Night of the Damned Bacolod is taking over Lunar: Art, Resto, & Bar on October 30, 2026, as UGROUNDS returns with Ground II for a Halloween event built around dance, costumes, competition, and late-night chaos.
The event begins at 3:00 PM with a dance battle, followed by the finals and after party at 9:00 PM.
And unlike those Halloween parties where throwing on a black shirt and saying you are “something mysterious” somehow counts as effort, this one has a very clear rule:
No costume. No entry.
Battle registration is already open, while event tickets are expected to go on sale soon.
UGROUNDS Returns With Ground II
Dubbed UGROUNDS — Ground II: Night of the Damned, the October 30 event continues the UGROUNDS concept with a Halloween edition that mixes competitive dance with a full nighttime party experience.
The official teaser describes a night of dance, chaos, costumes, and the unexpected, setting the tone for an event that starts as a competition and evolves into an after-dark Halloween celebration.
For Bacolod dancers, nightlife regulars, and anyone who takes Halloween seriously enough to actually plan a costume before October 30 at 7:45 PM, this one is worth watching.
Dance Battle Starts at 3 PM
The first half of Night of the Damned Bacolod centers on the UGROUNDS dance battle, beginning at 3:00 PM.
Battle registrations are already open, with interested dancers directed to the official @UGROUNDS page for registration details.
The full competition mechanics, divisions, judging system, and registration fees were not included in the announcement, so participants should check the official UGROUNDS page for the latest rules before signing up.
Finals and After Party at 9 PM
The event shifts into its nighttime phase at 9:00 PM, when the dance battle finals and after party begin.
That setup gives the event two distinct sides: competitive dance during the afternoon and a Halloween nightlife experience once evening arrives.
Whether guests are following the battle from the beginning or arriving later for the finals and party, Lunar will serve as the setting for the entire Ground II experience.
No Costume, No Entry
One of the most important event rules is also the simplest:
No costume. No entry.
Costumes are not merely encouraged for Night of the Damned Bacolod — they are required.
That immediately gives the event a stronger Halloween identity, with the crowd itself becoming part of the atmosphere. Expect Lunar to look considerably different once everyone arrives in character.
If ever there were a night when showing up dressed normally could actually get you rejected at the door, this is apparently it.
Ticket and Registration Information
Battle registrations are now open.
Interested competitors should visit or follow the official UGROUNDS page for registration instructions.
Event tickets are selling soon, with final ticket rates and purchasing details still to be announced.
Guests planning to attend should watch for the next official release, particularly for entrance rates and any additional after-party information.
Why Night of the Damned Is Worth Checking Out
For anyone looking for Bacolod Halloween events this October 2026, Night of the Damned Bacolod offers more than the usual costume party.
The dance battle gives the event a competitive performance element during the afternoon, while the finals and after party turn the night into a full Halloween celebration. Add a mandatory costume rule and Lunar’s event atmosphere, and this becomes one of the more complete Halloween concepts on the Bacolod calendar.
It also gives guests different reasons to attend. Dancers can join the competition. Supporters can watch the battles. Partygoers can come for the nighttime portion. Costume lovers finally have an event where doing the bare minimum is literally not an option.
With October 30 falling right before Halloween, UGROUNDS — Ground II: Night of the Damned is one event to save early.
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