Celestial Events Melbourne Ball
“Immerse yourself in a community that cherishes the power of books and creates meaningful connections in the real world.”
Date and time
Location
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 AustraliaRefund Policy
Agenda
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Optional Non-Official Meet and Greet (Hotel Guests Only)
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Celestial Ball
11:00 PM - 4:00 AM (+1 day)
After Party (Ticket Dependant)
About this event
Celestial Events Australia create unique events taking inspiration from some of our favourite authors, including Sarah J Maas and Rebecca Yarros.
Dress as your favourite character and join us for immersive experiences with unforgettable events, bookish fun, and new best friends.
Celestial Events are non-licensed, non-official, fan-based events where we worship our favourite authors and get to dress up and try and relive our fantasy moments together.
Join us as we try to bring literature into reality, where new friends meet and pages come alive.
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Melbourne Ball, where you can step into the pages of your favourite books and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy, magic, and wonder. Unlike other balls ... this is the one where universes collide and no matter what fantasy fiction work you prefer you can dress as your favourite character.
This extraordinary inaugural event is designed to bring book lovers together, creating an unforgettable experience filled with entertainment, surprises, and the opportunity to make new friends who share your passion for literature.
DETAILS
- Time: 7 pm - 11pm
- Address: The Victorian State Library
AFTERPARTY (DEPENDANT ON TICKET)
- Time: 11pm - 4am
- Address: only provided to ticket holders
TICKETS | INNER CIRCLE (Early Bird : On sale at 7pm 1st March 2024)
A very private group of only 40 attendees will be welcomed to the night of a lifetime. Your INNER CIRCLE Celestial Festival entry ticket includes the following additions:
- Pre-ball dinner the night prior (Friday night) (address unveiled to VIPs only at a private venue) Here you get to know your Inner Circle, great if you are coming alone and play our famous dinner party games.
- VIP gift - presented at the VIP private dinner
- Physical ticket
- VIP photographer to capture your images at the ball on arrival.
- Dress Illustration created on the night for you
- Afterparty access with a complimentary drink on arrival
- Pre-entry to venue for first access photographs
- Complimentary Access to the Merchandise Trade Area
- Complimentary Access to the Fantasy Book Signing Event
- Celestial Lanyard and INNER CIRCLE card
- First option to buy any additional tickets to ad-on events
Along with all the epic Starfaller benefits:
- Entry to the historic State Library venue
- Collectable gift on arrival
- 4 hours of wine/beer/softdrinks and sumptuous food
- Dance lesson and performance with a professional dance choreographer
- Professional DJ
- Live music
- Roving artists
- Open photo booth
- Professional photography on the night
- Professional videographer to capture the night to share with you afterwards
But mostly ... without sharing every single spoiler ... this is a chance to dance the night away and step into the pages of your favourite books.
(max 2 tickets per purchase)
1st March - Early Bird first wave: $495 (includes GST) + Booking Fee (30 tickets available)
1st May - Early Bird second Wave: $495 (includes GST) + Booking Fee (10 tickets available)
2nd May - Non-early bird fee - $520 (includes GST) + booking fee (for any sales post 2nd May 2024)
TICKETS | NIGHT-COURT (on sale at 7pm 1st March 2024)
Welcome to the night of a lifetime. Your NIGHT-COURT entry ticket includes the following additions:
- Physical tickets to collect during the ball weekend
- Afterparty access with a complimentary drink on arrival - with our own DJ and our own private access for our own floor. Walking or tram distance from the hotel and the ball venue
- Complimentary Access to the Merchandise Trade Area
- Complimentary Access to the Fantasy Book Signing Event
- First option to buy any additional tickets to ad-on events
- Celestial Lanyard and NIGHT-COURT card
Along with all the epic Starfaller benefits:
- Entry to the historic State Library venue
- Collectable gift on arrival
- 4 hours of wine/beer/softdrinks and sumptuous food
- Dance lesson and performance with a professional dance choreographer
- Professional DJ
- Live music
- Roving artists
- Open photo booth
- Professional photography on the night
- Professional videographer to capture the night to share with you afterwards
But mostly ... without sharing every single spoiler ... this is a chance to dance the night away and step into the pages of your favourite books.
