Goth Barge, 5036 S Packard Ave, Cudahy, WI (2025)

11/27/2025

Ready to beat the final boss of 2025? Join forces with Goth Barge and Subspace at X-Ray Arcade for the ultimate Multiplayer Event.

We’re turning the venue into a neon-soaked, black light dance party. Equip your best glow gear and prepare for high-score beats from your character select screen: DJ Cat Goat, DJ Narc, DJ xDominionx, and the Dance Commandr himself.

Expect a critical hit of Darkwave, Goth, Synth, and heavy dance tracks all night long. When the clock hits 00:00, we’re popping the Champagne Toast 🥂 to launch you into 2026.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 2025
DOORS AT 9:00AM, 2:00AM CLOSE
X-RAY ARCADE
$10 COVER
18+ ONLY

11/17/2025

Goth Barge is thrilled to join the 8th Annual Fire Cleansing Ritual Burn Ceremony at Milwaukee Krampusnacht 2025!

We're teaming up with the Milwaukee Paranormal Conference and Spooky Frog for a night of profound renewal and release. This powerful event takes place on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, in The Witches' Square in Preservation Park, located next to the Best Place main hall.

The evening begins at 5:00 PM with a blazing bonfire, vendors, artists, and tarot readings. Take in the sonic sorcery of XdominionX and Dance Commandr as they spin your favorite darkwave, new wave, goth, and industrial tracks, setting the perfect mood.

The schedule of rites includes:

7:00 PM: The chilling Krampus Parade takes place along the Best Place parade route.

7:45 PM: The Witches In Motion (inspired by the German Wolfshäger Hexenbrut Witch Dance) perform the Witches Dance on the On Tap Patio.

8:00 PM: Burn Ritual, the symbolic Fire Cleansing Ritual, where you can write down what you're ready to let go of, will be conducted by Kelly Holder at 8:00 PM SHARP. This ritual is a deeply personal journey to release the past and embrace a brighter future. An event ticket is required for this all-ages event.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2025
THE WITCHES' SQUARE in PRESERVATION PARK
EVENT TICKET REQUIRED
ALL AGES

11/03/2025

Wow. Just... WOW. From the bottom of our black little hearts, thank you to every single person who packed the X-Ray Arcade for the Subspace and Goth Barge annual HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 2025! You broke the bank, you brought the style, and you absolutely brought the energy.

To the attendees: your costumes were truly next level! Seeing the $3,000 CASH PRIZE POOL handed out by the Dance Commandr in the ultimate, no-mercy costume contest was epic. Congratulations to our deserving 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!

We also need to send the loudest possible thanks to our entire crew: the volunteers, the bartenders, the security staff, and every single person working behind the scenes. Without your dedication and tireless effort, these events simply wouldn't be possible. You are the backbone of this whole apparatus! And of course, thank you to our incredible sponsors!

Next Mission: Mad Planet on November 14th for GOTH BARGE GOES TO THE MOVIES. We're diving deep into the best soundtracks from the golden age of cinema when goth, industrial, and new wave sounds dominated the silver screen.

10/14/2025

Goth Barge is thrilled to embark on its maiden voyage in New Orleans, LA, at GOTH BARGE NEW ORLEANS MAIDEN VOYAGE on Saturday, October 25th, 2025!

Brace yourselves for a thrilling 3-hour tour on the mighty Mississippi River aboard the iconic Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. Mingle with over 200 of your fellow black-clad souls, celebrating all things Goth and alternative.

Prepare for the electrifying sounds of New Orleans' own EveHill and Milwaukee's very own Goth Barge DJs, Dance Commandr and XdominionX. They'll keep the party pulsating with your favorite Goth, Darkwave, Synth, and Industrial tracks.

Enjoy a fully stocked cash bar with beers, mixers, and seltzers, accepting both cash and credit. And for those with a monstrous appetite, $10 bowls of delicious Bread Pudding, Red Beans & Rice, Jambalaya, and Shrimp Pasta will also be available for order.

Tickets are $55 for advance purchase and $65 for general admission day of the event. Please note there are no refunds or guaranteed exchanges as this is a private event. Our cruises proceed rain or shine, and will only be canceled if the Coast Guard determines severe weather conditions.

Convenient parking is available just steps from the Audubon Aquarium. The boat departs the Spanish Plaza Dock at 1 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130 at 6:00 PM SHARP, so don't be late for this thrilling voyage!

CREOLE QUEEN PADDLEWHEELER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
21+ ONLY - CASH BAR
$55 ADVANCE / $65 GENERAL

10/13/2025

This is the ultimate Halloween hookup! We’ve partnered with the legends at Black Sheep Tattoo South Milwaukee to give you FREE ENTRY to the biggest bash of the year: 2025 Halloween Spooktacular at X-Ray Arcade on Friday, November 1st, 2025!

Want to skip the ticket line and get in for free? Here’s your pass:

🔪 GET INKED: Head over to Black Sheep Tattoo in South Milwaukee and get one of their exclusive, limited-time Halloween Flash Tattoos.

🎟️ GET FREE ENTRY: Show us your fresh, spooky ink at the door and your ticket to HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 2025 at X-RAY ARCADE is FREE!

Get a killer piece of permanent art, and your ticket to the party is on us. Don't miss this flash promotion! Get inked and get ready to celebrate All Hallows' Eve in style with your friends at Subspace and Goth Barge!

10/09/2025

Join us for 'Til Death Do Us Art, a fine art exhibition featuring the works of the tattoo artists from Black Sheep Tattoo.

Not only will we have amazing artworks to enjoy, but we also have a live DJ next to the gallery to extend the event to the outside! We're so excited to welcome an amazing Goth Barge DJ to this event (the gallery night art event goes until 8:30pm, but the music might continue for another hour or so after, weather permitting).

This art exhibition honors the transition from skin to canvas, from ink to form. Step into a world where the inked line transcends flesh and enters new dimensions of artistic expression. 'Til Death Do Us Art is a fine art exhibition that unveils the lesser-seen creative powers of renowned tattoo artists, showcasing their mastery in 2D paintings & drawings and 3D works as well.

Known for transforming bodies into living canvases, these artists now reveal the mythic, symbolic and deeply personal visions that emerge when the skin is no longer the boundary.

'Til Death Do Us Art is not just a celebration of artistic versatility – it is a reclamation of the tattoo artist as a fine artist, philosopher and storyteller.

'Til Death Do Us Art opens soon – where tattoo legends reveal their hidden realms. From skin to canvas, ink to sculpture, witness the fine art mastery of artists who usually work in flesh. Mythic. Symbolic. Unbound.

Artist List for Black Sheep Tattoo South Milwaukee tattoo show:
Alana Boone
Frit French
Alex Higgins
Bryce Huisman
Julia Rudik
Olga Salazar
Gilly Smash
Donna Zoller
Keith Zoller

09/29/2025

X-Ray Arcade is thrilled to present a powerful night of darkwave, post-punk, and industrial on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025 at CLUB GARIBALDI! Get ready for an intense lineup headlined by VOSH from Washington D.C., a dynamic duo featuring members of Repulsion, Coke Bust, and Blacksage, known for their haunting blend of goth, post-punk, and darkwave that has landed them on bills with giants like The Psychedelic Furs and Boy Harsher.

The night also features the mesmerizing goth rock and dark synth sounds of BLOOD, and the heavy, wall-shaking industrial rhythms of Madison's solo act, INSULA ISCARIOT. Keeping the energy dark and electric all evening will be the GOTH BARGE DJS!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025
DOORS 7 / SHOW 8
CLUB GARIBALDI
21+ ONLY

09/15/2025

While Goth Barge is off wreaking havoc in Cleveland, Subspace is stepping in to keep the party going for our 2nd Friday Residency at Mad Planet!

Join SUBSPACE at FRIDAY NIGHT RETRO DANCE PARTY w/ 𝙶̶𝙾̶𝚃̶𝙷̶ ̶𝙱̶𝙰̶𝚁̶𝙶̶𝙴̶ SUBSPACE for a frightfully fun night of ghoulishly good times, spooky beats, and all the alternative retro tunes you can handle. Dress to impress (or distress!) and let's make some haunted memories on the dance floor.

