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One of the largest Gala Balls in the British business community returns in Shanghai on Saturday, 29 May at W Shanghai - The Bund!

From Lord of the Rings to Merlin and King Arthur, from Peter Pan to Alice in Wonderland, as well as the magical worlds created by JK Rowling, Roald Dahl and many more British authors, we will open the door to the magical world for you.

Due to popular demand, we are extending the Early Bird Offer for a further ONE week to allow more members and friends to take advantage of the special discounted rates. Book and pay before 1 pm, Friday, 7 May, so you can enjoy the best deals starting from RMB 1,350.


Once again it's time to impress the other guests with your best fancy dress ideas. Join us for a magical adventure!

Tickets include:

  • Welcome Cocktail with free-flow drinks, wines and canapés
  • First Class Dining (Four-course dinner and mid-night snacks)
  • Live Band & Performances
  • Entertainments & Games
  • Fancy Dress & Best Dressed Awards
  • Lucky Draw Ticket
  • Live Auction & Silent Auction
  • Dancing
  • And more...


Dress Code: Fancy dress or black tie.


Note: If you would like to book more than 1 table or book on behalf of your company, please use the booking form here and email it directly to Nathalie.Xu@britishchambershanghai.cn


Order of the Evening: 

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Registration | Cocktails | Themed Photo Points

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Dinner | Entertainment | Lucky Draw | Best Dressed Awards | Live Auction | Silent Auction

10:00 PM - 12:30 AM: Live Band | Dancing | Games | Mid-Night Snacks

1:00 AM: Carriages


*If you are looking for inspiration for fancy dress ideas, please check our weekly WeChat series -'A Journey into British Magical Literature'.


**The W Hotel offers Annual Ball guests special offer for hotel stay (valid from 27 May to 31 May), please click here to book a room before 19 May


Sponsorship opportunities are available now!

  • Exclusive Sponsor (sold out)
  • Corporate Table Sponsors
  • Entertainment Sponsors
  • Beverage Sponsors
  • Prize Sponsors

For sponsorship enquiries, please contact James.Dunn@britishchambershanghai.cn.


Please click here to view photos from the 2019 Annual Ball.


Refund Policy

Paid bookings are non-refundable. Due to force majeure (according to Shanghai Government's COVID-19 Policy), 100% of the payment will be refunded.

Tickets

  • Member Tickets

    RMB 1,650

    Member Price

    If you would like to purchase more than 10 tickets, please contact Nathalie.Xu@britishchambershanghai.cn directly.

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  • Non-member Tickets

    RMB 2,100

    Standard Price

    If you would like to purchase more than 10 tickets, please contact Nathalie.Xu@britishchambershanghai.cn directly.
    If you have a 'discount code', please enter the code details and click 'APPLY' before submitting the registration.

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  • AmCham Tickets

    RMB 2,100

    Standard Price

    Please use your discount code to reiceve the special rate for AmCham members and friends.

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  • Smart Shanghai Tickets

    RMB 2,100

    Standard Price

    Please use your discount code to reiceve the special rate for Smart Shanghai friends.

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  • Young Professional Ticket

    RMB 1,200

    Standard Price

    Special Offer for Young Professionals (32 and under): RMB 1,200 per ticket (a copy of your ID is required)

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Sponsors and Partners

Exclusive Sponsor

Corporate Sponsors

Whisky Sponsor

Wine Sponsor

Beer Sponsor

Entertainment Sponsor

Best Dressed Awards Sponsor

Prize Sponsors

Production Partner

Insurance Partner

Media Partner

Supporting Charity

Organiser