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EKTA Ball: The Palace of Jewels

ANU South Asian society EKTA hosts its annual ball - a royalty-themed evening of live performances, dancing and South Asian cuisine at The Abbey in Nicholls.

Saturday 3 October 2026

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Abbey

26 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls ACT 2913

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Early Bird $95 + $5.27 booking fee - SOLD OUT. Waitlist open on Humanitix; a further ticket release is expected.

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About This Event

EKTA, the Australian National University's student-run South Asian cultural society, presents its annual ball: The Palace of Jewels.

The evening is built around a royalty-and-luxury theme, with a curated venue, photo opportunities, live performances, dancing and South Asian cuisine. Formal or cultural attire is encouraged.

EKTA describes itself as a student-run cultural society bringing people together through South Asian culture, and the ball is its flagship social event of the year. Open to ANU students and the wider Canberra South Asian community.

Doors and programme run 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

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The Abbey

26 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls ACT 2913

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