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.

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