Cocktail Fundraiser and Auction | St Mary's College

Be bold. Dress bright. And get ready for a brilliant night out!

Saturday 12 September

5.00pm–7.30pm • St Mary’s College

Tickets for our 2026 Cocktail Fundraiser and Auction are selling fast – don't miss your chance to be part of one of the biggest community celebrations on the St Mary's College calendar.

This special event is a chance to honour the rich heritage that has shaped generations of SMC students while looking ahead to the future we're building together. It's also the perfect opportunity to gather your friends, make a night of it and enjoy a fun reunion at your alma mater. All alumni are warmly invited, no matter how long it's been since you graduated.

Guests will be treated to drinks, canapés, live jazz from Matthew Ives and his Big Band, and a showcase of standout items featured in our live auction. The auction will run online from 1–12 September, with a select number of items reopening for live bidding on the night.

Funds raised on the night – through ticket sales and auction proceeds – will directly support the College's future building works, including the Presentation Arts Precinct, a new state‑of‑the‑art visual arts space. Named in honour of the generous women celebrating 250 years of the Presentation Order, this precinct will be a glowing addition to our Arts Program.

We are deeply grateful for your generosity and support and extend a heartfelt thank you to all our amazing auction donors so far. There are some fabulous prizes up for grabs!

Book your tickets online here.

Stay connected via the Alumni socials for updates, highlights and further event details.

Donations needed

We're currently seeking donations for the auction component of the event, and we would be grateful for your support. Whether you're able to contribute a product, service, experience or gift voucher, every item makes a big difference to our fundraising efforts.

If you or your business would like to donate, please email communications@smc.tas.edu.au. Thank you for your generosity!

Here's a taste of some of the incredible donations already received:

Club 42 Pilates – $250 voucher
Horizon Landscapers – $250 voucher
Opossum Magic Airbnb – 3 nights’ accommodation
Udara Pilates – 2 × $179 vouchers