# Event Details - **Event Name**: Jane Austen Grand Regency Ball at the Derwent Regency Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 09:15 am – Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth Jane Austen Grand Regency Ball at the Derwent Regency Festival Dance or enjoy the spectacle! Saturday, 29th November 2025, 7:15 for 7:30-11:30pm Thrill to dances which Jane and her characters enjoyed and other joyful dances of the Regency era. Dance a cotillon - a dance of Jane Austen's youth, a quadrille, country dances including La Boulangere and the popular and vigorous Scotch Reel, so disdained by Mr Darcy. Divine period music including many Tasmanian pieces, by Van Diemen’s Angels (harp, piano, fiddle and flute) Dancing Master David "Odd-stockings" Wanless will lead you through an evening of fun and lively dances. No partner or dancing experience required, though attending one or both workshops earlier in the day would make it even more fun. Dress in something period or formal if you can. See https://folktas.org/but-darling-i-have-nothing-to-wear/ for ideas. $7-22. Book online at: https://events.humanitix.com/derwentregencyfestival25 There are also dance workshops during the day. Note that you are welcome to attend the evening ball whether or not you have attended the workshops. This event is part of the Derwent Regency Festival, 28th November - 1st December 2025: Celebrate the Regency era in style and fun with events including a Regency evening at Narryna Heritage Museum, dance workshops and a Jane Austen Grand Regency Ball in the fine St James Church Hall in New Town, a Garden Party of dancing, music, history and delicious period food in the fine garden of historic Runnymede, and a music and history sail on the majestic tall ship, the Lady Nelson. Four days of fun, food, fine music, dancing and general frivolity. This year we also have a bonus night of historically themed contra dancing on the Monday night. Further details here: https://www.folktas.org/regency The main festival Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/events/1035822248397193 All ages and identities welcome. Facebook: Dance Folk Tasmania Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc https://www.folktas.org/regency folkdancetas@gmail.com 6273 2127 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-hobart/jane-austen-grand-regency-ball-at-the-derwent-regency-festival/200029158413055 - **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, entertainment, dance, parties, music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 35 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: North Hobart - **state**: TS - **country**: Australia - **location**: St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town - **lat**: -42.86853 - **long**: 147.31154 - **full address**: St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town, 462 Elizabeth St, Mount Stuart TAS 7000, Australia, North Hobart ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Jane Austen Grand Regency Ball at the Derwent Regency Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/caaad87a2bd2509ee14bd1b1b890e8c2af2e3d42e3ae3d3b60c36cbd77615eda-rimg-w1200-h837-dc46342d-gmir?v=1764288980 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Jane Austen Grand Regency Ball at the Derwent Regency Festival being held? - **A:** Jane Austen Grand Regency Ball at the Derwent Regency Festival takes place on Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 09:15 am to Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 01:30 pm at St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town, 462 Elizabeth St, Mount Stuart TAS 7000, Australia, North Hobart. - **Q**: Who is organizing Jane Austen Grand Regency Ball at the Derwent Regency Festival? - **A:** Jane Austen Grand Regency Ball at the Derwent Regency Festival is organized by Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Jane Austen Grand Regency Ball at the Derwent Regency Festival is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North Hobart, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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