Royal Gentlemen Gala Dinner & Congress Awards | La Dolce Vita | Venice, 11 September 2026
On Friday, 11 September 2026, Venice will welcome an exclusive evening where timeless sophistication meets a truly international atmosphere. Royal Gentlemen Club, led by Thomas Misse, will gather distinguished guests at Ca' Sagredo Hotel for its Gala Dinner & Awards, celebrating the spirit of La Dolce Vita. The programme will feature the Congress Awards, founded by Anna Stukkert, together with a special jewellery presentation by Oliver Weber Collection.
The gala takes place during one of Venice's most significant cultural periods. The 83rd Venice International Film Festival will run from 2 to 12 September 2026. Since its foundation in 1932, the festival has transformed Venice into a global meeting point for cinema, media and culture. Filmmakers and international stars arrive on the Lido for premieres, while journalists, photographers, broadcasters, producers and industry professionals create a vibrant environment dedicated to storytelling, visibility and worldwide connections.
Royal Gentlemen Club will exchange the traditional red-carpet spectacle for the intimate elegance of a Venetian palazzo. Ca' Sagredo, a remarkable 14th-century residence overlooking the Grand Canal, reflects the grandeur of Venice through its architecture, art and ceremonial interiors. The historic surroundings perfectly complement the evening's interpretation of Grand Art de Vivre: Black Tie, an exclusive circle of guests and a dinner created for conversation, celebration and memorable experiences.
The Congress Awards ceremony will provide an important international recognition element. Eric Adams, New York City's 110th Mayor from 2022 to 2025, will be among the Congress Awards laureates and is expected to receive his honour in Venice. His distinguished career also includes positions as Brooklyn Borough President and New York State Senator.
The philanthropic dimension will be represented by Alisa Roever, founder of Angels Helpers Foundation. Her presence reflects the wider vision of the gathering: bringing together accomplished personalities whose influence reaches beyond professional success and public recognition into charitable and community-oriented work.
Special Guest Singer - Rezeda Kalimullina.
Among Rezeda Kalimullina’s vocal mentors is Karen Edwards, the multiple Grammy-nominated American vocalist, pianist and composer who has performed with Stevie Wonder, Prince and Tony Bennett.
With 25 years on stage, international music competition recognition and a powerful, expressive voice, Rezeda brings together soul, jazz and pop with elegance, charisma and a distinctive contemporary sound.
Oliver Weber Collection, Official Jewellery Partner of the event, will complete the evening's aesthetic narrative. Its new Dolce Vita Collection takes inspiration from Venice, celebrating the city's light, architecture, water, Carnival and timeless theatrical spirit. Designed in Austria, the collection introduces new Swarovski® crystal colours while maintaining Oliver Weber's distinctive combination of femininity, precision and refined handmade craftsmanship.
Ca’ Sagredo is far more than a setting for the evening. The historic palazzo overlooking Venice’s Grand Canal is a National Monument and a remarkable example of a noble Venetian residence transformed into a living museum. Behind its doors, centuries of art and architecture remain part of the everyday fabric of the palace, from monumental staircases and frescoed halls to historic salons associated with the Sagredo family’s extraordinary tradition of collecting. Works and decorative elements connected with some of the most important names in Venetian art create an atmosphere in which the building itself becomes part of the cultural programme.
For the guests of the Royal Gentlemen Gala Dinner & Congress Awards, Ca’ Sagredo will reveal another dimension through a specially curated evening programme. The experience is conceived not simply as a gala dinner, but as a private encounter with Venetian heritage, bringing together art, music, jewellery, philanthropy and international personalities within the intimate surroundings of the historic palazzo. Special presentations and artistic moments will unfold throughout the evening, allowing guests to experience La Dolce Vita not as a theme, but as a contemporary interpretation of Venice’s enduring culture of beauty, hospitality and celebration.
The evening promises to become more than a conventional gala. It will offer a private Venetian experience during Festival week, bringing together a historic palace, international personalities, fine jewellery, recognition and philanthropy, all surrounded by the unmistakable atmosphere of La Dolce Vita.
Event Details
Royal Gentlemen Gala Dinner & Congress Awards - La Dolce Vita
Friday, 11 September 2026 | 6:30 pm
Ca' Sagredo Hotel, Venice
Dress Code: Black Tie
Host & Main Organiser: Royal Gentlemen Club - Thomas Misse
Congress Awards: Founded by Anna Stukkert
Official Jewellery Partner: Oliver Weber Collection
Special Presentation: Dolce Vita Collection
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