Get ready for the biggest celebration in a generation!
We are uniting our global community for a spectacular evening in celebration of our school's extraordinary impact. It will be an event to remember! Reconnect with your classmates, other alumni, teachers, staff and parents! You can expect amazing food, incredible music and dancing, interactive photo and memories stations, a silent auction, and that unique Neuchâtel feeling that spans generations.
You have 2 ways to join the fun:
● Dinner Ticket (6pm start) - reception, seated multi-course dinner with wine service and evening celebration
● Evening Celebration Ticket (8:30pm start) - join us after dinner to mingle with friends, enjoy late night food stations, entertainment and music/dancing.
Spaces are limited. We don't want you to miss the Neuchâtel party of the decade so please register now and let’s get ready to make more history together!
You have 2 ways to join the fun:
● Dinner Ticket (6pm start) - reception, seated multi-course dinner with wine service and evening celebration
● Evening Celebration Ticket (8:30pm start) - join us after dinner to mingle with friends, enjoy late night food stations, entertainment and music/dancing.
Spaces are limited. We don't want you to miss the Neuchâtel party of the decade so please register now and let’s get ready to make more history together!
Seated Dinner + Celebration
6:00pm-12:00am - $395.00
Each Ticket Includes:
● Welcome Reception
● Table-Service Dinner with Wine
● 2 Drink Tickets
● Entertainment
● DJ and Dancing
● Late Night Food Stations
● DJ and Dancing
● Late Night Food Stations
● Photo Opportunities
● Silent Auction
*This ticket is ideal to experience the whole evening together, including reception, dinner AND the Evening Celebration; By purchasing 10 tickets, you guarantee your table of 10 with your friends.
Would you consider supporting the school's initiatives by being a Special Table Sponsor while also enhancing the experience of you and your guests? A tax receipt is included.
Seated Dinner Schedule
6:00pm
Doors Open for Seated Dinner Guests
Doors Open for Seated Dinner Guests
6:00pm - 7:15pm
Dinner Guests Reception
7:15pm - 8:45pm
Dinner and Program
9:00pm
70th Evening Celebration
12:00am
Event End
70th Evening Celebration
8:30pm-12:00am Access - $225.00
Each Ticket includes:
● 2 Drink Tickets
● Entertainment
● DJ and Dancing
● DJ and Dancing
● Late Night Food Stations
● Photo Opportunities
● Silent Auction
● Photo Opportunities
● Silent Auction
*This ticket provides access to the evening portion of the event, beginning at 8:30pm. Dinner is not included.
Designed for guests who want to join after the dinner for mingling, fun, photo memories and dancing.
Designed for guests who want to join after the dinner for mingling, fun, photo memories and dancing.
70th Evening Celebration Schedule
8:30pm
Doors Open for Registration
Doors Open for Registration
9:00pm
70th Evening Celebration Begins
70th Evening Celebration Begins
Join Dinner Guests in the Main Ballroom
Grab a cocktail and catch up with your classmates
DJ and Dancing
Grab a cocktail and catch up with your classmates
DJ and Dancing
Enjoy food stations
12:00am
Event End
Event End
Frequently Asked Questions
What time will the event begin?
The event will begin at 6:00pm on October 17, 2026 for guests with Dinner Tickets.
The event will begin at 8:30pm on October 17, 2026 for guests with Evening Celebration Tickets.
The event will begin at 8:30pm on October 17, 2026 for guests with Evening Celebration Tickets.
How is the evening going to flow?
You can purchase a Dinner Ticket and spend the entire evening with your friends starting with a special reception followed by a multi-course dinner with wine and then the dance party OR you can purchase an Evening Celebration Ticket that let's you join a bit later to mingle with friends, enjoy late night food stations, entertainment and music/dancing. We'll all join together in the same ballroom at about 9pm for connecting with friends, music and dancing. There's another room nearby for those who want to share stories over quieter conversations.
Why are there 2 different ticket levels?
We want EVERYONE to be able to see friends and celebrate our school, regardless of your budget or time, so we designed this gala to give you some choice in how you participate.
What’s the difference between the Dinner Tickets and the Evening Celebration Tickets?
The Seated Dinner Ticket option gives you the whole night to connect with the NJC community starting with a very special cocktail reception (where you can also meet the new Head of School) to a multi-course high-quality served meal including wine service at your table. Dinner tickets also include enjoy the entertainment and dancing the night away all together.
The Evening Celebration Ticket is perfect for those who want to arrive just in time for the party mid-evening (at a lower cost). The Evening Celebration gives you a fun, immersive experience with classmates and new friends. You can enjoy food stations and drinks, interactive photo booths/memory station, find something special at the silent auction, and then dance the night away! This ticket will pack in so much, starting from your arrival and registration after 8:30.
