The Naughty List

The Naughty List brings a darker edge to the holiday season with Milwaukee’s first official Krampusnacht pre-party on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the historic Best Place Great Hall in Milwaukee. The 21+ event sets the stage for Milwaukee Krampusnacht the following day with a lineup that includes a performance by Red Quean, burlesque by Femmes de Flamme, and Goth Barge DJs, plus Naughty Confessions, tarot readings by Madam Strange, photo opportunities, drink specials, door prizes, and other surprises. The Great Hall is part of Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery, the former Pabst corporate headquarters dating to 1880.

General admission is $25 and includes entry to The Naughty List as well as free admission to Milwaukee Krampusnacht on Sunday, December 6. For a more unusual experience, the $50 Captain Pabst Seance Ticket includes the party, next-day Krampusnacht admission, and a Victorian-style seance from 11 p.m. to midnight in the Great Hall’s secret tunnel room, where a group of no more than 20 participants will attempt to communicate with the spirit of Captain Frederic Pabst. Seance ticket holders also receive admission to Gryla’s South Pole Sideshow, a new Krampusnacht attraction. For anyone looking for an adult-oriented Milwaukee Christmas event with goth music, burlesque, tarot, paranormal themes, and a distinctly sinister holiday atmosphere, The Naughty List offers a full night of dark holiday entertainment before Milwaukee Krampusnacht officially begins.