Bridgerton Summer Ball

The Bridgerton Summer Ball is Regency era festival and ball with costume mandatory. A costume is included in the ticket and yours to keep.

Set in the beautiful grounds of English Cherry Tree Manor, practice your Regency dance in classes prior to the ball, which is between 6-8pm. Learn to bow, curtsey and conduct yourself in the correct social manners.

Beauty make-up sessions are available onsite.

Bring or buy a picnic. Partake in High Tea. Try a food vendor, ice cream and the odd tipple. Included in the price is a light pasta dinner.

Try your hand at croquet

Many difference acts perform on the main stage and throughout the garden during the day from Noon to 8:30pm on Sat 11 March 2023.

Dance Folkus will be leading the ball and dance classes.

When the ball ends at 8pm, there is a finale where various of the performers collaborate in a bopping medley. The medley includes contemporary pieces Forever Young, Kashmir, Rolling in the Deep, Viva la Vida and Sky Full of Stars played in a classical style. Performed by Jazz Vidamo, Arcus Quartet, Wai Taiko Drummers, Mana Whenua, Drury Lane Dance Studio and a top saxophonist among others. Jazz Vidamo, soprano, is one of the top one hundred upcoming stars in the world. Arcus Quartet have players from Auckland Philharmonia.