
2026 Gala Evening
About the event
Join Millinery Australia at the premier millinery event of the year!
We are proud to host an exclusive Gala Evening showcasing innovative design and professional, handcrafted millinery from our fellow and student members.
This will be a fantastic opportunity for lovers of millinery and fashion to view the work of established and emerging milliners in a unique and historic venue.
The theme for this year’s Design Award is ‘ENCHANTED’
The theme for the Student Award is ‘CURIOSITY’
Come and join the celebrations as we announce the winners of the Design Award and Student Award, along with the ‘Jonesy’, People’s Choice and Photographer’s Pic winners.
This year another Millinery Australia milliner will be honoured with an induction into our Hall of Fame.
The 2027 themes will also be revealed at the conclusion of the evening.

WHEN: Friday, July 3, 2026
WHERE: The Bank on Collins, 394 Collins Street, Melbourne
TIME: 7 PM – 10 PM
TICKET PRICE: TBA
DRESS CODE:
- Cocktail for ladies
- Lounge suits for gentlemen
- Hats and headwear encouraged
Ticket price includes light canapés and drinks.
Tickets available soon.