Arcadia, Land of Beauty

 ‘An unknown land full of strange flowers and subtle perfumes, a land of which it is joy of all joys to dream, a land where all things are perfect and poisonous.’ - Oscar Wilde, 1885

Arcadia (n.) /a: 'kei.di.a/ From the ancient Greek Ἀρκαδία, a mountainous pastoral region idealised as a land of harmony, innocence and natural beauty. Arcadia evokes something lush, Edenic and innocent - a place where beauty is elevated above realism and everyday life. 
Arcadia is more than nature; it's art. So, drift between fantasy and reality as Magdalen’s grounds are transformed into a utopia of untouched natural splendour, providing an abundance of food, drinks and entertainment to transcend your every earthly desire. 
The Magdalen Ball 2026 committee invites you to step into Arcadia - the land of beauty, the land of the surreal, the land of escape - for the night of the 27th of June 2026.