Celestial Events™️ Starfall Ball™️
- Ages 18+
Immerse yourself in a community that cherishes the power of books, creating life long connections! The 2025 theme is: Starfall Ball™️
Date and time
Location
Brisbane City Hall
64 Adelaide Street Brisbane City, QLD 4000 AustraliaRefund Policy
Agenda
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Optional Non-Official Meet and Greet (Hotel Guests Only)
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Celestial Ball (Theme: Starfall Ball™️)
11:00 PM - 4:00 AM (+1 day)
After Party (Ticket Dependant)
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
- Ages 18+
- Paid venue parking
Celestial Events Australia create unique events taking inspiration from some of our favourite authors, including Sarah J Maas and Rebecca Yarros.
Dress as your favourite character and join us for immersive experiences with unforgettable events, bookish fun, and new best friends.
Celestial Events are non-licensed, non-official, fan-based events where we worship our favourite authors and get to dress up and try and relive our fantasy moments together.
Join us as we try to bring literature into reality, where new friends meet and pages come alive.
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Celestial Events Fantasy Ball Brisbane, with the 2025 theme of Starfall Ball™️. This will be a night where you can step into the pages of your favourite books and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy, magic, and wonder. Unlike other balls ... this is the one where universes collide and no matter what fantasy fiction work you prefer you can dress as your favourite character.
This extraordinary event is designed to bring book lovers together, creating an unforgettable experience filled with entertainment, surprises, and the opportunity to make new friends who share your passion for literature.
DETAILS
- Date: June 21st 2025 (Winter Solstice)
- Time: 7 pm - 10pm
- Address: Brisbane City Hall
AFTERPARTY (DEPENDANT ON TICKET)
- Time: 10pm - 4am
- Address: only provided to ticket holders
TICKETS | VIP (Early Bird : On sale at 7pm 1st Sep 2024)
****SOLD OUT****
****SOLD OUT****
ONLY 40 TICKETS AVAILABLE
**Note: pre-sales start for our subscriber group, the Celestial Inner Circle, and may sell out prior to general public sales. To join the subscription pre-sale group view information here.**
A very private group of only 40 attendees will be welcomed to the night of a lifetime. Your VIP Celestial Events Fantasy Ball entry ticket includes the following additions:
- Pre-ball dinner the night prior (Friday night). A wonderful way to get to know your fellow VIP's, which is great if you are coming alone. You will also get the opportunity to play our famous "fantasy" dinner party games. This is a 3 course meal, with dietary requirements possible. Complimentary drink on arrival.
- VIP gifts - presented at the VIP private dinner
- Celestial Events merchandise tote bag
- Official "Celestial Event 2025" limited edition t-shirt
- Physical ticket - in protective frame
- Dress Illustration created for you (submission of image required and image provided post event)
- Afterparty access with a complimentary drink on arrival. The Afterparty will be at a location that is walking distance from the ball venue and official hotel, and we will have our own Celestials only area.
- First entry to ball venue
- Complimentary Access to the Merchandise Trade Area / Book Signing Event before the public opening (Friday 20th June 12.30pm-2.30pm)
- Celestial Lanyard and VIP card
- Pre-sale option to buy any additional tickets to add-on events during the Celestial Festival Week (Wed 18th - Tues 24th)
Along with all the epic Starfaller benefits:
- Entry to the historic Brisbane City Hall venue
- Collectable gift pin on arrival
- 3 hours of wine/beer/softdrinks and sumptuous food
- Dance lesson and performance with a professional dance choreographer (during the night of the ball)
- Professional DJ
- Live music
- Roving artists
- Open photo booth
- Professional photography on the night (please be sure to ask to have your photo taken)
- Professional videographer to capture the night to share with you afterwards
But mostly ... without sharing every single spoiler ... this is a chance to dance the night away and step into the pages of your favourite books.
(max 2 tickets per purchase unless you are a pre-sale Celestial Inner Circle where the limit is 1 ticket per subscriber)
1st Sep (unless pre-sold by the Inner Circle pre-sales): $520 (includes GST) + Booking Fee (40 tickets available)
*Tickets are non-refundable - resales are via Tixel.
