13 Smashing Masquerade Party Ideas For Adults (2025)

Looking for masquerade party ideas for adults to liven up your next gathering? At Peerspace, we’re here to help. Ahead, we share some creative masquerade party ideas that will thrill your guests. Not only do we provide party ideas, but we also provide party spaces. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, you can rely on Peerspace to connect you with one-of-a-kind spaces in cities across the globe that serve as the perfect setting for your meetings, productions, and events.

We’ll introduce a few of these to you ahead! We can’t help but think that a masquerade theme is one of the best party ideas for adults out there! Make your event extra special by using these unique and fabulous masquerade party ideas for adults.

1. Book a mysterious venue to liven up your party

Mystery and masquerade go hand in hand! To play up the vibes of all your masquerade party ideas for adults, you’ll want to host your party in a venue full of mystique. Luckily, Peerspace has a variety of party venue rentals throughout the world that are ideal for a mysterious masquerade event.

However, if you don’t live in British Columbia — don’t worry! With each of the masquerade party ideas for adults featured in this article, we feature enticing masquerade venues from across the globe. And you can find even more venues near you on Peerspace!  

2. Ensure you have plenty of dance space

With a masquerade party comes the expectation of dancing! That’s why it’s super important to make sure you have plenty of dancing space for all your guests on the day of the big event.

3. Host a masquerade tea party

If a masquerade ball isn’t how you imagine your party, one of our other favorite masquerade party ideas for adults is an afternoon tea party. Don your fanciest mask, gloves, hat, and formal wear — it’s going to be an unforgettable afternoon!

Want to add a color element to your gathering? Then you need to see these chic all-black party ideas, too!

4. Rent awesome masquerade costumes

Not sure what to wear for your masquerade party? Not to worry! A costume company can help outfit you in a beautiful masquerade outfit at a fraction of the cost of buying your own costume.

For our readers in Chicago, here are a few of our favorite costume rental companies in Chicago. You can find Peerspace’s recommendations for other costume rental companies on the Peerspace resource page. 

5. Include unique mask decorations

Don’t just wear masks at your masquerade party — decorate with them! We love the feel of this Portland, Oregon restaurant and bar space since it has plenty of fun balloons and classy mask props. See more pictures of the space and imagine how you could use their decoration ideas for your own masquerade-themed party on Peerspace!

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Pro Tip: Throwing an epic birthday bash with a masquerade theme? Think dramatic lighting, a curated playlist, and a photo booth with Venetian-inspired props to keep the mystery alive all night.

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6. Try a masked movie theme

Looking for non-traditional masquerade party ideas for adults? Rather than wear a classic masquerade mask, wear the mask of your favorite movie character!

7. Have a masquerade-themed photo wall

Having spent copious amounts of time dressing up for the masquerade party — you’ll want to make sure to capture all the gorgeous looks at the event! A fabulous way to do this is by setting up a masquerade-themed photo wall for all your guests to pose in front of!

For instance, you could book this multiple film and photo sets studio in Englewood, CO and utilize its themed sets as backdrops.

8. Give your party that artsy ambiance

A masquerade art show is such a unique spin on a classic party idea! On Peerspace, you can rent out an art gallery, like this venue in Philadelphia, that comes with beautiful artwork already set up for your viewing pleasure. It has plenty of seating and of course, lots of dancing space if you and your guests want to bust a move during your masquerade party.

However, you can also find art gallery venues on Peerspace that allow you to set up your own artwork for your event as well if you’re an artist.

9. Go for a Phantom of the Opera vibe

Renting a theater space with plenty of space for mingling would be perfect for a masquerade party with a phantom of the opera vibe!

For example, can you imagine how gorgeous this historic theater in Tampa, FL would look with lots of candles, curtains, and red tablecloths decorating the space? It would be a Phantom of the Opera wonderland!

10. Add glamour with chandeliers

Chandeliers add so much class to any party — but they are especially stunning if you are planning a masquerade party! And why have just one chandelier when you can have a space filled with them?

This historic mansion in Baltimore’s most beautiful neighborhood comes complete with numerous original crystal chandeliers! Since it’s a historic mansion with space for 60 guests, it’s also ideal for a masquerade party.

Check out these awesome tropical party ideas in case you want to add an island vibe to your masquerade event!

11. Enjoy some bubbly!

We couldn’t skip the tip of serving champagne as one of our masquerade party ideas for adults! Champagne is the perfect fancy drink for a masquerade-themed party — and made even better if you host your event at a sophisticated boho indoor event space that provides champagne walls!

This 1,442-square-foot event space in Long Beach, CA has an elegant and modern boho theme which we think would be tons of fun for a masquerade party. The space can seat upwards of 48 guests and along with an optional champagne wall, can also provide a bartender and DJ. Sounds ideal to us!

12. Serve up fun finger foods

Guests won’t be sitting much at your masquerade party — they’ll be far too busy mingling and dancing the night away! For this reason, finger foods are a perfect option for a masquerade party. Ideally, servers would mill around with trays of various finger foods for guests to sample.

However, you could also just offer up a table full of snack options! Many Peerspace venues, including this earthy mid-century modern showroom, offer catering options in-house for an added fee. And the food they offer is amazing!

13. Find more masquerade party ideas for adults on Peerspace

These are just the beginning of the amazing masquerade party ideas for adults that you can find on Peerspace! For additional ideas, check out the pictures, reviews, and descriptions of other venues on Peerspace.

While you can search venues in the area you live in, you can also search venues by broader locations like “United States” or “United Kingdom.” Here’s to finding the venue and party ideas of your dreams on Peerspace!

Masquerade party ideas for adults: conclusion

We hope these masquerade party ideas for adults have you all ready to start planning the most exciting event of the year. Next, start looking for the perfect celebration rental venue for you on Peerspace! You can easily find spaces that suit your aesthetic, amenity, and pricing needs, all with a helpful host who can assist you in any way you need.