Baltimore’s Birthday Bash

Intentionally, our event is anything but exclusive. Tickets are offered for less than our cost, so residents of all incomes can enjoy a high-end gala experience. VIPs are recognized in a special, early cocktail hour and then invited to join the party with other guests. No roped off areas and no restricted floors mean elected officials dance right alongside community organizers and corporate CEOs. This special magic, of all Baltimoreans celebrating together, is what creates the party’s electric energy.

General Admission Tickets:

All general admission tickets include the dance party, open bar, light far, and birthday desserts from local vendors. General admission tickets are tiered. The earlier you purchase your tickets—the lower the price!

• May 15 – 31: Pre-Sale Ticket, $55 per adult, age 21+
• June 1 – 30: Early Bird Ticket, $65 per adult, age 21+
• July 1 –  event sell out: General Admission Ticket, $75 per adult, age 21+

As a nonprofit, Live Baltimore graciously thanks all ticket purchasers in advance for covering the Eventbrite ticket charge and service fees. As our largest fundraiser, all proceeds from Baltimore’s Birthday Bash help support our efforts to attract and retain Baltimore City residents.

Good Neighbor Ticket:

Community is central to our mission. That’s why we have a Good Neighbor ticket option that helps residents from all parts of the City celebrate Baltimore’s birthday! Good Neighbor Ticket buyers sponsor the complimentary admission of a Baltimorean active in their community. Live Baltimore will work with neighborhood associations to identify deserving recipients.

Your Good Neighbor ticket purchase gets you everything included with general admission AND gives you access to the exclusive Sponsor Pre-Party (from 6:30 – 7:30 PM).

Donation:

To help make the event accessible and keep ticket prices low, Live Baltimore absorbs all ticket processing fees. Please consider donating to assist in our critical work to grow Baltimore.

*Note – donations do not include tickets to the event.

All proceeds from Baltimore’s Birthday Bash help fund our work of attracting and retaining Baltimore City residents!

A birthday party needs birthday treats! And with so many sweet treat providers participating in Baltimore’s Birthday Bash, the big question is: Who baked it best?

Last year’s champion was Codetta Bake Shop. Will they reign supreme again in 2025? Or will another local pastry chef, baker, creamery, or candymaker take the title of “Sweetest Treat of the Year?”

You will be the judge! Partygoers will vote at the party using a QR code.

This year’s sweet treat participants include:

• Buns & Roses
• Codetta Bake Shop
• Cajou Creamery
• Crust By Mack
• Deddle’s Donuts
• Ice Queens
• Out Time Kitchen
• Sweet Smith’s Bakery
• Sydney’s Ice Cream
• Vaccaros

Check back regularly for the latest list of sweet treat participants!

What makes a birthday party great? Cake! Singing! Dancing! And of course—presents!

Live Baltimore partners with incredibly generous gift donors for our thrilling present raffle. Get ready to be part of the excitement by purchasing raffle tickets during the party to enter our random prize raffle drawing. Raffle tickets are $20 each, and you can increase your chances of winning by buying multiple tickets. We accept both cash and card payments during the party. Remember to arrive before 8:30 pm to secure your tickets!

This year’s raffle prizes include:

• A one-night stay in the Four Seasons Baltimore Hotel‘s Harbor Suite.
• A pair of tickets to see Benson Boone and access to the Fearless Club at the CFG Arena on 9/6.
• $300 gift certificate to Christopher Schafer Clothier in Fells Point.
• A one-night stay in a queen room at the Hotel Ulysses in Mount Vernon
• $150 Gift Certificate to MEND Acupuncture in Hampden
• Three chances to win a pair of Orioles tickets in the Mayor’s field seats.

Keep checking back for the updated list of raffle prizes!

Are you a Baltimore-based business that would like to showcase your brand, service, or product to a large party-goer audience? This is your chance to gain significant exposure. Email our Program Manager and to get started.

A celebration of Baltimore would be incomplete without a showcase of residents’ talents. The singing of “Happy Birthday” is made memorable each year by a celebrity MC, the Mayor of Baltimore, and performers from across the City. The Oriole Bird, Poe, and Mr. Boh himself have become regular favorites who join guests and performers in the event’s photo booth.

Shout out to the Dancers of Baltimore’s Ballroom Scene brought the energy for a truly one-of-a-kind Baltimore performance View more party pictures and highlights from last year’s event.

Live Baltimore may use photos and videos of Baltimore’s Birthday Bash for promotional purposes. By attending the event, you may be photographed or recorded and your likeness and image may be featured in these materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform a Live Baltimore staff member upon arrival.

Get your ticket early and you will be updated by email. You can also follow @LiveBaltimore on all social media channels. This webpage will be frequently updated so make sure to bookmark it for the most up-to-date information.

Check out videos and photos of some of our previous years’ stylish attendees here.

Tickets are non-refundable. All proceeds support Live Baltimore’s promotion of Baltimore City’s residential neighborhoods.