With The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack comes a variety of brand-new social events tied to the Noble Career. Your Sims can give press conferences, hold courts, and even host a Grand Ball. And what is a noble dynasty without its royal dances, where alliances are forged, rivalries spark, and anything can happen? Hosting a Grand Ball is the perfect opportunity to strengthen relationships with other dynasties, uncover juicy secrets about your rivals, and perhaps even find your soulmate beneath the glow of crystal chandeliers.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to create the perfect Grand Ball, helping your Sim climb the ranks of the Noble Career and become not only the ultimate party host, but the true monarch of the kingdom.

Preparing the Grand Ball

Before you begin your ascent to the heights of nobility, you’ll need to prepare everything required to host a Grand Ball — and secure that coveted Gold Medal along with every possible reward. Like the other events included in Royalty & Legacy, the Grand Ball can be hosted on any lot by simply clicking on a large dance floor or planning it through your mobile phone. That means you don’t need to spend extra simoleons renovating your own home if you don’t want to.

However, if you dream of building your own majestic ballroom, we’ll show you everything your castle needs to maximize your chances of earning Gold — and trust us, it’s easier (and more fun!) than you might think.

To host a truly memorable Grand Ball, there are three essential objects your Sims simply cannot do without. First and foremost, the Waltzing Dance Floor is the heart of the entire event. With its classic, refined design, it sets the perfect stage for a Bridgerton-inspired ballroom evening, where elegant spins and dramatic glances take center stage. Of course, no royal celebration would be complete without music, so any speaker will do the job of filling the hall with sweeping melodies and lively rhythms. And finally, a bar is absolutely indispensable.

This new event has some new rewards based on the level you get at the end of your Grand Ball.

• Gold: A set of new decorative masks to display proudly in your home.
• Silver: A brand-new dance floor.
• Bronze: A decorative drinks tray.

By simply completing the Grand Ball event, your Noble Sim will gain progression in their Dynasty Prestige bar, strengthen their relationships with all attending guests, and potentially boost their Noble Flavor as well.

Once these essentials are in place, you can elevate your venue even further with the stunning decorative objects introduced in the expansion. Personalized heraldic shields allow you to display your dynasty’s emblem with pride, towering statues add a sense of grandeur and legacy, and the new drinks carriage brings both elegance and practicality to your ballroom. Add the enormous chandeliers overhead, and your castle will feel every bit worthy of nobility.

Now that everything is prepared, it’s time to host your Grand Ball. Simply click on the dance floor and select the interaction. A panel will appear on your screen, similar to the wedding event interface, allowing you to customize the details of your celebration before the festivities begin.

In this panel, your Sim can decide the guest list, assign a mixologist to run the bar, and even choose the lot where the Grand Ball will take place — whether it’s your own castle or another venue that better suits the occasion.

You’ll also be able to set the dress code in detail, selecting the overall style, defining a specific color palette, and even requiring guests to wear masks for a truly dramatic, masquerade-inspired evening. Finally, don’t forget to choose your host Sim’s outfit for this special occasion. You can match the theme perfectly to embody the spirit of your event… or deliberately stand out in something entirely different. After all, a true noble knows how to shine either way.

Once you press Accept, your Sim will have eight in-game hours to complete all the event objectives. Starting the Grand Dance is the main goal, and once you complete it — along with two or three additional tasks — your Gold Medal is practically guaranteed!

Hosting the Grand Ball

Now that your event has begun, make sure to give your guests a warm welcome. Greet them properly, offer refreshing drinks, and spark engaging conversations to set the tone for an unforgettable evening. Your Sim can also Hold a Welcome Speech before the Grand Waltz starts; you only have to click on them.

One of the most important moments of the event comes when it’s time to choose your dance partner for the waltz. This decision can shape the atmosphere of the evening, and you’ll have three different options to consider:

• For Friendship, choosing this option will strengthen the bond between your Sim and their selected partner, increasing their friendship relationship and reinforcing valuable alliances.
• For Social Status, this choice directly benefits your Noble Sim’s career progression, helping them advance faster within the Noble Career and gain recognition among other dynasties.
• For Romance, selecting this option will boost the romance bar between the two Sims, making it the perfect opportunity to spark new feelings or deepen an already blossoming connection.

After making your choice, you can begin the Grand Dance by clicking directly on the dance floor. Once the interaction starts, every guest will automatically be paired with a partner, and the entire ballroom will come to life as they begin waltzing in perfect synchronization. You’ll also be able to enjoy the brand-new dance moves created specifically for the waltz. Watching all your Sims glide across the floor at the same time truly captures the magic and elegance of a royal celebration.

After completing the Grand Dance and fulfilling a few additional objectives, your Gold Medal will be secured, and your Sim will earn the title of Best Grand Ball Host. As a reward, the exclusive items you unlock will be delivered directly to your household inventory. Among them, the decorative masks can be placed anywhere in your castle, allowing you to proudly showcase to the entire kingdom that you truly hosts the finest balls.

And with that, you now know exactly how Grand Balls work and how to secure the best possible rewards, ensuring a remarkable rise through the ranks of the new Noble Career. A well-hosted celebration is more than just a party — it’s a statement of power, elegance, and influence.

And before the whispers begin to spread across the kingdom, don’t forget to explore all our The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy guides to ensure your rise toward becoming the next Grand Leader is nothing short of extraordinary. Until the next celebration… your most devoted observer of noble affairs.