Emerald Ball 2026

Saturday 16 May 2026
6:00pm - Midnight
International Conventional Centre (ICC), Sydney Darling Harbour

Join us for Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation’s Emerald Ball to support world-class kids’ rehabilitation services across the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN).

Funds raised will be directed across SCHN’s two dedicated rehabilitation departments – Kids Rehab at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Rehab2Kids at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. 

From innovative limb management programs to rehabilitation after brain or spinal cord injuries, Emerald Ball helps children access world-class care.

About Emerald Ball

Emerald Ball began in 1999, when families affected by childhood disability and injury joined with healthcare professionals to raise vital funds for Kids Rehab services at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Since then, this annual sell-out gala has raised more than $11 million. Now, it’s set to make an even bigger difference by extending its support to kids across the SCHN. 

Rock legend Jimmy Barnes has helped drive the success of the Emerald Ball. Jimmy’s daughter, Elly-May, was born with mild cerebral palsy and received treatment at Kids Rehab at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

Entertainment Lineup

See for yourself the energy and impact Emerald Ball creates

Meet our committee

Each committee member has a personal connection to the cause. Together, they’re committed to providing the best gala experience and fundraising results.