TICKETS | CIC ONLY (CELESTIAL INNER CIRCLE) CELESTIAL COURT
ONLY AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBERS (MUST BE BOOKED BY 1ST NOV)
****SOLD OUT****
****SOLD OUT****
**These tickets are only available to our Celestial Inner Circle Subscription Members. To join the subscription pre-sale group view information here.**
A ticket option available exclusively for our CIC Subscriber Group to attend to the night of a lifetime. Your CIC ONLY (CELESTIAL COURT) entry ticket includes the following additions:
- Pre-ball "Tapas and Tiaras" event the night prior (Friday night) at a private venue, the address will be unveiled to CIC ticket holders only. Here you get to know your fellow CIC members which is great if you are coming alone. Complimentary drink on arrival.
- CIC gift - presented at the CIC private pre-ball drinks
- Physical tickets to collect at the Merchandise Trade Area / Book Signing Event
- Afterparty access with a complimentary drink on arrival - with our own secured off area, walking distance from the hotel and the ball venue
- Complimentary Access to the Merchandise Trade Area / Book Signing Event before public access (Friday 20th June 12.30pm-2.30pm)
- Pre-sale option to buy any additional tickets to add-on events during the Celestial Festival Week (Wed 18th - Tues 24th)
- First entry to the Brisbane City Hall venue
Along with all the epic Starfaller benefits:
- Entry to the historic Brisbane City Hall venue
- Collectable gift pin on arrival
- 3 hours of wine/beer/softdrinks and sumptuous food
- Dance lesson and performance with a professional dance choreographer performance with a professional dance choreographer (during the night of the ball)
- Professional DJ
- Live music
- Roving artists
- Open photo booth
- Professional photography on the night (please be sure to ask to have your photo taken)
- Professional videographer to capture the night to share with you afterwards
Along with your CIC benefits:
- First access to the venue
- Pre-sale of all other tickets to the week long festival
But mostly ... without sharing every single spoiler ... this is a chance to dance the night away and step into the pages of your favourite books.
(max 1 tickets per purchase for CIC members only)
Ticket sales open 1st AUG CICP: $430 (includes GST) + Booking Fee
Ticket sales open 30th AUG CICS: $430 (includes GST) + Booking Fee
NOTE: Ticket sales will close 1st November
If you need to transfer/after-sale this ticket the holder will lose all CIC perks and become a NIGHTFALL or STARFALLER ticket as this category is only open to active subscribers at the time of the ball.
*Tickets are non-refundable - resales are via Tixel.
TICKETS | NIGHT-COURT (on sale at 7pm 1st September 2024)
****SOLD OUT****
****SOLD OUT****
Welcome to the night of a lifetime. Your NIGHT-COURT entry ticket includes the following additions:
- Complimentary Access to the Merchandise Trade Area / Book Signing Event - on Friday 20th or Sat 21st. A link will be sent closer to time so you can choose a session - subject to session availability.
- Afterparty access with a complimentary drink on arrival. The Afterparty will be at a location that is walking distance from the ball venue and official hotel, and we will have our own Celestials only area.
- Physical ticket to collect at the Merchandise Trade Area / Book Signing Event (complimentary access)
Along with all the epic Starfaller benefits:
- Entry to the historic Brisbane City Hall venue
- Collectable gift pin on arrival
- 3 hours of wine/beer/softdrinks and sumptuous food
- Dance lesson and performance with a professional dance choreographer (during the night of the ball)
- Professional DJ
- Live music
- Roving artists
- Open photo booth
- Professional photography on the night (please be sure to ask to have your photo taken)
- Professional videographer to capture the night to share with you afterwards
But mostly ... without sharing every single spoiler ... this is a chance to dance the night away and step into the pages of your favourite books.
(max 4 tickets per purchase)
1st Sep - Early Bird first wave: $380 (includes GST) + Booking Fee
1st Nov - Early Bird second Wave: $380 (includes GST) + Booking Fee
2nd Nov - Non-early bird fee - $420 (includes GST) + booking fee (for any sales post 2nd Nov 2024)
*Tickets are non-refundable - resales are via Tixel.
