On monday December 8th 2025, for the second edition of the Ball of the Century, we invite you to travel back in time and relive the 1920s, during a grand ball in the magnificent Gallery of Great Battles.
Monday December 8th 2025 Ball of the Century
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Experience a unique evening at the Château de Versailles for the third edition of the Ball of the Century.
In 1923, the Château de Versailles hosted an exceptional evening, the Fête Merveilleuse (the Marvellous Celebration), to celebrate the end of its restoration, … 100 years later, we invite you to travel back in time and relive the 1920s at Versailles during a grand ball, in the magnificent Gallery of Great Battles.
This ball, open to all participants, will highlight animated dances : tempête (tempest or Tom Pate), American jig, fantasies, Pol Jones, animal dances, Charleston, as well as the romantic steps of the waltz, tango, and foxtrot !
Come and dance at the Château de Versailles from Vienna waltzes to the Roaring Twenties.
Programme
After you have gone through the King’s Grand Apartments, you will be treated to a dance performance in the Hall of Mirrors.
For the 2025 Ball of the Century, Pierre-François Dollé, alongside the dancers of the Royal Ballet of Versailles, will transport you into the jazz-infused, smoky atmosphere of the 1920s. The lines blur… Are we in a jazz club in New York, or in a Parisian cabaret where the rising star Josephine Baker performs ?
Through a vibrant and festive tableau, the music and dances from the Charleston to the Swing and Lindy Hop will bring the floor of the Hall of Mirrors to life. This joyful, energetic, and magical interlude will serve as a true preview of the evening’s festivities.
In the Queen’s Grand Apartments, you’ll meet actors who will invite you to take part in activities inspired by this crazy era.
The musicians from the Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal will perform a short musical programme in one of the most beautiful rooms in the Château, promising to be a truly delightful interlude !
A celebratory event at the Château de Versailles would not be one without a firework show ! You will be able to admire the wonderful show under the gold of the Hall of Mirrors.
After midnight, the Ball of the Century will start dancing to the beat of modern music in the Gallery of Great Battles for an unforgettable afterparty.
The Ball of the Century is the unique opportunity to discover the Château de Versailles as you will have never seen it !
Practical informations
Date : Monday December 9th 2024
Opening times : From 7p.m to 12p.m, after-party until 1:30am
Dress code
Men : Outfits inspired by the Roaring Twenties or tuxedo, bow tie, dress shoes.
Women : Dress inspired by the Roaring Twenties or ball gown/prestige evening dress.
Masks are not accepted.
Ticketing
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Your e-tickets will be available to download from your customer account from 9:30a.m on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025.
CONDITIONS
- No changing facilities are provided on the spot
- Guests who do not respect the dress code could be denied entry.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- You will potentially be filmed or photographed during this event. Château de Versailles Spectacles consider you abandon every appeal in case of use of those pictures for promotion of The Bal of the Century.
To prepare your visit at best, consult the interactive plan of the Estate, or download the official app of the palace of Versailles.
