Celestial Rider Gathering Brisbane

Celestial Rider Gathering Brisbane

All dressed up with a new book and nowhere to go? Come celebrate together ... if you dare!

By Celestial Events

Date and time

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM AEST

Location

W Brisbane

81 North Quay Brisbane City, QLD 4000 Australia

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

7:30 PM - 7:35 PM

Meet and Greet (Optional)


Meet as a group at City Hall and make the 5-minute walk to the Wet Deck together. Do not delay as we only have until 9:30pm!

7:35 PM - 9:30 PM

Celestial Riders Gathering


Two hours of best dressed, prizes, bracelet swapping, photos and fun. Come!!

About this event

Celestial Events create community events for the fantasy bookish community to meet up "in real life". We encourage attendees to dress up, and get transported to the pages of thier favourite books.

Celestial Events hosts a range of events from Celestial Festival, Celestial Ball, Celestial Archery, Celestial Paint and Sip, Celestial High Tea, Celestial Yoga and more. Welcome to the Celestial Riders Gathering!

Be one of the very select few to join us for a night to celebbrate dragons, riders, and all things fantasy! Only 100 tickets are available to join us to enjoy quiz activities, best dressed, collectables swap and merch sales with your new bookish best friends. Come alone or with others, our event caters for everyone who is a fantasy fan at heart!

Our beautiful roof top venue will have you thinking you are about to set flight into the sky! (Undercover option is available in case of Qld weather).

DETAILS

  • Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Address: The Wet Deck at the W HOTEL BRISBANE

OPTIONAL

  • Time: 7:30pm - meet and walk together from City Hall (5 minute walk to the venue - but be quick we only have until 9:30 to fit so much in!)

Below sticker by the talented Miss T Creations : misstcreations.com

TICKETS | VIP CHALLENGER (ONLY 25 TICKETS)

Welcome to the launch party of a lifetime. Your VIP CHALLENGER entry ticket includes the following additions:

  • The signature Cocktail on arrival (oranges and bubbles is your hint!)
  • Limited Edition Celestial Lanyard
  • Limited Edition Celestial Rider inspired Pin
  • Walk the Celestial Wall Challenge ... more information coming soon! *Please note this activity will not be available for wheelchair or walking impaired guests.

Along with all the EPIC STANDARD benefits:

  • 1.5-2 hours of Quiz, Quest and collectables swap
  • Professional Photographer and Photo Wall opportunity
  • Access to Miss T trade stand area
  • Best dressed
  • $5 QBD discount voucher

But mostly ... without sharing every single spoiler ... this is a chance to step into the pages of your favourite books and meet some wonderful new fantasy friends.

Cost: $75 (plus booking fee)

Below artwork by the talented Ashely Nobes : ashleynobesart.com

TICKETS | EPIC

Welcome to the launch party of a lifetime. Your EPIC entry ticket includes the following additions:

  • A house wine, beer, cider or softdrink on arrival
  • 1.5-2 hours of Quiz, Quest and collectables swap
  • Professional Photographer and Photo Wall opportunity
  • Access to Miss T trade stand area
  • Best dressed
  • $5 QBD discount voucher

But mostly ... without sharing every single spoiler ... this is a chance to step into the pages of your favourite books and meet some wonderful new fantasy friends.

Cost: $55 (plus booking fee)

Y OUR 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 out the Celestial Events 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!

x CVW

Frequently asked questions

Is there wheelchair access?

Yes there is wheelchair access to W HOTEL WET DECK

Can I just attend this event alone at arrive at 7:30pm

Yes you can just come for the dress up and the fun! You don't have to have attended any other events prior and you can come solo - we love looking after newbies to the group.

Can men attend?

Yes we accept any gender - so long as you love fantasy you are in the right spot!

What are the age requirements?

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 there is a place for you!

I am coming alone is that ok and I'm shy?

That is all fine! Lots of solo attendees are expected, and there will be lots of fun activities so you will never feel alone!

What is the dress code?

The venue expects smart casual, so YES be a Rider, but keep this in mind. Men need shirts on and ladies still need to be respectfully dressed (not too smutty!)

Do I have to dress as a character is this cosplay?

You absolutely can dress up and cosplay. You DO NOT have to though - if you feel better dressed as yourself that is totally fine. This is a non-judgment inclusive space for all.

Can I get a refund?

We are happy to put you in touch with the next person on the waitlist so you can transfer your ticket and we can help facilitate this. Name transfers are free and we are happy to help.

How many tickets are there?

The venue can cater for 100 people.

What if I miss out?

There is a waitlist and there are ALWAYS people who can't make it for some reason, so please add your name and as soon as a ticket becomes available we will put you in touch.

What are the maximum ticket numbers I can purchase?

No maximum so go crazy!

When do tickets go on sale?

May 10th 6pm Qld Time

How can I pay?

Via Eventbrite with their payment options of credit card.

Is this a sit down dinner?

No. Limited grazing boards will be served and one drink on arrival. You can order anything you want if you are still hungry or want to order more drinks though. The grazing boards will cater for all different dietary requirements.

What is the merchandise sales area?

This is where you can buy licenced merch items from our licensed partner Miss T Creations.

What is the meet and greet?

If you want to meet at City Hall at 7:30pm or as close as you can to 7:30pm we can all walk together!

How do I keep up to date?

The facebook private group has the most frequent updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celestialevents.com.au

Who is the host?

Carly Vidal-Wallace Director of Celestial Events ABN 25 651 728 399

I have a question that has not been answered.

That's ok - email hello@celestialevents.com.au and she can get back to you straight away.

What is the Liability Disclaimer?

By purchasing a ticket the Ticket Holder accepts that the Event Manager 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 to or from the event.

I have a food allergy/ requirement or don't drink alcohol is this ok?

Grazing Boards will suit a variety of dietary requirements, just ask on the night if unsure. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.

Is there a physical ticket?

No only the Eventbrite ticket will be issued, you will need to show this ticket and ID on arrival.

Can I bring a sword or a weapon

No sorry this is a non-weapon event. There will be plastic swords available for photoshoot opportunities.

Is there parking?

The best parking is Wilson Brisbane Quarter for $7 if you pre-book (please do not drink and drive!) https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/parking-locations/queensland/brisbane-cbd/brisbane-quarter/

Organised by

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.

From $58.42