Charity balls, galas and special events
Be a part of something truly special at Cancer Research UK's charity events. We bring together guests for innovative, immersive and spectacular evenings of sparkling entertainment that help to raise vital funds for our life-saving research.
Upcoming events
London Sports Quiz
Date: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Venue: The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London
Join famous faces from across the world of sport for the UK’s largest interactive sports quiz to raise vital funds for The Bobby Moore Fund’s life-saving bowel cancer research.
The Emeralds & Ivy Ball
Date: Saturday 2nd December 2023
Venue: The Londoner, London
Our flagship fundraising gala dinner includes a champagne reception, celebrity entertainment and a luxury three-course dinner. This event raises vital funds for Cancer Research UK’s Cancer Awareness Roadshow and Hubs.
Sound and Vision
Celebrate music and the imagery it inspires at the iconic Abbey Road Studios with a music and arts exhibition, drinks reception and three-course meal. This year’s live performance will be from legendary Scottish pop rock band Texas.
Gastronomy
The ultimate culinary cook-off. Two renowned chefs, each outstanding in their contrasting cuisines, along with their protégés, will come together to create a unique, four-course menu of jaw-dropping flavours and melt-in-your-mouth moments. Join us for an evening of fine dining and celebrity entertainment.
National Events Committee
The National Events Committee (NEC) organises high profile events to increase awareness of the work Cancer Research UK does to accelerate progress and see three-quarters of patients survive the disease within the next 20 years.
The National Comedy Awards
The National Comedy Awards for Stand Up To Cancer will celebrate the year's most-loved emerging and established British comedy talent. Join us, and a whole host of funny people, for a spectacular night at the iconic Roundhouse.
Sponsorship
For sponsorship opportunities at our events, please contact special.events@cancer.org.uk
Gift in kind
By donating your products, services or professional advice to one of our events, you’ll receive excellent marketing opportunities. It also means that more of the money raised at our events can be used to fund life-saving cancer research.
Prize Donation
The Special Events Team are seeking opportunities to acquire new prize partners and market them in the most appropriate way.