The Immortal Ball 2026

The centrepiece of the Ministry of Steampunk's Halloween event at the Lincoln County Assembly Rooms is without doubt The Immortal Ball. You can expect some spooky theatre, a fabulous table-served hot meal and then there will be the perfect opportunity to dance the night away to the inimitable Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls. 

Menu for The Immortal Ball

To Begin: Artisanal Bread with House Dip (GF Available)
A curated selection of sliced artisan loaves, served at room temperature to preserve their distinct crumb and texture. Accompanied by a vibrant blend of cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil and a deeply tangy, sweet balsamic vinegar for dipping.

The Main: Lincolnshire Sausage & Pomme Purée (GF, Vegan, DF available)
Crafted with artisanal plump Lincolnshire pork links from our local butcher, served atop a bed of creamy mash, accompanied by a selection of tender boiled carrots and green beans. Finished with a slow-simmered, glossy sweet onion reduction.

To Finish: Decadent Belgian Chocolate Truffle Cake
Chocolate biscuit base with a rich chocolate truffle mousse dispersed with cubes of chocolate Brownie and topped with sprinkles of chocolate crumb, paired with a scoop vanilla ice cream. Accentuated by a vibrant raspberry coulis and a delicate garnish of fresh, fan-sliced strawberries to balance the richness. (GF,DF,VEGAN)

Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls

We had to wait several years to get Jo Carley and her fellow musicians to play for us at Steampunk Halloween, but when we were finally able to book them for Zombie NIght in 2025 we were not disapointed and immediately booked them to play The Immortal Ball this year. Jo and her fellow musicians will transport you to a bygone era when witches and black magic were rife. Their songs tell stories of deals with the devil, demons in love, witchdoctors, zombies, ghosts, ghouls, journeys to the deepest jungles and other exotic adventures which are told using sweet melodies and syncopated sounds.

Jo Carley is the wild and dark demonic music-hall mistress sent to predict hell in a way to entertain and amaze you, telling tales of terror with old-timey flair. She’s joined by her songwriting partner and husband, the zombie-like Tim Carley, who drives the sound with blues-soaked rhythms on an old archtop guitar, kick drum, and rattling shoe. Completing the spell is multi-instrumentalist Stephane Spitz, shifting seamlessly between syncopated baritone sax leads and the pulsing heartbeat of the double bass.

You can find out much more about the band on their website https://olddryskulls.com/home. 

What to wear to The Immortal Ball

As for what to wear - please come in your finest; Steampunk finery seldom fails to impress! You can expect lots of Halloween-inspired outfits including witches, vampires, ghosts, Beetlejuice, Frankenstein's monster, the Addams family and more. Smart formal wear is also welcome. Be prepared to demonstrate you have a reflection (or at least a heartbeat). No weapons please.

How to buy tickets to The Immortal Ball

When you press ‘Buy Tickets’ this will take you to a plan of the ballroom which will show which tickets are currently on sale. Click on the seat(s) where you would like to sit and press ‘Select’ in the box that pops up. Then press ‘Next’ and you will be taken to a page where you can enter your personal details, the names of any guests, meal selection and any dietary requirements. Pressing ‘Next’ again will then take you to the payment page.

Timing

We invite guests to arrive between 7 and 7:30PM during which time the doors from Bailgate into the Assembly Rooms will be open, giving access to the bar and the oval room. The doors from the oval room to the Ballroom will open at 7:30PM sharp so please be sure to arrive before 7:30PM. 

Hearses at midnight. 

Age 14+

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For tickets to Fright Club on Friday 30 October and to pre-order the 2026 collectable Halloween medal please see the separate page at https://buytickets.at/mosevent/2413408