How to Snag a Seat at the World’s Most Coveted Pop-Up Picnic

Sofitel’s all-inclusive package includes highly coveted tickets to the all-white pop-up picnic, plus tables and chairs so you don’t have to schlep it all yourself.

How to Snag a Seat at the World’s Most Coveted Pop-Up Picnic

Le Dîner en Blanc celebrated its 30th Anniversary in Paris this year.

Courtesy of Sofitel

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Le Dîner en Blanc beginning in Paris, Sofitel partnered with the all-white attire pop-up picnic to offer unprecedented access to events coming up in six different cities throughout North America this August and September.

The Sofitel en Blanc all-inclusive package not only includes highly coveted tickets to the events in Philadelphia, Montreal, Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York, and Los Angeles, but also saves you the hassle of having to BYO table, chairs, and food.

That means while Sofitel staff is setting up an all-white tablescape for you in a VIP section of the event, you’ll be back at the hotel enjoying a welcome champagne toast before being transported to the secret meeting spot that’s announced just before the dinner party kicks off. Once you arrive, you’ll get to enjoy food and wine prepared by Sofitel’s chefs.

Your food, wine, and table setting will be there waiting for you.

Your food, wine, and table setting will be there waiting for you.

Courtesy of Sofitel

While the dinner package—which starts at $600 per couple—doesn’t include a room at the Sofitel, those who wish to spend the night following the event will get a special 20 percent off rate that also includes breakfast the following day. Those who’ve already secured their Le Dîner en Blanc tickets can also sign up to get the special room rate, if they’d like.

While tickets for the August 16 events in Philadelphia and Montreal are both already sold out, there are still spots available for Chicago (August 23), Washington, D.C. (August 25), New York (September 17), and Los Angeles (date TBD).

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