Journey Down the Rabbit Hole At The Madhatter’s Ball At The Observatory!

The Mad Hatter cordially invites you to journey down the rabbit hole for an evening of unforgettable entertainment at The Observatory in the heart of North Park.

Dinner and Show

The maddest of you can start your evening of indulgence before the show in West Coast Tavern for a special prix fixe menu dinner from Chef Marcos.

All dinners include: shared appetizer, choice of entree, choice of cocktail or champagne, direct entry into event, parking validation, and General Admission ticket to event. Dinner seatings at 5:30pm and 7:15pm will sell out fast, so do not wait to book your table.

Live Music and More

The Mad Hatter has invited a colorful cast of performers to exceed your wildest dreams of entertainment with a whimsical variety show. You will meet a delightful assortment of zany circus performers, dance to stunning live music, sip craft libations, and explore the wonderland’s activities!

Stage performers include: Live brass band, DJ, electric violinist, cirque performers, aerialists, curious oddity acts, the Red Queen, and Mr. Mad Hatter himself!

Dress the Part!

Please dress to impress our distinguished host, the Mad Hatter, by dusting off your finest hat to pair with your evening wear. This is a formal event. Gowns, suits, wonderland inspired attire, fascinators, top hats, Victorian flair, and tasteful costuming are welcomed.

Please note guests with improper attire will be denied admission. No jeans, shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, baseball hats, etc. All attire must abide by venue rules.

VIP Bottle Service

For the truly adventurous, maximize your evening by indulging in a tea-party-inspired bottle service experience that only the Hatter could imagine! Tables seat up to 4 guests. For larger parties, inquire directly by contacting: vip@observatorysd.com

Get Your Tickets Now!

This event is sure to sell out – get your tickets now! Use the code ‘MadAsAHatter’ at checkout to save on your tickets!

“What an idea. A crazy, mad, wonderful idea.” – Alice

See you there!

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