New York Society Balls

A guide to white tie and black tie events taking place in Manhattan

Items marked TBA are To Be Announced and all details should be considered tentative.

Scandinavian Christmas Ball

Fri, Dec 6, 2024

The American Scandinavian Society of New York is a Pan-Scandinavian membership organization devoted to bringing educational, artistic and musical events with a Nordic character to the Greater New York Area.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: The Metropolitan Club, 1 East 60th St, New York, NY 10022
More Information: https://americanscandinavian.org/event/christmasball2024/

Ballo di Savoia

Fri, Dec 6, 2024

​​To support the Savoy Foundation benefiting Chivalry for Children's Causes, Cooley's Anemia Foundation and A Chance In Life Organization.


Dress Code: White Tie or Black Tie, Orders and Decorations
Location: The Lotos Club, 5 East 66th St, New York, NY 10065
More Information: https://www.savoyfoundation-usa.org/royal-savoy-ball-2024-priority-invitation.html

Waltz Series Dinner Dance

Fri, Dec 6, 2024

The Waltz Series is a social club of people who love to dance – especially the Viennese waltz. On four evenings each year, members and guests gather to enjoy dinner and dancing to live music. Members dress in formal attire – the gentlemen in white tie and tails, the ladies in long gowns – to enhance the pleasure of the waltzes. Guests may wear white tie or black tie. According to custom, seating is by couples, and each gentleman dances a minimum of one time with each lady at his table. Table-hopping is traditional. The Paul Jones mixer helps to create a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.


Dress Code: White Tie (guests may wear Black Tie)
Location: The Cosmopolitan Club, 122 East 66th St, New York, NY 10065
More Information: http://thewaltzseries.org/

International Debutante Ball

Sat, Dec 28, 2024

The Ball provides a friendly social context where young men and women from all over the world meet one another, have a wonderful time and form lasting friendships.

By Invitation Only


Dress Code: White Tie
Location: The Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10019
More Information: https://www.internationaldebutanteball.org/

56th Petroushka Ball

Fri, Feb 7, 2025

The Annual Petroushka Ball supports a great cause, benefiting the Russian Children’s Welfare Society (RCWS) charitable programs.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: The Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10019
More Information: http://www.rcws.org/events/56th-petroushka-ball

64th Quadrille Ball

Sat, Feb 8, 2025

The Quadrille is dedicated to promoting Trans-Atlantic friendship and understanding by raising funds to benefit the Germanistic Society of America’s Scholarship Fund for the exchange of American and German graduate and undergraduate students.


Dress Code: White Tie
Location: The Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10019
More Information: https://quadrilleball.org/

Swiss Ball

Sat, Feb 15, 2025

The Swiss Society of New York organizes and supports events and initiatives, independently or in partnership with other organizations.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: 583 Park Avenue, 583 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065
More Information: https://www.swisssociety.org/upcoming-events/swiss-gala-1

148th George Washington Birthday Ball

Fri, Feb 21, 2025

To honor George Washington and to benefit Fraunces Tavern® Museum. Fraunces Tavern Museum’s mission is to preserve and interpret the history of the American Revolutionary era through public education. This mission is fulfilled through the interpretation and preservation of the Museum's collections, landmarked buildings, and varied public programs that serve the community.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: The Metropolitan Club, 1 East 60th St, New York, NY 10022
More Information: https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/gw-ball

62nd Piarist Debutante Ball

Sat, Feb 22, 2025

The dual purpose of the Ball is to preserve a beautiful tradition of formally presenting a young lady into society and, of course, to support the Piarist Schools. These superb schools continue to provide excellent quality education, free of charge to poor and deserving children.


Dress Code: White Tie
Location: The University Club of New York, One West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
More Information: https://piaristballnyc.com/

8th Blue Danube Ball

Feb 2025 (TBA)

Hosted by the Permanent Missions of Austria, Denmark, and Greece.

By Invitation Only: Open to all Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Deputy Permanent Representatives, Election Officers, and other invited guests.


Dress Code: White or Black Tie, Traditional Dress, or Uniform
Location: TBA
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/BlueDanubeBall/

Young Fellows Ball

Feb 2025 (TBA)

The Frick’s annual Young Fellows Ball, now in its twenty-second year, is consistently named by The New York Times as one of New York City’s top social events of the season. Benefiting programs at the museum and Frick Art Reference Library, the Ball is attended by more than five hundred guests, including many of the Frick’s most dedicated young supporters.


