11th Reflections of The Lord Mayor Gala Evening

Honouring Sir Alastair King DL, 696th Lord Mayor of London

Individual places are held at 2025 prices. Early booking is warmly encouraged for this evening at Butchers' Hall.

Join us in the heart of the City for an extraordinary evening where civic leadership, heritage craftsmanship, and live storytelling meet.

Now in its 11th edition, this unique Gala offers a rare, first-hand insight into a mayoralty shaped by stewardship, enterprise, diplomacy, and public life. It is an evening to pause, reflect, and connect—marked by the presentation of a newly commissioned stained glass roundel, the celebration of young people, and a shared commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Who is Joining Us?

Reflections has always been as much about the people in the room as the programme itself. Guests will have the opportunity to reconnect with longstanding colleagues, make new introductions, and engage with individuals from across civic life, business, education, the arts, public service, youth organisations, charities, and the livery movement.

To view the current list of confirmed attendees and organisations, please visit the website: https://lordmayorreflects.london/the-gala-evening/attendees/
Please note that attendee lists may be updated and are naturally subject to last-minute changes.

A Tradition of Civic & International Continuity

We are delighted to confirm that alongside our keynote speaker, Sir Alastair King DL, the evening will be attended by a distinguished gathering of civic, diplomatic, political, and business leadership, including:

• H.E. Ng Teck Hean, High Commissioner of Singapore
• Sir David Wootton (684th Lord Mayor of London)
• Dame Fiona Woolf DBE (686th Lord Mayor) & Mr Nicholas Woolf OBE
• Vincent Keaveny CBE (693rd Lord Mayor of London)
• Professor Michael Mainelli (695th Lord Mayor) & Mrs Elisabeth Mainelli

Guests will be joining senior leadership and representatives from St John Ambulance, Citi, Society of Apothecaries, Rathbones, Pollinating London Together, The British Malaysian Society, UCL School of Management, and the Finsbury Institute, alongside livery members, professionals, artists, and young people.

Timings & Dress Code

• 17:00 – Welcome Reception | 22:30 – Carriages.
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• Attire: Lounge suits or cocktail attire. Livery badges, uniforms, and decorations are warmly welcomed.

Why Attend

The Reflections Gala Evening offers a rare opportunity to step inside the living history of civic life. At its heart, this is not simply a dinner; it is a purposeful gathering shaped by gratitude, service, and storytelling.

Guests will hear first-hand reflections from the Immediate Past Lord Mayor, witness the Stained Glass Roundel Presentation Ceremony, and share the evening with a carefully curated cross-section of City leaders, livery members, professionals, artists, and young people.

Honouring Veterans at the Gala

Following the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant at our 10th anniversary Gala in 2025, we are proud to give visible recognition to those who have served, placing them at the heart of our themes of gratitude, service, and civic connection.

This year, in partnership with LifeWorks, we are privileged to host three inspirational veterans who have recently graduated from their support programme. To represent the full breadth of our armed services, we will be welcoming one veteran from each branch:

• The Royal Navy
• The British Army
• The Royal Air Force

Each veteran will be seated as an honoured guest at one of our named Past Lord Mayor tribute tables. Their places are provided entirely by Reflections of The Lord Mayor as part of our ongoing covenant commitment, celebrating the shared spirit of service, transition, and contribution that underpins the evening.

What Your Ticket Includes

Each individual, pair, or group ticket provides full access to the evening's programme:

• Welcome Reception from 5.00 pm
• Three-course Gala Dinner with fine wine
• The Stained Glass Roundel Presentation Ceremony
• Keynote Reflections by Sir Alastair King DL
• Civic Conversation and interactive Q&A
• Musical, ceremonial, and cultural moments throughout the evening
• Professional photography and a filmed record of the occasion
• Carriages at 10.30 pm

Ticket income directly supports the evening's staging, alongside our project's commitment to youth recognition pathways, heritage artistic commissions, and our ongoing tradition of civic goodwill.

Ticket Pricing & Options

Individual ticket prices have been held at the 2025 rate for the 2026 Gala Evening. Places are strictly limited, and early booking is warmly encouraged.

Individual Ticket — £205
Admission for one guest to the full Gala Evening programme.

Pair of Tickets — £410
Admission for two guests booking together in a single transaction. Ideal for couples, colleagues or friends.

Group Booking of 10 — £2,050
A reserved allocation for ten guests. Perfect for Livery groups, corporate teams or civic supporters wishing to share the evening.

Due to the dining layout, group bookings will be seated together or in close proximity.

Recognised Hosted Group — £2,500

Only three hosted group opportunities are available.

This option is designed for an organisation, firm, livery company, or supporter who wishes to host up to 10 guests and receive formal acknowledgement of their support for the evening.

Package Includes:

• A reserved group allocation for ten guests (seated together or in close proximity)
• Corporate logo featured on the event seating plan and shared acknowledgement banner
• Logo displayed on place cards or group seating indicators, where appropriate
• Named acknowledgement and a full-page advertisement in the printed programme booklet
• Formal recognition as a primary supporter of the 11th Reflections Gala Evening

Please note: Artwork for programme advertisements must be provided by Monday, 29 June 2026.

Booking Notes

• Guest Details: After booking a pair, group, or hosted table, the lead booker will be contacted to confirm guest names, dietary requirements, and accessibility needs.
• Hosted Group Assets: For Recognised Hosted Groups, our team will reach out directly after booking to secure your logo and programme artwork.