Centenary Gala Dinner

This event has now been cancelled. For more information on the Centenary programme, visit our COVID-19 page.

In Autumn 2021, the Guildhall in the City of London will be the setting for a glittering fundraising gala dinner to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Academy of Dance.

Guildhall exterior

Guildhall exterior. Photo by Matt Chung.

Dame Darcey Bussell DBE, the Academy’s President, will host a star-studded evening to mark one hundred years of teaching the world to dance. Compèred by Angela Rippon CBE, the evening will feature a drinks reception with canapés, a three-course dinner with wine, dance performances, and a live auction with Lord Jeffrey Archer. It promises to be an evening to remember and as the event is in support of the Royal Academy of Dance’s Centenary Appeal, you will be helping the Academy to continue empowering people everywhere through dance.

Purchase a table

Tables of 10 are available at £5,000 per table. Complete and return a gala dinner purchase form to secure your table.

If you would like to express an interest in purchasing a table hosted by Dame Darcey Bussell DBE, Sir Matthew Bourne or Kevin O’Hare CBE, please contact us for the price (available upon request).

If you are unable to attend but wish to make a contribution to the Centenary Appeal, please contact us.

Contact information

events@rad.org.uk or 0207 326 8082