A Regency Ball in Melrose Hall 2026

Sat 3 Oct 5:45pm - 10pm
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A Regency Ball in Melrose Hall 2026

Sat 3 Oct 5:45pm - 10pm

169 Great Western Hwy, Sydney

Sydney Regency Weekends presents A Regency Ball in Melrose Hall; a costumed Regency Ball to be held in Emu Plains ideally situated between Sydney and the Blue Mountains in the picturesque Melrose Hall

Saturday 3rd October 6pm-10pm

Doors open 5:30pm

The Grand March commences at 6:00pm SHARP with supper provided later in the evening

Afternoon workshop 12-3pm

DRESS CODE

Evening attire suitable for the Regency era (1790s-1820s)

TICKETS

Afternoon Workshop: $15

General admission: $65

On the day purchase: $75

DANCING

The program will suit beginners to experienced dancers and will be called & briefly walked through on the night by David Potter & friends.

If you are a novice we recommend attending some workshops:

1st Saturday each month, held by Sydney Regency Weekends at Concord Presbyterian Church Hall, 12- 3pm (featuring live music)

2nd and 4th Saturday of the month held by Sydney English Country Dancers at 9 Wellbank Street Concord, 1:30 - 4:30pm

Wednesday evenings during school terms held by Blue Mountains Heritage Dance Group Inc at Lawson Mechanics Hall, 7pm-9.30pm (sessions include Bush, English Country & Contra dancing)

Full program available on our website at a later date.

WORKSHOP

An optional afternoon workshop is available this year on the afternoon of the ball for those new to English Country Dancing or those that want to brush up on their skills.

LIVE MUSIC

Live music will be provided during the ball by the Short Dented Potts who bring with them a wealth of experience & enthusiasm to the night's music.

Any questions - please email info@sydneyregencyweekends.org.au