Oscars-themed ballroom gala with round tables, gold-bowed chairs, chandeliers, glittering stars and formally dressed guests.

Gala Dinners/Award Ceremonies

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Start: 2024-05-31T19:00-01:00
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Location: The Cumberland Hotel

Gala Dinner & Award Ceremonies at The Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth

Celebrate in style at Bournemouth’s iconic seafront hotel. The Cumberland offers a glamorous Art-Deco setting overlooking miles of sandy coastline - the perfect backdrop for black-tie gala dinners, Company recognition evenings and prestigious award ceremonies. With exceptional service, stunning décor and a prime cliff-top location, your event will feel effortlessly high-end from the moment guests arrive.

Hotel ballroom staged for staff awards with LED screen, round tables in black linens and tall white feather centerpieces.

A Stylish & Versatile Event Venue

With 5 flexible function rooms, The Cumberland Hotel offers the most stunning setting for gala dinners and award celebrations of any scale.

Our two largest spaces - the Mirabelle and the Oceana Suite - provide the flexible and glamorous suites for any memorable event.

The Mirabelle accommodates up to 230 guests on two levels banquet style with access to the Lido Deck and dedicated dance floor with private bar in the upper level.

The Lido Deck is great for welcome drinks receptions and the upper level if not used for dining can be used for photobooths, photo back drops, casinos or sweet tables.

The Oceana Suite can accommodation up to 100 guests for banquet dining or 120 for a causal buffet, this rooms showcases the Art-Deco elegance with a domed crystal chandelier, Led colour changer around the perimeter lighting and a stage. There is a private bar too in the room. Together or individually, these spaces deliver impact, convenience and a seamless guest experience.

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Award gala dining room with star-lit 'Recognition Awards 2023' stage, round tables set with colorful napkins and balloons

Tailored Menus, AV & Entertainment

Our expert chef’s bespoke menus ranging from elegant 3-course dining to themed culinary experiences, ensuring your gala dinner feels special and personalised. While catering is handled onsite, we work closely with trusted professional suppliers for AV, staging, décor and entertainment, offering everything from specialised lighting and live performances to full awards-night production support. Together, we’ll help you build a seamless, polished and memorable event experience.

The Mirabelle & Gallery

Elegant hotel banquet room set for a gala with round tables, black linens, glowing feather centerpieces, chandeliers and stage.

Private dining room with art-deco ceiling, amber lighting, tables set with black linens, feather centerpieces and red chairs.

Hotel ballroom awards night with presenters on an LED-lit stage, guests at tables, balloons and ornate ceiling.

Festive hotel banquet in a color-lit dining room with round tables, bright balloons, folded napkins and guests dining.

Lively hotel dining room with guests, colorful balloons and a dancer performing amid festive lighting and dinner tables.

Oceana Suite

Lively hotel ballroom networking event with guests mingling beneath a crystal chandelier, colored uplighting and balloons.

Hotel event room with purple uplighting, DJ booth, champagne buckets, rows of glasses, marquee 'GIN' and floating balloons.

Elegant hotel buffet with dessert and grazing stations on black-draped tables, mirrored wall, warm string bulbs and purple uplighting.

Event setup with DJ booth and illuminated 4-star sign, rows of champagne coupes, ice buckets and purple uplighting

Nautical-themed buffet with assorted canapés, seafood platters, lavender pots, decorative ship wheel and anchor.

Hotel ballroom set for gala with round tables, black linens, place settings, blue uplighting, domed ceiling and dance floor.

Ballroom with blue-lit domed ceiling and crystal chandelier, set for dinner with round tables, place settings and DJ stage.

Plan Your Event With Our Expert Team

Our dedicated events specialists will guide you through every step - from planning schedules to menu selection and presentation setup. Accommodation packages are available for guests and VIPs, making The Cumberland a complete event destination. To check availability or arrange a venue tour, contact our Events Team and begin planning a gala or award ceremony your guests will remember.

Simply fill in the form below. Alternatively, call 01202 298350 or email sales@oceanahotels.co.uk.

Gala Dinners/Award Ceremonies

Gala Dinner & Award Ceremonies at The Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth

A Stylish & Versatile Event Venue

Tailored Menus, AV & Entertainment

Plan Your Event With Our Expert Team

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