The Evening Celebration Ticket is perfect for those who want to arrive just in time for the party mid-evening (at a lower cost). The Evening Celebration gives you a fun, immersive experience with classmates and new friends. You can enjoy food stations and drinks, interactive photo booths/memory station, find something special at the silent auction, and then dance the night away! This ticket will pack in so much, starting from your arrival and registration after 8:30.
What is included with my ticket?
Seated Dinner + Celebration - $395.00 per Ticket
● Welcome Reception
● Table-Service Dinner with Wine
● Table-Service Dinner with Wine
● 2 Drink Tickets
● Entertainment
● DJ and Dancing
● Late Night Food Stations
● Photo Opportunities
● Silent Auction
70th Evening Celebration - $225.00 per Ticket
● 2 Drink Tickets
● Entertainment
● DJ and Dancing
● Late Night Food Stations
● Photo Opportunities
● Silent Auction
● Entertainment
● DJ and Dancing
● Late Night Food Stations
● Photo Opportunities
● Silent Auction
70th Evening Celebration - $225.00 per Ticket
● 2 Drink Tickets
● Entertainment
● DJ and Dancing
● Late Night Food Stations
● Photo Opportunities
● Silent Auction
What if I want to sponsor a table?
You have two options to sponsor a table:
● Fête-level table sponsors ($8,000) and their guests will enjoy
○ Surprises and Delights
○ Additional Experiences during the Evening
○ A Tax Receipt for the Table Sponsor, less the cost of the tickets
● Fête-level table sponsors ($8,000) and their guests will enjoy
○ Surprises and Delights
○ Additional Experiences during the Evening
○ A Tax Receipt for the Table Sponsor, less the cost of the tickets
● Zermatt-level table sponsors ($12,000) and their guests will enjoy
○ Surprises and Delights
○ Additional Experiences during the Evening
○ A Tax Receipt for the Table Sponsor, less the cost of the tickets
Will everyone be together during the celebration?
Absolutely - the energy of being all together will be amazing! The Evening ticket registration starts at 8:30. The ballroom doors will open at approximately 8:45 with a music and lights show to bring us all together in the ballroom. Watch for some fun video stories about the Neuchâtel experience and then the DJ will get the dancing started!
How Do I Sit with My Friends at the Dinner?
Lots of ways you can be with your friends! If you arrange a group of 10 people together and register as a full table of 10, you'll be together. See if you can get others to sign up with you! That makes the full table option easiest. If it won't work to organize 10 people together, register with the names you want to sit with and let us know (on the registration form) who else you would like to sit with (or at a nearby table). We will do our very best to put people you request at your dinner table or the next table. We will also arrange years close together so you can easily find your friends even if you don't sit together.
What's the Dress Code?
We're calling it 'Black Tie Optional' and you know what that means - we are going to dress-up and be glam! It's a classy event and you can be creative about how you show up - so bring on your best 'fit. Also feel free to have some fun with this and dress to a school theme - show your Neuchâtel spirit.
Is there Parking at the Fairmont Royal York?
Parking is not included in your ticket, but you have paid options downtown. There are two parking options at the Fairmont Royal York. Valet is available at the east entrance of the hotel. Self Parking is available, access is off Wellington Street East, just north of the hotel.
Are walk-ins allowed?
We highly recommend you purchase tickets in advance as the event is likely to sell out; we have a limited number of tickets available, and we would hate for you to miss out! This is a once in a lifetime event, Neuchâtel Junior College only turns 70 once!
How can I help the school in addition to having fun connecting at the Gala?
We deeply appreciate any level of donation to support 70th anniversary initiatives, including program enhancements and bursary funds to ensure all students can participate fully! When you register for a ticket, there is a 'Donate' button. If you can afford to add a bit more for school needs, we are really grateful. There are also Special Table Sponsors at the Zermatt level or Fête level. You get a tax receipt for your donation and the extra funds will support 70th anniversary initiatives and the gala event. Thank you for your support!
Can I get a refund if I am unable to attend the event?
Tickets are transferrable up to the date of the event. Tickets are refundable up to August 31, 2026 less administration fees. No refunds will be issued from September 1st forward. Cancellation must be received in writing before August 31, 2026 at 5 pm eastern time. Substitutions (i.e. name changes) are allowed. Direct all cancellation, substitutions and registration questions to [email protected].
Who do I contact with questions?
Please contact [email protected]
Location
Fairmont Royal York
Address: 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3, Canada
