Opéra Royal
Francais
English
The Ball of the Century
Cast
- Coming soon
Presentation
THE ROARING TWENTIES AT VERSAILLES
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.
Show moreThis evening will feature many other surprises… After you have gone through the King’s Grand Apartments, you will be treated to a dance performance in the Hall of Mirrors.
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 !
The differents tickets
– Doors opening at 7.30pm.
– Welcome glass of champagne in the Hercules Room between 7.30pm and 8.30pm.
– Dance demonstration in the Hall of Mirrors at 8.15pm.
– Access to free activities throughout the evening in the Grand Apartment.
– Classical music concert at 8:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 9:45 pm, 10:15 pm or 10:45 pm.
– Access to self-guided and guided tours of the Empire Rooms at the Château de Versailles.
– Grand Ball in the Gallery of the Great Battles from 9pm to 11.30pm.
– Fireworks from the Hall of Mirrors at 11:45pm.
– Access to the after-party in the Gallery of the Great Battles from 00:00 to 01:30.
– Car park and cloakroom.
– Doors opening at 7pm.
– Welcome glass of champagne in the Hercules Room between 7pm and 8.30pm.
– Dance demonstration in the Hall of Mirrors at 7.45pm.
– Access from 8pm to the dedicated “Ruby” area with buffet-cocktail dinner until 10:30pm, champagne and drinks at your discretion until 11:30pm (excluding after-party drinks).
– Access to free activities in the Grand Apartment throughout the evening.
– Classical music concert at 8:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 9:45 pm, 10:15 pm or 10:45 pm.
– Access to self-guided and guided tours of the Empire Rooms at the Château de Versailles.
– Grand Ball in the Gallery of the Great Battles from 9pm to 11.30pm.
– Fireworks from the Hall of Mirrors at 11.45pm.
– Access to the after-party in the Gallery of the Great Battles from 00:00 to 01:30.
– Car park and cloakroom.
– Doors opening at 7pm.
– Welcome glass of champagne in the Hercule Room between 7pm and 8.30pm.
– Dance demonstration in the Hall of Mirrors at 7.45pm.
– Access from 8pm to the dedicated “Diamond” area with buffet-cocktail dinner until 10:30pm, champagne and drinks at your discretion until 1:30am (after-party included).
– Access to free activities throughout the evening in the Grand Apartments, as well as a dedicated activity in the Diamond Room.
– Classical music concert at 8:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 9:45 pm, 10:15 pm or 10:45 pm.
– Access to self-guided and guided tours of the Empire Rooms at the Château de Versailles.
– Grand Ball in the Gallery of the Great Battles from 9pm to 11.30pm.
– Fireworks from the Hall of Mirrors at 11.45pm.
– Access to the after-party in the Gallery of the Great Battles from 00:00 to 01:30 (Diamond area open for drinks only).
– Parking and cloakroom.
Teaser
Summary
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Monday December 8th 2025
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Hall of Mirrors
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From 7p.m to 12p.m, after-party until 1:30am
Prepare your visit
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Download the access map
- Download the programme – coming soon
Practical information
E-tickets will be available to download from your customer account approximately 72 hours before the event.
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.
There is no changing area on site.
Entry will be refused to anyone not complying with the dress code.
You may be filmed or photographed during this event. Château de Versailles Spectacles considers that by attending, you waive any rights to object to the use of these images for the promotion of The Ball of the Century.
Are you looking for a costume for The Ball of the Century ?
Here is a good tip ! Some costume shops offer a discount* on presentation of your ticket for the event.
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UNE ROBE, UN SOIR – 20% off luxury rentals with the code VERSAILLES2025
45 rue de Courcelles, 75008 Paris / +33 1 40 70 94 39 or +33 7 67 38 99 73
Luxury rental and second-hand service.
Outfits suited for every occasion, available to rent for four days starting at €120.
Showroom open by appointment, Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 7:30pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
LES ROBES DE SOPHIE
25 rue Amédée Brocard, 78450 Villepreux, 10km from Versailles / 06 67 36 37 66
Designs and rentals from €49.
By appointment, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 6pm.
FÉE AU CHATEAU – Free Simple Accessory Included
12 bis rue du Général Pershing, 78000 Versailles / 06 08 96 13 62
By appointment, custom-made costumes for purchase only, no rentals.
Accessories for sale (floral ornaments and feathers).
Opening hours : Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 12pm and 2pm to 5:30pm. Also open Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
COSTUMES ET CHÂTEAUX
1 place Saint Louis, 78000 Versailles / 01 71 41 07 95
Custom-made rentals and designs, with a wide selection of jewellery and accessories.
By appointment. Open Tuesday to Saturday (closed Wednesday until 11:30am) from 10:30am to 1pm / 2:30pm to 7pm.
DÉGUISEZ-MOI
2 boulevard du Roi, 78000 Versailles / 01 39 51 45 29
Rental prices from €60 to €280.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm (fittings end at 6pm).
Simple costumes available without an appointment; complex costumes by appointment.
L’ACADÉMIE DU BAL COSTUMÉ
22 avenue Ledru-Rollin, 75012 Paris / 01 43 47 06 08
Rentals from €25.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm.
Walk-ins welcome.
Baroque and Roaring Twenties attire available.
AU CLOWN DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE
11 boulevard Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris / 01 42 72 73 73
Open Monday from 11am to 7pm, and Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm.
Walk-ins welcome.
Baroque and Roaring Twenties attire available.
Email: [email protected]
AUX 7 MERVEILLES
144, rue La Fayette, 75010 Paris / 01 40 36 79 88
Sales and rentals from €39 to €150.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 12pm / 1:30pm to 7:30pm, and Monday from 2pm to 7:30pm.
Primarily costumes for purchase for Baroque and only for purchase for Roaring Twenties attire.
SOMMIER ET FILS
3 passage Brady, 75010 Paris / 01 42 08 27 01
Rentals from €52 to €300 / Custom-made designs for purchase and initial rental.
Open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 10am to 7pm, Wednesday from 10am to 6:30pm, Thursday from 3pm to 7pm, and Saturday from 10am to 6pm.
Baroque and Roaring Twenties attire available.
Walk-ins welcome.
LA MAISON DU ROY
24 Passage Jouffroy, 75009 Paris / 01 45 51 29 94
No rentals, only for purchase.
Sale of wigs, Venetian masks, and tricorn hats.
Open Monday to Saturday from 11am to 7pm and on Sundays during holiday periods.
No dress sales.
Offers period-style men’s jackets.
UN JOUR DANS LE TEMPS – Hair accessories (hats, plumes, etc.) included with the costume, while stocks last.
69 Avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris / +33 1 53 46 65 20
Studio for costume design, hire, and photography.
Open Wednesday to Saturday, from 11am to 6pm.
Baroque and Roaring Twenties outfits available.
LA COMPAGNIE DU COSTUME
50 rue Ardoin – Bâtiment 565 B, 93400 Saint-Ouen / 01 40 11 13 08 (numéro mis à jour).
Open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 6pm, and Friday from 9am to 5pm (subject to stock availability).
By appointment only.
Baroque and Roaring Twenties attire available.
No costume reservations more than one month in advance.
COSTUMES SUR SEINE – 10% de réduction sur la location des costumes
10 rue Jules Vanzuppe, 94200 Ivry-sur-Seine / 06 25 62 27 16
Rentals from €57 (includes cleaning and accessories).
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 6pm.
By appointment only.
Baroque and Roaring Twenties attire available.
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