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Mansfield Forward BID Town Centre Gala & Awards Night 2026
It's next week! Here's your guide to the night
Dear friend,
The Mansfield Forward BID Town Centre Gala & Awards Night 2026 is next week – Thursday 19 November – and we can't wait to see you there.
It's a big, fantastic night for our town centre – a chance to party with your colleagues, raise a glass with your business neighbours and make a few new connections along the way. Here's everything you need to know before you arrive.
The big moments: red carpet photos and a free drink from 18:30, cash-only bar from 19:00, awards hour at 19:30, buffet at 20:30, the 80s trio at 21:00, Simply ABBA at 22:00, disco time at 23:00, and your printed photos by the exit on your way out
Please bring cash – the bar is cash only. No cards, no contactless, no phone payments. Please visit a cashpoint before you arrive; there are plenty within a short walk of the Old Town Hall.
THE NIGHT IN FULL
18:30 – 19:00
Doors open
Have your photo taken on the red carpet, enjoy a free drink on arrival, and leave your coat in the cloakroom downstairs.

19:00 – 19:30
The bar opens
Reasonably priced drinks – cash only.

19:30 – 20:30
The awards hour
Our presentations and awards, with plenty of surprises along the way. You won't want to miss a minute of it.

20:30 – 21:00
The buffet opens
Food supplied from Kitchen Table on Stockwell Gate.

21:00 – 22:00
'80s tribute trio
Live entertainment from Little Princess Parties on Stockwell Gate.

22:00 – 23:00
Simply ABBA!
A fantastic local ABBA tribute band.

23:00 – 00:00
Disco time!
Big disco hits in the Chamber Room – we've got the lights and the music, all we need is you to throw some shapes.

On your way out
Collect your photos
Pictures from the red carpet and our roaming photographer, printed and displayed next to the exit, ready to take home as a memento of the night.
WHEN
Thursday 19 November 2026, doors open 18:30
WHERE
Mansfield Old Town Hall, Market Place
DRESS CODE
Black tie. If black tie isn't an option, a suit is perfect.
Raising a glass to you and our town centre
Any questions before the night? Just reply to this email or call the BID office on 01623 367553 – we're happy to help.
See you on the red carpet!
Warm regards,
Jay Rowlinson
Chief Executive, Mansfield Forward BID