Fantasy Balls & Immersive Events 2026: The Ultimate Starter Guide

If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a real-life fantasy world — wearing a gown, mask, crown, or cloak — you are not alone.

Fantasy balls, bookish galas, and immersive fandom events are becoming one of the fastest-growing travel niches. These events combine cosplay, storytelling, live performance, and themed décor to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

This guide is a starter list of fantasy balls and immersive events happening in 2026 across the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Europe. While it’s not a complete list, it’s the perfect place to begin planning your next magical trip!

What Is a Fantasy Ball?

A fantasy ball is a themed, immersive event inspired by:

Fantasy books & series
Mythology
Fairy tales
Regency-era balls
Vampires, fae, dragons, and dark fantasy worlds

Guests often dress in full costume, interact with performers, and participate in dancing, storytelling, and themed activities.

These events are not just parties — they’re travel experiences.

Starter List of Fantasy Balls & Immersive Events in 2026

January 2026

January 2–3 – Wings and War Ball – Alaska Enchanted Events – Anchorage, AK
January 3 – The Diamond of Winter: A Regency Ball – Black Cat Fantasy Co. – Macon, GA
January 10 – A Feast of Frost and Candlelight – Met By Moonlight Events – Monroe, GA
January 17 – Luminara – Fablebound Events – Medina, NY
January 23–24 – FrostFire Ball – Storybook Soirees LLC – Nashville, TN
January 30 – February 1 – Throne of Starlight Ball – Fantastique Collection – Pompton Plains, NJ
January 31 – St. Louis Starfall Ball – St. Louis, MO

February 2026

February 6–7 – Nox Vampyre Ball – Nashville Fantasy Ball – Nashville, TN
February 13 – Bloody Valentine: The Crimson Revelry – Lunar Quill Revelries – Beloit, WI
February 13 – Whispers in the Dark: A Masquerade Ball – Jamestown, NC
February 13–14 – The Celestial Summit: A Court of Rain and Revelry – Grand Rapids, MI
February 14 – A Storybook Ball – Forever Enchanted Occasions – Greensboro, NC
February 20–21 – Dragon Riders Gala – Astraea Fantasy Events – Eureka Springs, AR
February 21 – The Night’s Requiem – House of Reverie Events – Atlanta, GA
February 21 – Crimson Court Soiree – Into the Pages Events – Coventry, UK
February 26 – Romantasy BookCon – Fabled Fantasy Events – Los Angeles, CA
February 28 – Revelry Ball: Emerald City – Boston, MA

March 2026

March 6–8 – Dreamers and Readers Festival – Fantastique Collection – Grapevine, TX (CANCELLED)
March 13–15 – Shadows and Seduction Ball – Sinners and Stardust – New Orleans, LA
March 14 – The Fae Multiverse Ball – Met by Moonlight Events – Atlanta, GA
March 14 – Secret Society Ball – Myth Makers Society – Baltimore, MD
March 21 – The Enchanted Spokane Fantasy Ball – Spokane, WA
March 27 – Morally Grey Soiree – Luxe Events – Hattiesburg, MS
March 27–28 – Bal de Paris – Le Bal Des Legendes – Paris, France
March 27–28 – Fireheart Ball – Three Realms Fantasy Events – Fort Wayne, IN
March 28 – Myths and Legends Ball – Gathering of Kingdoms – Toledo, OH

April 2026

April 11 – The Cursed Rose Ball – Faeted Fantasy Events – Calgary, Canada
April 11 – The Fairytale Ball – Fae Club – Lancashire, UK
April 18 – Vintage Fairytale Ball – Fantastique Collection – Asheville, NC
April 18 – Paws and Claws Fantasy Ball: Dragons & Rings – Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
April 18 – Enchantment of Elowyn Fantasy Ball – Bridgehaven Events – Starbuck, Canada
April 18 – Night of a Thousand Blossoms Royal Ball – Calgary, Canada
April 18 – Sin and Skin Masquerade Ball – San Antonio, TX
April 18–19 – BookCon – New York City, NY
April 18–19 – The Ball of Atlantis – Gauntlets and Gowns Events – Bath, UK
April 18–20 – PAC Fantasy Ball: Dragons and Rings – Haustier Events – Ontario, Canada
April 25 – A Sorcerer’s Affair – Bookish Lore Events KC – Kansas City, MO

May 2026

May (Dates TBD) – Calan Mai – House of Flame and Revelry – Camp Verde, AZ
May 2 – The Ballad of Fae Courts Ball – Faeted Fantasy Events – Toronto, Canada
May 8–10 – Enchanted Rose Ball – Mystic Fate Events – Edinburgh, Scotland
May 9 – Embers and Elegance Book Ball – Daydreamer Events – Wentzville, MO
May 16 – Morally Grey Masquerade – Bookbound Events – Las Vegas, NV
May 22–23 – A Court of Tethered Souls – Ethereal Revelry – Columbus, OH
May 23 – Regency Gala The Third – Into the Pages Events – Tunbridge Wells, UK
May 29–30 – Fantastique Starfall Ball – Fantastique Collection – Larkspur, CO
May 30 – Myths and Legends – Fae Ball Events – Kansas City, MO

