NYC Gala Calendar
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.
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Oct 2026
The Metropolitan Club
We are delighted to present Fête de l’Opéra Comique, an elegant masquerade evening at New York City’s iconic Metropolitan Club. On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, guests will enjoy a memorable night of fine dining, performances, live auction and celebration in support of a deeply meaningful cause.
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Oct 2026
The Lotos Club
The Holland Society of New York invites you to join us for the 136th edition of the much-beloved Holland Society Annual Dinner Dance!
By Invitation
06
Nov 2026
The Metropolitan Club
First held in 2015, the White Cross Ball supports the Order of Malta’s global humanitarian efforts, including Malteser International Americas, Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem, and Malta Camp USA, and has in the past supported Malteser International and the Order of Malta International Summer Camp for young adults with disabilities.
By Invitation
07
Nov 2026
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.
By Invitation
07
Nov 2026
The Union Club
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.
11
Nov 2026
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...
14
Nov 2026
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.
04
Dec 2026
The Metropolitan Club
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.
04
Dec 2026
The Cosmopolitan Club
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.
05
Dec 2026
The University Club of New York
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.
29
Dec 2026
The Plaza Hotel
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
30
Jan 2027
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.
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Feb 2027
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.
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Feb 2027
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.
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Feb 2027
Location to be announced
The Annual Petroushka Ball supports a great cause, benefiting the Russian Children’s Welfare Society (RCWS) charitable programs.
06
Feb 2027
Location to be announced
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.
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Mar 2027
The Frick Collection
This year’s theme is Travel Through Time — an unforgettable evening surrounded by masterworks spanning centuries.
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Mar 2027
Location to be announced
The Swiss Society of New York organizes and supports events and initiatives, independently or in partnership with other organizations.
05
Mar 2027
Location to be announced
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.
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Apr 2027
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.
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Apr 2027
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.
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Apr 2027
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.
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May 2027
Location to be announced
Each year, the Viennese Opera Ball supports charitable projects connected to the communities in New York and Vienna.
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May 2027
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.
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May 2027
Location to be announced
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.
29
Jan 2028
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.
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