Historical Halloween Ball

Historical Halloween Ball

Door open 6.30pm*, Saturday 26th October 2024

The Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, NG1 5LB

The 2024 theme and dress code is

Haunted: An Ode to Ghost Stories and Gothic Literature

This is an adults-only event. Attendees must be 18+ on the date of the Ball.

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The Event

Join us in costume at the Historical Halloween Ball in Nottingham City Centre.

​Slightly less formal than other historical dance events, the ball comprises a ceilidh, with a break in the middle for a light buffet, and disco at the end of the night, all within the historic Belgrave Rooms on Goldsmith Street.

This is a ticketed event, open to both Guild members and non-members – the only stipulation is that you must love, make*, and wear historical costume! This is an adults-only event. Attendees must be 18+ on the date of the Ball.

*non-makers, and partners and family members of makers, are welcome, but MUST adhere to the dress code and wear a high standard of costume.

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Itinerary

Timings are subject to change. Please only refer to this schedule for rough guidance.​

6.30pm - 7.15pm Doors and photo opportunities

7.15pm - 7.30pm Welcome and group photo

7.30pm - 8.30pm Ceilidh dancing - Part I

8.30pm - 9.20pm Finger-food buffet

9.20pm - 9.30pm Costume prizes

9.30pm - 10.30pm Ceilidh dancing - Part II

10.30pm - 11.30pm Disco and last orders

11.45pm Carriages

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Food & Drinks

Included in your ticket is a delicious selection of sandwiches and buffet finger-food provided by the catering team at The Belgrave Rooms, served at half-time. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased from the bar throughout the night.

A selection of Vegetarian food options will be available as part of the buffet on the night, but we regret that other special dietary requirements cannot be catered to. We advise any attendees with special dietary requirements to eat beforehand. The Corinthian Restaurant occupies the same building as the Belgrave Rooms and offers fine dining at affordable prices.

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Dress Code

The 2024 dress code theme is centred around ghosts and ghost stories, and the tragic characters and gothic settings of dark and haunting literature.

Attire must be of a high standard of historical dress first and foremost, but more fantastical elements (fabric choice, hair and makeup, etc) are encouraged in order to meet the theme. For full details and rules, please visit our website: https://www.historicalcostumemakers.co.uk/halloween-ball

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Getting There

The Belgrave Rooms

25 Goldsmith Street

Nottingham

NG1 5LB

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The Historical Halloween Ball is organised by The British Guild of Historical Costume Makers, a free-to-join UK based community, committed to sharing our passion for historical costume making and related hobbies. All members and non-members are welcome.

Host or Publisher The British Guild of Historical Costume Makers