

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Light Up The Night Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎉 2026 At The Ark Light Up The Night Gala Dinner 🎉
📅 Saturday 8th August 2026
📍 Southport Sharks Event Centre
🕕 From 5:30 PM – Late

✨ Presented by Network of Caring Australia ✨

Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and purpose as we come together once again to Light Up The Night for families impacted by child sexual abuse, family and domestic violence.

Hosted by At The Ark Inc., this annual Gala Dinner is one of the Gold Coast’s most inspiring nights — celebrating hope, healing, and community.

💫 WHAT TO EXPECT:
• A beautiful 3-course dinner and drinks
• Live music and inspiring guest speakers
• Our famous "Burst-A-Balloon" and "Fun Box Raffle"
• Live and silent auctions
• The prestigious Bear Dinkum Award presentation
• And plenty of heart, laughter, and purpose throughout the night

🎗️ WHY WE GATHER:
All funds raised on the night go directly to supporting At The Ark’s life-changing programs, including:
🌿 Safe Hands – providing practical and emotional support to survivors
📘 Brave Little Bear – educating children on body safety and awareness
🏔️ LIFT (Live In Freedom &amp; Thrive) – a new trauma recovery program launching in 2026

Together, we can help restore hope, rebuild lives, and bring light into the darkness for so many families who need it most.

🌟 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
We are thrilled to have Network of Caring Australia as our Naming Rights Sponsor for 2026 and would love to partner with more incredible businesses and organisations who want to make a lasting impact.
To find out more about sponsorship or donation opportunities, please contact Simon Schembri – simon@attheark.org.au

🎟️ TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Secure your seats or corporate table at 2025 prices before 31st December 2025 – prices will rise in the new year!

👉 Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-at-the-ark-light-up-the-night-gala-dinner

Dress Code: Formal / Black Tie
Theme: Light Up The Night – Hope Shines Bright ✨

💙 Come dressed to impress, ready to celebrate, and prepared to make a difference. Together, we’ll shine a light of hope for those who need it most.

#LightUpTheNight #AtTheArk #HopeAndHealing #CharityGala #GoldCoastEvents #NetworkOfCaringAustralia #SouthportSharks #Community #EndDV #EndCSA
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/labrador/2026-light-up-the-night-gala/200029737636820
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 53

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-at-the-ark-light-up-the-night-gala-dinner?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=labrador-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Labrador
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Southport Sharks
- **lat**: -27.954
- **long**: 153.38378
- **full address**: Southport Sharks, Cnr Olsen and Musgrave Ave,Southport,QLD,Australia, Labrador

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: AT THE ARK (https://allevents.in/org/at-the-ark/14462415)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Southport Sharks, Cnr Olsen and Musgrave Ave,Southport,QLD,Australia, Labrador
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** AT THE ARK
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Light Up The Night Gala ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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