Get ready to step into an unforgettable evening

Date: Saturday 9 May 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 11:30pm
Venue: Auckland Town Hall, 301–317 Queen Street, Auckland

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Getting there
Entry is via the Queen Street entrance. The closest parking is the Civic Car Park. As it’s a Saturday evening, we recommend allowing extra time or arriving by taxi or rideshare. 

 

Dress code
Evening attire: Dress to impress. If you feel inspired, embrace the Surrealist Garden theme. Have fun with it.

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Share the night 
We’d love you to capture and share your evening using #StarGala, helping shine a light on the impact you’re making for Starship children.

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Get ready for exciting auctions with great impact

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Live auction 
Preview the live auction catalogue here. These items will directly fund vital medical equipment, specialist roles, and innovative therapies for children with cancer. If you see an item you would like to contribute to before the event, please contact Olga Darkadaki: olga.darkadaki@starshipfoundation.org.nz | 021 844 887

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Silent auction 
Early bidding is now open. Register for Galabid, explore and bid on a curated collection of unique experiences and premium items.

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Your evening will be guided by beloved Aotearoa screen icons Oscar Kightley and Teuila Blakely, whose warmth, humour and presence will carry us through a night of celebration and generosity. Alongside them, acclaimed chef Jack Cashmore will present a bespoke dining experience, with each course thoughtfully crafted to surprise and delight.

 

You can also look forward to a vibrant and moving programme, from powerful dance and storytelling to unforgettable musical moments. It will be a night designed to inspire, uplift and connect us all to the purpose at its heart.