#DEHA2027 · The Night
An evening of recognition, culture and celebration
A five-star evening of recognition, culture and celebration, as Dorset’s heroes take the stage at Lighthouse, Poole.
The programme
What happens on the night
01
Red Carpet Experience
Guests arrive on the red carpet with a welcome drink, interviews and professional photography: the most photographed moment of the night.
02
Networking reception
VIP guests meet sponsors, nominees, jurors and special guests at an exclusive reception before the ceremony.
03
Gala dinner
Dinner for 300–400 guests from Dorset’s community, business and civic life, with table service for VIP guests.
04
Awards ceremony
The winners of all 15 categories are revealed on stage and presented with their awards.
05
Cultural showcase
Music and dance celebrating the cultures of Dorset’s diverse ethnic communities.
The full running order will be published here closer to the night.
For you and your guests
What a VIP ticket includes
VIP tickets come with the Headline (10), Corporate (6), Award (4) and Red Carpet (2) packages. Every VIP guest enjoys:
- Priority red-carpet arrival and VIP check-in
- Reserved premium seating close to the stage
- A welcome beverage on arrival during the Red Carpet Experience
- An exclusive pre-ceremony networking reception with sponsors, nominees, jurors and special guests
- Table service during the meal
- A luxury gift bag with event souvenirs
- A complimentary event programme, with recognition as a VIP guest
- Professional red-carpet photography
Tickets
Tickets on sale soon
Tickets for the Awards night will go on sale here. Leave your email and we’ll tell you as soon as they do.
VIP tickets also come with our sponsorship packages. See the packages
The venue
Lighthouse, Poole
Lighthouse is Poole’s centre for the arts, in the heart of the town centre.
Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UGGetting there
- Poole bus station is next door.
- Poole railway station is about a ten-minute walk away.
- Car parks are a short walk away in the town centre.
Questions answered
Planning your evening
When do tickets go on sale?
Ticket sales will open on this page. Leave your email in the tickets section and we’ll tell you as soon as they do.
What does a VIP ticket include?
Priority red-carpet arrival, reserved seating close to the stage, an exclusive networking reception, table service, a gift bag and professional photography.
Can I get tickets through sponsorship?
Yes. The Headline, Corporate, Award Sponsor and Red Carpet packages each include between 2 and 10 VIP tickets.
I have access requirements. Who should I tell?
Get in touch before the night and we’ll do our best to make sure you have everything you need.
Nominate a hero
Know someone who deserves to be here?
Nominations open on 1 February 2027. Get a reminder and be ready to put forward the people who make Dorset stronger.