beam Gala Dinner 2026

30th January 2026, The Belfry

Join Us for the beam Gala Dinner 2026

The box office is officially open for the highly anticipated beam Annual Gala Dinner, and you won’t want to miss the spectacle!

Get your tickets now for Friday 30 January 2026, as we take over the brand-new, stunning Masters Suite at The Belfry. Following the outstanding success and buzz of our 2025 celebration in Birmingham, next year’s Gala Dinner is shaping up to be an even bigger, more dazzling evening.

An Evening of Theatrical Flair and Community

This isn’t just a dinner – it’s a show-stopping experience. Our incredible headline sponsors – Mr and Mrs Grey, Eventologists, G3 Events, and The Belfry – are partnering with us to deliver an evening packed with surprises, theatrical flair, and creative vision. Prepare for an unforgettable night that is a true celebration of the beam community and the vibrant meetings and events industry. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, celebrate successes, and forge new connections in a high-energy, inspiring setting.

The Inaugural beam Awards Launch

Be there for history in the making! The Gala Dinner will also serve as the launchpad for the inaugural beam Awards. These new awards, with categories designed to recognise excellence, innovation, and dedication across our sector, will honour the best and brightest in the industry. Come celebrate the achievements of your peers and be inspired by the visionaries driving our industry forward.

Event Details:

When:   Friday, 30 January 2026
Where:  The Belfry

Dress Code: Black tie / evening dresses

Registration & Costs:

To secure your space, please register here, stating your membership status.

beam Supplier Member:

  • Regular Ticket – £145.00 + VAT

beam Agent Member:

  • Regular Ticket – £120.00 + VAT

beam Affiliate Member (mia,IACC,BTA):

  • Regular Ticket – £160.00 + VAT

Non-Member:

  • Regular Ticket – £170.00 + VAT

Table of Ten Offer:

Reserve a table of 10 seats for the price of 9

  • Suppliers – £1,305.00 + VAT
  • Agents – £1,080.00 + VAT

Accommodation Information

The Belfry is offering a B&B rate of £169.00 for single occupancy and £179.00 for double occupancy for beam Gala dinner attendees. 

To book this rate, please contact Lauren Grady (lauren.grady@thebelfry.com) to secure your bedroom reservation. 

This rate is subject to availability.

Agenda

19:00 First Time Attendee Arrival Drinks

19:30 Arrival Drinks  

20:00 Dinner

23:30 After Party

We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.




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