Guests Are Encouraged to Don Their Finest Regency Attire for an Evening of Dance, Live Music, and a Special Appearance by the Pageant of the Masters “Living Statues”
[Long Beach, CA] – Fasten your gloves, tailor your tailcoats, and perfect your curtsey – the ball of the season is coming to Long Beach! The Queen Mary in Long Beach is inviting guests to step into a world of romance, refinement, and high-society spectacle with its newest signature event, The Grand Ball at Sea on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm PST.
As part of the ship’s 90th anniversary year celebrations, this Regency-era-inspired costume affair encourages guests to don their finest period attire and experience the transformed Grand Ballroom for an evening of elegance, artistry, and immersive entertainment. The evening will feature guided ballroom dance lessons, live string quartet performances, and a special appearance by the Pageant of the Masters “living statues,” bringing masterworks to life in breathtaking detail.
The evening begins with a champagne toast before a formal Regency-style greeting sets the tone for the evening. A live string quartet performed by the Orchard Quartet will fill the ballroom with sweeping melodies, inviting both seasoned dancers and first-time debutantes to participate in guided ballroom dance lessons. Throughout the evening, strolling actors in authentic period attire will mingle among attendees, offering moments of charm and playful intrigue, while a Royal Queen and Royal King preside over the festivities with regal presence.
Adding to the spectacle, the renowned “living statues” from the Pageant of the Masters from the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach will make a special appearance, bringing masterful works of art to life in breathtaking detail. Their meticulously crafted tableaux vivants will transform the ballroom into a living gallery, seamlessly blending art, history, and theatrical illusion.
Tickets are $80 per person and include ship admission, a welcome champagne drink, live string quartet performances, ballroom dance lessons, and immersive entertainment throughout the night. Additional offerings, including charcuterie plates, desserts, crudité cups, and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, will be available for purchase at the cash bar.
The Grand Ball at Sea is part of the Queen Mary’s year-long celebration of her 90th anniversary of her maiden voyage. To reserve tickets to the ball visit https://www.queenmary.com/seasonal-events.htm. To make a hotel reservation today visit www.queenmary.com/stay. For more information on the Queen Mary and to see a calendar of nightly happenings, visit www.queenmary.com/whatsondeck, or connect on social at @TheQueenMary.
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About the Queen Mary
Located in the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime history, authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach city skyline. A 2025 Sunset Magazine Travel Award recipient and multiple USA Today 10Best award winner, the Queen Mary continues to earn recognition as one of Southern California’s most iconic landmarks. At the time of her maiden voyage in May of 1936, she was considered the grandest ocean liner ever built. There is always something happening at the Queen Mary, be sure to visit queenmary.com/whatsondeck to learn about all their upcoming programming. The Queen Mary’s signature restaurants include the Promenade Café and Chelsea Chowder House & Bar, as well as a weekly Royal Sunday Brunch served in the ship’s Grand Salon. History buffs and visitors of all ages can explore the ship’s museum, tours, and exhibits. The Queen Mary features event space in 14 remarkable Art Deco salons and award-winning staff to create innovative banquets for groups ranging from 10 to 5,000. The Queen Mary boasts 250 staterooms, including nine full suites. For more information or for reservations, see www.queenmary.com or call(888) 217-1153. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach, California.
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