Welcome &Networking
Meet guests, partners and vendors from across the community.
Times TBCSaturday 19 December 2026 · Derby
Gala Night 2026
End-of-Year Celebration & Community Awards — celebrating Nigerian enterprise, excellence, culture and community impact.
Sat 19 Dec 2026From 12 PM
Indian Community CentreRawdon Street, Derby DE23 6QR
Up to 300Guests
Gala & AwardsFormat
About the evening
Our flagship end-of-year celebration
Gala Night brings together the Nigerian community in Derby with businesses, organisations and friends from across the East Midlands.
The evening celebrates Nigerian culture, entrepreneurship, professional excellence and community achievement, and builds connections across Derby and the wider region.
Theme: Celebrating Nigerian Enterprise, Excellence, Culture and Community Impact.
Venue: Indian Community Centre, Rawdon Street, Derby DE23 6QR
Date & time: Saturday 19 December 2026, from 12 PM
Get directions on Google Maps →
On the night
Programme
The full running order will be published closer to the date.
CommunityAwards
Recognising excellence and impact in our community.
Times TBCCulture &Celebration
An evening of Nigerian culture, food and celebration.
Details TBCCommunity Awards 2026
Recognising excellence
Award categories and nomination details will be announced here. Businesses and organisations can register interest in sponsoring an award now.
Join us on 19 December
Entry is free. Reserve your place on Eventbrite. Vendors, partners, sponsors, donors and volunteers can register their interest separately.