The Smoking Bishop's Soiree at the 1892 Bishop's Palace

Named for the iconic drink featured in A Christmas Carol and featuring specialty acts, award-winning performers, and a carefully curated food and drink menu, this kickoff to the annual festival is not to be missed! Held at the breathtaking 1892 Bishop’s Palace, attendees will enjoy live music, food and wine, an exceptional aerial acrobatics performance, and appearances by special guests.

Hosted by Ollie Dickens, great-great-great-grandson of Charles.

EVENT ENTERTAINMENT:

• Syncope Acapella
• Cirque La Vie
• Ollie Dickens
• The Dickens Town Crier, John Neitz
• Her Majesty Queen Victoria and His Royal Highness Prince Albert, along with their court
• British Consulate General Houston
• . ..and more!
• EVENT MENU:

EVENT MENU:

• Open Bar with Beer, Wine, Champagne
• Beef Wellington Bites
• Homemade Meatballs in Bourbon Sauce
• Christmas Shrimp Bites
• Savory Vegetarian Tartlets
• Endive Boats filled with lentil walnut salad
• Individual Cheesecakes

EVENT DETAILS:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets do not include festival admission.
• Walk-up tickets will not be available. Tickets are only available in advance online.
• This venue is not wheelchair accessible. There are steps leading up to the entrance.

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ABOUT THE 1892 BISHOP'S PALACE

The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture. Architectural historians list the Bishop’s Palace as one of the most significant Victorian residences in the country.

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ABOUT DICKENS ON THE STRAND

For 53 years, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Dickens on The Strand festival has highlighted downtown Galveston’s Victorian-era architecture while providing a one-of-a-kind holiday destination filled with the sights and sounds of Charles Dickens’ work. This year’s event continues that tradition with new entertainers and events, returning favorites, and family-friendly programming. Learn more by clicking here.