In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, what is the name of Hogwarts’ formal dance?

In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Hogwarts’ formal dance is called the Yule Ball.

The ball is held during the Triwizard Tournament as part of the Christmas festivities at Hogwarts. Students from Hogwarts and the visiting schools, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, attend the event. Champions traditionally open the dance with their partners, so Harry attends with Parvati Patil, while Ron arrives with Padma Patil.

The Yule Ball is a major social scene in the film because it highlights the characters’ changing relationships and teenage awkwardness. Hermione attends with Viktor Krum, surprising Ron and prompting one of the story’s best-known arguments between the friends.

The name can sometimes be confused with a generic Christmas dance, but “Yule” refers specifically to the winter festival tradition used in the wizarding world. The film presents the event as part of the tournament rather than as an ordinary annual school dance.