The Ethical Gala

Join us for the annual celebration of Conway Hall’s creative and charitable work, Making Ethics Matter in the world. Throughout the year we work with amazing creatives and partner organisations, all doing vital work to enrich and improve the lives of people in our community. The Ethical Gala is a showcase of some of the finest work that has graced our stage over the past year, held in our historic Main Hall.

Experience the best of our musical talent in the glorious acoustics of the Main Hall, including performances from the brightest young musicians from our partner, London Music Fund, who support children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with music education.

2025 saw the return of The Clements Prize – our composition competition for young composers, named in honour of the first Director of the Sunday Concerts, Alfred J Clements. We are delighted to welcome back this year’s winner, Leo Little, for a performance of his winning piece Collision Course, played by rising stars Markus Sadler and Ruiqi Fang on piano for four hands.

Prof Karen Karbiner comes all the way from New York University to share her reflections on our past and our future with a keynote presentation drawing from her research into our namesake, abolitionist and social reformer Moncure Daniel Conway. The evening will be crowned with the presentation of this year’s Ethical Award, spotlighting outstanding work from our partners and collaborators that creates social impact.

Conway Hall members come free, enjoy a private reception and a complimentary drink before the event. Evening dress optional.

Age Recommendation:

All ages. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Price:

*A £2 venue levy is applied to each ticket purchased. This levy helps to support us in covering the costs of keeping our grade II listed building running and our doors open.*

In advance: • Donation Ticket £25 • Standard £10 • Student £7 • Living Support £5 (+ £2 venue levy)
On the door: • Donation Ticket £26 • Standard £11 • Student £8 • Living Support £6 (+ £2 venue levy)

Access Information

This event is in the Main Hall, which is located on the ground floor. The balcony is accessible only by stairs.

All the ground-floor rooms are accessible by wheelchair. Main Hall (street access, step-free), Brockway Room (street access, step-free), Bertrand Russell Room (street access, shallow ramp), Cafe (street access, step-free). There is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor opposite the Brockway Room.