Roll out the red carpet, because rugby royalty is in town.

The event billed as Tauranga's ‘corporate entertainment event of the year' has been announced for 2018, and includes a sensational line up of sporting stars to wow guests on Friday, September 21.

Keven Mealamu, winner of the 2011 and 2015 World Cups with the All Blacks, features alongside local Bay of Plenty player, Kelly Brazier, a member of the Black Ferns women's rugby team that won the 2010 and 2017 Women's World Cups.

Kelly is also a Commonwealth Games gold medallist, scoring the incredible match-winning try against Australia in the recent final on the Gold Coast.

Appearing with them will be another RWC winner, Ali Williams. Bringing his cheek and wit to the team has always been one of Ali's warming traits, and the best is set to be brought out of him by MC Tony Johnson, one of New Zealand's long-standing commentators and most revered broadcasters.

The Tauranga Gala Dinner, utilised by many businesses and organisations as a corporate hospitality and networking function, is promising to continue to expand what it has to offer Tauranga city.

The evening will include exclusive live interviews with the star speakers, and the opportunity for the audience to ask their own questions.

There will also be an auction supporting local charities, and entertainers and performers throughout the night. It's a chance to dress up, wine and dine in style, and be surrounded by members of the community enjoying an entertaining evening with highly successful icons.

The evening hosts three tiers of tables, with VIP Tables selling out for the past four years in a package that includes full beverage service, VIP pre-reception, and seating at the front of the room.

All guests enjoy a night that features sumptuous meals, guest speaker panel, audience Q&A, charity auction, special guest performances, and an evening of stunning hospitality and entertainment.

The Tauranga Gala Dinner will be held on Friday, September 21 at ASB Arena.

For more information and bookings visit www.taurangagaladinner.co.nz