New York Society Balls

NYC Gala Calendar

Upcoming white tie and black tie balls

Browse upcoming white tie balls, black tie galas, charity events, debutante presentations, dinner dances, and formal society events in New York City, with dates, venues, dress codes, and host organizations.

New York Society Balls tracks formal events across New York City, from white tie balls and debutante presentations to black tie charity galas, benefit dinners, dinner dances, and seasonal society events. Use this calendar to compare upcoming dates, venues, dress codes, host organizations, and ticket information when available.

Events are listed chronologically and may include both confirmed and pending dates. For planning help, see our guides to white tie dress code, black tie dress code, and gala etiquette.

October 2026

  • Oct 2026

    The Apollo Circle Benefit

    Location to be announced

    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.

    BLACK TIE
  • Oct 2026

    136th Dinner Dance of the Holland Society of New York

    Location to be announced

    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.

    BLACK TIE By Invitation

November 2026

  • Nov 2026

    White Cross Ball

    Location to be announced

    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 di...

    BLACK TIE By Invitation
  • Nov 2026

    Search and Care Yorkville Ball

    Location to be announced

    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.

    BLACK TIE
  • Nov 2026

    Gala Dinner Dance

    Location to be announced

    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 througho...

    BLACK TIE
  • 07

    Nov 2026

    72nd Mayflower Debutante Ball

    The University Club of New York

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

    BLACK TIE By Invitation
  • 14

    Nov 2026

    New York Scottish Ball

    3 West Club

    The New York Scottish Ball brings together all who welcome an evening of music, dance, good food and fine whisky for an unforgettable night of fun.

    HIGHLAND OR BLACK TIE

December 2026

  • Dec 2026

    Scandinavian Christmas Ball

    Location to be announced

    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.

    BLACK TIE
  • Dec 2026

    Ballo di Savoia

    Location to be announced

    This year, the Royal Savoy Ball will benefit the American-Italian Cancer Foundation (AICF). AICF funds vital programs, including mobile, no-cost breast cancer screenings and fellowships supporting promising Italian cancer research scientists.

    WHITE TIE · DECORATIONS

January 2027

  • 02

    Jan 2027

    International Debutante Ball

    Location to be announced

    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.

    WHITE TIE By Invitation
  • 30

    Jan 2027

    64th Piarist Debutante Ball

    The University Club of New York

    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.

    WHITE TIE

February 2027

  • Feb 2027

    75th Winter Ball

    Location to be announced

    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.

    BLACK TIE
  • Feb 2027

    150th George Washington Birthday Ball

    Location to be announced

    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.

    BLACK TIE
  • 06

    Feb 2027

    66th Quadrille Ball

    The Plaza Hotel

    The Quadrille is dedicated to promoting Trans-Atlantic friendship and understanding by raising funds to benefit the German-American Scholarship Association for the exchange of American and German graduate and undergraduate students.

    WHITE TIE

March 2027

  • Mar 2027

    Young Fellows Ball

    The Frick Collection

    This year’s theme is Travel Through Time — an unforgettable evening surrounded by masterworks spanning centuries.

    BLACK TIE
  • Mar 2027

    Swiss Ball

    Location to be announced

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

    BLACK TIE

April 2027

  • Apr 2027

    Sailor's Ball

    Location to be announced

    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.

    BLACK TIE
  • Apr 2027

    Kosciuszko Foundation 90th Fundraising Dinner & Ball

    Location to be announced

    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.

    BLACK TIE
  • Apr 2027

    British Ball

    Location to be announced

    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.

    BLACK TIE

May 2027

  • May 2027

    71st Viennese Opera Ball

    Location to be announced

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

    WHITE TIE
  • May 2027

    RNA Annual Spring Charity Ball

    Location to be announced

    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.

    BLACK TIE

January 2028

  • 29

    Jan 2028

    65th Piarist Debutante Ball

    The University Club of New York

    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.

    WHITE TIE

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