Military Pride Ball 2026

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The Military Pride Ball is the premier annual event for the Defence LGBTI community, their families, friends, and allies. Now celebrating its milestone tenth year, the Ball is a unique opportunity to champion inclusion, celebrate our collective achievements, and network alongside distinguished leaders from both Defence and the wider community.
By bringing our community together, we aim to foster a culture of inclusive leadership and show visible, unwavering support for LGBTI personnel. This remains the only annual event of its kind offering a direct, meaningful opportunity for personnel and their families to connect with senior leadership in a celebratory environment.

The Event Experience
The 2026 Military Pride Ball promises an unforgettable evening, featuring incredible live performances by the fabulous Lancer Band, alongside a spectacular headline entertainer to be announced very soon!
As the primary annual fundraiser for DEFGLIS, this night is open to absolutely everyone—not just our uniformed members. Grab your friends, family, and colleagues, and get ready for a night to remember at the majestic Sofitel Wentworth Sydney.
Dress Code: Refer to your “What You Need To Know” email for specific Mess Dress requirements, or simply dress to impress! As a general guide, we suggest black tie or formal evening wear.

Tickets & Pricing
General Ticketing $190 +Booking Fee
Junior NCO / Officer Under Training $170 + Booking Fee
To enable the pricing for Junior NCO / Officer Under Training enter JNCODiscount once you select the general ticket type
This discount is stackable with the Premium Member Discount code which all codes will be emailed to Premium Members

💡 Premium Member Discount: All Premium DEFGLIS members receive a $20 discount on the prices listed above! Enter the discount code emailed to you at checkout. If you haven’t received your code, please email admin@defglis.com.au before booking.
Not a Premium Member yet? For just $30/year, you can unlock this discount and support our work. Click here to join or upgrade today.

Special Dietary Requirements: Please ensure you note any dietary requirements during registration. Please note that we cannot guarantee accommodation for special dietary requests for tickets purchased after 1 October 2026.

Our Major Sponsors

DEFGLIS is proud to announce RSL NSW and RSL LifeCare as the Major Sponsors of the 2026 DEFGLIS Military Pride Ball.
As leading organisations within the veteran community, RSL NSW and RSL LifeCare are committed to supporting current and former serving members and their families through advocacy, wellbeing services, connection, and community. Their sponsorship of the Military Pride Ball reflects a shared commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive veteran community for all.
DEFGLIS looks forward to working with RSL NSW and RSL LifeCare to deliver a memorable 2026 event and continue promoting connection, visibility, and support for LGBTQI+ serving and ex-serving personnel.
Visitors are encouraged to learn more about the services and support available through RSL NSW and RSL LifeCare.

Corporate Sponsorship & Tables
As a registered charity, DEFGLIS relies entirely on the generosity of our community, members, and corporate partners to provide vital services to the Defence LGBTI community, the Defence Senior Leadership Group, and families.
If your organisation wants to visibly champion diversity and support our ongoing mission, purchasing a corporate table or securing a bespoke sponsorship package is a fantastic opportunity.
All Corporate Tables include the following benefits:

A premium, priority-placed table for 10 guests
Prominent corporate branding featured on your table
Access to high-resolution, professional event photography from the evening

To secure a corporate table or discuss a bespoke partnership package tailored to your business, please reach out directly to our events team at events@defglis.com.au.
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