Guests will be welcomed into the Gala Dinner through the Cromwell Road entrance of the Victoria and Albert Museum, setting the tone for an evening of elegance and grandeur.

The evening commences with a drinks receptionin the Dorothy and Michael Hintze Gallery sponsored by the Portuguese wine group, Vidigal Wines. A selection of canapés in keeping with our theme for the evening will also be served.

Following guests will be welcomes to the Raphael Court, surrounded by works from the Renaissance , where guests will be served with a dinner which will celebrate the history of the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance. The dinner will be enriched by an exceptional selection of wines chosen and donated by the Portuguese family-owned wine companyby the Portuguese family-owned wine company Sogrape Group.

Our Gala Dinner is not only about entertainment; it is also an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. We have identified two distinct causes that align with our charitable mission, allowing guests to contribute to these important initiatives through our auction and tumbola. In addition we wholeheartedly encourage generous donations to support these worthy causes and make a lasting impact.

1. Associação de Protecção à Infância e Juventude - A Causa da Criança

2. The Acquisition of a Portuguese Object to be help in perpetuity by the V&A