Court of Dreams
Midnight Release Ball
Monday, January 11, 2027 · The Ballroom at the Commercial Club · Salt Lake City
Presale opens Monday, November 9 at 10 AM Mountain Time · Public sale at 7 PM Mountain Time
Want early access? Join the Presale List
Step into an enchanted evening of dancing, magic and celebration as we count down to midnight together and welcome the release of the newest book in the series we love.
Our last ball sold out, and we expect tickets to go quickly this time too! If you’d love to be there, we recommend joining the presale list and getting your tickets the day they open, November 9.
Choose Your Ticket
Dreamers (General Admission): $269
Doors at 8:00 PM
Court sorting, plus a charm bracelet for your court
A perfume-making experience
Two drink tickets for signature cocktails or mocktails
Grazing tables, desserts, non-alcoholic drinks and water until midnight
Dance practice videos before the event
Group dances and a DJ all night
The starlight crystal hunt and Dread Trove social media scavenger hunt
Write a letter to your future self and play Cards Against Prythian
The midnight countdown celebration
360 Photo Booth
Inner Circle (VIP): $349
Most Popular
Doors at 7:00 PM
Everything in Dreamers, plus:
Early access to the Ball from 7:00–8:00 PM
A professional arrival portrait with your group (gallery delivered within 2 weeks)
Access to our event photo gallery (these are candid shots for Book Bound’s promotional use, and we can’t guarantee every guest will be featured)
An extra drink ticket, for three total
Shopping and perfume-making before General Admission arrives
First chance to book one of our limited tattoo appointments
First chance to find the hidden starlight crystals
An exclusive Inner Circle charm, added to your court bracelet.
All fees included. Sales tax added at checkout. Option for refund protection and payment plans. Drink tickets: Option for mocktails or cocktails for 21+ with valid ID
Add the book to your order
Add a copy of the new hardcover to your order for $38 and pick it up at midnight, before it’s even on shelves! The book add-on is only available until December 10th. Both ticket types remain on sale after that, but if you want a book with your ticket, make sure to grab one by December 10th!
Your Evening at a glance
7:00 PM: VIP doors open, early hour begins
8:00 PM: General Admission doors open
7:00–11:00 PM: Perfume-making (last class 10:45)
All night: group dances, DJ, Starlight and Dread Trove hunt, Adriata Post, select vendors, food & drink
11:45 PM: Bars close
12:00 AM: Midnight countdown and book release
12:15 AM: Event ends
The Experience
Court Sorting
Reach into the cauldron to discover your court, and wear your court’s charm bracelet all night.
Perfume-Making
Craft your own signature scent to take home.
Adriata post
Write a letter to your future self with theories about the book, and we’ll mail it to you after the event!
Group Dances
Learn the dances ahead of time and join the whole court on the dance floor.
Starlight Hunt
Find the fallen starlight crystals and trade them in for a prize. Only 60 available, and one per guest.
Dread trove Hunt
Search for the Dread Trove items and return them to the library for a prize.
book Countdown
Celebrate together as the clock strikes twelve.
360 Photobooth
Strike a pose as the camera circles you and your group.
food and drink
Grazing tables, desserts and signature drinks to keep the court refreshed throughout the evening.
Also Available for Purchase or Appointment
Limited tattoo appointments available first to VIP
A vendor market, including:
The Book Bound boutique with officially licensed ACOTAR candles, colognes, and room sprays
Fairytale Crowns and accessories
Live portraits
Tarot readings
“The Court of Dreams event was beyond lovely. An enchanting experience in an exquisite location amongst fine fellow company! This was an exciting, beautiful experience. Whether you’re shy or outgoing there was something for everyone.”
– Jennessa L.
Good to Know
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Ages 18+. Guests 21+ with valid ID receive a wristband for alcohol.
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Formal wear. Fantasy-inspired looks are encouraged!
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Purchased GA but want to upgrade to VIP? Email us at hello@bookboundevents.com.
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Our photographers and videographers will be capturing the event for Book Bound’s promotional use. By attending, you agree to be photographed and filmed. Inner Circle (VIP) guests receive a professional arrival portrait (taken 7–8 PM) and access to our candid event photo gallery. Please note that this does not guarantee every guest will be featured, or how many times a guest will be featured. We’re not able to take individual photo requests or provide video footage.
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Tickets are non-refundable. Transfers are allowed until December 28, 2026. Optional refund protection is available at checkout.
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Unfortunately, our venue does not offer a coat or bag check. We recommend leaving anything you don’t want to carry with you in your car. The parking garage is right across the street from the venue.
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There is a public parking garage directly across the street from the venue for a small fee.
We can’t wait to see you at the court of dreams
Our last ball sold out, so we recommend getting your tickets the day they open.
Want early access? Join the Presale List