# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Smoking Bishop's Soiree at the 1892 Bishop's Palace - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Kick off the 53rd Annual Dickens on The Strand in grand style!About this EventNamed for the iconic drink featured in A Christmas Carol and featuring specialty acts, award-winning performers, and a carefully curated food and drink menu, this kickoff to the annual festival is not to be missed! Held at the breathtaking 1892 Bishop’s Palace, attendees will enjoy live music, food and wine, an exceptional aerial acrobatics performance, and appearances by special guests.Hosted by Ollie Dickens, great-great-great-grandson of Charles.EVENT ENTERTAINMENT:Syncope AcapellaCirque La VieOllie DickensThe Dickens Town Crier, John NeitzHer Majesty Queen Victoria and His Royal Highness Prince Albert, along with their courtBritish Consulate General Houston. ..and more!EVENT MENU:EVENT MENU:Open Bar with Beer, Wine, ChampagneBeef Wellington BitesHomemade Meatballs in Bourbon SauceChristmas Shrimp BitesSavory Vegetarian TartletsEndive Boats filled with lentil walnut saladIndividual CheesecakesEVENT DETAILS:Tickets are non-refundable.Tickets do not include festival admission.Walk-up tickets will not be available. Tickets are only available in advance online.This venue is not wheelchair accessible. There are steps leading up to the entrance.*****ABOUT THE 1892 BISHOP'S PALACEThe Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture. Architectural historians list the Bishop’s Palace as one of the most significant Victorian residences in the country.*****ABOUT DICKENS ON THE STRANDFor 53 years, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Dickens on The Strand festival has highlighted downtown Galveston’s Victorian-era architecture while providing a one-of-a-kind holiday destination filled with the sights and sounds of Charles Dickens’ work. This year’s event continues that tradition with new entertainers and events, returning favorites, and family-friendly programming. Learn more by clicking here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galveston/the-smoking-bishops-soiree-at-the-1892-bishops-palace/100002001886384064 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, performances, it, live-music, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 1892 Bishop’s Palace - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 95.7, max: 106.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Galveston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 1892 Bishop’s Palace - **lat**: 29.303085 - **long**: -94.782189 - **full address**: 1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Smoking Bishop's Soiree at the 1892 Bishop's Palace - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d94b71ff61f65a87ac47f042da9a816d18054427735bbc1cf8b1923443a79dcb-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790097376 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Smoking Bishop's Soiree at the 1892 Bishop's Palace being held? - **A:** The Smoking Bishop's Soiree at the 1892 Bishop's Palace takes place on Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 1892 Bishop s Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Smoking Bishop's Soiree at the 1892 Bishop's Palace? - **A:** The Smoking Bishop's Soiree at the 1892 Bishop's Palace is organized by Galveston Historical Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Smoking Bishop's Soiree at the 1892 Bishop's Palace is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Galveston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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