Nocturna 'New Loves & Broken Hearts' Valentine's Ball 2026 in Chicago – Metro

What is Nocturna 'New Loves & Broken Hearts' Valentine's Ball?

Sat, 14th of Feb, 2026: Nocturna "New Loves & Broken Hearts" Valentine's Ball w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah Nocturna, now in our 37th year, is an 18+ dark alternative dance night held once every other month or so in Chicago. DJ Scary Lady Sarah spins a highly request-driven mix of current & classic goth, industrial, post-punk, deathrock, darkwave, ethereal, shoegaze, new wave, ebm, & more. It's a lot of fun & you should go! Come DANCE UNTIL DAWN! For this Nocturna, the first live of 2026, we present our annual "NEW LOVES & BROKEN HEARTS" VALENTINE BALL theme and will feature: • Live free photo booth by the fantastic GlitterGuts Photobooth (dress to impress- red and black encouraged!) • The return of the VALENTINE'S MAILBOX GAME! Send your secret crush a message, anonymous or not (or just flatter your friends!) Free & running until 4am. 
• GIVEAWAYS & VENDORS! (See event page for details!) • PERFORMANCE! Sihaya Scarlett will be performing a tragically exotic Cabaret Dance Performance with a hint of theatrical action, you won’t want to miss this!
 • Also: • Complimentary Valentines, candy & treats for all • Complimentary Nocturna buttons & stickers while they last • Free copies of the February 2026 issue of our print newsletter, "Nocturna Emissions" • Broken hearts/new loves decor (*𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗱 & 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸!*) • Coat check will be open! At Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago 10pm - 5am / 18+ welcome / $20. in advance; $25. at the door Advance tickets available NOW! (The Valentine's Nocturna is always one of our busiest so advance tickets recommended!) #nocturnachicago #americangothicproductions #scaryladysarah #chicagogoth #chicagogothic #goth #ebm #darkwave #industrial #nocturna #chicagonightlife

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