The Million Dollar Lunch 2027

The most important event you will contribute to.

The Million Dollar Lunch is Melbourne’s premier social and philanthropic event, helping to change the path of children’s cancer.

With the extreme generosity and goodwill of The Million Dollar Lunch community, the event has raised over $35 million, in the past 21 years, and has been instrumental in allowing the Children’s Cancer Foundation to fund transformative research, improve clinical care, and offer vital family support programs.

Save the date: Friday, 20th August 2027 – The Palladium at Crown

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The Million Dollar Lunch 2026

Australia’s leading business, sporting, entertainment and philanthropic figures came together in spectacular style to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of The Million Dollar Lunch, raising an incredible $2,325,900 and taking the event’s total raised to more than $35 million since its inception.

Australian Icon Amy Shark announced as headline artist for 2026 The Million Dollar Lunch

The Million Dollar Lunch is raising the bar once again, with organisers today revealing that Australian music superstar Amy Shark will headline this year’s spectacular Melbourne event, made possible through the generous support of Mushroom Group.

The Million Dollar Lunch 2025 – Celebrating 20 years

Last Friday, 15th August, marked the 20th anniversary of The Million Dollar Lunch, and the celebration was nothing short of spectacular, raising over $2.2 million for childhood cancer research, world-class clinical care, and essential support for families.

2026 Committee Members

Rianna Ponting

Christopher Gilbert

Peter Mastos

Darren McDermott

Thomas Mort

Edward Myer

Livinia Nixon

Renato Pellicano

James Roche

Andrew Ryan

Georgie Silverwood

Patricia Walsh

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The Children’s Cancer Foundation Team

The most important event you will contribute to.

The Million Dollar Lunch is Melbourne’s premier social and philanthropic event, helping to change the path of children’s cancer.

Can’t make it to the event? Support us by making a donation today

The Million Dollar Lunch in Motion

Watch our previous highlights

Exclusive news and event updates

Event Gallery

Principal Partner

Major Event Sponsors

2026 Committee Members

Help children survive and thrive.

Your application for the Family Counselling Support Program has been submitted!

The Million Dollar Lunch 2027

The most important event you will contribute to.

The Million Dollar Lunch is Melbourne’s premier social and philanthropic event, helping to change the path of children’s cancer.​​

Can’t make it to the event? Support us by making a donation today

The Million Dollar Lunch in Motion

Watch our previous highlights

Exclusive news and event updates

Event Gallery

Principal Partner

Major Event Sponsors

2026 Committee Members

Help children survive and thrive.

The Million Dollar Lunch is Melbourne’s premier social and philanthropic event, helping to change the path of children’s cancer.