Set within the refined surroundings of the club, the evening gathered an exceptional group of industry figures from both on screen and behind the scenes, including Henry Golding, Aidan Turner, Alex Hassell, Jeremy Irvine, Finn Cole, as well as BAFTA Film Awards Nominee Akinola Davies Jr and Rising Star Nominees Archie Madekwe and Robert Aramayo, all of whom were dressed in dunhill.

Guests were received with an intimate reception before taking their seats for a refined three-course dinner celebrating the best of British provenance. Following the dinner, guests moved through to the lounge, transformed for the evening into a speakeasy salon inspired by the storied jazz clubs of New Orleans. Distinguished guests wore exquisite dunhill eveningwear looks by Creative Director Simon Holloway – reinforcing the assured tailoring and sophisticated British sensibility showcased in the acclaimed Autumn Winter 2026 collection presentation in Milan.

Moving into the second year of this valued partnership, dunhill and BAFTA share a commitment to championing excellence and shaping the future of British screen arts. The dinner underscored the strength of this enduring collaboration and a joint belief in the cultural significance of storytelling at the highest level. A vital part of this long-standing partnership is House support of the BAFTA Elevate programme – an initiative focused on documentary and specialist factual filmmaking – nurturing talent at a pivotal stage in their careers and encouraging broader representation across the industry.