# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Latex Ball 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 am - **Event Description**: Get ready to serve your fiercest look at The Latex Ball 2026 - where bold creativity, ballroom culture, and fashion collide.About this EventTicket = Priority Entry - Not Guaranteed EntryThe Latex Ball is free, but venue capacity is limited.Guests without a ticket are welcome to join the standby line and will be admitted only if space becomes available.All ticket holders receive priority over the standby line, but a ticket does not guarantee admission. We strongly encourage everyone to arrive early.At midnight, all priority entry lines close and any remaining guests will enter through a single line.-------------------------------------------------------------For more information and the latest on all things The Latex Ball®, follow our official ⁠Facebook, ⁠Instagram, and ⁠TikTok accounts, or visit our ⁠website.To learn more about free HIV/STI testing, substance use and mental health support, wellness resources, and other community programs, follow GMHC on⁠ Instagram and ⁠FacebookPhotography & Videography NoticeBy entering The Latex Ball, you acknowledge that GMHC and its authorized representatives may photograph, film, livestream, and otherwise record the event. Your attendance constitutes consent for your image, likeness, voice, and appearance to be used by GMHC for promotional, educational, archival, fundraising, and other lawful purposes without compensation.Attendee Recording PolicyPersonal photos and short, handheld videos for noncommercial use are welcome, provided they do not interfere with the event, obstruct anyone’s view, or compromise the privacy or safety of participants.The following are not permitted without prior written authorization from GMHC:Livestreaming, regardless of the device or platform used.Professional photography, videography, or audio recording.Continuous or substantially complete recording of a category, performance, or the event.Commercial use, sale, licensing, or monetization of event footage.Photography, videography, or recording from the stage or other restricted areas.Professional cameras, tripods, monopods, gimbals, external lighting, drones, and similar production equipment may not be used without approved media credentials.Only authorized participants and credentialed individuals may enter the stage, backstage, and other restricted areas. Photography and recording are prohibited in restrooms, dressing rooms, backstage areas, and other areas designated as private.Approved media credentials are nontransferable and may be revoked. Individuals who violate this policy may be asked to stop recording and may be removed from the venue by event security. All attendees must follow the directions of GMHC, venue staff, and event security.This policy applies to everyone attending the event, including ticket holders, standby guests, participants, performers, and media representatives. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/the-latex-ball-2026/100001993548175257 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, entertainment, performances, art, photography, charities, virtual, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Terminal 5 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Terminal 5 - **lat**: 40.7697024 - **long**: -73.9927342 - **full address**: Terminal 5, 610 West 56th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Latex Ball 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3ea5756e8e65f822f8b039369a70ec65ceb4f6114c7cb07e384d709ff28b84d7-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1784640711 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Latex Ball 2026 being held? - **A:** The Latex Ball 2026 takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 am at Terminal 5, 610 West 56th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for The Latex Ball 2026? - **A:** The Latex Ball 2026 is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Latex Ball 2026? - **A:** The Latex Ball 2026 is organized by GMHC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Latex Ball 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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