June & July 2026

June 6 – A Dance of Wings & Whispers – Belton, TX
June 6 – Fairy Midsummer Picnic – Paravelle Events – Los Angeles, CA
June 11–14 – Camp Unbound – Life Rebound Events – Greeley, PA
June 12–13 – Gilded Hearts Ball – Second Star Events – St. Paul, MN
June 13 – The Starfall Ball – Fables and Fantasies Events – Clitheroe, UK
June 20 – Fables and Fireflies Fantasy Ball – Yours Truly Events – Roseburg, OR
June 27 – The Bookworm Ball – Indianapolis, IN
June 27 – Bal de Lyon – Le Bal Des Legendes – Lyon, France
July 10–12 – Enchanticon – St. Louis, MO
July 11 – Enchanted Forest Ball – Enchanticon – St. Louis, MO
July 12 – Vanguard of Valor Ball – Paravelle Events – Los Angeles, CA (unconfirmed)
July 16 – Questing the WildeRealm: An Immersive Camping & Music Festival – Moffat, CO
July 23–26 – Enchanted: Live the Fantasy – Alluxia Events – Orlando, FL
July 24–25 – Villains and Vixens – Orlando, FL
July 24–25 – The Ball of Camelot – Gauntlets and Gowns Events – Pierrefonds, France
July 25 (unconfirmed) – Kingdom of Loudstone – Lovettsville, VA
July 31–August 1 – Forbidden Love – Tea and Tropes Events – Nashville, TN

August & September 2026

August 8 – The Last Alliance – PhantasIA Events – Des Moines, IA
August 14–16 – Sinners and Stardust – Boston, MA
August 21-22 – The Labyrinth Masquerade – Los Angeles, CA
Fall 2026 (Dates TBA) – Hades & Olympus: A Mythic Ball – Loremakers Fantasy Events – Lake Charles, LA
Fall 2026 – Mystic Fate Events – UK
September 5 – Hobbit Harvest Picnic – Paravelle Events – Los Angeles, CA
September 13 – Evermore Fantasy ball – Redlands, CA
September 17–19 – Books, Gowns and Crowns: Chapter 5 – San Diego, CA
September 18–20 – Love Among the Pages: Romance BookCon – Haustier Events – Ontario, Canada

October 2026

October 3 – Celestial Ball – Life Rebound Events – Columbia, SC
October 3 – The Divine and the Damned – Enchanted Escapes SSD – San Diego, CA
October 10 – Stars and Shadows Fantasy Ball – Starborn Events – Little Rock, AR
October 18 – The Oathbound Ball – Gauntlets and Gowns Events – Oxford, UK
October 22 – Romantasy BookCon – Fabled Fantasy Events – Orlando, FL
October 24 – Blood Moon Masquerade – Mystic Meadows Events – Pinehurst, TX
October 30 – Nocturnal: A Dark Fantasy Ball – Rochester, NY
October 31 – Empyrean Gala – Dreamscape Fantasy Events – Banff, Canada

November 2026

November 6 – Loki’s Circle – Dark Flame Society – Kansas City, MO
November 6-8 – Fables and Flames – Minneapolis, MN
November 7 – Song of 9 Realms – Dark Flame Society – Kansas City, MO
November 7–8 – DFSCON – Dark Flame Society – Kansas City, MO
November 13–14 – Fractured Heavens Masquerade – Benevolent Ball – Green Bay, WI
November 14 – Enchanted Gardens Fantasy Ball – Plant City, FL
November 14 – The Frosted Masquerade – Ostara Events – Edmonton, Canada
November 14 – A Royal Enchantment Masquerade – Livingston, TX
November 15 – Under the Hill Faire and Revelry – Fantastique Collection – Phoenix, AZ
November 21 – Starfall Masquerade – Dreamscape Events – Toronto, Canada
December 5 – Renaissance Yule Picnic – Paravelle Events – Los Angeles, CA
December 12-13 – Second Star Events – East Coast (location TBD)

How to Plan a Trip Around a Fantasy Ball

If you’re traveling for one of these events, here’s what to consider:

Flights & airport transfers
Hotels near the venue
Outfit shipping & garment bags
Photoshoots or castle experiences
Travel insurance
Local sightseeing before or after the event

Many fantasy ball travelers turn these into full 3–7 day trips.

Want Help Planning Your Fantasy Ball Trip?

As a Certified Travel Agent & Pop Culture Travel Specialist I help fans turn events like these into fully planned travel experiences.

If you’d like help with:

Flights
Hotels
Travel protection
Or building a full fandom itinerary

You can reach out through Nerdventures — I’d love to help you make the magic real!