The Ton Ball

Overview

Here's some news you won't read in Lady Whistledown's latest pamphlet — and a reason to frock up like you're in Regency-era London, too. In February 2023, for one day and night only, the Plaza Ballroom is playing host to party that'll whisk you back in time: the wholly unofficial but still appropriately themed The Ton Ball.

If you're keen to be the talk of the ton, mark Saturday, November 5 in your diary — and prepare for the social soiree of the season. If you've binged your way through two seasons of the Netflix hit already and you're excited about more (and a Queen Charlotte prequel), consider this your chance to pretend you've stepped right into the series.

On the agenda: dancing to tunes played by a string quartet, tucking into four hours of food and booze, playing games of chance, doing some life drawing and (probably) gossiping in corners while looking fabulous. Melburnians can do just that from 7–11pm, with tickets costing $235 per person.

The best way to prepare: watching Bridgerton, of course. Although, surely The Ton Ball won't involve powerful families trying to marry off their children and scandal sheets getting everyone a-tutting. It will let you party like you're a duke or duchess, though.

Images: Melissa Hobbs Business Photography.