Our virtual birthday party has quickly become a much-loved annual tradition!

This year you can again join us online for our annual fundraiser, along with fans from across the globe, for a brilliant and joyful celebration on the 250^th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.

Party guests will be treated to fascinating talks, lively readings and all sorts of fun and games in the spirit of Jane Austen and her family. Featuring some very special guests and lots of audience interaction!

This year we will be joined by a host of special guests: academic and author John Mullan, writer and rare book dealer Rebecca Romney, screenwriter Deborah Moggach (Pride and Prejudice, 2005), V&A Performance Curator Harriet Reed, legal expert Nichola McNulty and award-winning poet Robert Seatter. With performances by acclaimed actress Tamzin Merchant (Pride and Prejudice, 2005) and female-led theatre company Shake-Scene, and live music by Penelope Appleyard and Jonathan Delbridge of The Little Song Party.

Regency dress strongly encouraged – we love to see your elegant attire!

Details:
Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025
Time: 8pm – 9.15pm (GMT)
Location: This event will take place online. Join in from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £10

To allow us enough time to send out all the links to the birthday party, ticket sales will be closed at midday (12.00pm) GMT on Tuesday 16th December. 

The Virtual Birthday Party is part of our annual fundraising to support the work of Jane Austen’s House. By attending, you are a part of the story of this special place.

✉️ This event will take place on Zoom. Please provide a valid email address, as you will be emailed a link to join the party in the run up to the event. 

💵 Please buy one ticket for each person attending.  All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Museum. 

🎫 When purchasing your ticket, you will see an optional donation to Jane’s Fund, a fund set up to help restore and protect Jane Austen’s precious home. This donation is entirely optional but we hugely appreciate any support we receive. Thank you! 

📹 This event will be recorded for ticket holders to watch again later. The recording will be available for up to three months.

🎉 This event is part of our Jane Austen Birthday Celebration, running from 12 – 16 December 2025