British Ball 2026 – Ascot Edition – Presented by Dulwich College International

BritCham Shanghai is proud to announce the return of its most prestigious annual social occasion — the British Ball 2026, reimagined this year as the Ascot Edition.

Long recognised as one of Shanghai’s most glamorous international social occasions, the British Ball has always brought together an influential and stylish crowd for an evening of celebration, connection and British cultural flair. After a hiatus, it returns this year by popular demand with the Ascot Edition — inviting guests into a world where British racing heritage, timeless elegance and modern philanthropy come together for a truly unforgettable night.

Dress Code: Black-tie with Ascot flair

An Evening of Style, Entertainment & Connection

Expect a sophisticated dress-up occasion inspired by one of Britain’s most iconic social traditions.Guests are invited to embrace the spirit of Ascot in top hats, fascinators, elegant summer dresses, sharp tailoring and statement race-day style — with a playful invitation to think beyond the expected, be bold, and bring their own creative interpretation to the theme. The evening will culminate in a Best of Ascot Awards, celebrating creativity, confidence and classic Ascot flair.Beyond the track, guests can look forward to a welcome reception, live entertainment, a curated themed 4-course dinner, immersive moments and photo opportunities, all set within a grand ballroom.

Enclosure Experience

Single Pass – RMB 1,288
Table Pass* (10 seats) – Pay 9 and get 10 seats!

Includes:

Themed four-course dinner
Complimentary soft drinks, local beer, juices, sparkling, red and white wine, Harrods Rose
Lucky draw entry

*An 11th seat may be added upon request.

Royal Enclosure (VIP Experience) – Limited availability – first come, first served

VIP Single Pass – RMB 1,888 per ticket
VIP Table Pass* (10 seats) – Pay 9 and get 10 seats!

Includes:

Front row table location; table bookings enjoy table naming rights and themed styling
VIP check-in & priority service
Exclusive enclosure photographer & entertainment
Premium four-course dining experience, exclusively enhanced for Royal Enclosure guests
Complimentary soft drinks, local beer, juices
Luxury Beverage Package: Harrods mini Champagne bottle on-arrival, free flow Harrods Champagne, Harrods Rose, premium wines, whisky & Baileys
Lucky draw entry

*An 11th seat may be added upon request.

Agenda of the Evening:

17:45-18:45 Welcome Reception, Silent Auction Starts
18:55-19:10 Opening Remarks & VIP Speeches
19:10-19:25 String Ensemble Performance
19:25-19:45 Charity Speech 1 & Horse Racing Competition Briefing
19:45-20:05 Race 1 & Race 2
20:05-20:25 Charity Speech 2 & Horse Racing Competition Briefing
20:25-20:40 Best Dressed Gentleman Award, Best Hat Award
20:40-21:00 Race 3 & Race 4
21:00-21:20 Race Intermission
21:20-21:40 Best Dressed Lady Award
21:40-21:50 Best Dressed Table Award
21:50-22:10 The Final Race (Race 5)
22:10-22:30 Lucky Draw & Closing Remarks
22:30-23:30 Live Band Performance

*BritCham Shanghai reserves the right to amend the above programme without prior notice.

Sponsorship & Visibility Opportunities

As one of BritCham Shanghai’s flagship annual events, the British Ball offers premium opportunities for brands to engage with an influential audience through high-impact visibility, memorable activations and strong sponsor association.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the following categories: