Season's greetings, Cambridge alumni of Washington, DC!
Cantab DC is delighted to announce this year's Christmas Formal:
Friday, 11th of December, 2026
Commencing at 6:30pm
The Cosmos Club, Washington, DC
🎵 Oh, There’s No Place Like the Cosmos for the Holidays
This year, the Society welcomes alumni and friends to a sumptuous three-course Formal Dinner — with wine and carols to boot — at the historic Cosmos Club. We will be seated in the stunning, Versailles-style Warne Ballroom upstairs by the Library.
The Formal Dinner will be held on Friday, December 11, 2024, commencing at 6:30pm.
The formal includes a prosecco welcome, a three-course Christmas feast (vegetarian option available), and plenty of wine in the proper formal tradition.
🎩 Attire
Dress code for the Formal Dinner is black tie. Gowns (and pennies) are optional but encouraged. Further Cosmos Club dress guidelines can be viewed here.
🥂 Menu
Starter: Butternut Squash Bisque with Brown Butter Pumpernickel Croutons
Popovers with Sweet Creamery Butter
Mains - Choice of:
Coriander Spiced Duck Breast with Grilled Parsnip, Kabocha Squash, Zucchini, Blackberry-Fig Gastrique, Mache
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Young Carrots, Roasted Yukon Potato, Rutabaga, Parsnip, Honey Mustard Sauce
Vegetarian/Vegan Option
Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding Coffee/Tea service
💃 Next Steps
Ticketing will take place via an EventBrite link opening on October 25th at 11am ET. Through this link, you'll be able to purchase tickets, select your menu option, and note any allergies/dietary restrictions. Ticketing will close on November 29.
Tickets will be $200 per person and will include a prosecco welcome, three-course meal with wine, and plenty of holiday cheer in an exclusive and historic venue. Members will be limited to 4 tickets each to begin with, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to attend; additional tickets may be released pending availability.
Tickets are non-refundable, however they can be transferred. Transfer requests must be made in writing (email) to Cantab DC. Transferred tickets will retain the same dietary preference and/or dietary restrictions as indicated by the original ticket holder.
If you have any questions please email us at cantabsocdc@gmail.com.
We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you this December!
