Regency Ball

The Queen herself requests the pleasure of your company at the event of the season: the Regency Ball.

Who shall rise as the diamond amid Portsmouth’s best and brightest? Hosted within the hallowed halls of Portsmouth Public Library, this soirée is free and open to all fans of Bridgerton, Jane Austen, British history, and general elegance and enchantment. Indulge in delectable delicacies, immerse yourself in the art of dance with expert instruction, and prepare to embark on a journey through time and romance!

For those who dare to embrace the spirit of the Regency, we encourage the adornment of attire reminiscent of the era—though such finery is not compulsory. Prizes await all, but your chances grow if you attend in costume, so let your imagination unfurl like a silken ribbon, and grace our gathering with your sartorial elegance.

For our young guests, there will be delightful activities and games to engage their imaginations and spirits, ensuring a memorable experience for all members of the family.

Join us as we pay homage to the literary legacies of Austen and the opulent allure of Bridgerton, in an evening destined to linger in memory like the pages of a beloved novel. Your RSVP is kindly requested. 

Dear reader, in short:

• Free and open to all
• Registration required
• Something for all ages - families welcome!
• Light refreshments provided
• String quartet and English country dances
• Games
• Crafts & Activities
• Prizes

T'would be unwise to miss our related events in November, would it not? 

• Our intrepid crafters group, We Craft, will hold a special edition of their meetup for costume preparation on Friday the 15th at 5 PM. 
• And our Local History lecture, Tempted By a Pretty Coloured Muslin: Fashion in the Age of Austen, will be held on Tuesday the 26th at 7 PM. No registration required. 

Our sponsors include:

• Black Trumpet
• Cotillion Bureau
• Flower Kiosk
• Footnotes
• Hannaford
• Lil's
• Maison Navarre
• Spice & Tea Exchange
• White Heron
• Wild Valentine