Meanwhile, check out these most excellent videos captured at last week's FRIDAY NIGHT RETRO VIDEO DANCE PARTY w/ GOTH BARGE. You all really brought the energy!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 2025
MAD PLANET
9PM - 2AM
21+ ONLY

09/08/2025

Get ready for the ultimate Halloween experience as and team up for our annual HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR! Join us Saturday, November 1st, 2025 , for what promises to be Milwaukee's biggest Halloween costume contest!

The cover is just $10, and every dollar increases the costume contest pool. The bigger the crowd, the bigger the prize! In 2022, the pool was $1,100. In 2023, it skyrocketed to $2,000, and in 2024 we handed out an astounding $3,000 IN CASH! Let’s CRANK IT UP and make this year’s pool the biggest yet!

50% of pool to FIRST PLACE
30% of pool to SECOND PLACE
20% of pool to THIRD PLACE

This year is the same as the last, it's no voting, no judges, and absolutely no mercy! The Dance Commandr is claiming the throne of bones and will be the sole ruler of the costume contest. He’ll be handing out tokens to the best of the best, his word is the final decree! So, bring your A-game and prepare to impress our Halloween monarch!

With , DJ N*RC, , and the himself at the helm, you’ll be immersed in the best of Goth, Dark Wave, New Wave, Industrial, and beyond, making this night as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
🎃 WMSE 91.7FM Community-powered Free-Form Radio
🎃 Omen Subculture Clothing & Accessories
🎃 Spooky Frog Horrifying Book Fair
🎃 Black Sheep Tattoo & Piercings
🎃 Revolution Brewing Craft Brewery
🎃 Surly Brewing Company Craft Brewery
🎃 Saz's Hospitality Group
🎃 Volta Records in Greenfield WI

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2025
9:00PM-2:00AM
X-RAY ARCADE
$10 COVER
18+ ONLY

Don't miss your chance to be part of Milwaukee's ultimate Halloween party!

09/02/2025

What a ride! A massive THANK-YOU to everyone who made GOTH BARGE: LAST CALL MKE + SUBSPACE AFTER PARTY at CACTUS CLUB such a great way to end the Milwaukee season. We’re still buzzing from all the amazing energy you brought.

We also want to give a huge shout-out to our incredible volunteers. You are the heart and soul of this event, and we couldn't do it without you. And of course, a special thanks to the wonderful staff at Milwaukee Boat Line, whose hard work made the entire night smooth and truly memorable.

As promised, the moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here: The photo dump is officially live!

We're already looking forward to our next adventures! We'll be setting sail in Cleveland for the GOTH BARGE: CLEVELAND BLOOD BARGE on Saturday, October 11th, and in New Orleans for our GOTH BARGE NEW ORLEANS MAIDEN VOYAGE on Saturday, October 25th.

And get ready for the ultimate spooky celebration in Milwaukee! Subspace and Goth Barge are teaming up for our annual 2025 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR at X-Ray Arcade on Saturday, November 1st. The cover is just $10, and all proceeds go toward the city's biggest Halloween costume contest. Last year, the prize was a whopping $3,000 in cash, so start planning your winning look now!

08/04/2025

Save the date for the last voyage of the season with Goth Barge on Sunday, August 31st, 2025! We invite you to a three-hour gothic dance party aboard the VISTA KING ( ), Milwaukee’s largest tour vessel. Come be one of 150 guests celebrating the darker side of culture as we cruise along the Milwaukee River and the stunning Lake Michigan.

It’s going to be a night to remember, filled with the best tunes curated by our very own XdominionX ( )and the Dance Commandr ( ) himself. Prepare to be enchanted by their bewitching mixes of goth, industrial, darkwave, and dark synth.

Tickets are $40 each and include your first drink (choose from beer, a margarita, or a nonalcoholic option). After your first drink, it’s a cash bar (accepting both cash and credit) offering beer, wine, cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks. Please remember to drink responsibly and tip your bar staff.

Didn’t catch the cruise? No worries! Everyone is invited to the after-party. Join us at Cactus Club ( ) for the post-cruise celebration! Our friends SUBSPACE ( ) will be DJing, spinning an electrifying mix of goth, industrial, and darkwave tunes. The music kicks off at 9pm, and we expect the cruise attendees to arrive by 9:30pm. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of dancing at the After Barge dance party!

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