from the $495 event ticket. Availability subject to the confirmed hotel and shuttle allocation.
100 GUESTS · EIGHT HOURS · ONE CASTLE AFTER DARK
Be inside the castle
when Halloween begins.
Castle tour. Dinner. The Vampire Ball. An evening with Dacre Stoker.
Make this the night you remember for years.
$495 per guest, paid in full at booking.
Non-refundable, subject to applicable rights. Places subject to availability.