The "Overdress!" party is not your average dress-up event. Admission is strictly for those in full disguise—the more dramatic and imaginative, the better. The Opera House opens its main stage, the , and the Bernhardtheater to over 1,600 guests, creating a multi-layered experience of dance floors and live performances.
: The entire opera house is transformed into a dance floor. It features live bands like "Shantel" or "MAXiN" on the main stage and DJs in the Spiegelsaal (Mirror Hall).
"It’s not just about the outfit," Nicole was overheard saying to a group of admirers gathered near the ice sculpture. "A costume is a license to be someone else for an evening. It’s about the mystery."
A highlight of the night is the catwalk show, often hosted by drag icons like Gossipa , where a top-class jury awards the most creative outfits.
Use this guide to throw a party that feels like a dreamy, dark winter night in a Zurich penthouse. Who is Nicole? That’s for each guest to decide.
: The Opera House typically holds a large costume sale before the party, exclusively for ticket holders.
Finding the perfect outfit in Zurich is part of the ritual. You can channel a classic "Nicole" aesthetic—think Nicole Kidman’s crimson sequined gown with ostrich feathers from her Met Gala co-chairing appearances—or opt for something more avant-garde. Dehò Kostümverleih
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The Ultimate Guide to the "Overdress!" Costume Party: A Night with Nicole at the Zurich Opera House
Her mask was a work of art in itself—a delicate filigree of gold and black lace that covered only her eyes, accentuating the sharp line of her jaw and her glossy, dark curls. She didn't just wear a costume; she inhabited a character. She moved through the crowd with a practiced elegance, offering a polite nod here, a whispered greeting there, effortlessly navigating the sea of pirates, fairies, and historical figures that parted before her.