

Sat, 14 Mar
|Melbourne Town Hall
Melbourne - 2026 ODA GALA
Celebrating all aspects of the Australian Optical Dispensing Industry
Time & Location
14 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm AEDT
Melbourne Town Hall, 90/130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
About the event
ODA is thrilled to invite you to the 2026 ODA Gala in Melbourne.
This year's Gala theme is: GET FRAMED
Don your loudest, boldest and most eccentric eyewear and come ready to celebrate!
The ODA Gala is the premier event of the year for the optical dispensing industry - an unforgettable evening that brings together the Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing Graduation Ceremony and the prestigious ODA National Excellence Awards. Set against the backdrop of Melbourne’s vibrant Town Hall, this celebration captures the spirit of Melbourne's rich culture and style. Join us as we honour every facet of the profession, from seasoned dispensers and lab technicians to our newest graduates, all in true iconic Melbourne fashion.
The 2026 theme, “Get Framed” invites attendees to showcase their boldest and most daring eyewear. Expect an evening packed with frame-focused entertainment, fundraising for the annual ODA Fiji Outreach, and a vibrant celebration of the…
Tickets
Adult Gala Ticket
This ticket is for one adult admission (18 years +) to the Melbourne ODA Gala on 14th March 2026.
$98.00
GST included
+$2.45 ticket service fee
Child Gala Ticket (U18)
This ticket is for one child admission (under 18 years old) to the Melbourne ODA Gala on 14th March 2026.
$73.50
GST included
+$1.84 ticket service fee
Graduating Student
Sponsored by HOYA. Valid for ACOD students graduating on the night.
$0.00
Total
$0.00



