In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, what is the name of the feast where Romeo first sees Juliet?

The feast where Romeo first sees Juliet in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is the Capulets’ feast.

The Capulet household holds the feast as a formal social event, and Count Paris is among the guests because Lord Capulet is considering him as a husband for Juliet. Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio attend in disguise, even though the Montagues are not invited.

Romeo goes because Benvolio hopes to show him other attractive women and help him forget Rosaline, his earlier infatuation. Instead, Romeo sees Juliet and immediately becomes fascinated by her. Tybalt recognizes Romeo’s voice and wants to drive him out, but Lord Capulet prevents a fight during the celebration.

The meeting is especially important because Romeo and Juliet’s first exchange forms a shared sonnet. They do not yet know that their families are enemies. The feast therefore creates the central tension: a joyful public gathering becomes the place where a forbidden private love begins.