Romantasy Fair 2025

BOOK FESTIVAL MEETS FANTASY BALL

Romantasy Fair is a one-evening all-inclusive event combining a Book Festival and Fantasy Ball. Throughout the evening, you can meet authors and get your book signed, join workshops and shop for magical items and limited editions. When you think you’ve seen it all, we will transform the venue into a magical Fantasy Ball with cosplayers, music and fairytale aesthetics.

What to expect

• Book Signings and Author Meet & Greets (local and international)
• Magical Book Fair
• Cosplayers Bringing Romantasy Characters to Life
• Lounge Area with Games and Reading Corner
• Fantasy Ball with an Open Bar & Canapés

About the venue

Set in the enchanting The Orangerie in the heart of ’s-Hertogenbosch, Romantasy Fair 2025 promises a breathtaking experience like no other. This stunning venue, known for its historical charm and fairytale ambiance, provides the perfect backdrop for a night filled with Romantasy magic. The Orangerie is a short ten-minute walk from 's-Hertogenbosch Central Station. Paid parking is available in the St-Joseph Street Garage, a one-minute walk from the venue.

Programme

Featured authors (19:00 - 21:00):

• Victoria Aveyard
• Hazel McBride
• Saara El-Arifi

Featured authors are available for Meet&Greets and Book Signings. You can sign up for a (free) 30-minute time slot to get access.

Activities & Workshops (19:00 - 21:00)

• Temporary Tattoo Station by Fox and Bone
• Tarot Card Reading by Solfylte Hjorte
• More to be announced

Book Fair (19:00 - 23:00)

Vendors:

• Atelier Wolfstone
• Tiny Hands Gems
• Hyelle Maenas
• Ravenna's Shop
• Tales of a Bookworm
• So Many Pages
• Blue Illusion Art
• Time Traveler shop
• By Andrea's
• Pandora's Box of Dice
• Oktoberdots
• The Fantasy Market

Authors:

• Britt van den ELzen
• Sara Petrie
• Bodie Summers
• Sandy Butchers
• Lauren Dedroog
• Denise L.B.
• Natasja Storm
• Iris de Vree

Reading & Gaming Lounge (19:00 - 23:00)

• Dungeons & Dragons beginner workshops and advanced sessions
• Comfortable reading spots
• Board games & puzzles

The Fated Flames Ball (21:00 - 00:00)

• Festive opening with an immersive cosplayer experience
• Opening dance
• Fantasy Ballroom dancing workshop
• Music & dancing
• Open bar & bites

Practical information

Romantasy Fair is 18+. IDs will be checked at the door. Photos and videos may be taken and used for promotional purposes. Refunds are only issued in the event of cancellation or rescheduling by the organization. Reselling is allowed.

Ticketholders for Romantasy Fair 2025 receive the following:

• Access to The Orangerie for the full duration of the event
• Access to author signings and meet&greets
• Access to the Book Fair
• Access to the Fantasy Ball
• Access to cosplayers and the opportunity to dance and take pictures with them
• Unlimited beer, wine and soda for the full duration of the event
• Various rounds of canapés throughout the evening
• Access to Reading Lounge
• Free use of guarded coat area, changing rooms and toilets