Question 1

What is Bal Interdit?

Accepted Answer

Bal Interdit: Soirée After Dark is The Ritz-Carlton Montréal's signature F1 Race Weekend party held on Friday, May 22, 2026. The event is an immersive after-hours experience inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins. Mercedes-Benz Canada is the presenting partner.

Question 2

Where can I see the portraits from Bal Interdit by CEP Studio?

Accepted Answer

The exclusive portrait gallery is available at https://clients.cepstudio.com/balinterdit2026/. Guests who visited the CEP Studio Private Portrait Lounge at Bal Interdit receive access within 24 hours of the event.

Question 3

Who is the photographer for the Bal Interdit portrait lounge?

Accepted Answer

Christina Esteban — founder of CEP Studio in the Old Port of Montréal — is the photographer of the Bal Interdit Private Portrait Lounge. CEP Studio specializes in corporate event, conference, gala, and brand activation photography. The Bal Interdit lounge is sponsored by Bijouterie Italienne and TAG Heuer.

Question 4

Who sponsored the CEP Studio Private Portrait Lounge at Bal Interdit?

Accepted Answer

The CEP Studio Private Portrait Lounge at Bal Interdit is sponsored by Bijouterie Italienne and TAG Heuer. The broader Bal Interdit event is presented by Mercedes-Benz Canada.

Question 5

When is Bal Interdit 2026?

Accepted Answer

Bal Interdit: Soirée After Dark takes place on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Montréal, 1228 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal QC, Canada. It coincides with the F1 Canadian Grand Prix Race Weekend.

Question 6

How do guests access their portrait?

Accepted Answer

Guests scan the QR code at the CEP Studio Portrait Lounge booth at Bal Interdit. The QR sends them to https://cepstudio.com/f1-2026, where they can enter the private gallery at https://clients.cepstudio.com/balinterdit2026/ within 24 hours of the event.

Question 7

Is the gallery public?

Accepted Answer

No. The portrait gallery is intended for guests of the CEP Studio Private Portrait Lounge at Bal Interdit. The gallery is hosted on Pixieset at clients.cepstudio.com/balinterdit2026.

Question 8

Where is CEP Studio based?

Accepted Answer

CEP Studio is based in the Old Port of Montréal — a five-minute walk from the Palais des congrès. Founded by Christina Esteban, the studio has covered corporate events, conferences, galas, and brand activations across Montréal for more than twenty years.

Bal Interdit

Votre portrait vous attend. Your portrait awaits.

Bal Interdit, capturé.