Umbrae Noctis Festival

08/07/2026

The Coven has emerged from the shadows after watching your submissions. We are rolling out responses over the next two weeks. While the urge to reach out is as fierce as your eyeliner, please be patient as we are sending the responses individually and thoughtfully! If you don’t hear from us by the 21st, first check your spam and then reach out!

While you wait, here are some of the prelim stats from the applications!

66 applications
26 spots
2 submitted in the first 48 hours
66% submitted in the last 48 hours

Where were they from?
Arizona (1)
Asheville (1)
Boise, ID (1)
Nashville, TN (1)
New York (2)
Denver, CO (3)
Missouri (2)
Puerto Rico (1)
California (7)
Washington (14)
Oregon (26) - 23 from PDX

06/01/2026

THE VEIL PARTS — APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN.

Do you seek a place within The Shadows? A gathering where dark artistry is celebrated and kindred spirits converge beneath the winter moon? Then cast your intentions into the flame and offer your name to the coming ritual that is Umbrae Noctis.

The Coven now calls for artists, performers, and devotees of the dark. Step forward and claim your place as we prepare for another night of decadent revelry and gothic enchantment.

Mark the dates well, lest the opportunity slip into darkness:
🕯 Cast Applications Close — July 31
🕯 Volunteer Applications Close — August 31
🕯 Vendor Information — Coming Soon

The Shadows are gathering. Will you answer the call?

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Still Thirsty? You, our dear darklings, are in luck! In celebration of World Goth Day, The Coven is having a Weekend sale to welcome you into the inner circle of the Patrons of the Night! Spots will be open for your offerings from Friday, May 22nd - Sunday 24th.

As a refresh: Patrons of the Night is a fundraising subscription for individuals that helps sustain the festival through the turning of the seasons, inviting you into The Coven’s inner circle. It’s a simple pact - signed in blood…of course - that supports The Coven to keep the cauldron simmering for Umbrae Noctis. In return we share with you the Secrets of the Shadows.

**FINE PRINT** One-time payment option only. There are NO REFUNDS or TRANSFERS.

~~Don’t forget: Applications for cast and volunteers will be opening on June 1st!
Closing dates: cast - July 31, volunteers - August 31~~

05/15/2026

It’s almost time to cast your intentions into the fire to be part of the winter ritual that is Umbrae Noctis! The Coven is ready to receive your applications for cast, volunteers, and vendors! Mark your calendars for the keys to enter into the Shadows.

Applications for Cast, volunteers, and vendors will be opening on June 1st.
Closing dates: cast - July 31, volunteers - August 31, and vendors - TBA.

05/10/2026

Up next, our Saturday feature performer, ! The Coven has been ENRAPTURED with this human and we can’t wait for you to have his talent bestowed upon you.

Halo As Hell is a powerhouse of movement and charisma in the Portland and Seattle performance circuits. A seasoned cabaret artist and featured soloist, Halo brings a commanding presence to every stage—from elite nightlife venues to major festivals. Known for a sleek, toned aesthetic and precise floorwork, he continues to push the boundaries of modern performance art with grace athleticism and jaw dropping stage presence.

Don’t forget: Applications for Cast, volunteers, and vendors will be opening on June 1st. Closing dates: cast - July 31, volunteers - August 31, and vendors - TBA.

05/10/2026

The Coven is thrilled to announce the first of our Friday night feature, Asteria Atombomb!

Asteria has been an international dancer and movement coach for the last 20 years. She is an advocate for all bodies in movement spaces and changing the narrative on what society deems acceptable as a dancer. Asteria got their Burly-Q start in Australia and made her way across the ditch to New Zealand where she took Runner Up and People's Choice of Grand Tease NZ 2017. She returned to the US and found her current home in Portland, OR where she continues to teach and perform pole and burlesque. Their “day job” is teaching and managing at BodyVox Dance Center. You can catch her travelling around the country in places such as New York, Alaska, and California. She is part of the rotating cast of the famous SinFerno Cabaret, as well as other rotating local shows around the Pacific Northwest.

Asteria will also be teaching a workshop festival weekend. Do not miss out on the opportunity to bear witness to her knowledge and experience. You’ll gain tools to sharpen your own darkly decadent art.

Watch out for future announcements about ALL our workshops!

04/30/2026

🖤✨ The Coven summons something extraordinary from the shadows...
We are thrilled to unveil our Friday headliner, “The Them Fatale of Burlesque” - Moscato Sky 🖤🔥

is a latinx, trans-femme non-binary, classically trained award-winning dancer, educator, and choreographer based out of Seattle, WA where they earned a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts.

This tempting tart is one fourth of world renowned burlesque sensations and Burlesque Hall of Fame's 2019 Best Large Group, Mod Carousel. Moscato was awarded 1st Runner Up after competing as the first trans femme, non-binary competitor in the Miss Exotic World category the the Burlesque Hall Of Fame Weekender.

This genderqueer goddex was voted on the 21st Century Burlesque Top 50 List of most influential burlesque figures in the world since 2020 and is currently ranked at #15.

You can find Moscato teasing and tantalizing in The Jinkx & Dela Holiday Special streaming on Hulu. Moscato continues to make ripples in the drag and burlesque industry by sharing their gender-queer, sexually alluring style with festivals and productions across the US, Canada, and Europe.

💀 Vendor, performer, volunteer apps + workshop & show tickets are creeping closer… Follow us to be the first to snag your spot in the ritual. 🕯️

04/20/2026

If you haven’t been living under a rock, you know that Umbrae’s “Patrons of the Night” is an elite group of generous Goths who are supporting The Coven and Festival with regular offerings.

Wanna take a chance to get in on getting exclusive access to this 👆? Bet!

Check out the website for more details. Program registration closes at 11:59pm on April 30th. If you wait too long, the perks and access for 2026 will fade away into the Night.

04/15/2026

🖤 Darklings, the time has come… a shadowy scream of excitement as we officially (re)announce our Saturday night headliner: .zombie 🖤

We are beyond thrilled to (re)summon this powerhouse of raw, monstrous energy to our stage. Expect a performance that will haunt your dreams (in the best way). You also won’t want to miss their “Hump & Grind” workshop that dives deep into masculine monster movement—think dark power, embodied! 💪🧟

💀 Vendor, performer, volunteer apps + workshop & show tickets are creeping closer… Follow us to be the first to snag your spot in the ritual. 🕯️