The Christina McKelvie Celebration Ball will honour the life and legacy of the late Christina McKelvie MSP, who passed away at the age of 57 in March 2025.
Christina was one of Scotland’s most passionate advocates for equality, diversity, and human rights as well as the SNP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse and a former Scottish Government Minister.
4th April 2026 | 6:30pm | Glasgow Hilton Hotel, William St
Christina was fun, full of joy and lively - this event will be just that! The evening event will bring together those who want to celebrate her life and the causes she dedicated herself to, whilst raising funds for two cancer charities that were close to Christina’s heart.
People from all walks of life, including politics, civic society, the third sector, and Scotland’s diverse communities, will be amongst those who commemorate Christina’s life whilst enjoying dinner, drinks and dancing.
Tickets are now available.
To discuss table bookings or sponsorship, please contact us directly. Each table seats 10.
Christina was an MSP from 2007, serving her constituents in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, from 2011. She convened two committees before becoming a Minister in 2018. She loved her job, and she loved her party and was always a champion for the people of Scotland and an advocate for social justice and for Scotland to be an independent nation in Europe.
As a Parliamentarian, she was proud of her work as convener of two Committees – European and External Relations and then the Equalities Committee, which added Human Rights to its title and remit under her convenership. She also championed policy and legislation through promoting ‘Clare’s Law’ – to allow the disclosure of previous violent and abusive behaviour to those at risk. As a Minister, she launched the world’s first strategy to tackle social isolation and loneliness as a health issue, tackled the stigma surrounding menopause, and introduced legislation banning FGM.
As a constituency MSP, Christina worked hard to support her constituents and many local groups and absolutely loved every part of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse. Christina was also a committed trade unionist and long-standing member of Unison from her time working in social work services in Glasgow.
The Christina McKelvie Celebration Ball is being organised by members of the Christina McKelvie Memorial Committee - a volunteer group of Christina’s family, friends, and loved ones who are committed to continuing her legacy.
Included in ticket price:
Welcome drink
Three course dinner
Live music and DJ set
Sponsorship opportunities can be found here.
If you are in a position to make a donation or offer a prize for our raffle, please email hello@christinamckelvie.org or use the contact form below.
Featuring Susie McCabe and Tom Urie.
Contact Us
For all media, sponsorship, ticketing, or general enquiries, please contact the Christina McKelvie Memorial Committee through the Contact Form, and a volunteer will respond as soon as possible.