Roaring 20s Gala

The Roaring 20s Gala is back at the Queens Hotel on Saturday 10 October, taking Portsmouth back to 1926 for one night. It's the second time the event has run, following the inaugural ball in 2025, and it's put on by Motiv8 and Mountjoy.

The evening is built around two things: the partnership between Motiv8 and Mountjoy, and Portsmouth's centenary. It's a gathering of business and community leaders from across the city, so you'll find a good cross-section of the local scene in the room. The 1926 theme sets the dress code and the mood, with the whole night leaning into the glamour of the era.

There's a fundraising side to it as well. Any donations made on the night are doubled as part of the Motiv8 Big Give Christmas Appeal, so whatever goes into the pot ends up being twice as much for the cause. It's a good one to keep in mind if you're planning on digging into your wallet while you're there.

If you're thinking of going, it's on Saturday 10 October at the Queens Hotel in Portsmouth. It's a one-night-only thing, so if you want to be part of it, you'll need to get your name on the list in advance.