Viva la Carnival – Gold Coast Gala 2026
Saturday 8 August 2026 | The Star Gold Coast
💫 Step into a world of colour, rhythm and celebration at the 2026 ‘Viva la Carnival’ Gold Coast Gala 💫
Join the Make-A-Wish Gold Coast Volunteer Branch at The Star Gold Coast for an unforgettable night inspired by the magic and energy of Carnival.
Expect a spectacular evening filled with glamour, generosity and joy as we come together to help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Join us for a night to remember
🎤 Hosted by the fabulous Emily Jade O’Keeffe
🍽 A gourmet three-course dining experience with premium beverages
🎶 Live entertainment to keep you dancing all night long
🎭 A vibrant Carnival atmosphere bursting with colour, music and celebration
Date: Saturday 8 August 2026
Time: Pre-drinks from 6:00pm | Main event from 7:00pm
Location: The Star Gold Coast
Dress Code: Formal with a Carnival twist – think bold colour, flair and festive glamour
Established in 1985, with the first wish granted in 1986, Make-A-Wish Australia has spent over four decades creating hope and joy for children and their families during some of their toughest moments.
Each wish has the power to transform lives - but the need has never been greater. Right now, over 900 children are waiting for their wish to come true, and your support on the night will help make the impossible possible.
💙 Secure your tickets and join the celebration – together, we can make wishes come true.
Interested in sponsorship?
Funds raised from our gala ball will help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses - giving them greater joy and hope for their future. We need your support to help us raise much-needed funds so that we can deliver unique and inspirational wishes to every eligible child.
If you're keen to get involved, we have several sponsorship opportunities for local businesses to partner with us to support our Gold Coast Gala Ball. If you'd like to see how you can get involved, email us here.
