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The Annual Christmas Luncheon is the BABC’s flagship social event and a real highlight of the City’s holiday season.

Typically attended by more than 600 members of the Bay Area’s international business community, the 63rd Annual BABC Christmas Luncheon marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as the event moves to the iconic Hyatt Regency San Francisco for the very first time.

Guests will enjoy a sumptuous three-course traditional British Christmas lunch, exceptional networking opportunities, and a memorable celebration alongside leaders from across the British-American and international business communities.

CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR’S CHRISTMAS LUNCH!

While entertainment for 2026 is still being finalized, guests can expect many of the festive traditions that have made the BABC Christmas Luncheon a Bay Area favorite, with special announcements to follow in the coming months.

Previous entertainment has included characters Dicken’s Christmas Fair , Christmas Carols by Coventry Carolers, bagpipes from our friends at The Irish Pipers’ Band of San Francisco , renditions of the National Anthems, live musical entertainment from Jane Blonde and the Goldfingers and even Austin Powers providing shenanigans throughout the day!

The Champagne Reception

The festivities kick off at 11:00 a.m. with a welcome reception in the spectacular atrium of the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. The atrium will be abuzz with BABC members and their guests as they celebrate the season, reconnect with friends old and new, and take in one of San Francisco’s most iconic spaces. Home to the world’s largest hotel lobby, the Hyatt’s dramatic atrium provides a truly memorable setting for the start of this festive occasion.

The Live Auction

A longstanding highlight of the BABC Christmas Luncheon, the Live Auction will once again offer guests the opportunity to bid on a range of unique experiences and exceptional prizes. Details of the 2026 auction and charitable beneficiary will be announced in due course. In the meantime, take a look at last year’s Live Auction lots for a preview of the exciting opportunities that may await.

The Grand Raffle Prize Drawing

The Grand Raffle Prize Drawing creates much excitement for our guests with some incredible prizes to be won by lucky ticket holders on the day. We will have a range of luxury trips and experiences to be won in the Grand Raffle Prize Drawing by lucky ticket holders on the day of the lunch. Check out the Grand Raffle Prizes from last year!

We look forward to welcoming you to the 63rd Annual BABC Christmas Luncheon on Friday, December 11th.