TICKETS | STARFALLERS (on sale at 7pm 1st September 2024)
Welcome to the night of a lifetime. Your Starfaller entry ticket includes the following additions:
- Entry to the historic Brisbane City Hall venue
- Collectable gift pin on arrival
- 3 hours of wine/beer/softdrinks and sumptuous food
- Dance lesson and performance with a professional dance choreographer (during the night of the ball)
- Professional DJ
- Live music
- Roving artists
- Open photo booth
- Professional photography on the night (please be sure to ask to have your photo taken)
- Professional videographer to capture the night to share with you afterwards
But mostly ... without sharing every single spoiler ... this is a chance to dance the night away and step into the pages of your favourite books.
(max 6 tickets per purchase)
1st Sep - Early Bird first wave: $320 (includes GST) + Booking Fee
1st Nov - Early Bird second Wave: $320 (includes GST) + Booking Fee
2nd Nov - Non-early bird fee - $360 (includes GST) + booking fee (for any sales post 2nd Nov 2024)
MEET YOUR CELESTIAL FESTIVAL HOST
I’m so excited to welcome each of you to this magical event! I’ve done my best to answer all your questions below, but if I’ve missed anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Creating events like Brisbane Fashion Month and Women in Fashion has been an incredible journey, but building Celestial Events for fantasy book lovers has been a dream come true.
Make sure to join our private Facebook group here: Celestial Events Facebook Group. It’s the perfect place to connect with fellow attendees and share in the excitement.
I can’t wait to see you at the festival—keep an eye out for my pointy ears!
Carly Vidal-Wallace
Celestial Events Host
CHARITY
For each event, we partner with a different charity that resonates with our attendees. For Brisbane 2025, we conducted a poll featuring various charities close to our hearts. It was a tough choice, as all the organisations are truly deserving of additional support. After careful consideration, we are proud to announce that this year we will be donating to the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) as our chosen charity.
The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF), established in 1999, is a national charity assisting people in our most marginalised communities to gain vital language, literacy and communication skills. ALNF’s specialised and innovative programs address the needs of a diverse range of individuals and communities – specifically supporting First Nations, refugee and other vulnerable Australians.
ALNF believes that literacy is freedom- literacy allows individuals to access education, participate meaningfully in our society and to have a voice. It is a basic human right.
HYATT REGENCY BRISBANE OFFICIAL HOTEL
A Premium Retreat in the Heart of Brisbane. Located on Queen Street Mall, five-star Hyatt Regency Brisbane is a premium retreat in the heart of Brisbane’s Central Business District and premium shopping mall. The hotel features 292 well-appointed, newly refurbished guestrooms and suites with city skyline and Brisbane River views. If you have any questions you must contact: tess.picone@hyatt.com
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Our venue caters for food allergies please add this to your check out tickets. There will be non-alcoholic options served as well.
Yes!
As this is a licenced event, you must be 18 years to attend. But there is no limit to your age - even if you are in your 70's and love fantasy then there is a place for you!
Yes your ticket needs to be the name on your ID and you must be over 18 years old to attend.
This will be announced to the ticket holders prior to the event. It is a short walk from the ball.
The official Hotel will be The Hyatt in Brisbane. The price will be $252 per night for a Queen or Single and $282 for a Twin room. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/BNERB/G-CELE
No - this is just super handy as it is right near all the events and a great spot to catch up with new friends.
That is all fine! Lots of solo attendees are expected, and there will be lots of fun activities so you will never feel alone! We also have designated "solo attendee" areas where you can meet with other solo attendees and make new friends.
Elegant cocktail attire or your favourite Starfall-inspired ballgown or lounge suit. Cosplay is welcome, or you can simply be inspired by a particular fantasy aesthetic. Please note no replica or real weapons are allowed. And dress hoop size must be 2 bars or less.
You absolutely can dress up and cosplay, and we would love to see some wings and ballgowns in character. But you do not have to! Just make sure you feel amazing, so wear something that makes you feel great!
The venue has stipulated no replica weapons will be permitted ... so you will need to leave these ones behind please on this occasion.
The show will go on rail, hail or shine!
This is a no-refund event but you can re-sell via TIXEL.
Approx 800 tickets
There is a waitlist and there are ALWAYS people who can't make it for some reason, so please keep checking TIXEL for official re-sale tickets.