(max 4 tickets per purchase)
1st March - Early Bird first wave: $420 (includes GST) + Booking Fee
1st May - Early Bird second Wave: $420 (includes GST) + Booking Fee
2nd May - Non-early bird fee - $450 (includes GST) + booking fee (for any sales post 2nd May 2024)
TICKETS | STARFALLERS (on sale at 7pm 1st March 2024)
Welcome to the night of a lifetime. Your Starfaller entry ticket includes the following additions:
- Entry to the historic State Library venue
- Collectable gift on arrival
- 4 hours of wine/beer/softdrinks and sumptuous food
- Dance lesson and performance with a professional dance choreographer
- Professional DJ
- Live music
- Roving artists
- Open photo booth
- Professional photography on the night
- Professional videographer to capture the night to share with you afterwards
But mostly ... without sharing every single spoiler ... this is a chance to dance the night away and step into the pages of your favourite books.
(max 6 tickets per purchase)
1st March - Early Bird first wave: $350 (includes GST) + Booking Fee
1st May - Early Bird second Wave: $350 (includes GST) + Booking Fee
2nd May - Non-early bird fee - $395 (includes GST) + booking fee (for any sales post 2nd May 2024)
YOUR HOST
I am so excited to meet you all! I hope I have answered all your questions below. Please reach out if there is anything missing. I have loved bringing events like Brisbane Fashion Month and Women in Fashion to life. Building the Celestial Festival fantasy balls to reality in Australia is a passion project dream come true. You can see some of my other projects on my YouTube Channel or my website. For all things related to the ball jump on and follow at the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celestialevents.com.au
I can't wait to meet you under the stars ... look out for some pointy ears though :)
x CVW
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Our venue caters for food allergies please add this to your check out tickets. There will be non-alcoholic options served as well.
Yes!
Yes we accept any gender - so long as you love fantasy you are in the right spot!
As this is a licenced event, you must be 18 years to attend. But there is no limit to your age - even if you are in your 70's and love fantasy then there is a place for you!
Yes your ticket needs to be the name on your ID and you must be over 18 years old to attend.
This will be announced to the ticket holders prior to the event. It is a short walk from the ball.
The Westin Collins Street. Book here: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1709510202617&key=GRP&app=resvlink Fully prepaid bookings for the Westin King Rooms at AUD 330.00 per room per night, valid for the night of the 22nd and 23rd of November 2024. Breakfast $30p/p
No - this is just super handy as it is right near all the events and a great spot to catch up with new friends.
That is all fine! Lots of solo attendees are expected, and there will be lots of fun activities so you will never feel alone!
Elegant cocktail attire or your favourite Starfall-inspired ballgown and lounge suit for the men.
You absolutely can dress up and cosplay, and we would love to see some wings and ballgowns in character. But you do not have to! Just make sure you feel amazing, so wear something that makes you feel great!
The venue has stipulated no replica weapons will be permitted ... so you will need to leave these ones behind please on this occasion.
The show will go on rail, hail or shine!
This is a no-refund event but you can re-sell via TIXEL.
The Library caters for 800 people maximum.
There is a waitlist and there are ALWAYS people who can't make it for some reason, so please keep checking TIXEL for official re-sale tickets.
2 for the Inner Circle, 4 for the Night-Court, 6 for the Starfallers
EARLY BIRD ACCESS - 1st MAR 2024 7PM AEST SECOND WAVE ACCESS - 1st MAY 2024 7PM AEST (Sales after 2nd May will not attract the early bird prices).
Credit card is accepted via Eventbrite - and you can choose to pay-in-four with Paypal at checkout.
No this is a cocktail-style standing event - so we can move around and dance! You will be served cool canapes, larger style hot canapes and hot fork dishes - plenty of food and drinks will circulate all night.
The Melbourne event is completely unique. There is no ticket swapping available.
The Facebook private group has the most frequent updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celestialevents.com.au
Carly Vidal-Wallace is your Fae-loving host, her event company details are: Cedilia Holding Company ACN 651 728 399 t/a Celestial Festival registered for GST
Email hello@celestialevents.com.au and we can get back to you straight away.
By purchasing a ticket the Ticket Holder accepts that the Event Manager / Host has no liability in respect of any personal injury or loss of personal property occasioned to or by the Ticket Holder whilst attending or in transit from the Ball to the After Party.
This is the only ball planned for Melbourne at this stage.
Celestial Events draws inspiration from lots of fav fantasy books but is in no way affiliated with any one publisher. This is entirely fantasy fan-based fun.
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Celestial Events Australia create unique events taking inspiration from some of our favourite authors, including Sarah J Maas and Rebecca Yarros. Dress as your favourite character and join us for immersive experiences with unforgettable events, bookish fun, and new best friends. Celestial Events are non-licensed, non-official, fan-based events where we worship our favourite authors and get to dress up and try and relive our fantasy moments together.