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The 2026 Joe's Pub Annual Gala

Monday, March 2, 2026
6:00PM Cocktail Reception* in The Library
7:30PM Dinner and Performances in Joe's Pub
After Party* in The Library with artists
*with DJ Sammy Jo

The Joe's Pub Gala is destined to be a fabulous evening of standout performances from 2026 Vanguard Honoree Justin Vivian Bond and band, Mafer Bandola, Thomas Bartlett, Kate Douglas, Daniel Emond, Lisa Stephen Friday, Bianca Leigh, Taylor Mac, Pooja Reddy, Gregory Richardson, and Garnet Williams.

The evening will consist of a cocktail reception in The Library restaurant at The Public, and a seated dinner in Joe's Pub with performances throughout. Seating at the dinner and performance will be determined based on giving level. Drinks at the After Party will be available for purchase.

For questions or to make a reservation, contact [email protected] or purchase tables and tickets directly below.

The silent auction is now open for bidding through Thursday, March 5 at 5PM ET! Explore the exclusive packages and experiences available.

Proceeds from this event support Joe’s Pub and The Public Theater's year-round programming and activities, including career development programs like the Joe’s Pub Working Group and the New York Voices artist commissioning initiative.

JOE'S PUB GALA PERFORMERS

There is limited ticket availability for this event. Please email [email protected] if you'd like to purchase a ticket.

CO-CHAIRS: 
Brown Bartholomew & James Garnett
Millicent & David Fortunoff

Benefit Committee: Anthony Roth Costanzo, Victoria Leacock Hoffman, Elizabeth Koke, Amanda Joy Rubin, Cindy Sherman, Ann Stephenson, Rufus Wainwright

CELEBRATING 2025-26 Vanguard Artist Justin Vivian Bond
Justin Vivian Bond

**We cannot guarantee more than two tickets sat together in Joe’s Pub. Table purchases are the only way to guarantee 4 seats
together. Seating is based on ticket-level purchased.

Please note that donor-advised funds (DAF) cannot be used as payment — either partially or wholly — for any Gala tickets, tables, or auction items that confer goods and/or benefits with substantial value. However, you may still support our event through a DAF by making a fully deductible contribution. Donations and purchase of tickets are final and non-refundable.

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Make a fully tax-deductable gift

A gift of any amount will further the mission of The Public and support artists at all stages of their career.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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*Purchases at the $350 ticket level and above made before Monday, February 23 may be acknowledged digitally.


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