Need to unwind after an event filled day at Anime Boston? Then why not spend the evening swaying to your anime and video game favorites, dressed to the nines! Come join us on Friday, March 21st from 6:30-9:30pm for a magical night at Anime Boston's Cerulean Ball! Due to the extreme popularity of our event last year, we will be issuing a limited amount of tickets for the event. Pre-registration for tickets will be available shortly.

Feel a little shy on the dance floor? A ballroom dance class is also planned earlier that day for those of you who would like to learn a few moves, meet potential dance partners, or just brush up on your technique. The lesson will run from 3:00pm to 4:30pm in Ballroom B.

The Cerulean Ball, unlike its other dance counterparts, is a formal event. The dress code is Black Tie "invited". This means that attendees are encouraged to wear gowns and tuxedos, although semi-formal attire is accepted. Cosplay is welcome, but must fit in with the formality of the occasion.

Due to its popularity last year the Cerulean Ball will be a limited capacity event, anyone who wishes to attend will need to sign up for a ticket before hand. Tickets are free and are simply a way to make the dance floor more comfortable. Half of the tickets are available online, and the remainder will be made available at the convention. Note: All those with tickets need to wear proper attire to the Ball, those with tickets but without formal clothing will be denied admittance.

Getting a Cerulean Ball Ticket before the Convention

All pre-convention Ball tickets have been reserved! Those who registered for tickets online have between 10 am and 5:30 pm (one hour before the ball) on Friday to claim their tickets from our table outside Ballroom B. If you do not claim your ticket on time it will be given away to someone else.

Getting a Cerulean Ball Ticket at the Convention

An additional block of tickets will be available outside of Ballroom B at 2:00pm Friday afternoon, approximately 1 hour before the Formal Dance Lesson. Attendees will only be allowed to line up a maximum of 30 mins before ticketing opens. Each person in line will only be able to request one ticket. We expect these tickets to go quickly!

For a more thorough breakdown of what is or isn't appropriate, please check our Dress Code page. If you are ever in doubt about the appropriateness of your planned attire, please do not hesitate to contact us! We are happy to advise you. Anime Boston staff reserve the right to deny entry to the ball to anyone inappropriately attired.

We have a lot more planned for you, so please check back for more updates as we draw closer to the event!

Rebecca and Hope
Formal Ball Co-chairs