Dress Code: Black Tie, Gems and Jewel Tones
Location: TBA
More Information: https://www.frick.org/support/young_fellows_ball

73rd Winter Ball

Sat, Mar 1, 2025

Winter Ball is a special black-tie event, bringing together volunteers, family, and friends to honor recipients of our Outstanding Sustainer and Outstanding Volunteer Awards, the New York Junior League’s highest honor. Our largest fundraiser also celebrates both our community projects and our women volunteers who dedicate themselves to improving communities in New York City.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: Cipriani South Street, 10 South St, New York, NY 10004
More Information: https://www.nyjl.org/events/winter-ball/

Waltz Series Dinner Dance

Fri, Mar 7, 2025

The Waltz Series is a social club of people who love to dance – especially the Viennese waltz. On four evenings each year, members and guests gather to enjoy dinner and dancing to live music. Members dress in formal attire – the gentlemen in white tie and tails, the ladies in long gowns – to enhance the pleasure of the waltzes. Guests may wear white tie or black tie. According to custom, seating is by couples, and each gentleman dances a minimum of one time with each lady at his table. Table-hopping is traditional. The Paul Jones mixer helps to create a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.


Dress Code: White Tie (guests may wear Black Tie)
Location: 3 West Club, 3 West 51st St, New York, NY 10019
More Information: http://thewaltzseries.org/

British Ball

Apr 2025 (TBA)

The British Ball is St. George’s Society of New York’s annual black-tie gala typically held each spring to recognize distinguished members of the Anglo-American and Commonwealth community and SGSNY’s charitable mission.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://www.stgeorgessociety.org/british-ball

Kosciuszko Foundation 88th Fundraising Dinner & Ball

Apr 2025 (TBA)

For over 80 years, the Kosciuszko Foundation’s Ball has been the premier social event in the 10 million-strong Polish-American community and the most important fundraiser supporting Foundation’s mission. The Foundation awards over $1 million annually in grants, fellowships, and scholarships, and on average, 200 scholars, scientists, students, and artists benefit from the Foundation’s financial assistance.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://thekf.org/event/4177/

Sailor's Ball

Apr 2025 (TBA)

Every spring, sailors, sailing enthusiasts and party people gather for the Annual Sailors Ball. Proceeds from the Sailors Ball benefit the New York Harbor Sailing Foundation.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://sailorsball.com/

NYC Ballet Spring Fashion Gala

Thu, May 8, 2025

We hope you will join us for a one-night only celebration on Thursday, May 8 at the 2025 Spring Gala. The program will highlight the monumental five-part Vienna Waltzes, featuring opulent settings, sumptuous costumes, and 50 dancers in dreamlike motion.

Tickets for the Gala evening will be available to the public in February 2025.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://www.nycballet.com/support/special-events/spring-gala/

69th Viennese Opera Ball

Fri, May 9, 2025

Each year, the Viennese Opera Ball supports charitable projects connected to the communities in New York and Vienna.


Dress Code: White Tie
Location: Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
More Information: https://vienneseoperaball.com/

Waltz Series Dinner Dance

Fri, May 16, 2025

The Waltz Series is a social club of people who love to dance – especially the Viennese waltz. On four evenings each year, members and guests gather to enjoy dinner and dancing to live music. Members dress in formal attire – the gentlemen in white tie and tails, the ladies in long gowns – to enhance the pleasure of the waltzes. Guests may wear white tie or black tie. According to custom, seating is by couples, and each gentleman dances a minimum of one time with each lady at his table. Table-hopping is traditional. The Paul Jones mixer helps to create a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.


Dress Code: White Tie (guests may wear Black Tie)
Location: 3 West Club, 3 West 51st St, New York, NY 10019
More Information: http://thewaltzseries.org/

Midsummer Angel Gala

Jun 2025 (TBA)

All proceeds from the YPC Gala’s will go towards Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation’s music therapy and cancer research programs.


