The Lantern Marquee presents
The First annual Velvet Solstice Banquet!
The Lantern Marquee invites you to an evening of performance amongst the lanterns, where aerial artists and some of Utah's most talented grace the stage with magical numbers designed to warm your heart!
Enjoy artesian vendors and a candlelight feast as you bask in the glow of Victorian decor and a
gorgeous winter soundtrack of beautiful soloists.
Don't miss Father Christmas and immersive talent there to meet and greet you!
two nights only December 11 & 12
At "the Venue" in Eagle Mountain
What Awaits You at the Velvet Solstice Banquet
Step through the doors and into a world where winter’s hush meets Victorian splendor — a realm draped in velvet, glowing with candle-warm lantern light, and alive with the shimmer of holiday enchantment.
This is not merely a dinner, it is a Christmas Season event - a celebration of light, beauty, community and wonder!
Immersive Victorian Fantasy
From the moment you arrive, you are welcomed by Victorian lantern-bearers, costumed storytellers, and whimsical characters from another age — greeting you, interacting, and drawing you gently into the magic of the night.
Among them the Lantern Lady herself — ethereal, luminous, and unforgettable as she mingles amongst the stories. Lanterns glow, London vignettes await you at all corners and brilliant cosplay performers create a nostalgic atmosphere.
An Enchanted Winter Feast
Settle into a breathtaking candlelit dining hall inspired by Dickensian charm and old-world Christmas finery — crisp winter greens, deep ruby velvets, garland-crowned windows, and soft golden chandeliers overhead.
Enjoy a chef-prepared winter banquet themed in festive flavors — comfort, warmth, and indulgence — served with elegance and ceremony.
Live Music & Operatic Moments
Christmas arrangements floating like snowflakes will fill the air — stirring, nostalgic, and heavenly.
Throughout the evening, be serenaded by:
Live grand piano performances
Vocal soloists known far and wide for their talents
Operatic singers
Aerial Grace & Winter Acrobatics
Look upward as aerial artists soar in silk-draped elegance, performing breathtaking solo pieces to Celtic winter soundscapes — a magical blend of grace, power, and holiday reverence.
A Visit From the Realm’s Father Christmas
Meet our professional Father Christmas — the legendary performer from the not so distant Evermore.
Regal, gentle, and captivating — a true Victorian Saint Nicholas who embodies the warmth, nobility, and wonder of the season. His stories, nobility and warmth friendship are sure to light the heart of you and your family this season!
Artisan Holiday Market
Browse a curated selection of artisan and old-world vendors — handcrafted wares, fine gifts, timeless keepsakes, and specialty treats perfect for holiday gifting and memory-making. And don't miss the magical mocktails amonst the glow of the lanterns that will excite and energize even the most committed Scrooge!
A Night of Wonder, Warmth & Victorian Splendor
This one-night celebration invites you to pause the world —
to breathe in magic, beauty, community, and tradition.
Come dressed in your winter best, and step into a lantern-lit evening of music,
enchantment, and soulful holiday joy.
Welcome to Velvet Solstice — where the light always finds its way home.