Read Roam Revel Presents Its Inaugural
Realm & Revel
Fantasy Ball2026 Theme: Starfall
The Atmosphere
An Evening Beyond the Veil
Step beneath a canopy of starlight into a court built for one night only. Realm & Revel gathers live music, aerial artistry, and fantasy performances into a single immersive evening of revelry for readers who have always wondered what it might feel like to walk through the pages of their favorite fantasy novel themselves.
Every detail, from the string quartet's first note to the final dance beneath the stars, is designed for guests ready to live inside the story, if only for one night.
Dress Code — Formal Fantasy
How the Night Unfolds
The Evening's Passage
A Note on Consent & Conduct
Our dancers, aerialists, and performers are the beating heart of this court — please admire from a respectful distance. Touching without explicit consent is not part of the fantasy. Consent is sexy; Realm & Revel is a safe space, and we intend to keep it that way. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate or disruptive behavior, nonconsensual touching, or abusive conduct of any kind toward performers, vendors, staff, or fellow guests. Removal from the event for violation of these terms is at the sole discretion of Read Roam Revel and its vendors, and no refund will be issued.
Entertainment
What Awaits You
Live Music
String instruments carry the court from the first note to the last dance.
Fantasy Performances
Aerial artistry and surprise performances that you will be talking about long after the night ends.
Ballroom Dancing
A group dance invites every guest onto the floor.
Tarot Readings
Have your fortune read in our den of mystics.
Photo Booth
Capture the night in full fantasy regalia.
Fantasy and Bookish Vendors*
Take a little bit of the magic home with you! Browse a curated selection of bookish, fantasy and fandom-inspired goods from our featured vendors throughout the evening.
Drag Performance
A bold, playful set that puts fun twists on some of your favorite Romantasy characters.
Burlesque Performance
A sultry, theatrical number themed to one of your favorite Romantasy novels.
Flash Tattoos*
A reputable tattoo artist on site offering a limited selection of fantasy novel inspired mini tattoos.
Bites and Beverages
Raise a glass and indulge in a few savory bites as the night begins, with a full bar pouring libations all evening long to keep the revelry flowing.
*Additional cost, available on site.
Tickets
Claim Your Place at Court
Tickets go on sale September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST
Early bird pricing ends September 15, 2026.
This is a 21+ event. Valid photo ID required for entry. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
- Entry at 8:00 PM general admission
- Two drink tickets
- Light bites
- Full access to performances and vendors
- Take-home goody bag
- General admission for two
- Entry at 8:00 PM general admission
- Four drink tickets total
- Light bites
- Full access to performances and vendors
- Two take-home goody bags
- Early entry at 7:30 PM, 30 minutes before general admission
- Unhurried early access to all vendors
- Open bar for the full evening
- Light bites
- Premium gift bag