Gala Dinner

The Gala Dinner, one of the most exclusive moments of the Lear Competition Festival, will take place in the prestigious Casino dell’Aurora Pallavicini Rospigliosi, a hidden gem of Roman Baroque, located on the Quirinal Hill within the magnificent architectural complex of Palazzo Pallavicini Rospigliosi.

Built between 1612 and 1613 at the behest of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, this elegant pavilion was designed by the Flemish architect Giovanni Vasanzio on the ruins of the Baths of Constantine. The building stands in perfect harmony with its surroundings, overlooking Piazza del Quirinale and the Fountain of the Dioscuri, while its grand windows open onto a 2,000-square-meter hanging garden, offering breathtaking views.

The Casino’s central hall is adorned with the celebrated fresco L’Aurora by Guido Reni, a stunning masterpiece depicting the goddess Aurora leading Apollo’s chariot across the sky. The vault also features works by Cherubino Alberti, Paolo Bril, and Antonio Tempesta, while the two side rooms, decorated by Giovanni Baglione and Domenico Cresti (Il Passignano), house part of the extraordinary Pallavicini collection, including precious paintings, marble busts, and sculptures.

A distinctive feature of the Casino is its facade, adorned with ancient Roman sarcophagus reliefs from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, narrating mythological tales of love, death, and the immortality of the soul.

Immersed in history, art, and elegance, the Gala Dinner will offer our guests an extraordinary experience in one of Rome’s most refined and evocative settings.

The number of seats is limited. You can purchase your seat here. 

There is not specific dress code. Although, we suggest business casual.