Ticket maximums are written under each category.
EARLY BIRD ACCESS - 1st SEP 2024 7PM AEST SECOND WAVE ACCESS - 1st NOV 2024 7PM AEST (Sales after 2nd Nov will not attract the early bird prices).
Credit card is accepted via Eventbrite - and you can choose to pay-in-four with Paypal at checkout.
No this is a cocktail-style standing event - so we can move around and dance! You will be served cool canapes, larger style hot canapes and hot fork dishes - plenty of food and drinks will circulate all night.
The Facebook private group has the most frequent updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celestialevents.com.au
Carly Vidal-Wallace is your Fae-loving host, her event company details are: Cedilia Holding Company ACN 651 728 399 t/a Celestial Festival registered for GST
Email hello@celestialevents.com.au and we can get back to you within 2 business days.
By purchasing a ticket the Ticket Holder accepts that the Event Manager / Host has no liability in respect of any personal injury or loss of personal property occasioned to or by the Ticket Holder whilst attending or in transit from the Ball to the After Party.
This is the only ball planned for Brisbane at this stage, however Celestial Events are run all around Australia so make sure you follow us on Eventbrite and other social media platforms for the most up to date information about our upcoming events.
Celestial Events draws inspiration from lots of fav fantasy books but is in no way affiliated with any one publisher. This is entirely fantasy fan-based fun.
Yes we have a team of volunteers and professional medical team onsite to assist.
Yes this is part of the Celestial Festival annual event in Brisbane. The festival will run from 18th - 24th June. There will be a variety of free and paid events, from book binding, to paint and sip, high tea, axe throwing etc there will be something for everyone. More info to follow.
For more information on Companion Card Holders please visit here: https://www.celestialfestival.com.au/companioncard
A trade mark is a type of intellectual property (IP) right which distinguishes our unique service from other competitors in the market.
No this is not a SJMaas licensed event. The Celestial Event Balls take general inspiration from the fantasy realm.
When you check out, please fill in any details in the mobility or hidden disability field. We recommend wearing your Sunflower Hidden Disability lanyard; we will also have a limited supply available for loan on the night. The more information you provide, the more helpful we can be.
Volunteers will hand out glow bracelets to those attending alone, making it easy to identify others who are also solo and looking for friends. This also encourages other guests to come over & say hello. Additionally, we always have a "solo-couch area" as a general meeting place for solo attendees.
We have two groups for you to join - the general facebook group where you can interact post pictures, win prizes etc here: https://bit.ly/3zMwoAR but we also have a group ONLY for chats, no other activity except the chat groups - you can join here: https://bit.ly/46ekYBV
Celestial Events have become quite famous for trades (swapping bracelets and handmade trinkets). Please note if you bring trades and or/gifts for event host Carly or the event management team it may be retained but at discretion it may also be traded within the community to someone else in need.
No. This is a general fantasy event with no direct affiliation to Sarah J Maas or the publishing house.
No. The afterparty is limited to the Nightcourt only tickets and are not sold separately. Guests with Starfall tickets will not be able to access the private area of the afterparty.
After thoughtful deliberation, we are proud to announce that this year’s donations will go to the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) as our selected charity. We also provide ongoing support to Ecologi, and you can track our support here https://ecologi.com/celestialeventsaus
The main auditorium will feature loud music & non-flashing lights, however you are welcome to step into the foyer or King George Square throughout the night for a quieter experience. The foyer will have calming string music, & our volunteers will be on hand with sensory packs if you need assistance.
The terms and conditions are available via this link https://www.celestialevents.com.au/ticketsalespolicy
Attendees of the Fantasy Book Signing Day (you must have a ticket for this event) can pre-check in for the ball. A wrist band will be fixed to the ball attendees wrist to be kept on up until the ball and for the duration of the ball. Pre-check in is not obligatory, it saves time on arrival.
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Celestial Events Australia create unique events taking inspiration from some of our favourite authors, including Sarah J Maas and Rebecca Yarros. Dress as your favourite character and join us for immersive experiences with unforgettable events, bookish fun, and new best friends. Celestial Events are non-licensed, non-official, fan-based events where we worship our favourite authors and get to dress up and try and relive our fantasy moments together.