Dress Code: Whimsical Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://gabriellesangels.org/events-dates/ypc-gala/

Russian Nobility Association Ball

Jun 2025 (TBA)

For over eighty years, the RNA has raised funds and awareness in their assistance of members of the Russian diaspora, as well as organizations that support Russian historical and cultural efforts.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://russiannobility.org/rna-ball/

The Apollo Circle Benefit

Oct 2025 (TBA)

Whether you feel inspired by the silver and gold in the exhibition, or from your own travels, experiences, and favorite works, come ready to enjoy the art, cocktails, and dancing in The Temple of Dendur at The Met's annual black-tie benefit celebrating our young patrons.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://engage.metmuseum.org/events/elevated/ac-benefit/the-apollo-circle-benefit/

Waltz Series Dinner Dance

Oct 2025 (TBA)

The Waltz Series is a social club of people who love to dance – especially the Viennese waltz. On four evenings each year, members and guests gather to enjoy dinner and dancing to live music. Members dress in formal attire – the gentlemen in white tie and tails, the ladies in long gowns – to enhance the pleasure of the waltzes. Guests may wear white tie or black tie. According to custom, seating is by couples, and each gentleman dances a minimum of one time with each lady at his table. Table-hopping is traditional. The Paul Jones mixer helps to create a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.


Dress Code: White Tie (guests may wear Black Tie)
Location: TBA
More Information: http://thewaltzseries.org/

135th Dinner Dance of the Holland Society of New York

Oct 2025 (TBA)

The Board of Trustees and the administration of The Holland Society of New York are pleased to announce the revival of the much-beloved Holland Society Annual Dinner Dance.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://hollandsociety.org/events/the-holland-societys-134th-dinner-dance/

Golden Fleece Gala

Oct 2025 (TBA)

The International Friends of the Kunsthistorisches Museum cordially invite you to a special fundraising reception to benefit the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://www.eventbee.com/v/gfg2024#/tickets

71st Mayflower Debutante Ball

Nov 2025 (TBA)

The Mayflower Ball is the main fund-raising event of the New York State Society for its Educational Programs.

By Invitation Only: All members of the Society of Mayflower Descendants and their friends and family are invited to attend, as well as all former debutantes and their families.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://www.mayflowernewyork.org/annual-ball/

New England Society's 219th Gala

Nov 2025 (TBA)

The New England Society Scholarship Program assists New York City students at New England colleges and universities.

By Invitation Only


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://nesnyc.org/

White Cross Ball

Nov 2025 (TBA)

The White Cross Ball of New York City raises money to support three of the Order of Malta's international humanitarian works: The Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation; Malteser International, Order of Malta Worldwide Relief; and The Order of Malta's summer camps for disabled youth.

By Invitation Only


Dress Code: Black Tie, Miniatures
Location: TBA
More Information: https://www.whitecrossballnyc.com/

New York Scottish Ball

Nov 2025 (TBA)

Benefiting The New York Caledonian Club, which creates and facilitates opportunities for friendly social events and educational workshops in order to maintain and strengthen connections with Scotland and Scottish diaspora communities around the world.


Dress Code: Highland Dress or Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://www.nyscottishball.com/

Search and Care Yorkville Ball

Nov 2025 (TBA)

The Yorkville Ball is an important source of funding for the vital fee-free programs and social services that Search and Care provides. We receive very limited public funding, relying almost entirely on private contributions.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://www.searchandcare.org/event/yorkvilleball/

Gala Dinner Dance

Nov 2025 (TBA)

The central mission of French Heritage Society is to ensure that the treasures of our shared French architectural and cultural heritage survive to inspire future generations to build, dream, and create by: preserving the rich French architectural and cultural heritage throughout France and in the US by raising funds for restoration, preservation and cultural grants; transmitting and safeguarding the skills, knowledge and love of the heritage through transatlantic educational programs for students, architects, artisans, art connoisseurs and collectors; fostering Franco-American friendship and cross-cultural exchange through select tours in France and the U.S., lectures, conferences, galas and other events on both side of the Atlantic.


Dress Code: Black Tie
Location: TBA
More Information: https://frenchheritagesociety.org/event/gala-soiree-in-new-york-city/

63rd Piarist Debutante Ball

Sat, Jan 31, 2026

The dual purpose of the Ball is to preserve a beautiful tradition of formally presenting a young lady into society and, of course, to support the Piarist Schools. These superb schools continue to provide excellent quality education, free of charge to poor and deserving children.


Dress Code: White Tie
Location: The University Club of New York, One West 54th St, New York, NY 10019
More Information: https://piaristballnyc.com/
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