Jane Austen Festival Summer Ball 

About the Summer Ball

In June each year the Jane Austen Festival holds a delightful Summer Ball, outside of and separate to the main Jane Austen Festival in September. Tickets for the Ball generally include entrance, the dancing, entertainment, and a light supper.
There is normally a dance workshop earlier in the day for people to brush up on their Regency dancing moves. 

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Summer Ball on Saturday 29th June 2024. The Pride & Prejudice Peacock-themed outfits were amazing! Check out our social media to see some of the glamour and feathers wafting around the ballroom. 

In 2025 we will be holding two Summer Balls to give as much opportunity to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen's birth as possible. 

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Venue: The Guildhall Bath, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW

The Summer Ball is a mandatory Regency costumed event and we request that all ladies and gentlemen dress in the style of the Regency or 18th Century period.

Flat shoes must be worn. HEELS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE DANCE FLOOR.

Rough Summer Ball evening timings:

19:00 - Guildhall doors open
19:30 - Dancing commences in the Banqueting Room
20:45 - 21:45 - Supper break TBC for 2025
23:00 - Finish

A Pre-Ball Dance Workshop will be held in the afternoon before each ball. 

This workshop is for those attending a Summer Ball. The chance to learn and practice your Regency dancing moves ready for the ball in the evening.

Please wear flat shoes suitable for dancing in, and bring your own soft drink.

(Purchase Dance workshop tickets together with your Summer Ball tickets. These tickets are not sold seperately.)

Venue: The Guildhall Bath, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW