Summer Ball 2026

The INSEAD Summer Ball 2026 will take place at the famous Château de Fontainebleau.

The Château de Fontainebleau holds special meaning for INSEAD. It was here, in a wing of this 12th century Château that INSEAD was born half a century ago. Due to this link with the Château, the INSEAD Ball will be held in the magnificent rooms that are not normally open to the general public.

The INSEAD Summer Ball is one of the oldest INSEAD traditions. Held on the second weekend of June, timed to coincide with the Alumni Reunion Weekend for the 5 & 10 year classes of MIM and MBA. Expect DJs, performances and music to suit all tastes. The Summer Ball is a unique event for all members of the wider INSEAD community: alumni, current students, staff, faculty, friends and families.

MIM'21, as well as MBA classes of '21J&D, '16J&D will reconnect with their former classmates.

The price of the ticket includes

*Full stand-up dinner (savoury, sweet, hot, cold, vegetarian, gluten free, cheese platters and amazing desserts… Not forgetting the panini/pita, soup & risotto/pasta buffet at the end of the evening),

*Free-flow drinks will be served all night long, including champagne, wines, beers, hard liquor as well as fresh and homemade virgin cocktails, sodas, water stations and hot beverages.

*Exciting entertainment and special surprises to make this a memorable evening!

The dress code for the event is 'black tie and evening dress' or national costume.

Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact summer-ball@insead.edu

Photography and Videography: By registering for this event, I hereby grant permission to INSEAD and its partners the rights of my image and/or image of my underage child/children attending the event, in video or still, and of the likeness and sound of my/our voice(s) as recorded on audio or videotape, without payment or any other consideration. I understand that these images and recordings may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of these images or recordings. Photographic, audio or video recordings may be used for any use including but not limited to: livestreaming, online videos, presentations, media and social media, news (press), and INSEAD websites. By registering for this event, I and all members of my registration group accept to be photographed, filmed, and recorded during the event; I acknowledge that these images and recordings may be used as noted above; and release any and all claims against INSEAD and its partners utilizing this material.

If you prefer that you or any member of your registration group not be photographed or recorded during the event, or if you would like us to delete your photos, please contact summer-ball@insead.edu.

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FAQs

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, you can update your registration information after completing your ticket purchase. Please click on “View and manage your order online” right below the price paid in the email notification you received, you will then by redirected onto your account and will then be able to edit your profile.

What is the Dress Code?

The dress code for the event is 'black tie and evening dress' or national dress. For men, it means wearing a tuxedo or equivalent attire. For women, it entails wearing an evening gown or formal cocktail dress. But, this is not mandatory. People have come in black suits (with tie) and women in cocktail dresses. The idea is that this is a prestigious formal event…which means no jeans, T-shirts, casual dresses and definitely no sneakers.

Fonty in June can be quite chilly! We have arranged for a cloakroom in Cour Ovale, for jackets, shawls and shoes should you need it. We recommend that ladies wear flat/comfortable shoes to go from the entrance of the Chateau to the ball venue because of the cobble stones. You will then have the possibility to change into a fancy pair for the actual ball.

What is the Summer Ball pricing policy?

- Early-bird price until 4 May 2026: €360

- Regular price as of 5 May 2026: €426

- No sales at the gate!

What is the Summer Ball cancellation policy?

In order to provide you with quality service, INSEAD applies a no refund policy for the Summer Ball.

INSEAD reminds you that, in accordance with the provisions of article L. 132-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code, an order or commitment to pay with a credit card or debit card cannot be reversed or modified. The payment may be cancelled only in the event of loss, theft, fraudulent use of the card (or the data related to its use), or of insolvency or bankruptcy of the recipient. In the event of a customer’s failure to comply with the above regulations, INSEAD reserves the right to initiate any necessary procedure in order to obtain damages.