The Margaret Thatcher Centre Centennial Dinner

The annual sell out Margaret Thatcher Lecture & Gala Dinner is a core event in The Margaret Thatcher Centre’s calendar and has taken its rightful place as one of the most high-profile events in Westminster. 

The Tenth Annual Margaret Thatcher Lecture & Gala Dinner, taking place on Monday, 13th October 2025, is transforming into a spectacular celebratory banquet in honour of the centenary of Margaret Thatcher's birth on 13th October 1925. For this monumental celebration, the dinner is moving to the spectacular Guildhall - a true reflection of the mammoth legacy that the Iron Lady left to us.

The Margaret Thatcher Centre cordially invites you to this magical evening of tribute, inspiration and fundraising.

The evening will begin with a sparkling drinks reception and canapés in the stunningly grand surroundings of the Old Library & Print Room at The Guildhall, followed by three fine dining courses, wine, coffee and petits fours in the spectacular Great Hall.

You will hear from an inspirational speaker and have the opportunity to bid for exclusive items and unforgettable experiences in our charity auction.

Tickets start at £250 per person, and £3,000 for a table of 12. This option includes a sparkling drinks reception with canapés and a three-course fine dining dinner, accompanied by half a bottle of wine per person, petits fours, and coffee.

VIP tickets are £300 per person, and £3,500 for a table of 11 plus a VIP guest. This option includes access to the exclusive sparkling drinks reception, at which you will share canapés with our special VIP guests, a prominently placed table for dinner seated with a distinguished VIP guest, a three-course fine dining dinner, accompanied by half a bottle of wine per person, petits fours, and coffee.

There are various sponsorship opportunities available, starting at £3,000. Please contact the Events Director, Gemma Baldock for further details of the sponsorship opportunities.

We hope to welcome you to this wonderful evening held to honour Margaret Thatcher's vision, principles and memory.

Right of admission is reserved.