Substance Halloween Dance Party

Trick or treat. The bitter and the sweet.

SUBSTANCE returns to Flask for a special Halloween night of goth, punk, post-punk, new wave, darkwave, industrial and more.

WMPG DJs Shaxx, Jeannie, Mr. Dana and Helen will be digging through vinyl and digital collections for five hours of dark dance floor favorites, deep cuts and Halloween mayhem.

Expect music from The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, Ministry, Sisters of Mercy and plenty more from the darker corners of the '70s, '80s, '90s and beyond.

On the Decks

• DJ Shaxx
• Jeannie
• Mr. Dana
• Helen

Sounds

Goth • Punk • Post-Punk • New Wave • Darkwave • Industrial • '70s • '80s • '90s

It's Halloween at Flask. Dress accordingly, dress unexpectedly, or just show up ready to dance.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 8 PM–1 AM
• Cover: $5 before 10 PM / $10 after 10 PM
• USM Students: $5 with valid USM ID
• Age: 21+
• Location: Flask Lounge, 117 Spring Street, Portland, Maine